The upcoming one-off, which touts both animation and live-action elements, takes place during Eurovision 2989, with both alien and human contestants competing for a prize that may save Earth from extinction.
The original 3DCG animated preschool series, from Nickelodeon Animation, that marked the iconic Latina heroine’s return to the small screen, gets picked up for another season; Season 1 now streaming.
The show is based on the Japanese manga, which follows a man’s pulse-pounding journey for answers after he is kidnapped and held in a room for 15 years.
The final season of the post-apocalyptic fairytale, based on Jeff Lemire’s groundbreaking DC comic, promises viewers a thrilling climax that will determine the fate of humanity; new episodes premiere globally June 6.
Andrew ‘Andy’ Grush and Taylor Newton Stewart jumped from composing for horror director Mike Flanagan to Marvel’s latest animated series, starting with retro synthesizer sounds of the late 80s and early 90s in the show’s first episodes before including more modern instrumentation and techniques, with care placed on the large number of handoffs between scenes that can feel jolting if the music isn’t done right.
The industry veteran spent 19 years at ILM, where he led the Singapore expansion, as well as 6 years at Netflix, before returning to Toronto.
U.K. Screen Alliance CEO Neil Hatton and the U.K. Department for Business and Trade head of Creative Industries Tendai Chetse take the stage at the animation conference, which runs May 1-2 in Birmingham.
200+ industry professionals will gather for the co-production and business forum in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife, running May 9 to 11; online talks on YouTube will feature short film and school short film finalists.
New company boasts a portfolio of 400 copyrights and more than 140 trademarks, combining dynamic characters and storylines with a market strategy that includes web series video content, AI-powered toys, animated and live-action feature movies, and seamlessly accessible augmented reality experiences.
A new Season 5 special breaks the fourth wall with Nature Cat and his friends working to figure out what their movie special is about, as the newly anointed King Galahad. voiced by Chris Parnell (‘SNL’), begins taking things from nature for his castle; the special, along with a ‘Nature Chat with Nature Cat’ short form series that speaks directly to fans, debuts today, April 22.
The 51st annual conference, focusing on computer graphics, interactive techniques and technical innovation, returns to its origins in Denver, Colorado, running July 28 – August 1.
Zack Snyder’s ‘Twilight of the Gods,’ Aardman’s ‘Wallace & Gromit,’ and Shannon Tindle’s ‘Ultraman: Rising’ lead the streamer’s on-stage presentations showcasing many of its highly anticipated animated films and TV shows coming later this year and next.
The Filipino Asian American writer, known as the show’s ‘joke assassin,’ stumbled onto her path as an actress and animation scribe while in school learning to become a doctor and take over her father’s clinic.
While his role has not been officially revealed, rumor has it the ‘Boardwalk Empire’ star will portray the new principal of Nevermore Academy.
Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy’s critically-acclaimed series, set in the post-apocalyptic world of the best-selling global video game franchise, gets picked up for another season; the entire first season is now streaming.
Streamer gives a go to the fifth and final chapter of the popular fantasy drama that chronicles the story of monster hunter Geralt of Rivia.
Co-creators and EPs Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, along with their production team on FX and Hulu’s 10-episode limited series - based on James Clavell’s famous 1975 novel - always strove for authenticity in their depiction of Japan in 1600, from its ships to the city of Osaka, even the oil lamps and wicks used to light rooms.
The live-action / CGI mini-series, which centers on Idris Elba’s dastardly, coffee drinking red Echidna as he teaches his protege Wade Whipple the ways of the warrior, hits Paramount+ April 26.
Advancing its accessibility offerings, PBS Kids launches ASL integration on popular animated series, available free on its digital streaming platforms; shows include ‘Arthur,’ ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,’ and ‘Donkey Hodie.’
The creative, also known for his movie poster art and production illustrations on shows like ‘Battle for the Planet of the Apes’ and ‘Battlestar Galactica’ died of an age-related condition on April 7.
The showrunner and executive producer of Netflix’s controversial, all-new adult animated show, based on the ground-breaking 1974 CBS sitcom, discusses how her upbringing and identity as an adopted Cuban child to Black parents on Chicago’s south side informs her creative decision-making and inspires the show’s loud animation style and edgy comedy.
Mike McMahan (‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’, ‘Solar Opposites’) co-writes/executive produces the homage to the popular 1989 Sega video game; all-star voice cast includes Matthew Rhys, Danny Pudi, Lisa Gilroy, Liam McIntyre and Carl Tart.
Pint-sized Jane and Dave contend with some not-so-pint-sized ants in Season 2 of Emmy Award winner J.J. Johnson’s live-action/CGI animated hybrid series, inspired by the life and work of Dr. Jane Goodall, premiering globally on April 19.
Attendees can explore the sound design of ‘Dune Part 2,’ the visual effects of ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender,’ and the invisible VFX of Ridley Scott's ‘Napoleon;’ 4-day event kicks off in Stuttgart on April 23, 2024.
Peter Claffey to play the naïve but courageous Ser Duncan the Tall (Dunk), while Dexter Sol Ansell takes the role of his young, diminutive squire Aegon V Targaryen (Egg) in Max’s ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoff series.
