LA Animation Festival Kicks Off November 30 With Tom Kenny and the Hi Seas Band
Packed weekend of animation events planned; portion of opening night party proceeds to benefit Women in Animation.
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DHX Media Sheds Halifax Animation Studio
Deal to sell production facility is part of company effort to streamline operations and cut costs.
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Netflix Announces 5 New Original Anime Projects
Slate of animated shows includes ‘Pacific Rim’ series adaptation and ‘Altered Carbon’ feature.
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Industrial Light & Magic Takes on New VFX Markets with ILM TV
Studio launches division to provide visual effects and animation services for TV and streaming content producers.
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Ian Lambur Joins ZAG as SVP Global Distribution & Co-Productions
Former Henson executive appointed to newly created position at studio behind ‘Miraculous – Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir’ CG-animated series.
Kobe Bryant's Granity Studios Announces New Animated Projects
Animation is key part of expansive plans for youth sports-themed episodic TV, feature films, books and live theatre productions.
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DreamWorks Animation TV’s ‘She-Ra and the Princesses of Power’ Shifts Premiere Date
In response to fan anticipation, new animated series executive produced by Eisner Award-winning writer and comic artist Noelle Stevenson shifts Netflix debut to November 13.
YouTube Orders Animated Presentation from ‘Dumb People Town’ Creators
Series from creators Randy Sklar, Jason Sklar and Daniel Van Kirk is based on their hit podcast celebrating dumb people doing dumb things, often in Florida.
Marci Proietto Named Exec Vice President of Animation at 20th Century Fox TV
26-year studio veteran will oversee all creative and production on ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Bob’s Burgers’ and ‘Family Guy’ as well as all new animated series development.
New Voice Talent Spotted for Disney’s ‘101 Dalmatian Street’
Paloma Faith, Miriam Margolyes, Ben Bailey Smith, Tameka Empson and Bethan Wright take guest ‘spots’ on brand new original animated series inspired by Walt Disney’s 1961 classic ‘101 Dalmatians.’
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Nickelodeon Names Participants of 19th Annual Writing Program
Global outreach program expands to include first-ever preschool focused path.
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Netflix Renews ‘BoJack Horseman’ for Season 6
Emmy Award-nominated animated comedy series created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg and designed by graphic artist Lisa Hanawalt set for a new season.
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Sneak Peek: ‘LEGO Star Wars: All-Stars’ Debuts October 29
New series of animated shorts and full-length episodes from Wil Film, The LEGO Group and Lucasfilm to roll out on Disney XD and DisneyNOW through December 8.
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Fox Orders Animated Comedy ‘Duncanville’ from Amy Poehler and Mike & Julie Scully
Poehler, Rashida Jones and Wiz Khalifa to voice characters of family comedy set to premiere during the 2019-2020 season.
CBS Boldly Ventures into ‘Toons with Animated Comedy ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’
From ‘Rick and Morty’ writer and ‘Solar Opposites’ co-creator Mike McMahan, new series to be produced by CBS Eye Animation Productions, Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment marks the network’s first foray into animation.
Unity Announces Enhanced Real-Time Solutions for Animation Creators
Release 2019.1, set for early next year, will include Python support, new cinematic tools and scalability features.
British Academy Announces 2018 Children’s Awards Nominees
Winners of the British Academy Children’s Awards celebrating the best in global children’s media to be unveiled on Sunday, November 25.
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Disney Television Animation Ups Jay Francis, Angi Dyste
Francis promoted to Vice President, Current Series and Diversity; Dyste upped to VP Production and Artist Management.
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Matt Groening’s ‘Disenchantment’ Renewed Through 2021
Netflix returns to the medieval kingdom of Dreamland with new episodes in 2019, orders more episodes for 2020 and 2021.
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Mattel Signs Multiple Deals for ‘Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures!’
Revamped show features a more multicultural and gender-balanced “Steam Team” character lineup that now travels around the world.
HBO Cancels ‘Animals’ After 3 Seasons
Network confirms end of Phil Matarese and Mike Luciano adult animated comedy about the woes and life crises of New York’s many lesser creatures.
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Crunchyroll and VRV End Funimation Deal, Add HIDIVE Channel
Global anime community platform parts ways with Sony-owned distributor; signs HIDIVE as new channel partner.
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9 Story Announces Leadership Appointments and Key Promotions
Extensive changes in Creative Affairs executive team across development, marketing and distribution will bolster company’s international growth efforts and strategic focus.
Three New DreamWorks Animation Television Series Coming to Netflix
Announced at MIPJunior, ‘Archibald’s Next Big Thing,’ ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ and ‘Rhyme Time Town’ join growing list of DWA shows launching in 2019 and 2020.
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Epic Story Media Brings Two New Co-Productions to MIPCOM
Recent BRON Ventures investment helps ESM launch new ‘Dolph-N-Fince’ and ‘Haley & The Hero Heart’ franchises.
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