Animation Videos

The annual celebration of television and streaming is set for February 7-10, with TV creators, showrunners, producers and voice talent from shows such as Prime Video’s adult animated series ‘Hazbin Hotel,’ Netflix’s ‘Scott Pigrim Takes off,’ and Prime’s upcoming ‘The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy’ slated to attend.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/HoMXN8e

The award-winning animation studio’s distribution arm scores worldwide deals for third-party animated series that share studio’s ‘values of quality and originality, with humor as a core theme.’ from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/hL0vOuq

Group includes artists working across James Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment productions, including the ‘Avatar’ films; the group wins IATSE representation through an NLRB election, a first for U.S. vendor-side VFX artists.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/6yAsErY

Major update includes new Maya integration and upgraded API for remote collaboration, new metadata system, enhanced Adobe Premiere plugin, Photoshop plugin redesign and updated notification preferences. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/zOBFvoW

Universal will bring 'Despicable Me' back to theaters on July 3. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/RSjrCZV

The conference, running April 10-12, promotes diversity and inclusion throughout the entertainment industry, welcoming a coalition of industry speakers, studio execs, students, creatives and young professionals. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/C6oaBKf

The series and its creator are honored for teaching kids to have empathy for bugs; the award-winning animated preschool series streams on Disney+ in the U.S. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Unbvlhz

The ‘Sherlock Holmes’ and ‘Wrath of Man’ helmer is back, this time with tough guys Henry Cavill, Alan Ritchson, and Henry Golding, in an action-comedy about the UK’s first-ever special forces organization formed during WWII by Churchill and a small group of military officials including author Ian Fleming; hitting theaters on April 19. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/v8twgZx

The streamer is evolving to focus on its own animated film pipeline but remains committed to the kids’ programming; an original ‘Peanuts’ feature film is currently in development. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/OGhZlvw

Mattel Films will develop the project that follows Roberto (aka Bob), who travels to Puerto Rico for a construction job and ‘takes on issues affecting the island and digs deeper into what it means to build.’ from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/INGZUYb

Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd return... along with the Spengler family... to the iconic NYC firehouse, teaming up as Ghostbusters to save their world from a second ice age; coming to theaters March 22. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/XdqGIky

The biggest global animated franchise in history – and its considerably manic mayhem - returns with the first ‘Despicable Me’ film in 7 years, as stars Steve Carrell and Kristen Wiig return alongside franchise newcomers Will Ferrell, Sofia Vergara, Joey King, and Stephen Colbert; action-comedy hits theaters July 3. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/awROZz3

3D animator and Cineshare CEO Pekka Varis shares his 3D crowd generation workflow for a cinematic night scene utilizing iClone Live Sync to NVIDIA Omniverse™, integrating ActorCore 3D characters and mocap animations to create a dynamic and engaging experience. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/qiSdfor

Shinji Aoba, who admitted to the 2019 Japanese animation studio attack, was denied a plea of ‘not guilty,’ with the Kyoto District Court determining he was ‘neither insane nor mentally incompetent at the time of the crime.’  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/L3A7JHt

Applications now being accepted for 6-month, online-only program, starting next month, that will provide tutorage, advice, and connection building for young creatives in the motion design industry who identify with underrepresented communities.   from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Z927xbI

Entries now being accepted for new platform, the first solely dedicated to honoring all forms of animation and motion design across Marketing & Communications, Commercials, Television, Film, Experiential, Games & XR; early entry deadline set for March 8, 2024.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/wbVnoPH

The 2023 NYC Women’s Fund Recipient, artist and filmmaker Catya Plate, brings the third short of her award-winning stop-motion animated trilogy to the festival’s monthly screening event in Los Angeles, January 31. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/XLy7ceA

The sci-fi buddy action comedy, the shorts series franchise’s first fully animated feature, follows Porky and Daffy as they uncover a secret alien mind control plot; it was previously expected to debut on HBO Max and Cartoon Network but will now hit the big screen this Fall. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/GyWzufd

Watch the trailer - the network’s most watched new series of 2023, greenlit for a second season prior to its Season 1 premiere, returns next month with more dysfunctional Hornsby family fighting over the legacy of their second-rate cracker company. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/yo853Tk

The next feature from the animation house founded by Oscar-nominated former Studio Ghibli producer Yoshiaki Nishimura, ‘The Imaginary,’ will hit the streamer later this year after its theatrical run in Japan. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/XvouxgR

Plug-In offers CoreWeave users faster and easier rendering within creative environments, streamlining Conductor’s use with the open-source 3D software. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/foaql0E

From the twisted mind of ‘Kingsman’ and’ Kick-Ass’ creator Matthew Vaughn comes a razor-witted, reality-bending, globe-circling romp hitting theaters February 2. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/F59x7gV

Just when you thought it safe to turn your back on creepy little puppet characters while making a stop-motion film… Robert Morgan’s incredibly disturbing new horror film will give you a total case of the willies, hitting theaters February 23 before making its way to Shudder on May 31. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/PpIwSBJ

The epic third and last season, which tests the limits of the Batch in the fight to reunite with Omega, kicks off with first three episodes February 21 on Disney+. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/WfTwXmc

The fun cloud of smoke returns… Lionsgate's adult animated series, based on Gilbert Shelton’s acclaimed underground comics, stars Woody Harrelson, Pete Davidson, John Goodman, and Tiffany Haddish as four pothead time travelers from the 1960s. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/LQvMnJY

New Accelerated Volumetric Video Codec compresses data so creators can populate digital scenes with more volumetric characters than ever before while maintaining high data quality. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/bSdprPA

The UK studio’s charming stop-motion holiday special, featuring puppets made from felt and starring Gillian Anderson and Richard E Grant, could be set for another installment, according to co-writers and co-directors Dan Ojari and Mikey Please. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Jy10oRK

Studio’s new division produced and animated Roland Lane’s new short film, which celebrates the world’s beauty while emphasizing its fragility, now showing in 8k on 360-degree floor-to-ceiling screens at Outernet London. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/ukL0y7N

The ‘Annabelle: Creation’ and ‘Shazam!’ director has boarded the film based on the PlayStation horror game ‘Until Dawn,’ being produced by Screen Gems and PlayStation Productions. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/EYMdJsx

Submissions are being accepted in the international short film competition and the Cyprus National short film competition; the festival returns to Salamiou this August. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Arc0bkL

Ten animated shorts will join 'Fox and Hare' in competing at this year's Berlinale. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/Qr6Txhu

"It wasn't what I signed up for," Henn said of his last few years at Walt Disney Animation Studios. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/ECoQunK

New broadcast partners extend animated comedies to audiences across Europe, Africa, China and the UAE; Netflix reports millions of hours of accrued viewing across the streaming platform. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/qTnv0Vh

The veteran actress, who lends her voice to an undisclosed role, joins Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, and Lewis Black, as well as newcomers Tony Hale, Liza Lapira, and Maya Hawke; the Disney and Pixar film hits theaters Summer 2024. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/ofg6bkv

Commit to your career in 2024 – make it a priority to continue taking the time to learn, improve, and develop your skills. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/liFepr9

The ‘Cornetto Trilogy’ actor will portray Gobber the Belch in Dean DeBlois and Universal Pictures’ adaptation, set to release June 13, 2025. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/KlabSCw

Build-A-Bear Entertainment, Foundation Media Partners, and Laughing Dragon Studios head to Kidscreen next month to present a first look at the ‘Build-A-Bear’ character-inspired animated series. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/JDePY1B

Zayn Malik, Mo Gilligan, Simone Ashley, and Bill Nighy star in the 3DCG comedy about a spoiled, ungrateful rescue cat who, upon losing his ninth life, gets a reprieve that sets him on a transformative journey; film debuts January 20. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/1RVwXdM

Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Bill Lawrence’s original 2002 animated series refresh follows the teenage clones of the greatest minds in history who must tackle modern-day high school challenges and drama; 10-episode sophomore season streams February 1. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/bnHihEF

Viewer’s in-home spaces will be transformed into landscapes from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars via the wonders of OpenUSD, with 3D formats of popular films including ‘Avatar: The Way of Water,’ ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens,’ ‘Elemental,’ ‘Encanto,’ and dozens more starting February 2. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/LBHJ6NE

Disney celebrates everyone’s favorite bear with a new episode of ‘Playdate with Winnie the Pooh’ on Disney Junior and Disney Channel and an all-new ‘Me & Winnie the Pooh’ short on Disney Junior YouTube; check out the flipbook retrospective of ‘Winnie the Pooh’ through the years. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/IvPXC0V

‘Beef’ star Young Mazino will star as Jesse, with Kaitlyn Dever as Abby and Isabella Merced as Dina, in HBO’s live-action series adaptation of the fan favorite zombie shooter. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/O47NYiA

Lionsgate has named the director/stunt master as the creative overseer of its two action franchises across film, TV and all multimedia platforms. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/lyciBGs

Studio celebrates 100-year legacy with theatrical release of Sony Pictures Animation’s highest-grossing film, coming to theaters January 19. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/hpYcOai

Sound editing work on Pixar’s ‘Elemental,’ Illumination’s ‘Migration,’ Sony Pictures Animation’s ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ and Universal’s ‘The Super Mario Bros Movie’ nabs animated feature noms; the annual awards ceremony to be held March 3. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/NQvoywP

Along with U.S. rep Psyop, the London-based studio collaborated on the short that welcomes VIP players and hosts arriving at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, ready for a supreme eSports event. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/uZ5pWGf

The film is the seventh collaboration between the director and composer, with previous projects including ‘The Martian,’ ‘Prometheus,’ and ‘Exodus: Gods and Kings;’ the bloody sequel that follows Lucilla’s son Lucius hits theaters on November 22, 2024. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/vkOsp9y

Pair assume the roles of Managing Director and Head of Production, respectively, as the studio prepares to announce new titles and add 300 people worldwide in 2024.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/coWNYdC

Meet BroZone Bros Clay and Floyd, performed by Grammy winners Kid Cudi and Troye Sivan, as the ‘Sing-Along-Edition’ of the hit 3DCG comedy releases today on Digital, 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD, from Universal Home Entertainment. from AWN Headline News https://www.awn.com/news/watch-exclusive-trolls-band-together-clay-and-floyd-clip

In a previously unimaginable scenario, Disney released a Pixar film in theaters and no one showed up. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/r5YL3g0

Watch the Season 3 preview of the hugely popular, award-winning animated preschool series that follows the loveable blue heeler dog who lives with her mum, dad, and little sister, Bingo; new episodes now streaming. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/a8gIEvD

20 projects are chosen from 91 submissions from 26 countries; the annual initiative seeks to discover new talent and boost advanced animation production from a technical and narrative perspective.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/95AehQX

Company taps the pair to advance and improve its service offerings and provide creative technological solutions to filmmaking challenges. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/8XIdV5Y

The director of Aardman and Netflix’s acclaimed ‘Chicken Run’ sequel discusses why the ‘heart is in hand-made’ and how the vibrant medium of stop-motion animation, like no other, helps visualize the fun, heartfelt story of Ginger, Rocky, their daughter Molly, and where nuggets really come from. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/4lRaMHv

Digital studio expands into free and pay TV in LATAM, Canaries, and MENA; deals include 540 episodes of popular shows, including ‘Shark Academy,’ ‘Miliki Family,’ ‘RoboFuse,’ ‘AnimaCars,’ and ‘Increditales.’ from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/4sdKMkc

The streamer reveals upcoming winter ‘Kids & Family’ premieres, including the all-new ‘Peanuts’ Special ‘Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin,’ The Jim Henson Company’s ‘Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock’ Season 2, and a new season of ‘Sago Mini Friends,’ which kicks off January 26. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Harig7K

Kevin Smith’s Emmy-nominated animated series returns as He-Man battles a newly mechanized Skeletor and the Horde Empire; official trailer, key art and new images drop ahead of the January 25 global streaming debut. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/ZxL5SNU

Best Animated Feature nominees ‘Nimona,’ ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,’ ‘Suzume,’ ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,’ and ‘The Boy and the Heron’ top the expansive list of category nominations; animation’s biggest awards ceremony is scheduled to return live on Saturday, February 17 at UCLA’s Royce Hall. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/lpYPaNI

In this exclusive series, the filmmakers behind each of this year's Oscar-shortlisted shorts reveal their favorite shots. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/WsBAh9r

The Visual Effects Society honors the producer/VFX producer for contributions in visual arts, filmed entertainment, and the advancement of storytelling through cutting-edge visual effects; the award will be presented at the 22nd Annual VES Awards next month. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/NGT4Jpm

Felix Kammerer, Lars Mikkelsen, David Bradley, and Christian Convery are also added, joining Oscar Isaac and Mia Goth on the live-action Netflix flick based on Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/xnuSY1H

All 10 episodes, featurettes, and a look ‘Inside’ the show and its characters will be available March 12 on Steelbook Blu-ray Disc, Blu-ray Disc and DVD; now available for purchase on digital. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/XLqxUkT

Cinesite Immersive will focus on creative IP owners and brands; in new partnership with Frameless Creative, has collaborated on two art projects based on works by Rembrandt and Monet; watch the ‘Making Of’ featurette. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/zPckMWy

Latest update for the leading screenwriting application includes the new Navigator 2.0, character development tools, and an enhanced outline editor.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/XNhV3vL

Announced at CES, the tool provides an affordable, commercially safe image generation service that produces ready-to-license visuals that include legal protection and usage rights. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/xDCtmf5

The latest from Studio Ghibli scores for Best Motion Picture – Animated, while director Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ garners 5 awards and 'The Last of Us' wins for Best Television Series – Drama; the ceremony is now streaming on Paramount+. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/qdU6fxD

The streamer's VP of Animation Film will head the completely integrated global studio; former Animal Logic CEO Sharon Taylor has resigned. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/vgqD12u

This past Saturday and Sunday, the Television Academy honored artistic and technical achievements in TV, with the hit HBO series picking up 8 awards, including Outstanding Special Visual Effects in A Season or A Movie; watch highlights from the awards shows January 13 on FXX. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/DXfP1pl

‘The Sinner’ creator will also executive produce alongside Sam Esmail for UCP and Chad Hamilton; Michael Lesslie was previously attached to write and executive produce. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/aSQ8o03

Workers in Canada continue to gain momentum in their efforts to organize the country’s animation industry. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/jelnGrM

Aardman’s ‘Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget’ makes the cut in 2 categories - Outstanding British Film and Animated Film - while ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ is selected in Animated Film and Special Visual Effects.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/x2ODUsm

Watch the animated short featuring the series’ 2nd single, with vocals by Blake Roman; the new series streams January 19 on Prime Video with early access January 12 on A24’s app. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/UzKWEdb

New episodes of the multi-Emmy Award-winning animated series, based on the world behind the hugely popular ‘League of Legends’ MOBA, are coming this November. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/0V3I19Z

Directed by Jay Walker, the spot tapped studios’ technical expertise using CG, LED volume shoot and traditional VFX to visually realize a young girl’s dream.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/MomQc8l

Highlighting an animation legacy like no other, the animated short pays tribute to over 10 decades of artists and artistry; watch the film and check out the behind-the-scenes clips. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/d0qaSFb

Citing last year’s strikes and scheduling conflicts as the main reasons for the departure, ‘The Walking Dead’ actor says he still wants to ‘do a Marvel movie’ in the future; ‘Thunderbolts’ hits theaters July 25, 2025. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/kxz8jeY

A prequel to the classic horror film franchise, the psychological thriller follows a young American woman sent to Rome to serve the church, and of course, creepy darkness ensues; based on characters from David Seltzer’s ‘The Omen,’ the film hits theaters April 2024. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/wItC7u9

Next month, tune in to Disney Channel and Disney XD for a special 2-episode Season 2 debut of the Emmy-nominated animated series that follows the adventures of 13-year-old super-genius Lunella Lafayette and her 10-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/osIdtC9

A strong run for 'Migration' is good news in an industry that was asking questions about the viability of original titles at the box office. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/mP6Z7o4

Wait, there’s more! The second piece of the streamers ‘Anime-zing’ winter slate kicks off Saturday with ‘Blue Exorcist - Shimane Illuminati Saga,’ ‘Kingdom’ Season 5, and ‘The Strongest Tank’s Labyrinth Raids.’  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Zq1eVfB

The famed actor, comedian, and musician boards the upcoming adaptation of Mojang’s best-selling video game, which has yet to secure a title, but is set to hit theaters April 4, 2025; production began in New Zealand late last year. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/blz6aDm

Horror giants Jason Blum and James Wan have officially joined their creative houses, choosing a three-way ownership structure between majority owner Blum, Wan, and Comcast; both companies maintain brand identity and autonomy. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/HN4exrL

The illustrious Mexican actress, who lent her voice to Mamá Coco in the Oscar-winning 2017 Pixar musical comedy, appeared in more than 100 projects, most notably ‘The Queen of the Night’ (1995), ‘Mi Querido Tom Mix’ (1992), and ‘Life Sentence’ (1979), and was awarded the Golden Ariel special lifetime achievement award in 2011. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/ljwQTvt

Just hours after the beloved Disney character entered the public domain, a first trailer dropped for ‘Infestation 88,’ featuring a terrifying, predatory Steamboat Willie who hunts players.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/vzZ7rRt

Frolic in the deep end if you dare… Atomic Monster and Blumhouse’s new supernatural thriller starring Wyatt Russell dives into theaters January 5. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/2pAviBM

In a surprise New Years Eve blog post, the author revealed the once live-action ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoff, which has been in development since 2021, will now be animated due to budget constraints.   from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/lhvMdmc