Animation Videos

The program review, featuring projects in production and development at the state-of-the-art studio, will be held on the SCA campus this coming Thursday, April 4.   from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/64f9PNA

New animated series from Watch Next Media features the adventures of a 7-year-old girl and her best friends, living in a refuge for endangered species, that entertain, educate, and encourage kids to care more about our planet; now on Okoo, the series is coming to France Télévisions. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/ESZW5Qd

The shorts premiered at TNBFC’s XPO in London, showcasing Black creatives; applications now open through May 27 for program’s 4th round. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/CAyb1fI

Streaming April 12, the live-action/animated hybrid film sees the modern iteration of the legendary character, created by Walter Lantz, find what he thinks will be his forever home at Camp Woo Hoo.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/THQRyxq

In the short, Miles Morales suffers a panic attack when the anxiety of his many responsibilities become too much for the young man. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/Q0Xz5TM

In May, a new era of chaos will begin with DreamWorks Animation’s all-new show, set six years after the events at Camp Cretaceous, when the park closed and the kingdom had fallen. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/9RmWJxw

The studio teams with the Kevin Love Fund on the film, now part of a new ‘The Hero Within’ mental health-focused school lesson plan; produced as part of SPA and SPI’s LENS leadership and training program for underrepresented groups, the short follows Miles Morales as he struggles to balance his responsibilities as a teenager, friend, student, and superhero. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/N1whAyI

The rumored R-rated project was recently revealed by Instagram insider CanWeGetToast, with no current word on plot details or animation studio. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/9qRml0E

There is a lot of new animation coming in April, so we picked out five titles that caught our eye for a variety of reasons. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/4fjpH7T

Holy Chestbursters… the xenomorphs are back! And like exchange students they’re looking for hosts! Produced by Ridley Scott, the ninth entry in the immensely popular and enduring ‘Alien’ franchise hits theaters August 16, 2024. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Zk4HCMU

The multi-talented artist’s innovative 1964 student Oscar nominated clay animation film ‘Clay, or the Origin of Species’ remains a classic of stop-motion filmmaking. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/s3xLvPd

129 short films and 6 feature-length films will compete at the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film, running April 23-28. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/eEK9Qlz

The 2023 Television Animation Agreement and the 2023 Basic Cable Animation Agreement will last three years and provide strong protections around the use of AI as well as a 7% wage increase that applies retroactively to July 1, 2023. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/9KlbVOP

The all-new film, a prequel to Cartoon Network’s ‘Craig of the Creek’ series, follows Craig when he was just Craig – a new kid in town who wants to head back to his old home; available on digital and coming to DVD March 26. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/oVP3zyv

Warner Bros. Discovery and the International Olympic Committee will put beloved classic cartoon characters center stage on Olympics-themed products, rolling out now through 2026. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/EAj3xI8

The musical holiday feature, written by Richard Curtis and directed by Simon Otto, will debut on Netflix later this year. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/B7KgTXE

Directors Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn introduce the song, sung by Victor Garber, that didn’t make the final film, but did make the special material packaged with the animated musical’s Digital, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD releases, all now available. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/PrhY8ei

New season releases April 5, continuing the Igiby family's epic journey, promising more secrets, adventures, and heart-stopping moments; Lesley Nicol and Matthew Rhys join the star-studded lineup of actors lending their voices to the series.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/R6pvJYt

‘La Saison Pourpre’ and ‘It’s Just a Whole’ also take home awards at the Lisbon Animation Festival’s 23rd edition that wrapped up last week.   from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/awsnUEB

GKIDS already had domestic rights to 'Mirai' and 'Belle,' and will add 'The Girl Who Leapt,' 'Summer Wars,' 'Wolf Children,' and 'The Boy and the Beast' to its catalog. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/jm3Csl5

The distributor gains North American rights for the Oscar-nominated director’s entire catalog including ‘Belle,’ ‘Mirai,’ ‘The Girl Who Leapt Through Time,’ and ‘Wolf Children;’ new theatrical and home entertainment releases will highlight Hosoda’s unique artistry. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/pwerHWA

Based on the classic children’s book by Crockett Johnson and starring Zachary Levi, the live-action / animated hybrid features a grown-up Harold who draws himself right off the page into the real world, where he has a lot to learn; coming to theaters in August. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/2co6Har

As demonstrated at NVIDIA GTC, developers and visual content providers can get more creative control with new 3D asset generation tools; Shutterstock 3D AI generator Speedy 3D is now in early access, and Getty Images has released Edify-powered APIs. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/filcZ8H

Anya Taylor-Joy stars as a young girl snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers into the hands of a great Biker Horde in the standalone action-adventure origin story of the fan-favorite eponymous one-armed heroine from ‘Mad Max: Fury Road;’ the film hits theaters nationwide May 24, 2024. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Fg4EnuC

At NVIDIA GTC, an interactive demo of the new Omniverse Cloud APIs featured a physically accurate digital twin of a car streamed in full fidelity to Apple Vision Pro’s high-resolution displays, leveraging powerful spatial computing and blending 3D photorealistic environments with the physical world.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/wZIVMl7

With the addition of the production management solution, the tech giant’s industry cloud for M&E, Flow, will link previously disparate workflows of pre-and post-production, fostering broader collaboration and efficiency. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/SFDPzeR

The last animated film to top the U.S. box office in back-to-back weekends was 'Mario,' also distributed by Universal. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/6vC4QTD

China Media Group teamed with the Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory to create a model trained on CMG's audio and video libraries. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/pgVxeqH

All 10 Season 7 episodes of Adult Swim’s award-winning sci-fi comedy about a sociopathic genius scientist who drags his inherently timid grandson on insanely dangerous adventures across the universe, plus loads of special features, are now available on Blu-ray and DVD; the collection is also available for Digital purchase from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, and Vudu. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/C7sdveG

The epic two-part science-fantasy continues with the saga’s next chapter in the people of Veldt’s fight against the Motherworld; film debuts April 19. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/zKtgj9G

Ariana DeBose, Brett Goldstein, and Catherine O’Hara join as special guest stars when Jim Henson’s fun-loving and musical Fraggles returns with more epic, fun and zany adventures; all 13 new episodes premiere March 29. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/vSKjc95

The online licensing marketplace enhancements include a redesigned user interface, making it easier for licensors and licensees to connect; partnership with Infolens will help global brands connect, especially in the Japanese market.     from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/fiEeQSd

Foxwell told us leaf hunting became an "extremely tedious endeavor, but my other work in stop-motion animation had prepared me for this, and it became a sort of obsession." from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/vF7WDYq

The acquisition Real-time vfx is becoming an increasingly important part of game development. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/CgxD1ay

Orlando Arocena, Bradley G Munkowitz (aka GMUNK), Nidia Dias, Jody MacDonald, and Rik Oostenbroek tapped HP technology to create an otherworldly journey inspired by the sounds of alt-pop German rock duo Clemens Rehbein and Phillipp Dausch, aka Milky Chance; go behind-the-scenes and watch the final piece.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/mdKTuoE

Ahead of its GDC showcase next week, Microids and Tower Five have dropped a gameplay trailer for their upcoming photorealistic real-time strategy game that immerses players in a magnificently microscopic forest ecosystem as an ant sworn to protect the colony at all costs. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/u5kO82d

The studio’s animated series adaptation of author Eric Hill’s bestselling children’s book series will follow Spot, the beloved, rambunctious, and curious puppy; former Amazon Kids+ exec Sarah Maizes comes on board to helm the project. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/feXMHBv

Canada's equivalent to the Oscars and Emmys if they were combined, the CSAs will take place over the weekend of May 28-31 in Toronto. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/AgTxIju

A jury of industry experts will select winners in 6 categories from over 8,400 film submissions received from more than 5,000 filmmakers across 148 countries and territories; awards to be presented May 30. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/0NOH1FW

Bill Skarsgård takes on the iconic role in this modern reimagining of the original graphic novel by James O’Barr, and this gritty, grisly supernatural thriller is not for the squeamish; in theaters June 7.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/LwFIvPW

Integration of VIVE Mars CamTrack and Xsens Animate motion-capture technology promises to elevate virtual production by converging precision, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness for a seamless, collaborative workflow and production experience; see it at GDC beginning March 18.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/CjFAEOp

Warner Bros.’ forthcoming feature adaptation of the Stephen King vampire novel, first pushed from a Fall 2022 to Spring 2023 release before being shelved by the SAG-AFTRA strike, will bypass cinemas and stream later this year. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/n1zB5Ow

A new animated short will debut each week, beginning with Sanjay Jit’s ‘Gum Remembers’ – watch it here!  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/sBpHouF

Toho's jazz-fueled anime 'Blue Giant' won best music. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/fiIxgRJ

Revisit the adventures and experience the joy of Shrek, Donkey and Princess Fiona's adventures all over again when the beloved 2004 3DCG animated classic returns nationwide starting April 12. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/VLN1QrM

Coming to Z by HP AI Studio, NVIDIA CUDA-X data processing libraries will be integrated with HP AI workstation solutions to provide full-stack development solutions that speed data science workflows. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/9MSEUiW

The first official collaboration between the two groups was announced in connection with International Women’s Day; the UN organization joins Disney as a supporter of the women’s creative initiative with an emphasis on projects from Africa.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/GToqBIU

Chris Meledandri and Shigeru Miyamoto take to YouTube to share the news - while plot details are still firmly under wraps, the new animated film project doesn’t appear to be a sequel but rather a fresh take on Mario’s world; the release is set for April 3, 2026. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/oiVzspk

The Kung Fu Panda franchise is alive and well. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/tk0dDoF

It also marks the first time that a PG-13 film has won the category. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/sCGAvEh

The two films finish out the 2024 awards season with wins for Best Animated Feature and Best Visual Effects, respectively, on a night that also saw ‘WAR IS OVER! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko’ win for Best Animated Short Film and ‘Oppenheimer’ take home 7 statues, including Best Picture and Best Cinematography.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/kmJzxWM

Walton Goggins is positively ghoulish; set in the post-apocalyptic world of the best-selling global video game franchise, the series adaptation will exclusively premiere all episodes April 11 on Prime Video. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/9vXwQ6q

In their SXSW in-person XR Spotlight section experiences set for March 9, the Studio Biarritz team, led by VR director Steve Hallema, producer Corine Meijers, and lead designer Koen Koopman, will showcase their latest project about a grieving child struggling to separate reality from fantasy, who creates ‘You’ – his imaginary friend, to fight the monsters in his mind.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/ClnpBGA

Budapest-based full-service animation and VFX company set sights on expanded global identity; LA-based VFX professional Mark Nazal will lead the studio’s North American efforts. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/fZu1oCI

Neil Boyle and Kirk Hendry’s drama of a young boy swept overboard on a family sailing trip, who washes ashore on a remote island, takes home three awards, including Best Feature Film, at the ceremony held today at London’s BFI Southbank. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/UISHh3q

While the series remake may adapt each of author Stephanie Meyer’s four ‘The Twilight Saga’ novels, it could also take a different approach by adapting the ‘Twilight’ retellings ‘Midnight Sun’ or ‘Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined.’ from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/VR8zmel

Inspired by the popular movie franchise, the series features the ‘Monsters, Inc.’ stars reprising their fan-favorite roles; new season kicks off April 5 with a special 2-episode premiere, coming to Disney+ in May. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/T8kOFuK

The BAFTA-winning and Oscar-nominated film from Yorgos Lanthimos, starring producer Emma Stone, follows a young Victorian woman brought back to life by the unorthodox Dr. Godwin Baxter; stream it before the 96th Academy Awards on March 10. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/YCqKLA9

Parent company Warner Bros. Discovery will sell off the Austin-based studio’s content and intellectual property and lay off 150 full-time employees as well as dozens of contractors and content creators. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/RscLHIq

HBO’s award-winning live-action adaptation of the hit Naughty Dog videogame brings on Danny Ramirez as loyal soldier Manny; Ariela Barer as young doctor Mel; Tati Gabrielle as military medic Nora; and Spencer Lord as gentle soul Owen. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/81QPMIZ

Based on Nickelodeon’s animated series, the live-action adaptation has rapidly hit the top in global viewership, triggering a 2-season renewal less than a month after its February streaming debut. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Cm05pKy

The animated film, which began as a series, had a complete voice cast attached, and had been in development since 2020; no word yet if the project will be shopped to other networks. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Tq49AZJ

The annual co-production and pitching event plays host to 850+ industry professionals with 55 films from 16 countries participating; the event runs March 5-7 in Bordeaux, France. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/akd3BDf

The 3D animation software has added enhancements that speed up the asset creation process from modeling to rendering. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/4ZUztru

He was incredibly cute long before he was insufferably indifferent… but then he got bigger; directed by Mark Dindal, the new 3DCG animated film finds the eponymous feline (voiced by Chris Pratt), the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, as he is about to have a wild outdoor adventure, clawing its way into theaters May 24. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/yxo5Q9h

Sony’s ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ nabs Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Feature Animation, while ‘Oppenheimer’ takes home 2 awards and ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ and ‘The Mandalorian’ each grab 1, as 19 professional awards were presented recognizing the best in sound and music editing across feature film, television, animation, and computer entertainment. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/DCetViJ

The former ‘SNL’ star reveals the wayward film is ‘super funny throughout, visually stunning, sweet, sincere, and emotionally resonant,’ while the famed voice actor hopes the film’s characters inspire new projects. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/KHjT9Xe

‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘The Holdovers’ also take home awards at the American Cinema Editors’ ceremony held March 3 at UCLA’s Royce Hall. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/NkPvtHp

‘Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death’ scores 7 awards, including the coveted ‘Anime of the Year;’ 34 million fans worldwide voted on their favorites. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/nidsoXQ

The media group known for ‘Let’s Go, Bananas!’ and ‘Dee & Friends in Oz’ has downsized its workforce and temporarily sublet its Manhattan office space, citing ‘current market conditions’ for the move. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/CFLt2Tr

'MouMoush' representatives will pitch their project at Cartoon Movie in Bordeaux, France, kicking off on March 5. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/Fq6O0NS

Bill Skarsgård and FKA Twigs star in the modern reimagining of James O’Barr’s graphic novel, in theaters June 7. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/QOpWoVP

EP Bill Bost will now oversee Season 3 photography, while Goyer will retain the ‘showrunner’ title and continue to write for the hit series, which was renewed by Apple TV+ for a third season last year. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/yY0W7rA

In its first collaboration with Walt Disney Animation Studios, Cinesite’s team delivered 108 minutes of animation for the original series set in futuristic Lagos, Nigeria; 6-episode series and the behind-the-scenes documentary are now streaming on Disney+ from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/FOIvr60

The ‘Wild Kratts: Our Blue and Green World’ movie debuts April 1, with ‘Nature Cat’s Nature Movie Special Extraordinaire’ premiering April 22; new episodes of other popular series roll out beginning with ‘Molly of Denali’ Season 4 on March 25. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/v3I6qSZ