Vine FX is the Perfect Match for AMC’s ‘Soulmates’
After expanding their existing remote production capabilities in the face of COVID-19, the Cambridge-based VFX studio delivers 500 shots on the futuristic sci-fi anthology series.
Maxon Acquires 3D Sculpting App forger
Creator Javier Edo Meseguer’s iOS app brings production-level sculpting to mobile devices.
9th Street Films’ Flame Post Pipeline Helps Deliver High-End VFX on Indie Budget
Full service creative shop’s innovative workflow helps deliver time and money-saving VFX, color, and editorial on projects like ‘Sixth of June’ and ‘Love 40.’
Discreet Arts Opens U.S. Office, Names Steven Wendland President
India-based studio opens in Los Angeles with plans to expand the studio’s 2D and CGI-animated work-for-hire services while developing current and new original IP.
‘The Runaway Bunny’ Animated Special Debuts March 25 on HBO Max
Musical performance and narration by Tracee Ellis Ross and songs by Grammy winning artists Mariah Carey, Kelly Rowland, Rosanne Cash, Ziggy Marley and Kimya Dawson highlight new 2D hand-drawn special, based on the classic children’s book by Margaret Wise Brown.
Ariana Greenblatt Joins ‘Borderlands’ as the Explosive Tiny Tina
The talented actress is no stranger to uncouth humor and action films, but just how vulgar will director Eli Roth allow the 13-year-old to be in her portrayal of the wild and insane character?
Kukua and Lupita Nyong’o Launching ‘Super Sema’ on International Women’s Day
The Nairobi-based female-led kids’ edutainment studio partners with Oscar-winning actress and author on a new YouTube Kids & Family Original animated series featuring Africa’s first kid superhero; ‘Black Panther’ star lends her voice to the upcoming two-part episode as well as the series’ trailer.
New Teaser and Images Released for DC Universe’s ‘Justice Society: World War II’
Next chapter in the popular animated movie series is coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack and Blu-ray on May 11 and digital on April 27.
Netflix Honors International Women’s Day
The streaming giant earmarks the first $5 million of their recently announced Creative Equity Fund for programs that support and promote women in the global entertainment industry; watch the Women’s Day Netflix video, narrated by Janet Mock, honoring groundbreaking women in entertainment history.
Netflix Acquires ‘Teddy and the Guardian of the Night’
Dwayne Johnson to produce family adventure film from Seven Bucks Productions and FlynnPictureCo that tells the story of stuffed teddy bears coming to life to protect kids from all things that go bump in the night; Josh Stolberg and Bobby Florsheim have been tapped to pen the screenplay.
Nickelodeon’s ‘Baby Shark’s Big Show!’ Debuts March 26
The series follows Baby Shark and his best friend William on their adventures in their underwater community of Carnivore Cove; following premiere, the episode will be available on Nick Jr. On Demand and Download-To-Own services, as well as Noggin.
Titmouse's Virtual ‘5 Second Animation Night’ Screening Begins March 5
Can’t miss 2021 virtual edition of the studio’s famed ‘5 Second Day’ annual in-house animated shorts program screening will be available through midnight on March 7.
Take a Sneak Peek: ‘South ParQ Vaccination Special’
The boys are back in town, ready to get the vaccine! Their new one-hour special premieres on Wednesday, March 10 on Comedy Central.
Korean Webtoon ‘Dr. Brain’ Nabs Live-Action Series Order at Apple TV+
Sci-fi thriller based on the popular webtoon is the first Korean-language project for the streamer; ‘Parasite’s Lee Sun-Kyun to star, with Kim Jee-Woon writing and directing.
A Now Animated Season 4 of ‘No Activity’ Debuts April 8 on Paramount+
CBS Studios drops trailer for the popular, previously live-action original comedy series that gets an all-new CG animated format.
‘Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out the News’ Debuts March 4 on Paramount+
New season of the satirical animated series kicks off with a half-hour special to celebrate the streaming service’s rebranding; Season 2 welcomes several new analysts and two new segments.
Netflix and Alain Chabat Teaming on CG ‘Asterix’ Series
The famous French graphic novel character will return in a new limited animation series set to debut in 2023.
‘Mush-Mush & the Mushables’ Coming to Cartoonito Fall 2021
WarnerMedia taps CAKE to co-produce new CG series for Cartoon Network and HBO Max’s new kids’ programming block.
Uncharted Territory and RISE Pictures Ink Production Deal
The companies will co-produce ‘Igraine The Brave Based,’ a 3D animated feature based on Cornelia Funke's magical fantasy novel; additional collaborations in the pipeline include other live-action and animated films and features.
‘Women Make Animation: Animated Shorts’ Virtual Program Coming March 13
In honor of International Women’s Day 2021, WOW Women’s Film Club is hosting a free screening curated by Eiko Meredith of the Kotatsu Festival; a free drawing workshop by Japanese animator and illustrator Chie Arai will also be offered.
‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Pic Adds ‘Bridgerton’s Regé-Jean Page
The breakout star joins Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, and Justice Smith in Paramount and eOne's highly anticipated fantasy table-top game adaption penned by Johnathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley.
Epic Games Acquires ‘Fall Guys’ Developer Mediatonic
Terms of the deal were not disclosed; move promises to put additional resources behind London-based game studio’s highly successful massively multiplayer online game.
‘The Mandalorian’ and ‘Soul’ Top VES Award Nominations
‘Project Power’ and ‘The Witches’ lead the list of feature film field nominees; winners in 25 categories will be announced at a virtual ceremony streaming worldwide on April 6/7 depending upon time zone.
Netflix Drops ‘DOTA: Dragon’s Blood’ Official Trailer and Character Art
Premiering March 25, the fantasy anime series based on Valve’s popular video game ‘DOTA 2,’ tells the story of Davion, the Dragon Knight, bent on wiping the scourge from the face of the earth.
Go Behind-the-Scenes with Kelly Marie Tran Recording ‘Raya’ at Home
Disney drops a new featurette, ‘Kelly’s Production Diaries,’ with the ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ star sharing her humorous production stories; animated epic will simultaneously hit theatres and Disney+ on March 5.
