Category: Television

Bat-Tastic Packaging Headline News

Awesome Inc Creates ‘What We Do In the Shadows’ Promotional Campaign

Aiming to reflect the chaos and comedy of the hit Hulu show’s infamous vampire roommates, the studio ‘landed on an epic bat swarm using hand drawn cel animation, sneaking in bat cameos of feature characters Nadja, Laszlo and Nandor;’ show’s sixth and final season now streaming.

It’s Tough Being a Demigod VFXWorld

Building the World of ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’

From the Minotaur and the Chimera to the Underworld and the pit of Tartarus, Senior VFX Supervisor Erik Henry talks about what it took to create the mythological universe for the hit Disney+ series, now streaming.

Climate Activism Through Animation Headline News

Greenpeace East Asia Unveils ‘My Pet Footprint’ Animated Series Trailer

Set to launch via Kickstarter in 2025, the project is produced in collaboration with the Wit & Wisdom, and follows 15-year-old Bella and her sentient carbon footprint companion.

Business Headline News

Animated Series 'Clawlolo' to Launch on Cartoonito YouTube Channel

From producer Rymanco and distributor Epic Story Media, the show, which captures the vibrant spirit of underwater life with Eric the Crab and his aquatic friends, recently wrapped its first season.

We Want More Lara! Headline News

Netflix Renews ‘Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft’ For Season 2

On the heels of the series launch earlier this month, the streamer reveals that Laura Croft will return with ‘thrilling new adventures taking her around the globe’ as she delves deeper into the hidden secrets of Orisha history.

R.L Returns! VFXWorld

The Many Challenges of Bringing ‘Goosebumps’ to Life

Senior VFX Supervisor Lawren Bancroft-Wilson talks about the panoply of creative forces that came together to produce realistic visuals for the Disney+ and Hulu series that’s based on R.L. Stine’s famous young adult horror novels.

It’s My Story and I’m Sticking With It ANIMATIONWorld

Again, a Skinny Nerd, Only Now in 2D: Chris Rock Returns in ‘Everybody Still Hates Chris’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 3:03pm

Creator, writer, showrunner and EP Sanjay Shah talks about his new Comedy Central series, an adult animated ‘reimagining’ of Chris Rock’s award-winning live-action series, ‘Everybody Hates Chris,’ that features the ‘Fargo’ and ‘Madagascar’ franchise star narrating a new set of autobiographical stories inspired by his early years in 1980s working-class Brooklyn.

We Want More Dinosaurs Headline News

‘Dino Dex’ Now Streaming on Amazon Kids+ and Prime Video

From the Emmy Award-winning ‘Dino’ franchise, the live-action CGI series follows 9-year-old Dex, who with his neighbor Kayla, goes on hilariously fun explorations to study dinosaurs.

The New DCU Headline News

Max Drops New ‘Creature Commandos’ Trailer

DC Studios’ upcoming adult animated series, which tracks a secret team of incarcerated monsters recruited for missions deemed too dangerous for humans, debuts December 5.

Different Day Different Doomsday VFXWorld

It’s All About the Viscosity in FOLKS’ ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Season 4 VFX

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 3:52pm

The visual effects studio goes massive – and monstrous - with ‘The Blob,’ a bulbous, pustulous creature that threatens the very existence of humanity, on the final season of Netflix’s hit action comedy about a dysfunctional family of former child superheroes who must reunite to save the world; all seasons are now streaming.

Some Spicy Animation Headline News

Disney Shares ‘Family Guy’ Holiday Special First Look, Release Date

The upcoming Hulu exclusive, “Gift of the White Guy,” which follows Peter as he attempts to recover Lois’ Christmas brooch, premieres on November 25; also, watch Peter’s bare it all while eating spicy wings on an episode of ‘Hot Ones.’

preschool animation Headline News

Animated Series ‘Wonder Pets: In The City’ Premiere Date Set

The Apple TV+ show for preschoolers, which features heroic characters, a vibrant city, and thrilling musical adventures, hits the streamer December 13.

Heroes and Goo Coming to You Headline News

‘Heroes of Goo Jit Zu’ Animated Series in Development

Moose Toys and Man of Action Entertainment will create the show, which will feature the beloved goo-filled action heroes who always fight to save the day; current YouTube series boasts 12 episodes with over 335 million views.

You Had Me at Dr. Doofenshmirtz Headline News

Cast Announced for ‘Phineas and Ferb’ New Season

Vincent Martella, David Errigo Jr., Ashley Tisdale, Caroline Rhea, Dee Bradley Baker and Alyson Stoner will reunite for the for the shows 2025 return, as revealed by co-creators Dan Povenmire and Jeff ‘Swampy’ Marsh at the recent New York Comic Con.

It’s All Greek to Me Headline News

Freefolk Shares ‘KAOS’ VFX Breakdown Reel

In Netflix’s dark comedy starring Jeff Goldblum as the mythical Greek god, Zeus, the studio’s team created numerous VFX sequences, including a CG Mount Olympus and dramatic thunderstorms orchestrated by the gods.

The New Detective in Town Headline News

Martin Short Joins ‘Grimsburg’ Season 2

The comedy legend will voice the recurring role of Otis Volcanowitz, Grumsburg’s newest - and youngest - detective in FOX’s animated comedy series starring and executive produced by Jon Hamm.

Happy 400th! Headline News

Cartoon Network Celebrates ‘Teen Titans Go!’ 400th Episode

A special stop-motion animated episode of the longest running DC animated series premieres across all Cartoon Network global markets on November 30; 2 new ‘Teen Titan’ Roblox mini-games were also announced at NYCC2024, along with the new animated short-form series ‘Beast Boy: Lone Wolf,’ premiering on Cartoon Network and YouTube in the UK this month.

An Undersea Holiday Headline News

Nick Renews ‘The Patrick Star Show’ for Seasons 4 & 5

The network’s New York Comic Con panel also unveiled holiday special clips and sneak peeks for ‘Snow Yellow,’ ‘SpongeBob & Sandy’s Country Christmas,’ and ‘Thanks But No Thanksgiving.’

Events Headline News

2024 Spark Animation Unveils Full Conference Lineup

The conference, running November 2-3, will feature directors behind some of the year’s most anticipated animated films, such as Shannon Tindle, Vicky Jenson, Josh Cooley, and more.

Life finds a way ANIMATIONWorld

Unpacking Kenji and Brooklynn’s Trauma in 'Jurassic World: Chaos Theory' Season 2

Showrunner and EP Scott Kreamer digs deep into the lives of two key ‘Nublar Six’ members, and how their seemingly reckless actions, centered around efforts to find the truth and expose the dinosaur trafficking they’ve uncovered, in reality keeps them from dealing with some uncomfortable truths about their losses; new season now streaming on Netflix.

More Wubbin More Dubbin Headline News

‘Rick and Morty’ Renewed for 2 More Seasons

Executive producers Dan Harmon and Scott Marder announced the move at New York Comic Con; the hit adult animated series will now run at least through 2029.

Did Young Black Sabbath Do the Music? Headline News

‘Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends’ Series Greenlit at Disney Jr.

The first animated ‘Iron Man’ preschool show, which follows a young Tony Stark and his world-saving besties Riri Williams (Ironheart) and Amadeus Cho (Iron Hulk), is set to debut in 2025 on Disney Jr. and Disney+

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