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Exclusive Clip: ‘Housebroken’ Holiday Specials https://ift.tt/DoXgkZh In back-to-back holiday episodes of the howlingly popular animated comedy airing this Sunday on FOX, Honey’s dream comes true and Chico experiences hunger for the first time, while Elsa falls in love with a robot dog. Debbie Diamond Sarto

In back-to-back holiday episodes of the howlingly popular animated comedy airing this Sunday on FOX, Honey’s dream comes true and Chico experiences hunger for the first time, while Elsa falls in love with a robot dog. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Dcy7vzs

Epic Games Releases MetaHuman Update https://ift.tt/DoXgkZh New features and enhancements make it easier for users to share, collaborate and refine assets while facilitating DNA Calibration and integration into proprietary pipelines. Debbie Diamond Sarto

New features and enhancements make it easier for users to share, collaborate and refine assets while facilitating DNA Calibration and integration into proprietary pipelines. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/tiCVOdZ

Diane Ademu-John Steps Down as Showrunner on ‘Dune: The Sisterhood’ https://ift.tt/DoXgkZh While the creative powerhouse remains attached to the project as creator, writer and executive producer, Alison Schapker will now take up the showrunner mantle. Laurén Alexa

While the creative powerhouse remains attached to the project as creator, writer and executive producer, Alison Schapker will now take up the showrunner mantle. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/7vDHNTE

‘KING STAR KING!/!/!/’ and ‘Ballmastrz: Rubicon’ Specials Coming to Adult Swim https://ift.tt/DoXgkZh New animated galactic adventures mark the return of fan-favorite heroes, plus their original creators JJ Villard and Christy Karacas, respectively; shows hit the network and HBO Max this coming February. Laurén Alexa

New animated galactic adventures mark the return of fan-favorite heroes, plus their original creators JJ Villard and Christy Karacas, respectively; shows hit the network and HBO Max this coming February. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/9HV3bA5

LAIKA’s Jeff Stringer Promoted to Chief Technology Officer https://ift.tt/4ljbnT9 Company veteran will head the newly reorganized technology group that combines, IT, production technology and business system departments. Laurén Alexa

Company veteran will head the newly reorganized technology group that combines, IT, production technology and business system departments. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/5z6B7GP

‘Strange World’ Crashes With Historically Bad Opening, Will Lose More Than $100 Million https://ift.tt/4ljbnT9 'Strange World's opening weekend haul is the worst for a Disney animated feature since 'The Emperor's New Grove' in 2000.

'Strange World's opening weekend haul is the worst for a Disney animated feature since 'The Emperor's New Grove' in 2000. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/YtyQq5D

Lucky ‘Krap Chicken’ NFT Owners Will Appear in ‘Krapopolis’ Season 1 Finale https://ift.tt/4ljbnT9 Blockchain Creative Labs, FOX Entertainment’s Web3 media tech company, has announced that a ‘Key to Krapopolis’ NFT will be added to 2 of the series’ dedicated NFTs, whose owners will be added as background characters in the final first season episode. Dan Sarto

Blockchain Creative Labs, FOX Entertainment’s Web3 media tech company, has announced that a ‘Key to Krapopolis’ NFT will be added to 2 of the series’ dedicated NFTs, whose owners will be added as background characters in the final first season episode. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/xWmCibj

Yann Demange to Direct Marvel’s ‘Blade’ Reboot https://ift.tt/4ljbnT9 The ‘Lovecraft Country’ EP and director takes over the troubled project, with a new script from Michael Starrbury, set to release September 6, 2024. Laurén Alexa

The ‘Lovecraft Country’ EP and director takes over the troubled project, with a new script from Michael Starrbury, set to release September 6, 2024. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/96hucTN

Imbalance Releases Ragdoll Dynamics 3.0 https://ift.tt/4ljbnT9 Tool that automates character physics in Maya gets update that includes click-and-drag interface, added physically based character posing, replacement rigs for interactive frame rates, and a multi-character asset library. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Tool that automates character physics in Maya gets update that includes click-and-drag interface, added physically based character posing, replacement rigs for interactive frame rates, and a multi-character asset library. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/piZT4nL

Disney Expected to Lose over $140 Million on ‘Strange World’ https://ift.tt/c21LhvZ Released during the usually lucrative Thanksgiving weekend, the action-packed 3DCG animated adventure only garnered $28 million globally even after its projected opening was lowered to $30-$40 million. Laurén Alexa

Released during the usually lucrative Thanksgiving weekend, the action-packed 3DCG animated adventure only garnered $28 million globally even after its projected opening was lowered to $30-$40 million. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/9GaOPki

New ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Image Revealed https://ift.tt/c21LhvZ Lead animator Nick Kondo revealed on Twitter the first look at Miles Morales since the initial film teaser was released late last year, showing an anxious looking Spidey walking away from his parents. Laurén Alexa

Lead animator Nick Kondo revealed on Twitter the first look at Miles Morales since the initial film teaser was released late last year, showing an anxious looking Spidey walking away from his parents. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/ghPmroe

Crunchyroll, WOWOW and Sony Pictures Announce Co-Production Partnership https://ift.tt/c21LhvZ First project is a fantasy adventure animated series ‘Bye Bye, Earth,’ based on the novel by Tow Ubukata. Whitney Whitener

First project is a fantasy adventure animated series ‘Bye Bye, Earth,’ based on the novel by Tow Ubukata. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/OeEq4A0

Call For Entries: NIIGATA International Animation Festival https://ift.tt/c21LhvZ Submissions are open for the new feature animation festival coming March 2023 to Niigata, Japan, home to Toei Animation Studio; submission deadline is December 23. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Submissions are open for the new feature animation festival coming March 2023 to Niigata, Japan, home to Toei Animation Studio; submission deadline is December 23. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/3s1jpqt

2022 BAFTA Children & Young People Award Winners Announced https://ift.tt/c21LhvZ Magic Light Pictures’ animated special ‘The Snail and the Whale’ garners two awards in the Animation and Director categories; the annual event is a celebration of UK and international content for children and young people spanning film, games, and television. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Magic Light Pictures’ animated special ‘The Snail and the Whale’ garners two awards in the Animation and Director categories; the annual event is a celebration of UK and international content for children and young people spanning film, games, and television. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/mpGcEqt

Suzanne Guèvremont Takes the Reigns at the NFB https://ift.tt/c21LhvZ Succeeding Claude Joli-Coeur, the new Government Film Commissioner begins her 5-year appointment, bringing decades of domestic and international experience in digital media, culture, and education to her new position. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Succeeding Claude Joli-Coeur, the new Government Film Commissioner begins her 5-year appointment, bringing decades of domestic and international experience in digital media, culture, and education to her new position. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Q9fkbsv

DreamWorks Animation Unveils New Theatrical Logo Sequence https://ift.tt/c21LhvZ The redesigned opener launches with the highly anticipated release of ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,’ in theaters December 21. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The redesigned opener launches with the highly anticipated release of ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,’ in theaters December 21. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/D2gK1Cd

Former Annecy Creative Director Serge Bromberg Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter https://ift.tt/c21LhvZ The Lobster Films founder faces up to four years in prison after negligent film storage practices led to a fire in a residential building that killed two people. Laurén Alexa

The Lobster Films founder faces up to four years in prison after negligent film storage practices led to a fire in a residential building that killed two people. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/4UwO1ZN

‘Strange World’ Reviews Roundup: Critics Praise Disney’s Portrayal Of A Modern Mixed Family https://ift.tt/j4GU7MR 'Strange World' hits theaters this week, so we checked in on what the critics are saying about Disney's latest animated feature.

'Strange World' hits theaters this week, so we checked in on what the critics are saying about Disney's latest animated feature. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/dNgVToc

‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ to Feature Six Different Art Styles https://ift.tt/j4GU7MR Producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller reveal upcoming ‘Into the Spider-Verse’ sequel will sport unique looks that each signify a different universe, including an Indian comic-book look, Syd Mead-style illustrations of the future, and a watercolor-wash style. Laurén Alexa

Producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller reveal upcoming ‘Into the Spider-Verse’ sequel will sport unique looks that each signify a different universe, including an Indian comic-book look, Syd Mead-style illustrations of the future, and a watercolor-wash style. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/7ny0QiX

Is Warner Teaming with J.K. Rowling for More ‘Harry Potter’ Films? https://ift.tt/j4GU7MR Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav plans to revitalize the studio’s finances by reviving successful franchises, such as DCU and ‘Harry Potter’ films, if the controversial author will agree. Laurén Alexa

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav plans to revitalize the studio’s finances by reviving successful franchises, such as DCU and ‘Harry Potter’ films, if the controversial author will agree. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/crTJP7y

Nickelodeon and Spin Master Announce ‘Paw Patrol’ Spinoff 'Rubble & Crew’ https://ift.tt/j4GU7MR The new preschool animated series follows Rubble and his construction pup family as they help the community of Builder Cove; series premieres this coming February. Whitney Whitener

The new preschool animated series follows Rubble and his construction pup family as they help the community of Builder Cove; series premieres this coming February. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/5cVfyIH

WATCH: Trailer for ‘Making of The Rings of Power’ BTS Bonus Content https://ift.tt/j4GU7MR Prime Video drops eight segments of bonus content for their epic Middle Earth fantasy adventure series, now available through X-Ray, which include unreleased footage, interviews with cast and crew, the creation of costumes, and much more. Laurén Alexa

Prime Video drops eight segments of bonus content for their epic Middle Earth fantasy adventure series, now available through X-Ray, which include unreleased footage, interviews with cast and crew, the creation of costumes, and much more. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/tlXZBHe

Terril Calder’s ‘Meneath: The Hidden Island of Ethics’ Now Streaming https://ift.tt/vz4WxBS The stop-motion short charts the difficult journey of a precocious Métis baby girl as she contemplates her path to Hell; now available on the National Film Board of Canada’s streaming platform. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The stop-motion short charts the difficult journey of a precocious Métis baby girl as she contemplates her path to Hell; now available on the National Film Board of Canada’s streaming platform. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/iOQyKZ1

Converse Launches LAIKA Collection https://ift.tt/vz4WxBS The animation studio lends its famed characters, patterns, and iconography from ‘Missing Link,’ ‘Kubo and the Two Strings,’ ‘The Boxtrolls,’ ‘ParaNorman’ and ‘Coraline’ to ‘The Converse By You x LAIKA Chuck 70’ collection – launching November 30. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The animation studio lends its famed characters, patterns, and iconography from ‘Missing Link,’ ‘Kubo and the Two Strings,’ ‘The Boxtrolls,’ ‘ParaNorman’ and ‘Coraline’ to ‘The Converse By You x LAIKA Chuck 70’ collection – launching November 30. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/cS0aQqW

Harrison Ford Getting ‘De-Aged’ for ‘Indiana Jones 5’ https://ift.tt/vz4WxBS The prolific actor will be digitally reconstructed to resemble his younger self for an opening sequence in the upcoming film, set during the events between ‘The Last Crusade’ and ‘Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.’ Laurén Alexa

The prolific actor will be digitally reconstructed to resemble his younger self for an opening sequence in the upcoming film, set during the events between ‘The Last Crusade’ and ‘Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.’ from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/0QD7L6q

Disney Junior Shares ‘SuperKitties’ Trailer https://ift.tt/vz4WxBS Four fierce and furry superhero kittens are on a mission to make Kittydale more ‘pawsome;’ new 3DCG animated series launches in January. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Four fierce and furry superhero kittens are on a mission to make Kittydale more ‘pawsome;’ new 3DCG animated series launches in January. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/dvHXEqk

Passion Pictures Inks Deal with Circus Studios https://ift.tt/1l4Cvtq Agreement expands joint long-form features and TV series slate, kicking off with ‘Earthworm Jim ‘Beyond the Groovy’’ animated series based on the 1990s computer game, now in development; previous collaborations include Nickelodeon’s ‘LEGO City Adventures.’ Debbie Diamond Sarto

Agreement expands joint long-form features and TV series slate, kicking off with ‘Earthworm Jim ‘Beyond the Groovy’’ animated series based on the 1990s computer game, now in development; previous collaborations include Nickelodeon’s ‘LEGO City Adventures.’ from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/8sFSXi4

Superhero Comedy ‘Grounded’ Premieres on Tubi TV https://ift.tt/1l4Cvtq Redbird Entertainment & Firestorm VFX’s new eight-episode series, filmed during the COVID-19 lockdown, focuses on the everyday issues of superheroes stuck at home during a global virus outbreak. Laurén Alexa

Redbird Entertainment & Firestorm VFX’s new eight-episode series, filmed during the COVID-19 lockdown, focuses on the everyday issues of superheroes stuck at home during a global virus outbreak. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/NMWytRF

Netflix’s ‘Chicago Party Aunt’ Part 2 – First Look Images https://ift.tt/1l4Cvtq Based on Chris Witaske’s popular Twitter account of the same name, the adult comedy follows Diane and Daniel as they navigate work, family, romance, and, most of all, how to party their brains; 8 all-new episodes stream late next month. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Based on Chris Witaske’s popular Twitter account of the same name, the adult comedy follows Diane and Daniel as they navigate work, family, romance, and, most of all, how to party their brains; 8 all-new episodes stream late next month. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/DTSp9Ab

DreamWorks Animation Shares ‘The Mighty Ones’ Season 4 Trailer https://ift.tt/1l4Cvtq In 10 all-new episodes, the tiny inhabitants of a secret world embark on endless adventures, living large as they conquer uncharted territory in the unkempt backyard of three unkempt humans, coming to Hulu and Peacock in December. Debbie Diamond Sarto

In 10 all-new episodes, the tiny inhabitants of a secret world embark on endless adventures, living large as they conquer uncharted territory in the unkempt backyard of three unkempt humans, coming to Hulu and Peacock in December. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/1mtZSas

Five Animated Shorts That Could Contend For The Upcoming Oscars https://ift.tt/1l4Cvtq In our second list of the year, we check out five titles which have qualified for this year's animated short Oscars race.

In our second list of the year, we check out five titles which have qualified for this year's animated short Oscars race. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/nCy0X3M

Bob Iger Is Back As Disney CEO, Bob Chapek Steps Down https://ift.tt/1l4Cvtq The market was bullish after the news, with Disney shares up 10% in pre-market trading on Monday.

The market was bullish after the news, with Disney shares up 10% in pre-market trading on Monday. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/zD7KEe0

U.K. Considering Additional Tax Incentives for Screen Sector https://ift.tt/uHLlPOK UK Screen Alliance and Animation UK propose 25% tax relief increase to better compete in an international market and incentivize industries to remain in the U.K. Debbie Diamond Sarto

UK Screen Alliance and Animation UK propose 25% tax relief increase to better compete in an international market and incentivize industries to remain in the U.K. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/UKhZqBy

Dandelooo’s ‘Ernest and Célestine - The Collection’ Heading to ZFD https://ift.tt/uHLlPOK Distributor inks deal with German pubcaster for Season 2 of the preschool series that follows the adventures of unconventional friends Ernest the eccentric bear and Celestine the mischievous mouse. Whitney Whitener

Distributor inks deal with German pubcaster for Season 2 of the preschool series that follows the adventures of unconventional friends Ernest the eccentric bear and Celestine the mischievous mouse. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/MNF0XsT

WATCH: Hand-Painted Music Video for The Beatles’ ‘I’m Only Sleeping’ https://ift.tt/uHLlPOK Artist and director Em Cooper created the entire short with an animation rostrum on sheets of celluloid, oil-painting each frame, honoring the re-release of the seminal 1966 album ‘Revolver.’ Laurén Alexa

Artist and director Em Cooper created the entire short with an animation rostrum on sheets of celluloid, oil-painting each frame, honoring the re-release of the seminal 1966 album ‘Revolver.’ from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/pEmMAez

Podcast EP 186: Behind the Scenes on ‘Wendell & Wild’ https://ift.tt/uHLlPOK Animation supervisors Malcolm Lamont and Jeff Riley discuss climbing the career ladder that led them to stop-motion feature animation; the duo also chats about how director Henry Selick’s new animated movie came together. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Animation supervisors Malcolm Lamont and Jeff Riley discuss climbing the career ladder that led them to stop-motion feature animation; the duo also chats about how director Henry Selick’s new animated movie came together. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/HS70VAU

eOne Releases ‘My Little Pony: Winter Wishday’ Trailer https://ift.tt/uHLlPOK The Netflix holiday special, premiering November 21, follows the Mane 5 as they race the clock to celebrate each of their holiday traditions.  Whitney Whitener

The Netflix holiday special, premiering November 21, follows the Mane 5 as they race the clock to celebrate each of their holiday traditions.  from AWN Headline News https://www.awn.com/news/eone-releases-my-little-pony-winter-wishday-trailer

Blumhouse and Atomic Monster to Become ‘Horrific’ Monopoly? https://ift.tt/uHLlPOK Horror giants Jason Blum and James Wan are in talks to join their creative houses, while still maintaining brand identity and autonomy, to expand into new types of content. Laurén Alexa

Horror giants Jason Blum and James Wan are in talks to join their creative houses, while still maintaining brand identity and autonomy, to expand into new types of content. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/aU4IJQ5

Disney Drops Final ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Trailer https://ift.tt/uHLlPOK Marking ‘Avatar Day,’ the spot will debut tonight on ESPN’s ‘Monday Night Football’ game as part of worldwide celebrations transporting cities to the world of Pandora; Original ‘Avatar’ now streaming on Disney+. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Marking ‘Avatar Day,’ the spot will debut tonight on ESPN’s ‘Monday Night Football’ game as part of worldwide celebrations transporting cities to the world of Pandora; Original ‘Avatar’ now streaming on Disney+. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/DW76Mjm

Exxact Corp. Works with NVIDIA to Support Omniverse Enterprise https://ift.tt/PydoBnw The Fremont, CA-based provider of high-performance digital hardware helps bring real-time collaboration to a growing clientele. Jon Hofferman

The Fremont, CA-based provider of high-performance digital hardware helps bring real-time collaboration to a growing clientele. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Ei9dYCS

Bob Iger In, Bob Chapek Out as Walt Disney Company CEO https://ift.tt/PydoBnw The venerated former CEO returns to take the helm less than three years after giving up the reins, a period that has seen the company mired in controversy and a slumping stock price as it has navigated a global pandemic, employee walkouts, and political controversy. Dan Sarto

The venerated former CEO returns to take the helm less than three years after giving up the reins, a period that has seen the company mired in controversy and a slumping stock price as it has navigated a global pandemic, employee walkouts, and political controversy. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/BMK7tr3

Know Your Indie Filmmaker: Priit Pärn (Exclusive Video) https://ift.tt/PydoBnw This week's subject is Estonian master Priit Pärn, the animation successor of Jean-Luc Godard, George Grosz, Pop Art, and Monty Python.

This week's subject is Estonian master Priit Pärn, the animation successor of Jean-Luc Godard, George Grosz, Pop Art, and Monty Python. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/OkqV8gr

Phil Tippett’s ‘Mad God’ Coming to DVD https://ift.tt/GnceM3A The Two-Time Academy Award-Winning artist, animator and filmmaker’s stop-motion masterpiece of horror, 30 years in the making, releases on DVD and SteelBook DVD/Blu-ray December 6. Whitney Whitener

The Two-Time Academy Award-Winning artist, animator and filmmaker’s stop-motion masterpiece of horror, 30 years in the making, releases on DVD and SteelBook DVD/Blu-ray December 6. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/ahEfKiQ

Opposites React in Disney and Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ Trailer https://ift.tt/GnceM3A Inspired by director Peter Sohn’s NY childhood, the animated feature follows a quick-witted and fiery young woman, Ember, and a fun go-with-the-flow guy, Wade, as they discover just how much they have in common; movie hits theaters next June 16. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Inspired by director Peter Sohn’s NY childhood, the animated feature follows a quick-witted and fiery young woman, Ember, and a fun go-with-the-flow guy, Wade, as they discover just how much they have in common; movie hits theaters next June 16. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/K4NOVkp

Holiday-Themed Animated Short Specials Coming to MeTV https://ift.tt/GnceM3A Bugs Bunny, Popeye, and Porky Pig among the iconic characters featured in ‘Tiny Toony’s Christmas Carol,’ airing Monday, December 5, and ‘A Very Merry Bugs Bunny Christmas,’ airing November 26. Whitney Whitener

Bugs Bunny, Popeye, and Porky Pig among the iconic characters featured in ‘Tiny Toony’s Christmas Carol,’ airing Monday, December 5, and ‘A Very Merry Bugs Bunny Christmas,’ airing November 26. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/F4hRjrp

Just Released Unreal Engine 5.1 Update Targets M&E Professionals https://ift.tt/GnceM3A Enhancements in the latest version include a host of improvements and additions to toolsets specific to the animation and VFX industries’ needs. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Enhancements in the latest version include a host of improvements and additions to toolsets specific to the animation and VFX industries’ needs. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Cgvycuo

‘Crafty’ 3D Paper Friends Get TV Show with Help from Maxon https://ift.tt/GnceM3A Produced using Cinema 4D, Redshift and Red Giant, ‘Pop Paper City,’ LoveLove Films’ all-new series, follows a group of paper characters who go on crafting adventures together with the help of their live-action guardian, Helping Hand; the show launched last week in the U.K. and will soon roll out globally. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Produced using Cinema 4D, Redshift and Red Giant, ‘Pop Paper City,’ LoveLove Films’ all-new series, follows a group of paper characters who go on crafting adventures together with the help of their live-action guardian, Helping Hand; the show launched last week in the U.K. and will soon roll out globally. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/gdS9xWh

‘SpongeBob SquarePants Presents The Tidal Zone’ Crossover Coming Early 2023 https://ift.tt/wazcs4d Nickelodeon’s upcoming special follows GrandPat through three dimensions covering the animated series ‘SpongeBob SquarePants,’ ‘The Patrick Star Show,’ and ‘Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years.’ Whitney Whitener

Nickelodeon’s upcoming special follows GrandPat through three dimensions covering the animated series ‘SpongeBob SquarePants,’ ‘The Patrick Star Show,’ and ‘Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years.’ from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/WU8ZTio

Travis Fimmel Snags Key Role in ‘Dune: The Sisterhood’ https://ift.tt/wazcs4d The magnetic ‘Vikings’ and ‘Raised by Wolves’ actor will portray Desmond Hart, a charismatic soldier at odds with the sisterhood of the Bene Geserit in the upcoming ‘Dune’ prequel. Laurén Alexa

The magnetic ‘Vikings’ and ‘Raised by Wolves’ actor will portray Desmond Hart, a charismatic soldier at odds with the sisterhood of the Bene Geserit in the upcoming ‘Dune’ prequel. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/ov83yTB

AWS Thinkbox Plugins Released as Open Source https://ift.tt/wazcs4d Artists and studios gain broader accessibility to products and tools with Krakatoa and XMesh source code available for Autodesk Maya under Apache 2.0 open source license; artist tools simplify rendering, VFX, and simulation workflows. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Artists and studios gain broader accessibility to products and tools with Krakatoa and XMesh source code available for Autodesk Maya under Apache 2.0 open source license; artist tools simplify rendering, VFX, and simulation workflows. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/ixCgbea

Artist Eric Dyer Presents ‘rEVOLVE: Contemporary Zoetropic Art’ Exhibit https://ift.tt/wazcs4d Coming to The National Gallery of Art November 25, the installation features a live visual and music performance, an artist talk, and a demonstration of interactive animated artworks. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Coming to The National Gallery of Art November 25, the installation features a live visual and music performance, an artist talk, and a demonstration of interactive animated artworks. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/vz0ameW

The ‘Blue Blur’ Returns: Netflix Drops ‘Sonic Prime’ Trailer and Art https://ift.tt/wazcs4d The speedy hedgehog returns to hold the fate of the multiverse in his gloved hands; all-new 8-episode 3DCG series streams in December. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The speedy hedgehog returns to hold the fate of the multiverse in his gloved hands; all-new 8-episode 3DCG series streams in December. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/krnsAIj

Craig Gerber Extends Overall Deal with Disney Branded Television https://ift.tt/wazcs4d New agreement with the creative force behind Disney’s award-winning ‘Sofia the First’ includes spinoff development through his production banner, Electric Emu. Debbie Diamond Sarto

New agreement with the creative force behind Disney’s award-winning ‘Sofia the First’ includes spinoff development through his production banner, Electric Emu. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/M5df2US

‘Monster High’ Renewed for Season 2, Plus New Digital Series Spin-off to Debut https://ift.tt/wazcs4d Nickelodeon and Mattel Television’s animated comedy-adventure about the teenage kids of famous monsters gets picked up for another season; also announced, ‘Monster High Mysteries’ premieres tomorrow on the ‘Monster High’ YouTube channel. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Nickelodeon and Mattel Television’s animated comedy-adventure about the teenage kids of famous monsters gets picked up for another season; also announced, ‘Monster High Mysteries’ premieres tomorrow on the ‘Monster High’ YouTube channel. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/xLk31Mz

Podcast EP 185: How Future House Is Building Animation Projects in The Metaverse https://ift.tt/2TODFLM The animation studio’s director Ryan Bird and founder, Adam Sidwell, discuss getting started in VR and how they started building client projects, like virtual concerts, meetings and games, in the metaverse. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The animation studio’s director Ryan Bird and founder, Adam Sidwell, discuss getting started in VR and how they started building client projects, like virtual concerts, meetings and games, in the metaverse. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/VOQmrEu

DNEG Announces New Sydney Studio https://ift.tt/2TODFLM Slated to open in early 2023 with award-winning VFX Supervisor and Australian national Andrew Jackson at the helm, the studio will lead the visual effects production on George Miller’s highly anticipated ‘Mad Max’ prequel ‘Furiosa’ - coming in 2024. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Slated to open in early 2023 with award-winning VFX Supervisor and Australian national Andrew Jackson at the helm, the studio will lead the visual effects production on George Miller’s highly anticipated ‘Mad Max’ prequel ‘Furiosa’ - coming in 2024. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Ph0XZuf

FMX 2023 Set for April 25-28 https://ift.tt/2TODFLM The 4-day hybrid event returns to Stuttgart with 1-day devoted to online presentations from around the world; BAFTA-winning and Oscar-nominated producer Jinko Gotoh serves as the next program chair. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The 4-day hybrid event returns to Stuttgart with 1-day devoted to online presentations from around the world; BAFTA-winning and Oscar-nominated producer Jinko Gotoh serves as the next program chair. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/2vzZ4DH

BOXX Upgrades APEXX S4 Workstations with New CPUs https://ift.tt/2TODFLM Now featuring 13th Gen Intel Core i7 and i9 processors, the desk-side system is built to optimize creative and accelerated 3D workflows for CAD, 3D design, motion media, and other professional software applications. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Now featuring 13th Gen Intel Core i7 and i9 processors, the desk-side system is built to optimize creative and accelerated 3D workflows for CAD, 3D design, motion media, and other professional software applications. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/F21amAs

Arcturus Announces $11M Funding from Cloudtree Ventures, Autodesk and Epic Games https://ift.tt/2TODFLM New round of Series A funding will enable HoloSuite platform enhancements and continued development of new tools and techniques for 3D creation tools like Maya and Unreal Engine. Debbie Diamond Sarto

New round of Series A funding will enable HoloSuite platform enhancements and continued development of new tools and techniques for 3D creation tools like Maya and Unreal Engine. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/D9a04YG

DreamWorks Animation Drops 'Puss in Boots: The Last Wish' Trailer https://ift.tt/sGXr9TV Better make that last life count - the all-new animated adventure stars Antonio Banderas reprising his role as the fearless, swashbuckling PiB, with Selma Hayek as our feline hero’s former partner and nemesis, Kitty Soft Paws – coming to theaters in time for Christmas. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Better make that last life count - the all-new animated adventure stars Antonio Banderas reprising his role as the fearless, swashbuckling PiB, with Selma Hayek as our feline hero’s former partner and nemesis, Kitty Soft Paws – coming to theaters in time for Christmas. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/HpgDo94

Sony Pictures Imageworks Celebrates 20 Years of ‘Spider-Man’ https://ift.tt/sGXr9TV While celebrating its 30th anniversary, the leading animation and VFX studio drops a highlight reel celebrating the iconic Marvel superhero’s 20th anniversary and the studio’s innovation and artistry across all 9, soon to be 10, movies. Debbie Diamond Sarto

While celebrating its 30th anniversary, the leading animation and VFX studio drops a highlight reel celebrating the iconic Marvel superhero’s 20th anniversary and the studio’s innovation and artistry across all 9, soon to be 10, movies. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/0OngJHj

Epic Games Releases Unreal Engine 5.1 https://ift.tt/sGXr9TV New release increases efficiency and versatility across industries, and includes enhanced world-building tools; animation, rigging, and modeling enhancements; and updates for virtual production, broadcast, live events. Debbie Diamond Sarto

New release increases efficiency and versatility across industries, and includes enhanced world-building tools; animation, rigging, and modeling enhancements; and updates for virtual production, broadcast, live events. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/ED1hNJr

Gina Rodriguez’s Catwoman Sneaks Onto ‘Batwheels’ https://ift.tt/sGXr9TV Gotham City’s iconic jewel thief makes her first appearance in Cartoonito’s ‘Batman’ preschool series on November 21st. Whitney Whitener

Gotham City’s iconic jewel thief makes her first appearance in Cartoonito’s ‘Batman’ preschool series on November 21st. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/rOSoLeg

Crunchyroll Announces Indian Subscriber Rollout Plan https://ift.tt/sGXr9TV The upcoming subs and dubs in Hindi and Indian English include ‘Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train’; ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc’; ‘Darling in the FRANXX’; and ‘Fire Force.’  Whitney Whitener

The upcoming subs and dubs in Hindi and Indian English include ‘Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train’; ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc’; ‘Darling in the FRANXX’; and ‘Fire Force.’  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/PnEKLOi

Fancy VFX Adds Janine Conway and Chris Green https://ift.tt/sGXr9TV The two visual effects veterans join the studio as Senior Producer and Compositing Supervisor, respectively. Whitney Whitener

The two visual effects veterans join the studio as Senior Producer and Compositing Supervisor, respectively. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/KtnXdGJ

Nick Shares All-New ‘Peppa Pig’ Holiday Lineup https://ift.tt/dNAbuSx To put some “Pep” in your holiday step, new episodes of the hit series premiere every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday December 5-23. Whitney Whitener

To put some “Pep” in your holiday step, new episodes of the hit series premiere every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday December 5-23. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/vqZFs5m

Netflix Working on Multiple ‘Gears of War’ Projects https://ift.tt/dNAbuSx The popular sci-fi Xbox franchise is headed to both a feature film and adult animation series, with more potential adaptations in the future. Laurén Alexa

The popular sci-fi Xbox franchise is headed to both a feature film and adult animation series, with more potential adaptations in the future. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/pNKky4q

‘Housebroken’ Holiday Specials Airing December 4 https://ift.tt/dNAbuSx Fox reveals two upcoming ‘howl-iday’ episodes of their animated comedy that follows a group of neighborhood pets and stray animals as they work through their issues inside and outside their therapy group. Whitney Whitener

Fox reveals two upcoming ‘howl-iday’ episodes of their animated comedy that follows a group of neighborhood pets and stray animals as they work through their issues inside and outside their therapy group. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/O8SfnjQ

Crunchyroll Reveals November Film Lineup https://ift.tt/dNAbuSx ‘Sword Art Online the Movie -Progressive- Aria of a Starless Night,’ ‘Laid-Back Camp The Movie,’ ‘PSYCHO-PASS: The Movie’ and more arrive on the streamer starting November 17.   Dan Sarto

‘Sword Art Online the Movie -Progressive- Aria of a Starless Night,’ ‘Laid-Back Camp The Movie,’ ‘PSYCHO-PASS: The Movie’ and more arrive on the streamer starting November 17.   from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/2LZ6Ur4

A ‘Hercules’ Live-Action Adaptation Inspired by TikTok? https://ift.tt/dNAbuSx Fans are up in arms after a Variety interview with Joe Russo describes the upcoming musical remake as ‘modernized’ and ‘experimental,’ with possible inspiration by elements of the popular dancing app. Laurén Alexa

Fans are up in arms after a Variety interview with Joe Russo describes the upcoming musical remake as ‘modernized’ and ‘experimental,’ with possible inspiration by elements of the popular dancing app. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/kXNjfdB

Lucasfilm and Studio Ghibli Unite for ‘Star Wars: Zen – Grogu and Dust Bunnies’ https://ift.tt/dNAbuSx In the most adorable crossover of all time, the new, original hand-drawn short focuses on Baby Yoda and the soot sprites, beloved Ghibli characters from ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ and ‘Spirited Away.’ Laurén Alexa

In the most adorable crossover of all time, the new, original hand-drawn short focuses on Baby Yoda and the soot sprites, beloved Ghibli characters from ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ and ‘Spirited Away.’ from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Lgor9B6

Jogger Studios Adds Producer Joel Paisner https://ift.tt/PySisj3 Industry veteran produced for The Mill and Media Arts Lab before joining the boutique visual effects studio. Whitney Whitener

Industry veteran produced for The Mill and Media Arts Lab before joining the boutique visual effects studio. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/l5gVLA7

BIG TEASE: Potential Lucasfilm and Studio Ghibli Collaboration in the Works https://ift.tt/PySisj3 While neither camp has officially commented, the beloved Japanese animation studio Tweeted a video of the Lucasfilm logo, followed by the Studio Ghibli logo, hinting at a future project. Laurén Alexa

While neither camp has officially commented, the beloved Japanese animation studio Tweeted a video of the Lucasfilm logo, followed by the Studio Ghibli logo, hinting at a future project. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Iyp5mb1

Stop-Motion Filmmaker Henry Selick Reaquires Rights to ‘The Shadow King’ https://ift.tt/PySisj3 Scrapped by Disney for being ‘too weird’ after $50 million was spent on production, the ‘Wendell & Wild’ director’s project has found new life and is being shopped around for a permanent home. Laurén Alexa

Scrapped by Disney for being ‘too weird’ after $50 million was spent on production, the ‘Wendell & Wild’ director’s project has found new life and is being shopped around for a permanent home. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/liREkQS

Netflix Shares ‘Dragon Age: Absolution’ Trailer, Voice Cast and Images https://ift.tt/PySisj3 Streamer releases a trove of materials for its highly anticipated animated series based on BioWare’s popular ‘Dragon Age’ game; show hits the streamer in December. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Streamer releases a trove of materials for its highly anticipated animated series based on BioWare’s popular ‘Dragon Age’ game; show hits the streamer in December. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/ejZsMKH

Netflix Shares ‘Scrooge: A Christmas Carol’ Trailer and Images https://ift.tt/GspEZtR Charles Dicken’s classic Christmas tale is adapted as a 3DCG animated, supernatural, time-traveling musical coming your way for the holidays. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Charles Dicken’s classic Christmas tale is adapted as a 3DCG animated, supernatural, time-traveling musical coming your way for the holidays. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/mwr46gb

Kevin Conroy, Long-time Voice of Batman, Dies at 66 https://ift.tt/GspEZtR The noted stage, film, and TV performer, whose work voicing the caped crusader spanned 15 films and nearly 400 episodes including the landmark ‘Batman: The Animated Series,’ passed away after a short battle with cancer. Dan Sarto

The noted stage, film, and TV performer, whose work voicing the caped crusader spanned 15 films and nearly 400 episodes including the landmark ‘Batman: The Animated Series,’ passed away after a short battle with cancer. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/eThP9Wk

‘Inu-Oh’ Coming to Digital and Blu-ray + DVD https://ift.tt/GspEZtR From famed director Masaaki Yuasa, the animated glam-rock opera, set in 14th-century Japan, follows Inu-oh and friend Tomona as they discover the power of music and dance. Whitney Whitener

From famed director Masaaki Yuasa, the animated glam-rock opera, set in 14th-century Japan, follows Inu-oh and friend Tomona as they discover the power of music and dance. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/cZ7ivHx

Netflix Drops ‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’ Teaser Trailer https://ift.tt/GspEZtR Minnie Driver and Michelle Yeah star in the prequel set 1,200 years prior to the popular ‘The Witcher’ series, when the worlds of monsters, men, and elves merged to become one; the 4-part limited series streams Christmas day. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Minnie Driver and Michelle Yeah star in the prequel set 1,200 years prior to the popular ‘The Witcher’ series, when the worlds of monsters, men, and elves merged to become one; the 4-part limited series streams Christmas day. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/aQJ9v8M

‘The Record’ Takes Grand Prix at Warsaw Animated Film Festival https://ift.tt/GspEZtR Swiss director Jonathan Lasker’s film wins the international competition; ‘Slow Light’ by Kijek/Adamski garnered both the Platige Image Award and Polish Filmmakers Association for Best Polish Film. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Swiss director Jonathan Lasker’s film wins the international competition; ‘Slow Light’ by Kijek/Adamski garnered both the Platige Image Award and Polish Filmmakers Association for Best Polish Film. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/0H4Uyia

Pendleton Ward to Keynote 2022 TAAFI https://ift.tt/GspEZtR The Emmy-winning ‘Adventure Time’ creator will kick off Toronto Animation Arts Festival International’s 3-day hybrid conference with a keynote fireside chat on joke theory this evening, November 10, at 6:15 pm EST. Whitney Whitener

The Emmy-winning ‘Adventure Time’ creator will kick off Toronto Animation Arts Festival International’s 3-day hybrid conference with a keynote fireside chat on joke theory this evening, November 10, at 6:15 pm EST. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/f23wz0h

Milk Names Steve MacPherson Chief Technology Officer https://ift.tt/diFzl6a The former Framestore CTO steps into studio’s newly created role to drive technology strategy and operations including Systems, Pipeline, Editorial, and R&D. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The former Framestore CTO steps into studio’s newly created role to drive technology strategy and operations including Systems, Pipeline, Editorial, and R&D. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/CtrdG30

Maxon Reveals Updates for Cinema 4D and Other Key Products https://ift.tt/diFzl6a New features and workflow improvements across the company’s product line include Cinema 4D’s Pyro for the creation of fire, smoke, and explosions, and an integrated Redshift Camera and Radial Symmetry for modeling; new features for Forger, VFX, and Trapcode were also announced. Debbie Diamond Sarto

New features and workflow improvements across the company’s product line include Cinema 4D’s Pyro for the creation of fire, smoke, and explosions, and an integrated Redshift Camera and Radial Symmetry for modeling; new features for Forger, VFX, and Trapcode were also announced. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/UV6zgph

‘Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio’ Gets Final Trailer Ahead Of December Streaming Release https://ift.tt/diFzl6a The film debuts on the streamer December 9.

The film debuts on the streamer December 9. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/0TFmE8r

Cast Revealed for Upcoming Disney+ Series ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ https://ift.tt/diFzl6a The Leslye Headland helmed show, which just began production in the U.K., has added Carrie-Anne Moss, Dafne Keen, Rebecca Henderson, Charlie Barnett, and Dean-Charles Chapman to the ensemble cast. Laurén Alexa

The Leslye Headland helmed show, which just began production in the U.K., has added Carrie-Anne Moss, Dafne Keen, Rebecca Henderson, Charlie Barnett, and Dean-Charles Chapman to the ensemble cast. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/rPK7kTg

DreamWorks Animation Shares ‘The Boss Baby Christmas Bonus’ Trailer https://ift.tt/diFzl6a Boss Baby’s first Christmas begins with a trip to the mall to see Santa – but plans go awry, and the adventure begins; George Lopez guest stars in the all-new animated special coming to Netflix next month. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Boss Baby’s first Christmas begins with a trip to the mall to see Santa – but plans go awry, and the adventure begins; George Lopez guest stars in the all-new animated special coming to Netflix next month. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/zgju7Pw

Bowen Yang, Brett Goldstein Board Animated ‘Garfield’ Feature https://ift.tt/diFzl6a The Alcon Entertainment CG film starring Chris Pratt as the eponymous orange feline welcomes the ‘SNL’ and ‘Ted Lasso’ stars to a growing cast that includes Samuel L. Jackson, Nicholas Hoult, Hannah Waddingham, Cecily Strong, and Ving Rhames. Laurén Alexa

The Alcon Entertainment CG film starring Chris Pratt as the eponymous orange feline welcomes the ‘SNL’ and ‘Ted Lasso’ stars to a growing cast that includes Samuel L. Jackson, Nicholas Hoult, Hannah Waddingham, Cecily Strong, and Ving Rhames. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/wvMrj6H

Sarofsky Creates Marvel Studios' ‘Werewolf by Night’ Title Sequences https://ift.tt/diFzl6a For multi-award-winning composer Michael Giacchino’s directorial debut, the cross-media production company’s creative team embraced the director’s vision and dedication to classical aesthetics, capturing the stylized look and feel of a classic horror film from the 1930s-1940s. Debbie Diamond Sarto

For multi-award-winning composer Michael Giacchino’s directorial debut, the cross-media production company’s creative team embraced the director’s vision and dedication to classical aesthetics, capturing the stylized look and feel of a classic horror film from the 1930s-1940s. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/ltj2kVE

Exclusive Clip: ‘Star Trek: Prodigy’ – ‘All the World’s a Stage’ https://ift.tt/diFzl6a In the all-new episode debuting tomorrow on Paramount+, the crew answers a distress call to find a colony trapped in Starfleet’s past, and Rok-Tahk stays behind during the away mission to care for an unwell Murf. Debbie Diamond Sarto

In the all-new episode debuting tomorrow on Paramount+, the crew answers a distress call to find a colony trapped in Starfleet’s past, and Rok-Tahk stays behind during the away mission to care for an unwell Murf. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/xBqGEMh

Anime NYC Starts Lottery System For Panel Tickets Due To Overwhelming Demand https://ift.tt/SbDWLqy Anime NYC will host more than 100 hours of panels, screenings, and special events in Manhattan next week.

Anime NYC will host more than 100 hours of panels, screenings, and special events in Manhattan next week. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/Q28tsil

Jan Rabson, Voice Actor For ‘Akira,’ Leisure Suit Larry, And A Pixar Regular, Dies At 68 https://ift.tt/SbDWLqy Rabson was a versatile actor whose voice can be heard on some of the most popular animated features of all time, often for only a few seconds.

Rabson was a versatile actor whose voice can be heard on some of the most popular animated features of all time, often for only a few seconds. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/4p7tQjS

Youtube Animator CircletoonsHD, Signs With Odd Projects https://ift.tt/SbDWLqy Odd Projects will represent Brantley in all areas and support expansion into merchandising, licensing, and endorsements.

Odd Projects will represent Brantley in all areas and support expansion into merchandising, licensing, and endorsements. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/Jg6RuBG

Alyssa Sapire Promoted To Oversee Content At Disney Junior https://ift.tt/SbDWLqy Sapire and her newly-appointed team will oversee development, current and acquired programming for linear and streaming.

Sapire and her newly-appointed team will oversee development, current and acquired programming for linear and streaming. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/IC1HVT6

‘One Piece Film Red’ Debuts In Second Place At North American Box Office With $9.48 Million Weekend https://ift.tt/SbDWLqy 'Film Red' is now the ninth-highest-grossing anime film of all time globally, passing 'Princess Mononoke's total of $170 million.

'Film Red' is now the ninth-highest-grossing anime film of all time globally, passing 'Princess Mononoke's total of $170 million. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/81UlnEA

Netflix Announces ‘The Bad Guys’ Holiday Special https://ift.tt/SbDWLqy Based on the DreamWorks Animation animated feature – now streaming - the holiday-themed special promises more hilarious “badness” to come… in 2023. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Based on the DreamWorks Animation animated feature – now streaming - the holiday-themed special promises more hilarious “badness” to come… in 2023. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/aoplDbO

Xilam Animation Announces ‘Lupin’s Tales’ Season 2 https://ift.tt/SbDWLqy The French animation studio continues its partnership with Youku on a new season of the popular series about the impetuous wolf-cub Lupin, who dreams of being like his storybook heroes; coming to the streamer and France Télévisions in early 2024. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The French animation studio continues its partnership with Youku on a new season of the popular series about the impetuous wolf-cub Lupin, who dreams of being like his storybook heroes; coming to the streamer and France Télévisions in early 2024. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/DWQPjmw

Sony Building New Studio to Support Naughty Dog on Undisclosed Game https://ift.tt/SbDWLqy Speculation based on Sony job listings indicates PlayStation will build a development studio to focus on a Naughty Dog AAA action/adventure game, potentially a new installment of the ‘Uncharted’ franchise. Laurén Alexa

Speculation based on Sony job listings indicates PlayStation will build a development studio to focus on a Naughty Dog AAA action/adventure game, potentially a new installment of the ‘Uncharted’ franchise. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/LjvZiEu

Djimon Hounsou, Geri Halliwell-Horner Board Sony's ‘Gran Turismo’ https://ift.tt/SbDWLqy The high-octane film adaptation of Sony’s best-selling racing game welcomes the ’Shazam!’ star, Daniel Puig, Josha Stradowski, Thomas Kretschman, and Miss Ginger Spice herself to the cast. Laurén Alexa

The high-octane film adaptation of Sony’s best-selling racing game welcomes the ’Shazam!’ star, Daniel Puig, Josha Stradowski, Thomas Kretschman, and Miss Ginger Spice herself to the cast. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/xCuXmvR

Podcast EP 184: How Stephanie Earley Became Lead Editor on ‘Central Park’ https://ift.tt/SbDWLqy The animation editor discusses her journey to ‘lead’ editor, the ins and outs of her job and how social media plays a part in becoming a professional editor. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The animation editor discusses her journey to ‘lead’ editor, the ins and outs of her job and how social media plays a part in becoming a professional editor. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/JTn26MP

SND and Quad Team Up for 3DCG Animated Film ‘Kittened’ https://ift.tt/MqVKDoZ The feline feature follows famous rapper Tough Dog, who swaps bodies with a kitten and must ask shy girl Kim for help in exchange for advice on how to be popular. Laurén Alexa

The feline feature follows famous rapper Tough Dog, who swaps bodies with a kitten and must ask shy girl Kim for help in exchange for advice on how to be popular. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/xcGMEKJ

Stoopid Buddy Stoodios and Disney Deliver ‘Mickey Saves Christmas’ https://ift.tt/MqVKDoZ The ‘Robot Chicken’ studio’s second Disney holiday special follows Mickey and Minnie as they travel to the North Pole to save Christmas and learn the true meaning of the holiday; show arrives late November on ABC, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, and Disney+. Laurén Alexa

The ‘Robot Chicken’ studio’s second Disney holiday special follows Mickey and Minnie as they travel to the North Pole to save Christmas and learn the true meaning of the holiday; show arrives late November on ABC, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, and Disney+. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/UHRY938

‘Big Trip 2: Special Delivery’ Arrives on VOD, Digital and DVD December 27 https://ift.tt/MqVKDoZ The animated family film sequel to 2019’s ‘The Big Trip’ features the voice talents of Pauly Shore and Jesse McCartney. Whitney Whitener

The animated family film sequel to 2019’s ‘The Big Trip’ features the voice talents of Pauly Shore and Jesse McCartney. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/RHjLdCG

Disney+ Drops ‘Zootopia+’ Trailer and Images https://ift.tt/MqVKDoZ Byron Howard and Rich Moore’s Oscar-winning 2016 animated action-comedy gets its own spin-off series streaming later this week; six new stories return to the mammal metropolis for a deep dive into the film’s characters. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Byron Howard and Rich Moore’s Oscar-winning 2016 animated action-comedy gets its own spin-off series streaming later this week; six new stories return to the mammal metropolis for a deep dive into the film’s characters. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/jF0bvsG

Crunchyroll Returns to New York for Anime NYC https://ift.tt/MqVKDoZ Attendees can explore experiential installations, panels, photo ops, and exclusive premieres of the latest projects and shows from the leading anime platform at the upcoming convention running November 18-20. Whitney Whitener

Attendees can explore experiential installations, panels, photo ops, and exclusive premieres of the latest projects and shows from the leading anime platform at the upcoming convention running November 18-20. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/IdycptM

USC Announces Expanded Animation (XA) MFA Program https://ift.tt/MqVKDoZ The XA curriculum explores new forms of animation practice and allows students to design their career paths through individual mentorships and a flexible curriculum; the application deadline is November 15. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The XA curriculum explores new forms of animation practice and allows students to design their career paths through individual mentorships and a flexible curriculum; the application deadline is November 15. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/FsjlLgS

Page-To-Screen Adaptations: Advice For Turning A Book Or Comic Into An Animated Project https://ift.tt/lCWvcLG Louis Jacobée of Éditions Gallimard explains the creative and strategic virtues of writing a book, comic, or graphic novel before turning it into an animation project.

Louis Jacobée of Éditions Gallimard explains the creative and strategic virtues of writing a book, comic, or graphic novel before turning it into an animation project. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/fiOG3dC

A Detailed Timeline Of Animation At Warner Bros. And Cartoon Network Since Being Acquired By Discovery https://ift.tt/lCWvcLG A look at how animation has been affected by the upheaval since Discovery completed its acquisition of Warner Bros. back in April.

A look at how animation has been affected by the upheaval since Discovery completed its acquisition of Warner Bros. back in April. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/vbl3ke2

Indie Artist Turns Napkin Doodles into ‘ArtSquad’ Shorts with NVIDIA Omniverse 3D Tools https://ift.tt/lCWvcLG London-based Rafi Nizam used Omniverse Create XR and content-creation apps from Adobe, Autodesk, and Epic Games to create his fun new animated show. Dan Sarto

London-based Rafi Nizam used Omniverse Create XR and content-creation apps from Adobe, Autodesk, and Epic Games to create his fun new animated show. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/3FgIVSK

Voice Cast Revealed for Sassy Feline CG Animated Film ‘10 Lives’ https://ift.tt/lCWvcLG Zayn Malik, Sophie Okonedo, and Dylan Llewellyn will lend their voices in undisclosed roles, while Sione Ashley voices Rose and Mo Gilligan stars as Beckett, a pampered and selfish cat that takes his life for granted. Laurén Alexa

Zayn Malik, Sophie Okonedo, and Dylan Llewellyn will lend their voices in undisclosed roles, while Sione Ashley voices Rose and Mo Gilligan stars as Beckett, a pampered and selfish cat that takes his life for granted. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/gIXvpwb

Groove to a Post-Apocalyptic Dance Adventure - Adult Swim SMALL’s ‘Hot Future’ Short https://ift.tt/lCWvcLG Watch Mike Anderson and Ryan Dickie’s latest animated collaboration - created with real-time tools including Unreal Engine - set 1,000 years in the future; their film joins the network’s other original short-form content commissioned from emerging animators and comedic voices from around the world. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Watch Mike Anderson and Ryan Dickie’s latest animated collaboration - created with real-time tools including Unreal Engine - set 1,000 years in the future; their film joins the network’s other original short-form content commissioned from emerging animators and comedic voices from around the world. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/6etNYao

HBO Cancels ‘Westworld’ https://ift.tt/lCWvcLG Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy’s big budgeted dystopian sci-fi thriller, which just finished its Season 4 run, falls victim to decreasing viewership and Warner Bros. Discovery’s ongoing cost-cutting measures. Dan Sarto

Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy’s big budgeted dystopian sci-fi thriller, which just finished its Season 4 run, falls victim to decreasing viewership and Warner Bros. Discovery’s ongoing cost-cutting measures. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/xKgG0qw

Children’s & Family Emmy Nominees Announced https://ift.tt/lCWvcLG ‘Maya and the Three,’ ‘Hilda and the Mountain King,’ and ‘City of Ghosts’ among top nominees in NATAS’ brand-new, standalone awards expansion; inaugural ceremonies slated for December 10-11. Debbie Diamond Sarto

‘Maya and the Three,’ ‘Hilda and the Mountain King,’ and ‘City of Ghosts’ among top nominees in NATAS’ brand-new, standalone awards expansion; inaugural ceremonies slated for December 10-11. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/CKRwTJt

Emilia Clarke Revealed by Mistake as Abigail Brand in ‘Secret Invasion’ https://ift.tt/lCWvcLG The ‘Game of Thrones’ star’s role was accidentally acknowledged when the Marvel and Disney+ series’ official Tenor account tagged the character by name in a gif. Laurén Alexa

The ‘Game of Thrones’ star’s role was accidentally acknowledged when the Marvel and Disney+ series’ official Tenor account tagged the character by name in a gif. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/juEosVr

Tatania Maslany and Mena Massoud Lead ‘Butterfly Tale’ Film Cast https://ift.tt/lCWvcLG The ‘She-Hulk’ and ‘Aladdin’ actors join Pink Parrot Media’s upcoming 3D animated feature, a story about a resourceful teen butterfly who can’t fly, set to hit theaters in Fall 2023. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The ‘She-Hulk’ and ‘Aladdin’ actors join Pink Parrot Media’s upcoming 3D animated feature, a story about a resourceful teen butterfly who can’t fly, set to hit theaters in Fall 2023. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/7h4vytE

Academy’s Science and Technology Council Adds New Members https://ift.tt/lCWvcLG The Council focuses on the science and technology of motion pictures, including preservation of its history, education, and industry standards; new members include industry veterans Paul Cameron, Paul Debevec, Tom Duffield, and Marlon West. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The Council focuses on the science and technology of motion pictures, including preservation of its history, education, and industry standards; new members include industry veterans Paul Cameron, Paul Debevec, Tom Duffield, and Marlon West. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/zsPA8t6

2022 World Animation & VFX Summit Reveals Hall of Fame Honorees https://ift.tt/lCWvcLG Kristine Belson, Jorge R. Gutierrez, Ramsey Naito, and Genndy Tartakovsky among the HOF inductees; three days of keynotes, panels, and networking events kicks off with gala dinner on November 6. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Kristine Belson, Jorge R. Gutierrez, Ramsey Naito, and Genndy Tartakovsky among the HOF inductees; three days of keynotes, panels, and networking events kicks off with gala dinner on November 6. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/hzmZGM7

HP Teradici Releases ‘Hybrid Work Report 2022: The Strategic Role of Digital Workspaces’ https://ift.tt/UmAyeGV The white paper includes a survey of companies in multiple industries on how they are implementing hybrid work policies, the obstacles they’ve faced, and what they hope to achieve from employing a split environment option. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The white paper includes a survey of companies in multiple industries on how they are implementing hybrid work policies, the obstacles they’ve faced, and what they hope to achieve from employing a split environment option. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/NcP8EAp

WildBrain Inks ‘First Look Deal’ With Bonnie Arnold https://ift.tt/UmAyeGV Ex-DreamWorks Animation exec and ‘How to Train your Dragon’ franchise producer now developing ‘Dragon’ author Cressida Cowell’s latest book ‘Which Way to Anywhere;’ exec to spearhead numerous episodic projects, TV specials, and features for the family and kids’ entertainment company. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Ex-DreamWorks Animation exec and ‘How to Train your Dragon’ franchise producer now developing ‘Dragon’ author Cressida Cowell’s latest book ‘Which Way to Anywhere;’ exec to spearhead numerous episodic projects, TV specials, and features for the family and kids’ entertainment company. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/s24VLpK

Marvel May Be Developing Vision Series for Disney+ https://ift.tt/UmAyeGV Tentatively titled ‘Vision Quest,’ the show would follow the S.W.O.R.D. agency-created sentient robot as he attempts to regain his memory and humanity. Laurén Alexa

Tentatively titled ‘Vision Quest,’ the show would follow the S.W.O.R.D. agency-created sentient robot as he attempts to regain his memory and humanity. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/YsXqlO1

Walt Disney Animation Studios Drops ‘Strange World’ Featurette https://ift.tt/UmAyeGV Helmed by Oscar-winning director Don Hall, the studio’s new original animated feature transports viewers to uncharted, treacherous lands alongside three generations of the Clade family; watch the star-studded voice cast share their descriptions of the new adventure – coming to U.S. theaters later this month. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Helmed by Oscar-winning director Don Hall, the studio’s new original animated feature transports viewers to uncharted, treacherous lands alongside three generations of the Clade family; watch the star-studded voice cast share their descriptions of the new adventure – coming to U.S. theaters later this month. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/PyKcqT6

Technicolor Creative Studios Building Virtual Production Stage in LA https://ift.tt/UmAyeGV In partnership with NantStudios, the company will expand its Culver City-based 60,000 sqft creative hub to include new LED stage and real-time production services, set to open in 2023. Whitney Whitener

In partnership with NantStudios, the company will expand its Culver City-based 60,000 sqft creative hub to include new LED stage and real-time production services, set to open in 2023. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/lz1X3HI

‘Tuca & Bertie’ Cancelled a Second Time https://ift.tt/UmAyeGV Adult Swim has axed the wayward animated series, starring Tiffany Haddish and Ali Wong as bird women besties, following its third season, having previously rescued the series after its one-and-done at Netflix. Laurén Alexa

Adult Swim has axed the wayward animated series, starring Tiffany Haddish and Ali Wong as bird women besties, following its third season, having previously rescued the series after its one-and-done at Netflix. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/JBTeUvp

CEE Animation Forum: Dozens Of Eastern European Animation Projects Will Be Pitched https://ift.tt/UmAyeGV One of Eastern Europe's biggest animation get-togethers, this year's CEE will be hybrid, with most events available to watch online.

One of Eastern Europe's biggest animation get-togethers, this year's CEE will be hybrid, with most events available to watch online. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/z7fYxnJ

Marvel Drops ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’ Behind-the-Scenes Breakdown https://ift.tt/GWoE4n0 Visual Effects supervisors Shannon Justison and Dadi Einarsson reveal how the stunning visuals were brought to life on the studio’s first CG character-led series. Laurén Alexa

Visual Effects supervisors Shannon Justison and Dadi Einarsson reveal how the stunning visuals were brought to life on the studio’s first CG character-led series. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/ZXfN6nQ

Watch Exclusive ‘Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm’ Clip – ‘I Said Back Off’ https://ift.tt/GWoE4n0 If Frylock says it, he means it! Warner Bros. Home Entertainment shares snippet teasing the return of everyone’s favorite rascals, the Aqua Teens, coming to Digital, 4K Ultra HD, and Blu-ray next week! Debbie Diamond Sarto

If Frylock says it, he means it! Warner Bros. Home Entertainment shares snippet teasing the return of everyone’s favorite rascals, the Aqua Teens, coming to Digital, 4K Ultra HD, and Blu-ray next week! from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Vqz7wk9

Henry Cavill Exits, Liam Hemsworth Joins ‘The Witcher’ https://ift.tt/GWoE4n0 Season 3 of Netflix’s hit fantasy adventure series will be the ‘Man of Steel’ actor’s last, with many attributing his departure to heavy deviations from the original source material; ‘The Hunger Games’ star to don the silver wig for Season 4. Laurén Alexa

Season 3 of Netflix’s hit fantasy adventure series will be the ‘Man of Steel’ actor’s last, with many attributing his departure to heavy deviations from the original source material; ‘The Hunger Games’ star to don the silver wig for Season 4. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/P5VIhlu

Hero4Hire Creative Unveils Rebrand https://ift.tt/GWoE4n0 The motion design and animation studio gets a new look with logo and website redo; rooted in children’s television, the company has expanded into tech, pharmaceutical, education, sports, food & drink, gaming, and entertainment industries. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The motion design and animation studio gets a new look with logo and website redo; rooted in children’s television, the company has expanded into tech, pharmaceutical, education, sports, food & drink, gaming, and entertainment industries. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/z4wNGZC

New ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Trailer Means the Wait is Almost Over https://ift.tt/GWoE4n0 Director James Cameron’s long awaited follow-up to his Oscar-winning ‘Avatar’ transports viewers back to the world of Pandora in spectacular fashion, finally hitting theaters December 16; 20th Century Studios celebrates tonight with a light show featuring film highlights projected over Niagara Falls. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Director James Cameron’s long awaited follow-up to his Oscar-winning ‘Avatar’ transports viewers back to the world of Pandora in spectacular fashion, finally hitting theaters December 16; 20th Century Studios celebrates tonight with a light show featuring film highlights projected over Niagara Falls. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/xCBsLXA

Carbon Taps AWS For Streamlined Creative Workflow https://ift.tt/GWoE4n0 Production studio employs an easily scalable cloud-based workflow, using tools like Maya, Cinema 4D, Arnold, Nuke, and Unreal Engine, built around a shared Amazon Web Services storage system on Amazon S3 connecting VFX and finishing artists at various locations. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Production studio employs an easily scalable cloud-based workflow, using tools like Maya, Cinema 4D, Arnold, Nuke, and Unreal Engine, built around a shared Amazon Web Services storage system on Amazon S3 connecting VFX and finishing artists at various locations. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/VArap0B

Bryce Dallas Howard Voices Yaddle in ‘Tales of the Jedi’ https://ift.tt/GWoE4n0 The seasoned ‘Star Wars’ franchise director and veteran actor recently revealed she lent her voice to the pointy-eared Jedi of Yoda and Grogu ilk in the animated anthology series out now on Disney+. Laurén Alexa

The seasoned ‘Star Wars’ franchise director and veteran actor recently revealed she lent her voice to the pointy-eared Jedi of Yoda and Grogu ilk in the animated anthology series out now on Disney+. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/tryC5pf

‘Evangelion:3.0+1.01 Thrice Upon a Time’ Special Screenings Set https://ift.tt/nLbD9GS The ‘Evangelion’ franchise finale will screen in IMAX November 30, and select theaters December 6th, 8th and 11th. Whitney Whitener

The ‘Evangelion’ franchise finale will screen in IMAX November 30, and select theaters December 6th, 8th and 11th. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/4N1igLc