CEO Bob Iger announced a November 27, 2024 release date for the upcoming sequel to Disney’s 2016 Oscar-nominated feature; the animated musical promises a new voyage with Moana, Maui, and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers.
Donald Duck’s Uncle, Prof. Ludwig Von Drake, hosts an instructional video on the site urging shareholders to vote with the white Disney proxy card, rather than for Nelson Peltz’s Trian group or Blackwells Capital’s candidates.
The annual initiative seeks to discover new talent and boost advanced animation production from a technical and narrative perspective; entries accepted from individuals and groups – the deadline is December 13.
An animated ‘Stan Lee’ will ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange June 26 – exemplifying continued expansion of the IP under the new corporate name; the event will stream live on Kartoon Channel!
The animated film picks up from a project about a small flying dinosaur the famed pair, known for their work on ‘The Jungle Book,’ ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,’ and ‘Mary Poppins,’ set down in 2008.
Veteran Media and Entertainment executive Todd Steinman named President, Genius Networks, Uniting Kartoon Channel!, Ameba TV, and Frederator Network.
Pair will continue to report to Khaki Jones, senior VP of Current Series.
Alan Precourt named VFX supervisor; Caitlyn Tomasik joins as head of production.
Former Disney executive to lead VFX company’s further global expansion into original content and animation.
The Oscar-qualified short combines 2D animation with contemporary artistry to adapt a poem about the true-life experiences of poet and World War II veteran Edward Field.
What’s in a name? Plenty, when it’s ‘Dr. Sun.’
The actor experienced extreme online racial abuse and bullying because of his lead role of Finn in the recent ‘Star Wars’ films and claims Disney should have done something about it.
The COVID-19 pandemic's economic toll continues to grow, as Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro breaks the bad news.
Streaming giant takes on over 170,000 square feet to house its first dedicated animation studio.
Platform announces new season of Steven Spielberg’s classis cartoon series 22 years after its last episode; and new semi-animated series inspired by life and work of artist Keith Knight.
Dave Filoni to executive produce new show about a mercenary clone squad, premiering in 2021 on Disney+.
New joint venture will assume perpetual, worldwide rights to over 100 original, previously unexploited, Stan Lee post-Marvel properties.
South African-based animation studio expects to create 60 new jobs over three years in its new Galway location.
12 new episodes from ‘The Mandalorian’ producer and director Dave Filoni conclude the popular animated Star Wars saga.
Former Disney executive to oversee editorial content and market development from company’s head office in Paris.
Founding donors contribute more than $500,000 to support organization’s programs and international outreach initiatives.
Strategic venture will allow India-based Toonz to increase in-house IP development as well as European production for global distribution.
Ex-pat animation producer gives the inside scoop in freewheeling podcast.
Ex-Coolabi exec will head up Manchester-based studio’s efforts to develop and produce its own intellectual property.
The Walt Disney Company picks up first two seasons of award-winning CGI/live action hybrid series ‘Annedroids ‘for Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, South and Sub-Saharan Africa.
