Visit the Brand New 1939 Retro Look of ‘Archer: Danger Island’
Chad Hurd and Justin Wagner share artwork and creative insights from the Season 9 pre-WWII South Pacific island redesign.
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WATCH: Sony Pictures Animation’s Shannon Tindle Talks Directing Challenges at FMX 2018
The creator of ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ teases his new animated feature film at SPA, shares his insights on the difficulties of the creative process, and gives advice for young artists looking for a career in the industry.
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WATCH: David Silverman Discusses ‘The Simpsons’ Then and Now at FMX 2018
The Oscar-nominated director talks about his work on Fox’s multiple Emmy Award-winning hit series, some of the show’s history as well as his new feature film in production with Wink Animation.
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Our Jungle Lush Tangles with the Lush Jungles of ‘Archer: Danger Island’
Our hero, sporting an eye patch and pressed khakis, crashes, splashes, slashes and drinks his way through the treacherous 1939 South Pacific tropics in the brand-new season of FXX’s hit animated series.
WATCH: ‘Archer’ Heads to Danger Island in New Season 9 Trailer
‘Archer: Danger Island’ premieres on FXX on Wednesday, April 25th.
Bust a Gut, or Head, with ‘Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special’
Stoopid Buddy Stoodios gathers an all-star cast and barrels of stop-motion blood to skewer AMC’s hit series, ‘The Walking Dead.’
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Why Does Aardman’s ‘Early Man’ Stand Alone in the U.K. Spotlight?
As the venerable British studio releases its seventh feature film, co-founder Dave Sproxton begs the question of why his country lags behind in animated feature film production.
25th Annual Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS)
Begins: April 24, 2018
This year the festival celebrates its 25th anniversary edition with a six-day celebration and associated events in the heart of Germany, running April 24-29, 2018.
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16th Annual VES Awards
Begins: February 13, 2018
Each year, the VES Awards recognizes and honors the most outstanding visual effects of the year as well as the creative professionals responsible for creating them.
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45th Annual Annie Awards
Begins: February 3, 2018
The 45th Annual Annie Awards will take place on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at UCLA's Royce Hall in Los Angeles, California.
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‘The Making of a Dream’ Episode 24: Script Contests
Winning contests are fantastic for getting publicity.
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Trevor Lai and ‘Super BOOMi’ Taking China by Storm
Suzhou’s Up Studios founder is masterminding an IP empire, with his latest series debut racking up over 300 million views on Tencent Video.
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PaleyFest Fall 2017
'Black Mirror' and 'Family Guy' cast and crew panels highlight the celebration of pop culture.
‘The Making of a Dream’ Episode 23: Handling Broken Deals
Handling broken deals is never easy…and involves lots of crying.
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McDonald’s Apologizes for Szechuan Sauce Snafu, Promises Larger Snafu this Winter
Outraged ‘Rick and Morty’ fans declare one-day return of Szechuan Dipping Sauce, originally created as a promotional tie-in with Disney’s ‘Mulan,’ ‘NOT COOL.’ Will McDonald’s make good on its promises?
‘The Making of a Dream’ Episode 22: Our Deal Fell Apart
Landing a production deal is heaven…and losing it is hell.
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‘The Making of a Dream’ Episode 21: Our 1st Deal
Landing a deal after years of hard work is quite SWEET!
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Realities and Key Considerations When Working in China
For veteran animation producer Leanne Passafonti, finding success in the Middle Kingdom is all about preparation, partnering and managing expectations.
Amy Poehler Teaming with ‘Simpsons’ Duo for New Animated Comedy at Fox
‘Parks and Recreation’ and ‘Inside Out’ star set to voice multiple roles for FOX TV pilot presentation scripted by ‘The Simpsons’ producers Mike and Julie Scully.
Everyday Producing: Why Being Popular Might Matter After All
One Animation Studio Head John McKenna continues his series exploring the inner workings of the animation industry with a look at why commercial success need not come at the expense of artistic vision or impact.
‘The Making of a Dream’ Episode 20: Moving
At this point in the project, I really hoped I would be further along.
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FOX Teases ‘King of the Hill’ Revival at TCA Summer Press Tour
Fox Television Group chairman and CEO Dana Walden reports on ‘a very preliminary conversation’ with series creators Greg Daniels and Mike Judge at the Television Critics Association’s summer press tour.
‘The Making of a Dream’ Episode 19: Henry Winkler’s Butt
My art is on his butt!
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‘Happy Happy, Joy Joy - The Ren & Stimpy Story’ Kicks off Crowdfunding Campaign
Production industry veterans Ron Cicero and Kimo Easterwood prepping new documentary feature about the controversial Nickelodeon series created by John Kricfalusi.
Hulu Signs Exclusive Distribution Deal with Fox TV
Streaming service expands offering of hit animated series in new deal with 20th Century Fox Television Distribution for complete libraries of ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ ‘American Dad!,’ ‘Futurama’ and more.
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