Denis Leary’s ‘Dogs Playing Poker’ Shorts Debut on January 9 FOX NFL Pregame
Fox Entertainment and the famed comedian team up on new animated shorts, based on Icebox’s ‘Poker Night,’ about five dog friends playing cards and shooting the sh@t about sports.
Character Designer Dave Creek Dies at 42
Best known for his work on ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ the designer passed away Thursday after sustaining injuries in a sky diving accident the prior weekend.
‘Earwig and The Witch’ Hits U.S. Theatres Nationwide February 3
GKIDS announces theatrical release of Studio Ghibli’s first entirely 3D/CG animated film; the highly anticipated movie streams on HBO Max February 5.
Zack Snyder May Be Done with ‘Justice League’
After the upcoming release of his ‘Snyder Cut’ HBO Max miniseries version of the ‘Justice League’ film, the illustrious DC director/producer has no current plans to create more of the franchises’ movies.
Cottonwood Media’s 2D ‘Squish’ Now Streaming on HBO Max
Based on a popular graphic novel of the same name, the original animated comedy for kids features characters based on microscopic creatures; series educates children about the world around them.
Crunchyroll Announces Slate of Winter Anime Dubs
International line-up includes multi-language dubs of popular anime including ‘Jujutsu Kaisen,’ ‘So I’m a Spider, So What,’ ‘Burn the Witch,’ and ‘Dr. Stone.’
Snipple Animation Studio Launches Snipple Originals
Company’s new UK-based division kicks off with a slate of five new shows including ‘Peeled Prawn & Shaved Sheep,’ ‘Snö,’ ‘Wise Island Woohoos,’ ‘Trippin,’ and ‘Cassidy’s Castle;’ BGF Invests £6 million, acquiring a minority share in the animation studio.
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Amphibia’ and Sasha Rock in New ‘Disney Theme Song Takeover’
Actress and YouTuber Anna Akana voices an animated hard rock version of the ‘Amphibia’ theme song as Anne’s best friend Sasha takes the stage in the Disney Channel series’ latest episode, ‘Theme Song Takeover: Sasha Conquers.’
WATCH: Another Odd Clip from Marvel’s Upcoming ‘WandaVision’
Elizabeth Olsen sat down with Jimmy Kimmel to discuss Disney+'s magical new MCU show, describing the never-before-seen clip as an homage to ‘Bewitched.’
FIRST LOOK: Go Behind the Scenes of Zack Snyder’s ‘Army of the Dead’
The illustrious DCEU director returns to the zombie genre in a high-octane heist film that follows a group of mercenaries battling the zombie horde to score the ultimate payoff.
‘Agent Binky: Pets of The Universe’ Gets Season 2 Greenlight
Production to begin Spring 2021; produced by redknot, a joint venture between Nelvana and Discovery, the show is based on the popular graphic novels written and illustrated by Ashley Spires.
Dog Den Films’ 2D Animated ‘FISH’ Comes to Amazon and iTunes February 5
Indie film company partners with ContentoNY and animator Juan Mont on a new adult comedy series that follows a failed radio host who seeks revenge.
Patty Jenkins Claims DC Used Her as a Media Ploy
While one might think the ‘Wonder Woman’ director was hired for her talents and ideas, she claims she was initially hired ‘simply’ because she was a woman.
Demente Animation Studio and Masked Republic Ink Production Deal
Production duo will partner on IP development, bringing the tradition of Lucha Libre from the golden age of Mexican cinema to animated series and new media platforms.
‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ Now Streaming on Netflix
DreamWorks Animation’s new live-action hybrid preschool series invites little kids to turn missteps and mistakes into something creative.
Amber Heard Moves Forward with $100 Million Lawsuit Against Johnny Depp
The ‘Aquaman’ actress has been granted permission to countersue her ex-husband, alleging defamation and spearheading a social media campaign attempt to destroy her career.
Key Dates and Call for Entries Announced for ‘The PGA Innovation Award’
Submissions now open through February 28; award, which honors outstanding entertainment endeavors across VR, AR, experiential and other emerging media, to be presented at 32nd Annual PGA Awards on March 24.
‘WandaVision’ Gets Peculiar New Teaser Trailer
‘New Era’ tease from Disney+ and Marvel may not present any new series clues to theorize about, but it ‘does’ deliver great hype and suspense.
FIAF’s Animation First Festival Moves Online February 5-15
Program highlights include US and New York premieres of 69 feature length and short films; animated selections by special guest Wes Anderson; a tribute to French animator Paul Grimault; and shorts program including the best of Annecy International Film Festival; and an inaugural student short film competition.
ArsenalCreative Names Thomas Connors VFX Supervisor/CG Generalist
Veteran 3D artist brings 20+ years of experience, having worked as CG supervisor on notable projects including ‘Walking Dead,’ ‘Fear of the Walking Dead’, ‘McGuyver,’ ’Hawaii 5-0,’ and ‘Shameless.’
Craig McCracken’s ‘Kid Cosmic’ Premieres February 2 on Netflix
Based on the ‘Powerpuff Girls’ creator’s 2009 comic strip, the retro 2D animated series is inspired by classic comics from the 1950s; show follows the life of a boy named Kid who dreams of being a hero – but he’s not very good at it.
‘Dino Ranch’ Preschool Series Debuts January 18 on Disney Jr.
Animated ‘Pre-Westoric’ show from Industrial Brothers and Boat Rocker Studios celebrates family, teamwork, community, and outdoor fun.
More ‘Uncharted’ Movie Set Photos Released
Fans are trying use the images of a gilded cross and map to piece together plot hints, but so far, no theories seem too promising.
Call for Entries: MIFA Project Pitches
Deadline for submissions is February 7, 2021 - selected MIFA pitch projects receive unique opportunities with access to and meetings with key players in the animation sector; June 14-19 event will be run both online and in-person.
Petition Launched to Save Hiroshima Animation Festival
Prestigious festival set to end as city dissolves partnership with ASIFA-Japan in move to establish more commercially oriented event.
