Alien Powers Conjure up Useless S**t in SYFY’s New Animated ‘The Summoner’
'The New Yorker' cartoonist Charlie Hankin is teaming up with Stoopid Buddy Stoodios on a 2D comedy series for the network’s growing TZGZ late-night adult animation block.
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Nickelodeon Pulls ‘Made by Maddie’ Over Reported ‘Hair Love’ Similarities
Move comes in response to controversy over claims that characters on Silvergate Media’s new animated kids’ series are strikingly like those in Matthew A. Cherry’s Oscar-winning short.
Choose Your Pass for OIAF 2020 Virtual Festival – Available NOW!
Watch this year’s retrospectives featuring a celebration of Estonian animator, Elbert Tuganov; unique perspectives from Norwegian animation studio, Mikrofilm; and the work of Métis filmmaker, Terril Calder.
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‘Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal’ Returns October 4, Renewed for Season 2
5 new episodes from Season 1 continue the iconic director’s tale of an unlikely friendship between a caveman and a dinosaur trying to survive in a violent, primordial world; show renewed by Adult Swim for 10-episode second season.
Zack Snyder’s ‘Army of the Dead’ Expands with Prequel Film and Anime Series
Netflix reveals plans for both new projects, being penned by Shay Hatten, based on characters from the upcoming action adventure feature set to premiere on the streaming giant in 2021.
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Famed ‘Kikoriki’ Creator and Producer Anatoly Prokhorov Passes at 72
The influential co-founder of both Pilot and Petersburg Animation Studio and a guiding creative force in Russian independent animation died this past Sunday from Leukemia.
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Kartoon Channel! Acquires ‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ and ‘PAC-MAN’
Genius brand expands program offerings on its dedicated kids’ platform with episodes of two iconic animated series.
Ride ‘Rick and Morty’ to Work – Literally!
Justin Roiland’s hit animated series gets its own “set of wheels,” with State Bicycle Co.’s new line of officially licensed bikes featuring the shows iconic characters.
Bite-Sized 3D ‘Angry Birds Bubble Trouble’ Series Released on Amazon FreeTime Unlimited
South American studio collective Los Amigos produces first season of 1-minute episodes featuring the young Angry Birds flock - Red, Bomb, Chuck, Stella and Silver – inspired by the ‘Angry Birds Dream Blast’ mobile game.
Six Point Harness Names Musa Brooker Creative Director
With a distinguished career in both stop-motion and 2D animation, the veteran USC professor of animation and digital arts continues to provide indispensable artistic leadership for the animation studio.
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New Trailer: Netflix’s ‘Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous’
DreamWorks Animation’s animated series based on the blockbuster film, ‘Jurassic World,’ premieres September 18.
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Nickelodeon Animation Names Ramsey Naito President
Already a driving force behind new projects, seasoned studio executive will continue to bolster the network’s animation content across all platforms while overseeing day-to-day operations of current series and series development.
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‘Made by Maddie’ Premieres on Nick Jr. September 13
New preschool series focuses on family, friendship and fashion while celebrating individuality, ingenuity, and creative thinking.
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'Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal’ Takes Home 3 Juried Emmy Awards
The Adult Swim production is joined by FXX’s ‘Archer’ and National Geographic’s ‘Cosmos: Possible Worlds’ in the Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation category.
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From Feature Previs to an Animated Sitcom: Nina Helene Hirten Talks 'Duncanville'
One of the editors on FOX’s hit animated comedy discusses her unlikely landing of the coveted job, and how as a wife and working mom she relates to the show’s family-centered humor.
Animated ‘X-Files’ Comedy in Development at FOX
The Truth is Out There in 2D: Chris Carter will executive produce the spin-off, with Bento Box set to animate.
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Wow! - Fred Seibert Resigns from WOW! and Frederator
Founder and now former CEO of famed animation studio steps down, will continue with companies’ current and future projects as an independent producer.
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Sam Register Named President, Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios
Animation studios will remain separate entities; Rob Sorcher moves from CNS leadership role into overall production deal with Warner Bros. Television Group.
‘Archer: The Dating Game’ Mashup Clip Gives New Meaning to ‘Oh Mother’
With Season 11’s launch just around the corner on September 16, FXX drops a new featurette that amply illustrates just how funny, and wicked, Adam Reed’s animated spy-spoof can be.
Ayo Edebiri Replacing Jenny Slate as Missy on ‘Big Mouth’
Actor and comedian also joins the writers' room for Season 5; move comes two months after show creators apologized for casting white actors in roles for people of color with promise to make changes and be more responsible moving forward.
Sentai Acquires Anime Fantasy Series ‘Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit’
Based on the works of author Nahoko Uehashi, the show will be distributed on home video and select digital outlets.
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‘Scooby-Doo’ Co-Creator Joe Ruby Dies at 87
Prolific animator, writer and producer will be remembered for his many iconic animated series including ‘Dynomutt,’ ‘Dog Wonder,’ ‘Alvin and the Chipmunks,’ and ‘Superman.’
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Dan Povenmire and Jeff "Swampy" Marsh Talk New ‘Phineas and Ferb’ Movie
‘Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe’ sees the stepbrothers cross the galaxy to rescue their sister; film premieres August 28 on Disney+.
New Trailer for ‘Barbie Princess Adventure’ Coming to Netflix September 1
Mattel’s timeless, iconic character is back again with a message that helps kids focus on empowerment, self-discovery and finding their voice in the age of social media.
Pixelatl 2020 Goes Online September 1-5
Event has announced an ambitious program to promote Mexican and Latin American creative industries; featured activities include a focus on recruitment, women in animation, and business networking meetings.
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