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Jorge Gutierrez’s ‘Kung-Fu Space Punch’ Not Moving Forward at Netflix https://ift.tt/Dr8VHBK The ‘Maya and the Three’ creator told his Twitter followers that he’s optimistic the project will be made, even if he has to set up a new studio to get it done. Max Weinstein

The ‘Maya and the Three’ creator told his Twitter followers that he’s optimistic the project will be made, even if he has to set up a new studio to get it done. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/XDPQR1l

Netflix Reveals ‘Farzar’ Voice Cast https://ift.tt/Dr8VHBK Lance Reddick, Dana Synder, David Kaye, Jerry Minor, and Kari Wahlgren join as series regulars on the animated sci-fi comedy from the creators of ‘Paradise PD’ and ‘Brickleberry.’   Dan Sarto

Lance Reddick, Dana Synder, David Kaye, Jerry Minor, and Kari Wahlgren join as series regulars on the animated sci-fi comedy from the creators of ‘Paradise PD’ and ‘Brickleberry.’   from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/fyBOozl

Foundry Releases Flix 6.4 https://ift.tt/nJosS3q New version streamlines story and editorial workflows with faster file transfer and uploads, UI improvements, and greater integration with Storyboard Pro. Dan Sarto

New version streamlines story and editorial workflows with faster file transfer and uploads, UI improvements, and greater integration with Storyboard Pro. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/JyKd3Or

Disney+ Drops ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ Season 2 Teaser https://ift.tt/nJosS3q The 16-episode sophomore effort of Lucasfilm Animation’s fan favorite CG animated series, about a genetically mutated group of mercenaries, will premiere on the streamer this Fall. Dan Sarto

The 16-episode sophomore effort of Lucasfilm Animation’s fan favorite CG animated series, about a genetically mutated group of mercenaries, will premiere on the streamer this Fall. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/F8ueCZA

Animated Adventure Film ‘Lendarys’ Pre-Sold to Multiple Countries at Cannes https://ift.tt/nJosS3q The movie, from Philippe Duchene and Jean-Baptiste Cuvelier, is being planned as a multimedia franchise following its international run. Dan Sarto

The movie, from Philippe Duchene and Jean-Baptiste Cuvelier, is being planned as a multimedia franchise following its international run. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/mXHyRnQ

Ed Catmull Joins Baobab Studios’ Board of Directors https://ift.tt/nJosS3q The Pixar co-founder and former Walt Disney Animation Studios president will serve alongside Twitch co-founder Kevin Lin and PDI co-founder Glenn Entis. Dan Sarto

The Pixar co-founder and former Walt Disney Animation Studios president will serve alongside Twitch co-founder Kevin Lin and PDI co-founder Glenn Entis. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/SC1XnOu

‘The Bob’s Burgers Movie’ Is Disney’s Most Successful 2D Release Since ‘The Princess And The Frog’ https://ift.tt/nJosS3q But don't expect more 2d animation releases from Disney anytime soon.

But don't expect more 2d animation releases from Disney anytime soon. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/4bKjDm6

The Animation Guild Has Reached A Preliminary Agreement With AMPTP https://ift.tt/napJOPX After months of negotiations, animation workers in L.A. have reached a new labor agreement with animated film and tv producers.

After months of negotiations, animation workers in L.A. have reached a new labor agreement with animated film and tv producers. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/HoVtefJ

Animation Coming To Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Peacock, And More In June 2022 https://ift.tt/fSsD9V1 June sees the premieres of Netflix's Dead End: Paranormal Park and Disney+'s Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear documentary.

June sees the premieres of Netflix's Dead End: Paranormal Park and Disney+'s Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear documentary. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/v9YoUPO

Fernando Laverde, Colombian Stop Motion Pioneer, Dies At 88 https://ift.tt/fSsD9V1 Inspired by the work of Jiří Trnka and Jiří Barta, Laverde's films were unlike anything being made in Colombia in the 1970s-1980s.

Inspired by the work of Jiří Trnka and Jiří Barta, Laverde's films were unlike anything being made in Colombia in the 1970s-1980s. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/Lie3SYP

Mamoru Oshii Will Serve As Jury President Of New Feature Animation Festival In Japan https://ift.tt/fSsD9V1 The first Niigata International Animation Film Festival will take place in March 2023.

The first Niigata International Animation Film Festival will take place in March 2023. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/NHC8JSO

Sony Pictures Classics To Distribute Sylvain Chomet’s ‘The Magnificent Life Of Marcel Pagnol’ In The U.S. And Other Key Territories https://ift.tt/fSsD9V1 Chomet closes out his animated feature film trilogy that started with The Triplets of Belleville and The Illusionist, both also repped by Sony.

Chomet closes out his animated feature film trilogy that started with The Triplets of Belleville and The Illusionist , both also repped by Sony. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/1rtTqwo

Jude Law to Star in ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ Series on Disney+ https://ift.tt/fSsD9V1 Set in the New Republic era, the show is created by ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ helmer Jon Watts and ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ scribe Christopher Ford, who both executive produce alongside ‘The Mandalorian’ EPs Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni. Dan Sarto

Set in the New Republic era, the show is created by ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ helmer Jon Watts and ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ scribe Christopher Ford, who both executive produce alongside ‘The Mandalorian’ EPs Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/f5cxyVN

Disney+ Drops ‘Star Wars’ Series ‘Andor’ Trailer and Key Art for https://ift.tt/el4YIna New footage from the forthcoming series sees Diego Luna reprise his role as rebel hero Cassian Andor. Max Weinstein

New footage from the forthcoming series sees Diego Luna reprise his role as rebel hero Cassian Andor. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/O4FRfoz

The Animation Guild and AMPTP Reach an Agreement https://ift.tt/el4YIna New deal includes retroactive wage increases, gains for animation writers, and the addition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a covered holiday. Dan Sarto

New deal includes retroactive wage increases, gains for animation writers, and the addition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a covered holiday. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/IVs5HbN

J.J. Abrams’ ‘Speed Racer’ Series Hits the Gas at Apple https://ift.tt/el4YIna After a slow start, the show is now taking off with the noted creator and his production company, Bad Robot, at the wheel. Max Weinstein

After a slow start, the show is now taking off with the noted creator and his production company, Bad Robot, at the wheel. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/jKmo4P7

Disney+ Unveils Teaser for 'Willow' Series Reboot https://ift.tt/el4YIna Warwick Davis returns as the plucky sorcerer Willow Ufgood in the forthcoming fantasy series, set decades after the events of the original film, set to debut this Fall. Max Weinstein

Warwick Davis returns as the plucky sorcerer Willow Ufgood in the forthcoming fantasy series, set decades after the events of the original film, set to debut this Fall. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/WEj7oTD

Technicolor Games Reveals Big Hiring Push https://ift.tt/dVQz2lX New president Jeaneane Falkler and executive creative director Sylvain Doreau are leading an aggressive recruitment effort as the group joins fellow Technicolor Creative Studios business brands MPC, The Mill, and Mikros Animation in providing a growing suite of production services across games IP, from in-game assets to TV advertising, interactive experiences, animation and feature length film. Dan Sarto

New president Jeaneane Falkler and executive creative director Sylvain Doreau are leading an aggressive recruitment effort as the group joins fellow Technicolor Creative Studios business brands MPC, The Mill, and Mikros Animation in providing a growing suite of production services across games IP, from in-game assets to TV advertising, interactive experiences, animation and feature length film. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/NRBP9u3

Cosmos-Maya Brings Rudyard Kipling’s ‘Kim’ to the Screen https://ift.tt/dVQz2lX The studio teams up with Irish animation studio Piranha Bar to adapt and co-develop the classic novel into a feature-length animated film. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The studio teams up with Irish animation studio Piranha Bar to adapt and co-develop the classic novel into a feature-length animated film. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/8viYbFK

‘Birdgirl’ Returns for a New Season of Corporate Fails https://ift.tt/dVQz2lX Still clueless, the Birdteam is back for what will surely be a raucous and hilarious Season 2 of ethics tackling, cancel culture juggling, and exacerbating problems with ease, coming this June on Adult Swim and HBO Max. Dan Sarto

Still clueless, the Birdteam is back for what will surely be a raucous and hilarious Season 2 of ethics tackling, cancel culture juggling, and exacerbating problems with ease, coming this June on Adult Swim and HBO Max. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/2PMCuSn

Moonbug Acquires Singapore’s One Animation, The Studio Behind ‘Oddbods’ https://ift.tt/dVQz2lX It's the second Moonbug acquisition this year; in February the company purchased the Little Angel Youtube franchise.

It's the second Moonbug acquisition this year; in February the company purchased the Little Angel Youtube franchise. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/JdxiD07

‘The Bob’s Burgers Movie’ Reviews Roundup: A Chef’s Kiss For The Belcher’s Big Screen Debut https://ift.tt/dVQz2lX Disney's first hand-drawn theatrical feature in over a decade is being welcomed with open arms by critics.

Disney's first hand-drawn theatrical feature in over a decade is being welcomed with open arms by critics. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/hZRsoI8

Brazil’s Hype Animation Aims To Finance Animated Feature With An NFT Crowdfunding Campaign https://ift.tt/dVQz2lX The filmmakers hope to raise around 1,000 Ethereum.

The filmmakers hope to raise around 1,000 Ethereum. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/bI5BZRp

Straight To The ‘Hearth’: How SCAD Students Created The Game ‘Home Is Where the Hearth Is’ https://ift.tt/dVQz2lX The multi-award-winning game was made over 20 weeks as part of SCAD's Interactive Design and Game Development program.

The multi-award-winning game was made over 20 weeks as part of SCAD's Interactive Design and Game Development program. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/9lrCmGJ

Warner Bros. Can’t Stop Making ‘Scooby-Doo’ Series https://ift.tt/dVQz2lX The company's two new Scooby series target very different audiences.

The company's two new Scooby series target very different audiences. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/9zKRuHo

Titmouse, Animal Pictures To Produce Sci-Fi Comedy ‘The Hospital’ For Amazon Studios https://ift.tt/dVQz2lX The two-season order follows alien surgeons and best friends Sleech and Klak as they take on the most challenging cases in the galaxy.

The two-season order follows alien surgeons and best friends Sleech and Klak as they take on the most challenging cases in the galaxy. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/tmEZIPN

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Trailer Sees Thor Laid Bare in Cheeky Zeus Encounter https://ift.tt/dVQz2lX Marvel Studios also drops new film poster that evokes the glory days of ’80s-era high fantasy fare. Max Weinstein

Marvel Studios also drops new film poster that evokes the glory days of ’80s-era high fantasy fare. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/NGEvymM

GKIDS Acquires Atsuko Ishizuka’s ‘Goodbye, Don Glees!’ North American Rights https://ift.tt/RTmEdWZ The animated feature tells the story of 3 childhood friends who, over the course of a summer, discover that life is leading them onto very different paths; film slated for theatrical release later this year. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The animated feature tells the story of 3 childhood friends who, over the course of a summer, discover that life is leading them onto very different paths; film slated for theatrical release later this year. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/JxQ6n4c

ATKPLN Names Justin Skerpan Senior Producer https://ift.tt/RTmEdWZ Animation design studio promotes producer who began his tenure as a production assistant at sister company Reel FX’s commercial division. Dan Sarto

Animation design studio promotes producer who began his tenure as a production assistant at sister company Reel FX’s commercial division. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/sFxEiAk

Autodesk Invests in RADiCAL AI-Powered 3D Motion Capture Developer https://ift.tt/RTmEdWZ Cloud-based technology automates 3D character and avatar animation by combining deep learning, human biomechanics, and CG to estimate, track, and reproduce skeletal joint rotations from a single video feed. Dan Sarto

Cloud-based technology automates 3D character and avatar animation by combining deep learning, human biomechanics, and CG to estimate, track, and reproduce skeletal joint rotations from a single video feed. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/IUmCyB1

Next PreVIEW Set: Evolving Creature and Character Animation in ‘Horizon Forbidden West’ https://ift.tt/RTmEdWZ Guerilla Games’ studio director Jan-Bart van Beek shares a look at the creative process behind the popular role-playing game; join the VIEW Conference and VFX Festival’s free May 30 in-person event at the OGR in Turin. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Guerilla Games’ studio director Jan-Bart van Beek shares a look at the creative process behind the popular role-playing game; join the VIEW Conference and VFX Festival’s free May 30 in-person event at the OGR in Turin. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/8Ayuc1z

Mifa 2022 Reveals Expansive Program Line-up https://ift.tt/RTmEdWZ Market highlights include pitch sessions, partner screenings and Talent Acquisition Recruitment Sessions and Talks; event runs June 14-17. Dan Sarto

Market highlights include pitch sessions, partner screenings and Talent Acquisition Recruitment Sessions and Talks; event runs June 14-17. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/x7Btm2C

WATCH: Mo Willems’ 'Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Underground Rock Experience’ Trailer https://ift.tt/bM4Sk09 Cartoonito on HBO Max's animated rock opera based on the bestselling author’s picture book and sold-out theatrical show tells the tale of a rockin’ naked mole rat who shockingly puts on some clothes. Dan Sarto

Cartoonito on HBO Max's animated rock opera based on the bestselling author’s picture book and sold-out theatrical show tells the tale of a rockin’ naked mole rat who shockingly puts on some clothes. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/IAlwhNH

Leslie Jones to Star in Adult Animated Comedy from Warner Bros. Animation https://ift.tt/bM4Sk09 The ‘SNL’ alum and ‘Our Flag Means Death’ star will voice the series’ protagonist, Plastic, but the character is not connected to a certain rumored DC feature. Max Weinstein

The ‘SNL’ alum and ‘Our Flag Means Death’ star will voice the series’ protagonist, Plastic, but the character is not connected to a certain rumored DC feature. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/vS6WOm3

Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Belle’ Now Available on Digital and Blu-Ray https://ift.tt/aRLu7JV From GKIDS and Shout! Factory, the Annie-nominated animated feature tells the heartfelt story of a shy high school student growing up in the age of Social Media; watch the ‘Making of Belle: The Costumes of Belle and ‘Belle: Official Opening Scene.’ Debbie Diamond Sarto

From GKIDS and Shout! Factory, the Annie-nominated animated feature tells the heartfelt story of a shy high school student growing up in the age of Social Media; watch the ‘Making of Belle: The Costumes of Belle and ‘Belle: Official Opening Scene.’ from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Qc25Y6A

DreamWorks Animation Drops ‘The Croods: Family Tree’ Season 3 Trailer https://ift.tt/aRLu7JV Inspired by the hit film, ‘The Croods: A New Age,’ the CG animated series follows the Croods and the Bettermans, who go from sparring rivals to unlikely friends fraught with misadventures; new episodes hit Peacock and Hulu on June 2. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Inspired by the hit film, ‘The Croods: A New Age,’ the CG animated series follows the Croods and the Bettermans, who go from sparring rivals to unlikely friends fraught with misadventures; new episodes hit Peacock and Hulu on June 2. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/nbuMEDV

WarnerMedia Reveals ‘Batwheels’ Villains https://ift.tt/aRLu7JV The voice talent behind Batman’s evil nemeses includes Gina Rodriguez as Catwoman, Xolo Maridueña as Snowy the Snowcrawler, and Tom Kenny as Crash; the 3D animated preschool action-adventure comedy debuts this fall on Cartoonito, HBO Max, and Cartoon Network. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The voice talent behind Batman’s evil nemeses includes Gina Rodriguez as Catwoman, Xolo Maridueña as Snowy the Snowcrawler, and Tom Kenny as Crash; the 3D animated preschool action-adventure comedy debuts this fall on Cartoonito, HBO Max, and Cartoon Network. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/swYiz6o

Paperboat Animation Studios Unveils Eclectic New Slate https://ift.tt/aRLu7JV Following its acquisition by Vistas Media, the company has announced its first animation slate that includes a feature adaptation of ‘Kabuliwala,’ an adult-oriented web series, and big plans for a multi-platform franchise. Max Weinstein

Following its acquisition by Vistas Media, the company has announced its first animation slate that includes a feature adaptation of ‘Kabuliwala,’ an adult-oriented web series, and big plans for a multi-platform franchise. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/n4lxrod

Pantone Launching LNQ ‘Wearable Internet’ https://ift.tt/aRLu7JV The color authority has teamed with sLABS on blockchain-enabled technology designed to enhance experiences in Web3 and foster connectivity. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The color authority has teamed with sLABS on blockchain-enabled technology designed to enhance experiences in Web3 and foster connectivity. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/hiOJGgV

Podcast EP 162: How Jace Wertz Quit His Retail Job to Get into Stop-Motion https://ift.tt/aRLu7JV The stop-motion animator discusses the change in mindset that allowed him to leave his job after 15 years to pursue his dreams of becoming a professional filmmaker. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The stop-motion animator discusses the change in mindset that allowed him to leave his job after 15 years to pursue his dreams of becoming a professional filmmaker. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/z5vdNSa

Former Disney Boss Michael Eisner Lists Malibu Estate With Record-Setting $225M Price Tag https://ift.tt/npKArBx If the estate sells for its asking price, it will be the most expensive home sale in California history.

If the estate sells for its asking price, it will be the most expensive home sale in California history. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/ToYq1UM

Magical Mash-Ups: A History Of Live-Action/Animation Hybrids https://ift.tt/npKArBx The release of Chip ’N Dale: Rescue Rangers got us thinking about the long history of mixing live action and animation in the days before computers.

The release of Chip ’N Dale: Rescue Rangers got us thinking about the long history of mixing live action and animation in the days before computers. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/PSCZJFx

‘Goodbye, Don Glees!’ Will Get U.S. Theatrical Run After GKIDS Pickup https://ift.tt/npKArBx The feature from A Place Further Than The Universe director Atsuko Ishizuka will get a U.S. theatrical release later this year.

The feature from A Place Further Than The Universe director Atsuko Ishizuka will get a U.S. theatrical release later this year. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/yL1ZAhC

‘Chip ’N Dale: Rescue Rangers’ Reviews Roundup: Does Disney’s Latest Hybrid Feature Measure Up To ‘Roger Rabbit’? https://ift.tt/npKArBx Comparisons were always inevitable, but so far most critics have been impressed by Disney +'s latest throwback.

Comparisons were always inevitable, but so far most critics have been impressed by Disney +'s latest throwback. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/JkwcaVl

1st Edition of CAFÉ Coming to Montreal June 7-8 https://ift.tt/eLOlZf5 The 2-day inaugural event for VFX and animation professionals will feature panels, discussions and presentations of the latest technology; tickets are now on sale. Dan Sarto

The 2-day inaugural event for VFX and animation professionals will feature panels, discussions and presentations of the latest technology; tickets are now on sale. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/25bZlXJ

Matt Corman and Chris Ord to Write and Produce ‘Daredevil’ Series for Disney+ https://ift.tt/eLOlZf5 The ‘Covert Affairs’ co-creators will bring the Man Without Fear to a new streaming platform, now that his likeness is no longer exclusively bound to Netflix. Max Weinstein

The ‘Covert Affairs’ co-creators will bring the Man Without Fear to a new streaming platform, now that his likeness is no longer exclusively bound to Netflix. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/0jaQLHA

Exclusive Clip: ‘The Great North - Papa Don't Fiend Adventure’ https://ift.tt/2nGB01f In the Season 2 finale airing this Sunday on Fox, the Tobins spend Father’s Day weekend at an RV park and uncover the identity of the Fiend of Family Land; meanwhile Moon meets a skunk and Judy finds a new love. Debbie Diamond Sarto

In the Season 2 finale airing this Sunday on Fox, the Tobins spend Father’s Day weekend at an RV park and uncover the identity of the Fiend of Family Land; meanwhile Moon meets a skunk and Judy finds a new love. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/XyMZzwP

Adult Swim Greenlights Two New Series: ‘Rick and Morty: The Anime’ And ‘Ninja Kamui’ https://ift.tt/2nGB01f 'Rick and Morty: The Anime' will get a 10-episode run, independent from the original series.

'Rick and Morty: The Anime' will get a 10-episode run, independent from the original series. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/DVq2Lix

Animal Logic Is Doubling Down On Vancouver With A New Studio, 300 More Jobs https://ift.tt/2nGB01f The new studio will be nearly two-and-a-half times the size of Animal Logic's current facilities.

The new studio will be nearly two-and-a-half times the size of Animal Logic's current facilities. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/lIuaEci

Crunchyroll Reveals ‘Chainsaw Man’ Trailer and Images https://ift.tt/2nGB01f The streamer nabs rights to anime adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s popular manga of the same name; the animated series will simulcast from Japan, subtitled, and dubbed, and release in 200+ countries later this year. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The streamer nabs rights to anime adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s popular manga of the same name; the animated series will simulcast from Japan, subtitled, and dubbed, and release in 200+ countries later this year. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/bw0eWE9

Ron Howard’s Debut Animated Feature ‘The Shrinking of Treehorn’ Lands at Netflix https://ift.tt/2nGB01f Animal Logic to produce the animation on the project, which is based on Florence Parry Heide’s surreal 1971 children’s book illustrated by Edward Gorey. Max Weinstein

Animal Logic to produce the animation on the project, which is based on Florence Parry Heide’s surreal 1971 children’s book illustrated by Edward Gorey. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/XIDxukG

‘The Amazing Maurice’ Book Adaptation Heads Abroad https://ift.tt/7beW3w9 Animated film starring David Tennant, Hugh Laurie, and Emilia Clarke, based on Sir Terry Pratchett's ‘The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents,’ nabs numerous international sales as part of its planned 2022 release. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Animated film starring David Tennant, Hugh Laurie, and Emilia Clarke, based on Sir Terry Pratchett's ‘The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents,’ nabs numerous international sales as part of its planned 2022 release. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/e6qnGxh

Netflix Drops Surprise ‘Love, Death + Robots’ Episode Premiere https://ift.tt/7beW3w9 Ahead of the official May 20 Volume 3 release, the streamer treats fans to a full episode - ‘3 Robots: Exit Strategies’ - of the Emmy Award-winning animated anthology… watch it now! Debbie Diamond Sarto

Ahead of the official May 20 Volume 3 release, the streamer treats fans to a full episode - ‘3 Robots: Exit Strategies’ - of the Emmy Award-winning animated anthology… watch it now! from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/AV60XTe

Netflix Axes More Animated Projects Amid Company Layoffs https://ift.tt/7beW3w9 The streamer has cancelled its plans to produce Ava DuVernay’s ‘Wings of Fire,’ as well as two children’s titles based on the works of Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, while also laying off 150 staff primarily in its U.S. operations. Max Weinstein

The streamer has cancelled its plans to produce Ava DuVernay’s ‘Wings of Fire,’ as well as two children’s titles based on the works of Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, while also laying off 150 staff primarily in its U.S. operations. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/sumFS1o

Apple TV+ Drops ‘Lovely Little Farm’ Trailer https://ift.tt/7beW3w9 ILM tapped to produce visuals for the new live-action / CG animated hybrid kids’ series that follows 2 sisters caring for the animals on their family farm; the show premieres globally on June 10. Debbie Diamond Sarto

ILM tapped to produce visuals for the new live-action / CG animated hybrid kids’ series that follows 2 sisters caring for the animals on their family farm; the show premieres globally on June 10. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/NXG8uIk

Moonbug Entertainment Launches ‘It’s Cody Time’ https://ift.tt/lZbTLED CoComelon’s first YouTube spinoff channel kicks off with 2 episodes of the popular musical preschool series; the show features diverse characters, inclusive storytelling and aspirational role modeling. Debbie Diamond Sarto

CoComelon’s first YouTube spinoff channel kicks off with 2 episodes of the popular musical preschool series; the show features diverse characters, inclusive storytelling and aspirational role modeling. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/D8zIUQk

Sacha Baron Cohen, Mike Judge and Greg Daniels’ Special Greenlit at HBO Max https://ift.tt/lZbTLED Trio teaming with Michael Koman to develop ‘Chelm: The Smartest Place on Earth,’ a family-friendly animated comedy set in the mythical ‘Town of Fools.’ Debbie Diamond Sarto

Trio teaming with Michael Koman to develop ‘Chelm: The Smartest Place on Earth,’ a family-friendly animated comedy set in the mythical ‘Town of Fools.’ from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/47eSkn2

‘Bob Spit,’ ‘Frankelda’ And ‘Bestia’ Top 2022 Quirino Awards https://ift.tt/lZbTLED The three stop-motion productions swept every category in which they were represented at the Ibero-American awards ceremony.

The three stop-motion productions swept every category in which they were represented at the Ibero-American awards ceremony. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/JkHicvV

Marvel Studios Shares ‘Echo’ First Look as Filming Begins in Atlanta https://ift.tt/lZbTLED The upcoming series, set to stream on Disney+ next year, will follow the Indigenous hero first introduced in ‘Hawkeye.’ Max Weinstein

The upcoming series, set to stream on Disney+ next year, will follow the Indigenous hero first introduced in ‘Hawkeye.’ from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/k5MwcgP

Hiroshima Festival 2022 Reveals Selections in Competition https://ift.tt/lZbTLED Out of 2,149 entries 54 films have been selected to participate in this year’s event running August 17-12; animated short and feature films will compete in either the ‘Pan-Pacific and Asia Competition’ or the ‘World Competition.’ Debbie Diamond Sarto

Out of 2,149 entries 54 films have been selected to participate in this year’s event running August 17-12; animated short and feature films will compete in either the ‘Pan-Pacific and Asia Competition’ or the ‘World Competition.’ from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Yk45XPE

Applications Now Open: YAY UK 3Dami Summer Studio https://ift.tt/ZIgaDqM 2022 Summer slate of animation activities for teens includes a 10-day program in 3D-asset and animation creation – deadline to apply is July 11; YAY UK Competition and Studio Challenges accepting submissions through September 5. Debbie Diamond Sarto

2022 Summer slate of animation activities for teens includes a 10-day program in 3D-asset and animation creation – deadline to apply is July 11; YAY UK Competition and Studio Challenges accepting submissions through September 5. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/MkHex3V

Impossible Objects Corrals NVIDIA RTX and Unreal Engine on ‘Diablo Immortal’ Cinematic https://ift.tt/ZIgaDqM Harnessing enhanced virtual production workflows based on real-time rendering, the studio blends live-action and VFX in an epic battle set on the surface of a Google Pixel phone in a live actor’s living room. Dan Sarto

Harnessing enhanced virtual production workflows based on real-time rendering, the studio blends live-action and VFX in an epic battle set on the surface of a Google Pixel phone in a live actor’s living room. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/N0P7J83

View Conference 2022 Now Open for Early Bird Registration https://ift.tt/0RfLM2b Italy’s premiere event runs in-person October 16-21 in Torino, Italy with a complete program of talks, presentations, workshops, and masterclasses available to livestream worldwide; entries for the VIEW Award contest are being accepted now through September 15. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Italy’s premiere event runs in-person October 16-21 in Torino, Italy with a complete program of talks, presentations, workshops, and masterclasses available to livestream worldwide; entries for the VIEW Award contest are being accepted now through September 15. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/OXAx6qU

3 New Bento Box Animated Films Heading to Tubi https://ift.tt/0RfLM2b The quirky comedies - ‘Pastacolypse,’ ‘Millennial Hunter,’ and ‘Big Bruh’ - will expand the Fox-owned animation production studio’s growing feature slate. Max Weinstein

The quirky comedies - ‘Pastacolypse,’ ‘Millennial Hunter,’ and ‘Big Bruh’ - will expand the Fox-owned animation production studio’s growing feature slate. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/VT67GoA

Animated Reboot of ‘Married… with Children’ is in Development https://ift.tt/0RfLM2b The project is currently on the market, and FOX, Hulu, and Peacock all have their eyes on it. Max Weinstein

The project is currently on the market, and FOX, Hulu, and Peacock all have their eyes on it. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/RgUqobp

Apple TV+ Orders ‘Eva the Owlet’ https://ift.tt/0RfLM2b Based on the popular ‘Owl Diaries’ kids’ book series by Rebecca Elliott, and part of the Apple TV+ kids’ changemakers initiative, the show is infused with lessons encouraging kids to use writing as a tool for healthy self-expression. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Based on the popular ‘Owl Diaries’ kids’ book series by Rebecca Elliott, and part of the Apple TV+ kids’ changemakers initiative, the show is infused with lessons encouraging kids to use writing as a tool for healthy self-expression. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/GmDpwJR

‘Bob Spit,’ ‘Frankelda’s Book of Spooks,’ and ‘Bestia’ Lead 5th Quirino Awards https://ift.tt/0RfLM2b Works from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Spain, Mexico, Portugal, and Venezuela are honored across nine categories at the May 14 in-person gala event and closing ceremony recognizing achievements in Ibero-American animation. Dan Sarto

Works from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Spain, Mexico, Portugal, and Venezuela are honored across nine categories at the May 14 in-person gala event and closing ceremony recognizing achievements in Ibero-American animation. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/vrjzTCp

MTV’s ‘Daria’ Spin-off ‘Jodie’ Now a Feature - Voice Cast Revealed https://ift.tt/0RfLM2b Animated film spun off from the networks hugely popular series promises to satirize workplace culture, Gen Z struggles, tech, and social media; led by award-winning actress Tracee Ellis Ross, the voice cast includes Pamela Adlon, Kal Penn, William Jackson Harper, and Zosia Mamet. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Animated film spun off from the networks hugely popular series promises to satirize workplace culture, Gen Z struggles, tech, and social media; led by award-winning actress Tracee Ellis Ross, the voice cast includes Pamela Adlon, Kal Penn, William Jackson Harper, and Zosia Mamet. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/JbDfyhV

‘Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai’ Series Characters Revealed https://ift.tt/0RfLM2b HBO Max’s ‘Gremlins’ prequel series, coming later this year from Warner Bros. Animation and Amblin Television, features the voices of Min-Na Wen, James Hong, BD Wong, and Izaac Wang. Debbie Diamond Sarto

HBO Max’s ‘Gremlins’ prequel series, coming later this year from Warner Bros. Animation and Amblin Television, features the voices of Min-Na Wen, James Hong, BD Wong, and Izaac Wang. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/O0nZedN

AMC Set to Develop ‘Alan Wake’ TV Series https://ift.tt/TdRpqbm In a video update on the game’s upcoming sequel, creator Sam Lake confirmed that the network has secured rights to adapt its story for the small screen. Max Weinstein

In a video update on the game’s upcoming sequel, creator Sam Lake confirmed that the network has secured rights to adapt its story for the small screen. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/rqV57i6

Bluescape Partners with Bureau of Magic to Create ‘Passport to Oz’ https://ift.tt/TdRpqbm Leading technology company’s real-time visual collaboration platform provides the magic for new innovative storytelling experience from Emmy Award-winning creators of ‘Lost in Oz’ series. Dan Sarto

Leading technology company’s real-time visual collaboration platform provides the magic for new innovative storytelling experience from Emmy Award-winning creators of ‘Lost in Oz’ series. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/CSxZg20

Pixar Shares ‘Elemental’ First Look https://ift.tt/TdRpqbm The studio reveals a few details and a piece of concept art for its 27th feature film, helmed by Peter Sohn, set for a June 16, 2023 release. Dan Sarto

The studio reveals a few details and a piece of concept art for its 27th feature film, helmed by Peter Sohn, set for a June 16, 2023 release. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Y5n1M62

Know Your Indie Filmmaker: Sander Joon https://ift.tt/J28n3t4 Sander Joon's films combine absurdist scenarios with bold minimalist design and stylish abstract animation.

Sander Joon's films combine absurdist scenarios with bold minimalist design and stylish abstract animation. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/6zge7of

VFX Studio Framestore Promotes Mel Sullivan To CEO; William Sargent Stepping Down https://ift.tt/J28n3t4 Framestore has worked on blockbusters including the 'Paddington' films, several Marvel titles, and 'Pokémon Detective Pikachu,' among others.

Framestore has worked on blockbusters including the 'Paddington' films, several Marvel titles, and 'Pokémon Detective Pikachu,' among others. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/SlVY5oW

Apple Drops The First Teaser For Skydance’s Debut Animated Feature ‘Luck’ https://ift.tt/J28n3t4 Simon Pegg's Bob the lucky black cat provides a few long-awaited details about the Land of Luck in the film's first teaser.

Simon Pegg's Bob the lucky black cat provides a few long-awaited details about the Land of Luck in the film's first teaser. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/hDdFzoN

Stuttgart Wraps Hybrid 2022 Edition, ‘Bestia’ Takes Top Honors https://ift.tt/J28n3t4 Bestia, Steakhouse, and To the Last Drop featured among the winners at this year's Stuttgart Festival.

Bestia, Steakhouse, and To the Last Drop featured among the winners at this year's Stuttgart Festival. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/QwBjl6i

Dan Stevens to Reunite with Adam Wingard on ‘Godzilla vs. Kong 2’ https://ift.tt/hxKjA6F The actor will join director Wingard for the first time since their acclaimed work on ‘The Guest’ to write the next chapter in Legendary’s Monsterverse. Max Weinstein

The actor will join director Wingard for the first time since their acclaimed work on ‘The Guest’ to write the next chapter in Legendary’s Monsterverse. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/0rMnvZ2

Pixomondo’s LED Stage is Biggest Ever, Says Guinness World Records https://ift.tt/hxKjA6F PXO and William F. White International’s Vancouver virtual production stage, at 22,000 square foot - 80 ft x 27 ft 6 in, lined with 2,500 LED wall panels and 760 LED ceiling panels – has been confirmed as the largest such facility in the world. Debbie Diamond Sarto

PXO and William F. White International’s Vancouver virtual production stage, at 22,000 square foot - 80 ft x 27 ft 6 in, lined with 2,500 LED wall panels and 760 LED ceiling panels – has been confirmed as the largest such facility in the world. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/gQuRZUI

Apple TV+ Announces Summer Animation Slate https://ift.tt/hxKjA6F Shows coming this summer include ‘Duck & Goose,’ a preschool series based on the New York Times best-selling books by Tad Hills; new Peanuts’ special ‘Lucy’s School;’ ‘The Snoopy Show’ returning for Season 2; as well as classic Peanuts titles from Mendelson/Melendez Productions. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Shows coming this summer include ‘Duck & Goose,’ a preschool series based on the New York Times best-selling books by Tad Hills; new Peanuts’ special ‘Lucy’s School;’ ‘The Snoopy Show’ returning for Season 2; as well as classic Peanuts titles from Mendelson/Melendez Productions. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/VEiIsyn

‘Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K.’ Canceled at Hulu https://ift.tt/hxKjA6F Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum’s stop-motion comedy series – produced by Stoopid Buddy Stoodies - about a megalomaniacal supervillain who gets ousted from his own evil organization, is done after only one season at the streamer. Dan Sarto

Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum’s stop-motion comedy series – produced by Stoopid Buddy Stoodies - about a megalomaniacal supervillain who gets ousted from his own evil organization, is done after only one season at the streamer. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/OA0fwCg

Silvergate and Tencent Bringing ‘The Creature Cases’ Animated Series to China https://ift.tt/hxKjA6F Animated by TeamTO and recently launched on Netflix, the animated action comedy is coming soon to families in the Middle Kingdom through Tencent Video. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Animated by TeamTO and recently launched on Netflix, the animated action comedy is coming soon to families in the Middle Kingdom through Tencent Video. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/IQqmzxt

Blood Spills and Stars Return in ‘Westworld’ Season 4 Teaser Trailer https://ift.tt/hxKjA6F New footage of HBO’s award-winning, highly stylized sci-fi thriller is light on plot revelations and heavy on eerie atmosphere. Max Weinstein

New footage of HBO’s award-winning, highly stylized sci-fi thriller is light on plot revelations and heavy on eerie atmosphere. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/wVjub1E

What Is It Like To Attend MOME Anim, Hungary’s Most Famous Animation School https://ift.tt/X0jS6yW We speak with some of the school's graduates to find out what they liked – and didn't like – about this iconic animation program.

We speak with some of the school's graduates to find out what they liked – and didn't like – about this iconic animation program. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/opaJfli

‘Mickey Mouse Funhouse’ Brings Welcome Inclusion to the Deaf Community https://ift.tt/X0jS6yW In the new episode premiering May 13 on Disney Junior, the gang meets Fig, a gnome friend who is deaf; the show joins other series, including ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘DreamWorks Madagascar: A Little Wild,’ and Apple TV’s ‘El Deafo,’ breaking ground for deaf representation, expanding inclusivity and promoting awareness. Debbie Diamond Sarto

In the new episode premiering May 13 on Disney Junior, the gang meets Fig, a gnome friend who is deaf; the show joins other series, including ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘DreamWorks Madagascar: A Little Wild,’ and Apple TV’s ‘El Deafo,’ breaking ground for deaf representation, expanding inclusivity and promoting awareness. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/bIny7Ar

‘Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero’ Will Be Crunchyroll’s First Global Theatrical Release https://ift.tt/X0jS6yW The film picks up after 2018's box office smash 'Dragon Ball Super: Broly,' which grossed more than $120m at the global box office.

The film picks up after 2018's box office smash 'Dragon Ball Super: Broly,' which grossed more than $120m at the global box office. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/BWj2LxA

Framestore Names Mel Sullivan CEO https://ift.tt/X0jS6yW After 26 years, founding member Sir William Sargent is stepping down to focus on the Framestore Company 3 Group; Claire Price assumes role of CFO as of July 1. Dan Sarto

After 26 years, founding member Sir William Sargent is stepping down to focus on the Framestore Company 3 Group; Claire Price assumes role of CFO as of July 1. from AWN Headline News https://www.awn.com/news/framestore-names-mel-sullivan-ceo

Sony’s 3000 Pictures Adapting ‘Beasts and Beauty’ as Limited Series https://ift.tt/KXnL2Fr Studio nabs rights to bestselling author Soman Chainani’s fairy tale anthology; author known for his popular ‘School for Good and Evil’ young adult fantasy saga. Max Weinstein

Studio nabs rights to bestselling author Soman Chainani’s fairy tale anthology; author known for his popular ‘School for Good and Evil’ young adult fantasy saga. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Yc56AkQ

Universal Shares ‘Jurassic World Dominion: A Look Inside’ Featurette https://ift.tt/KXnL2Fr We learn that life not only ‘finds a way,’ but dinosaurs are everywhere! Get up-to-date reports on dinosaur encounters and vital public information from The Department of Prehistoric Wildlife’s new Dinotracker - the epic conclusion to the Jurassic era hits theaters June 10. Debbie Diamond Sarto

We learn that life not only ‘finds a way,’ but dinosaurs are everywhere! Get up-to-date reports on dinosaur encounters and vital public information from The Department of Prehistoric Wildlife’s new Dinotracker - the epic conclusion to the Jurassic era hits theaters June 10. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/8dzu2av

Podcast EP 161: How Indie Animator Jeremy Nixon Manufactures Social Media Fame https://ift.tt/KXnL2Fr The London-based 2D animator offers up some tips for using ‘TVPaint’ for 2D animation and discusses his journey to social media fame and how he gets gigs with big clients. Dan Sarto

The London-based 2D animator offers up some tips for using ‘TVPaint’ for 2D animation and discusses his journey to social media fame and how he gets gigs with big clients. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/V4ySwf0

2022 Animation Masters Summit Reveals Legend Awards https://ift.tt/KXnL2Fr Indian artist, writer and activist Aabid Surti and Technicolor Creative Studios India head Biren Ghose will be honored at this year’s virtual summit; the even runs May 23-27 and registration is free. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Indian artist, writer and activist Aabid Surti and Technicolor Creative Studios India head Biren Ghose will be honored at this year’s virtual summit; the even runs May 23-27 and registration is free. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/pIXQctW

HBO Max, Cartoon Network Expand Original Animation Slate With ‘Driftwood,’ ‘Invincible Fight Girl’ https://ift.tt/mPHDaMz Space opera Driftwood and adventure-comedy Invincible Fight Girl are heading to the Warner-owned streaming platform.

Space opera Driftwood and adventure-comedy Invincible Fight Girl are heading to the Warner-owned streaming platform. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/xTbetFP

U.S. Senators Don’t Want Kids Watching ‘Hyper-Sexualized’ Cartoons Like ‘Loud House,’ ‘She-Ra’ https://ift.tt/mPHDaMz Five Republican senators wrote to the TV Parental Guidelines Advisory Board demanding new tv ratings guidelines.

Five Republican senators wrote to the TV Parental Guidelines Advisory Board demanding new tv ratings guidelines. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/y9kWF5X

Global Screen Nabs Rights to ‘The Last Whale Singer’ Animated Feature https://ift.tt/mPHDaMz Created by Telescope Animation using Unreal Engine 5, the film tells the story of a teenage humpback whale who must face his fears and summon a mystical song to save the oceans from a monstrous creature. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Created by Telescope Animation using Unreal Engine 5, the film tells the story of a teenage humpback whale who must face his fears and summon a mystical song to save the oceans from a monstrous creature. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/QiKfRlT

Framestore Montreal Taps Former DNEG Exec as New Head of Studio https://ift.tt/Kl6WLZb The company adds Melinka Thompson-Godoy to helm studio’s Canadian efforts; Chloe Grysole is upped to MD Canada, Film & Episodic, tasked with oversight of Vancouver and Montreal studios. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The company adds Melinka Thompson-Godoy to helm studio’s Canadian efforts; Chloe Grysole is upped to MD Canada, Film & Episodic, tasked with oversight of Vancouver and Montreal studios. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/tUEI73B

Watch: ‘Philharmonia Fantastique: The Making of the Orchestra‘ Trailer https://ift.tt/Kl6WLZb An animated, multimedia symphonic integration of music and film, the event comes to the Kennedy Center this week; also coming to theaters and a major streaming platform later this year. Debbie Diamond Sarto

An animated, multimedia symphonic integration of music and film, the event comes to the Kennedy Center this week; also coming to theaters and a major streaming platform later this year. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/3zbTh1v

Mindshow Names Laura Hilker Creative Executive https://ift.tt/Kl6WLZb Bringing extensive industry experience, the former Aha Media exec joins the CG animation production company that boasts cutting edge software merging video game tech with VFX and machine learning. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Bringing extensive industry experience, the former Aha Media exec joins the CG animation production company that boasts cutting edge software merging video game tech with VFX and machine learning. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/6Sx7Kml

Blake Lively to Direct ‘Scott Pilgrim’ Creator’s ‘Seconds’ from Edgar Wright Script https://ift.tt/Kl6WLZb The Searchlight-sanctioned project marks the actress’ feature film directorial debut, and the ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. the World’ helmer and writer’s second cinematic spin on a Bryan Lee O’Malley story. Max Weinstein

The Searchlight-sanctioned project marks the actress’ feature film directorial debut, and the ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. the World’ helmer and writer’s second cinematic spin on a Bryan Lee O’Malley story. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/27hoF0a

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Trailer and Images are as Cool as we Expected https://ift.tt/Kl6WLZb More adventures await on Pandora when James Cameron’s long-awaited follow-up to his groundbreaking ‘Avatar’ comes to theaters December 16; fans can see the original movie again when it’s re-released in theaters September 23. Dan Sarto

More adventures await on Pandora when James Cameron’s long-awaited follow-up to his groundbreaking ‘Avatar’ comes to theaters December 16; fans can see the original movie again when it’s re-released in theaters September 23. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/47TMYFe

Netflix’s Drops ‘Love, Death + Robots’ Volume 3 Official Trailer https://ift.tt/Kl6WLZb Read the film and director list - with images - from the batch of nine news shorts in Netflix’s epic, Emmy Award-winning anthology that returns on May 20; executive producer David Fincher makes his animation directorial debut, and Oscar winner Alberto Mielgo returns with another piece. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Read the film and director list - with images - from the batch of nine news shorts in Netflix’s epic, Emmy Award-winning anthology that returns on May 20; executive producer David Fincher makes his animation directorial debut, and Oscar winner Alberto Mielgo returns with another piece. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/MjfAIWz

Watch: Smith & Foulkes’ ‘Dreaming Together’ Celebrates Emirati Culture https://ift.tt/luQA1Ft The Nexus Studios directorial duo’s film was the centerpiece of the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2020; inspired by Al Sadu, a Bedouin artform, the 2D animation blends colors of the nation’s landscape to create wishful scenes of a future with greater equality and inclusion. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The Nexus Studios directorial duo’s film was the centerpiece of the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2020; inspired by Al Sadu, a Bedouin artform, the 2D animation blends colors of the nation’s landscape to create wishful scenes of a future with greater equality and inclusion. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/d0Wt42z

Exclusive Clip: ‘The Great North - Say It Again, Ham Adventure’ https://ift.tt/Tlx8Kpf In the all-new episode airing tonight on FOX, Ham wants to redo his coming out moment with more drama, and less loving acceptance, so he seeks to make his theatrical dreams come true. Debbie Diamond Sarto

In the all-new episode airing tonight on FOX, Ham wants to redo his coming out moment with more drama, and less loving acceptance, so he seeks to make his theatrical dreams come true. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/dRQt4nK

‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ Swaps Release Date With ‘The Marvels’ https://ift.tt/l1gQMqk Both films, due from Marvel Studios in 2023, have traded opening dates based on their respective progress through production. Max Weinstein

Both films, due from Marvel Studios in 2023, have traded opening dates based on their respective progress through production. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/f9FKymL

HBO Max and Cartoon Network Greenlight 2 New Animated Projects https://ift.tt/l1gQMqk Cartoon Network Studios to produce the family friendly space adventure feature ‘Driftwood,’ and the action-comedy series ‘Invincible Fight Girl.’ Debbie Diamond Sarto

Cartoon Network Studios to produce the family friendly space adventure feature ‘Driftwood,’ and the action-comedy series ‘Invincible Fight Girl.’ from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/tTeumGI

Exclusive Clip: ‘Duncanville - Clothes and Dagger’ https://ift.tt/l1gQMqk Duncan finds a knife while Jack and Annie discover they can sell their clothes online; singer Jessica Simpson and journalist Jake Tapper make guest-voice appearances in the new episode airing May 8 on FOX. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Duncan finds a knife while Jack and Annie discover they can sell their clothes online; singer Jessica Simpson and journalist Jake Tapper make guest-voice appearances in the new episode airing May 8 on FOX. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/dAYJzfK

Annecy Unveils 15 Projects Picked For 2022 Work-In-Progress Sessions https://ift.tt/veiB9lI Annecy will host early looks at projects from Naoko Yamada, Genndy Tartakovsky, Aardman Animations, Skydance Animation, Tonko House, and others.

Annecy will host early looks at projects from Naoko Yamada, Genndy Tartakovsky, Aardman Animations, Skydance Animation, Tonko House, and others. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/4NKX3EL

Podcast EP 160: How DM Galloway Animates Action Figures for a Living https://ift.tt/veiB9lI The independent stop-motion animator discusses how he grew his YouTube following, how he manages to get brand deals, and what goes into the creation of figure stop-motion animation. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The independent stop-motion animator discusses how he grew his YouTube following, how he manages to get brand deals, and what goes into the creation of figure stop-motion animation. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/BPWmQ2Z

Annecy 2022 Juries Announced https://ift.tt/veiB9lI Judging at this year’s festival will be handled by 18 notable industry experts from 13 countries; awards will be revealed at the event’s June 18 closing ceremony. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Judging at this year’s festival will be handled by 18 notable industry experts from 13 countries; awards will be revealed at the event’s June 18 closing ceremony. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/ePmJGZx

Tippett Studio Opens New VFX/Animation Production Office in Toronto https://ift.tt/veiB9lI The new facility will be run by company veteran Gary Mundell, and will utilize a full-service post studio to deliver for its marquee clients. Max Weinstein

The new facility will be run by company veteran Gary Mundell, and will utilize a full-service post studio to deliver for its marquee clients. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/ohiHMqj

Disney TV Animation Serves Up ‘Cookies & Milk’ https://ift.tt/veiB9lI Laurence Fishburne to executive produce original animated series inspired by Shawn Amos’ semi-autographical look at growing up the son of Wallace "Wally" Amos, Jr., founder of the Famous Amos chocolate chip cookie brand. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Laurence Fishburne to executive produce original animated series inspired by Shawn Amos’ semi-autographical look at growing up the son of Wallace "Wally" Amos, Jr., founder of the Famous Amos chocolate chip cookie brand. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/W5v8flZ

Six Departments At Montreal’s Oasis Animation Join Existing Union https://ift.tt/rIUMqWg Oasis animators voted to unionize in 2019, and will now be joined by comp, rigging, scene planning, storyboards, and layout and color workers.

Oasis animators voted to unionize in 2019, and will now be joined by comp, rigging, scene planning, storyboards, and layout and color workers. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/nvfBD1Z

Norma Swank-Haviland, Disney Ink-&-Paint Artist And Early Chip Voice Actor, Dies At 97 https://ift.tt/rIUMqWg A painter and final checker in Disney's ink and paint department, she took on several voice acting gigs over three decades.

A painter and final checker in Disney's ink and paint department, she took on several voice acting gigs over three decades. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/2uTKFjU

Netflix Canned Five Animated Series That Were In Development Or Production https://ift.tt/rIUMqWg Though the company remains committed to animation in a big way, numerous high-profile projects will not move forward.

Though the company remains committed to animation in a big way, numerous high-profile projects will not move forward. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/6QDpBwN

Disney Comms Boss Out As DeSantis Feud Intensifies, Florida Governor Mourns For Modern Animation https://ift.tt/rIUMqWg With aim that makes Elmer Fudd look like Annie Oakley, DeSantis has started taking shots at modern animation.

With aim that makes Elmer Fudd look like Annie Oakley, DeSantis has started taking shots at modern animation. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/1RqpjhD

ASIFA Austria Announces Best Austrian Animation 2021 Online Screening https://ift.tt/A60OrX2 Free program of award-winning animated films runs May 2-9; Best Film category tied with awards going to ‘Crisis’ by Leopold Maurer and ‘Zakar - Überdenken des öffentlichen Raums in Zeiten von AI,’ by OUT!. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Free program of award-winning animated films runs May 2-9; Best Film category tied with awards going to ‘Crisis’ by Leopold Maurer and ‘Zakar - Überdenken des öffentlichen Raums in Zeiten von AI,’ by OUT!. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/THrb5YN

GKIDS Nabs Rights to ‘Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water’ https://ift.tt/A60OrX2 4K restoration of the popular Japanese anime series coming to home entertainment platforms and Blu-ray later this year. Debbie Diamond Sarto

4K restoration of the popular Japanese anime series coming to home entertainment platforms and Blu-ray later this year. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/ABPRgdy

Pixomondo Tackles Complex Worldbuilding with KitBash3D Assets https://ift.tt/A60OrX2 Premium model kits help VFX studio quickly create new futuristic sci-fi environments for IPs such as ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ and ‘Halo;’ easily customizable assets work with Unreal, Maya, VRay, and Arnold. Dan Sarto

Premium model kits help VFX studio quickly create new futuristic sci-fi environments for IPs such as ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ and ‘Halo;’ easily customizable assets work with Unreal, Maya, VRay, and Arnold. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Uf1YFzM

Watch: Union VFX ‘Operation Mincemeat’ Breakdown Reel https://ift.tt/A60OrX2 Innovative visual effects add drama and authenticity to John Madden’s WWII thriller; historically accurate shots using countless matte paintings and a fully CG sub recreate a 1943 backdrop; starring Colin Firth, Kelly MacDonald, Matthew MacFadyen and Penelope, the film hits theaters May 6. Dan Sarto

Innovative visual effects add drama and authenticity to John Madden’s WWII thriller; historically accurate shots using countless matte paintings and a fully CG sub recreate a 1943 backdrop; starring Colin Firth, Kelly MacDonald, Matthew MacFadyen and Penelope, the film hits theaters May 6. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/oUFayGC

Netflix Reveals ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Season 3 First Look Images https://ift.tt/A60OrX2 What happens when you mess around with time and space? The dysfunctional superhero family returns home and finds out… the Sparrow Has Landed and things aren’t exactly how they left them; all new episodes stream June 22. Debbie Diamond Sarto

What happens when you mess around with time and space? The dysfunctional superhero family returns home and finds out… the Sparrow Has Landed and things aren’t exactly how they left them; all new episodes stream June 22. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/FZsnEMW

Netflix Teases New Kids' Animation Slate with ‘Sizzle Reel’ and Images https://ift.tt/A60OrX2 Following the reported cancellation of several kids’ animated series including Megan Markle’s ‘Pearl,’ the streamer announces seven new series including popular franchise spin-offs ‘Sonic Prime,’ ‘Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight’ and ‘The Boss Baby: Back in The Crib;’ fan favorites also set to return with new episodes and seasons of ‘The Cuphead Show!,’ ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ and ‘Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous’ Season 5. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Following the reported cancellation of several kids’ animated series including Megan Markle’s ‘Pearl,’ the streamer announces seven new series including popular franchise spin-offs ‘Sonic Prime,’ ‘Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight’ and ‘The Boss Baby: Back in The Crib;’ fan favorites also set to return with new episodes and seasons of ‘The Cuphead Show!,’ ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ and ‘Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous’ Season 5. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/BHYmRNc

ShadowMachine Workers Move to Unionize https://ift.tt/C0r7Ujk The animation company’s production workers are the fifth group this year choosing to join The Animation Guild, IATSE Local 839; Titmouse NY kicked off the unionization push in January 2022 with Titmouse LA following suit in March. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The animation company’s production workers are the fifth group this year choosing to join The Animation Guild, IATSE Local 839; Titmouse NY kicked off the unionization push in January 2022 with Titmouse LA following suit in March. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/XHM6oWt

Annecy 2022 Official Feature Film Selections Revealed https://ift.tt/C0r7Ujk 10 animated features have been selected in competition at this year's event, including ‘Charlotte’ by Eric Warin and Tahir Rana, ‘Nayola’ by José Miguel Ribeiro and ‘The Island’ by Anca Damian; the 46th edition of the festival runs June 13-18. Debbie Diamond Sarto

10 animated features have been selected in competition at this year's event, including ‘Charlotte’ by Eric Warin and Tahir Rana, ‘Nayola’ by José Miguel Ribeiro and ‘The Island’ by Anca Damian; the 46th edition of the festival runs June 13-18. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Gd8shto

Annecy Unveils 20 Features In Competition Lineups https://ift.tt/C0r7Ujk Annecy is back with an entirely in-person format for 2022, and boasts an appropriately stacked competition lineup for the occasion.

Annecy is back with an entirely in-person format for 2022, and boasts an appropriately stacked competition lineup for the occasion. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/aZpimtQ

Production Workers At Shadowmachine L.A. Vote To Unionize Under The Animation Guild (Exclusive) https://ift.tt/C0r7Ujk Shadowmachine L.A. is the fifth studio in recent months where production workers have voted in favor of unionization.

Shadowmachine L.A. is the fifth studio in recent months where production workers have voted in favor of unionization. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/eErmzd6

Vlasta Pospíšilová, Icon Of The Golden Age Of Czech Puppet Animation, Dies At 87 https://ift.tt/C0r7Ujk Pospíšilová was a major contributor to the work done at the legendary Jiří Trnka Studio before launching an outstanding directorial career.

Pospíšilová was a major contributor to the work done at the legendary Jiří Trnka Studio before launching an outstanding directorial career. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/KgxdUjC

How ‘Kubo And The Two Strings’ Went From ‘Pure Heaven’ To Nearly Breaking Creator Shannon Tindle https://ift.tt/C0r7Ujk Kubo creator Shannon Tindle shares the heartbreaking story of how he had the rug pulled from under him on what was almost his feature directorial debut.

Kubo creator Shannon Tindle shares the heartbreaking story of how he had the rug pulled from under him on what was almost his feature directorial debut. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/U9aJeDM

Podcast EP 159: Alba Medinyà's Journey from Spain to Canada in Pursuit of Stop-Motion https://ift.tt/3a9QmRN The Spanish illustrator and 2D/stop-motion animator discusses the journey she took to Canada to pursue her animation career, how she found work, and her ultimate decision to return to Spain. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The Spanish illustrator and 2D/stop-motion animator discusses the journey she took to Canada to pursue her animation career, how she found work, and her ultimate decision to return to Spain. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Fe4JWMj

Epic Games Launches ‘Unreal Connectors’ https://ift.tt/3a9QmRN Initiative extends Unreal Fellowship curriculum accessibility so more artists can take advantage of the career-changing skills training and credential opportunity. Dan Sarto

Initiative extends Unreal Fellowship curriculum accessibility so more artists can take advantage of the career-changing skills training and credential opportunity. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/kTU4aro

Disney Junior Reveals Programming Slate Through 2024 https://ift.tt/3a9QmRN New original series and shorts, along with returning franchises, to debut across Disney+ and Disney Junior platforms; shows include ‘Hey A.J.,’ about a curious and imaginative 7-year-old girl, and ‘Kindergarten: The Musical,’ about navigating the ‘firsts’ of kindergarten, along with returning fan favorites ‘Marvel's Spidey And His Amazing Friends’ and ‘Mickey Mouse Funhouse.’ Debbie Diamond Sarto

New original series and shorts, along with returning franchises, to debut across Disney+ and Disney Junior platforms; shows include ‘Hey A.J.,’ about a curious and imaginative 7-year-old girl, and ‘Kindergarten: The Musical,’ about navigating the ‘firsts’ of kindergarten, along with returning fan favorites ‘Marvel's Spidey And His Amazing Friends’ and ‘Mickey Mouse Funhouse.’ from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/TCfcrHe

Cartoon Network Studios Launches Initiative to Discover New Artists https://ift.tt/3a9QmRN Studio teams with Outlook Company’s animation projects incubator Neru Projects, selecting 6 individuals to learn how to collaborate with creative partners and develop original animated series ideas. Dan Sarto

Studio teams with Outlook Company’s animation projects incubator Neru Projects, selecting 6 individuals to learn how to collaborate with creative partners and develop original animated series ideas. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/jyRf5Ax

Animation Coming To Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Peacock, And More In May 2022 https://ift.tt/O0ZrSNP A rundown of animation coming to U.S. streaming services in May 2022.

A rundown of animation coming to U.S. streaming services in May 2022. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/nSOhYm4