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Crunchyroll Drops ‘HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle’ Teaser https://ift.tt/0UblFx5 The animated film, based on writer Haruichi Furudate’s popular manga and anime series, opens in the U.S. and Canada today, May 31. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The animated film, based on writer Haruichi Furudate’s popular manga and anime series, opens in the U.S. and Canada today, May 31. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/jig12KB

BuzzFeed Studios Announces New Animated Series, Social Shorts for 2024 https://ift.tt/kSsVGLR The company’s Animation Lab is expanding its slate with new properties including the ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ liveplay series ‘Magic & Stuff,’ launching May 31, as well as two new Latine Spanish language animated shows, ‘Puerco y Babosa’ and ‘El Mundo De Boggs.’ Laurén Alexa

The company’s Animation Lab is expanding its slate with new properties including the ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ liveplay series ‘Magic & Stuff,’ launching May 31, as well as two new Latine Spanish language animated shows, ‘Puerco y Babosa’ and ‘El Mundo De Boggs.’ from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/5aw4bd3

Brown Bag Films And 9 Story Launch Guidelines For AI Use In Their Productions https://ift.tt/eX2Wb3y Brown Bag Films head Cathal Gaffney is also calling for more transparency from other studios about how they intend to use AI in commercial production.

Brown Bag Films head Cathal Gaffney is also calling for more transparency from other studios about how they intend to use AI in commercial production. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/GHOnXCV

Prime Video Orders ‘Kevin’ Animated Comedy https://ift.tt/nI0DEjv Written by Aubrey Plaza and Joe Wengert, the series follows a housecat who contemplates going solo and giving up the whole people thing; inspired by a real break-up and the cat caught in the middle. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Written by Aubrey Plaza and Joe Wengert, the series follows a housecat who contemplates going solo and giving up the whole people thing; inspired by a real break-up and the cat caught in the middle. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/UXdif7b

Netflix Developing ‘Minecraft’ Animated Series https://ift.tt/sMzExNY The streamer teams with Mojang Studios on a new show based on one of the most significant and popular video games of all time. Laurén Alexa

The streamer teams with Mojang Studios on a new show based on one of the most significant and popular video games of all time. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/h5d6w8N

Universal Shares ‘Wicked’ LEGO Brickified Trailer https://ift.tt/2LwvPUf LEGO does some ‘Wicked’ animation because every brick deserves a chance to fly… in the charmingly animated peek at the upcoming musical fantasy adventure that tells the untold story of the witches of Oz, Elphaba and Glinda; the film hits theaters November 2024. Debbie Diamond Sarto

LEGO does some ‘Wicked’ animation because every brick deserves a chance to fly… in the charmingly animated peek at the upcoming musical fantasy adventure that tells the untold story of the witches of Oz, Elphaba and Glinda; the film hits theaters November 2024. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/xUaoIBS

Apple TV+ Drops ‘Camp Snoopy’ Trailer https://ift.tt/5ZfvWpq Based on Charles M. Schulz’s 'Peanuts' comic strip, the all-new animated summer series starring Snoopy and Charlie Brown streams June 14. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Based on Charles M. Schulz’s 'Peanuts' comic strip, the all-new animated summer series starring Snoopy and Charlie Brown streams June 14. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/jW1niT6

Disney Drops ‘Moana 2’ Teaser Trailer https://ift.tt/z2hlRdO Auli‘i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson return as Moana and demigod Maui in the animated musical sequel to the 2016 Oscar-nominated film; a new voyage with a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers sails into theaters November 2024. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Auli‘i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson return as Moana and demigod Maui in the animated musical sequel to the 2016 Oscar-nominated film; a new voyage with a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers sails into theaters November 2024. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/GdYh4Ap

Damon Lindelof, Chris Mundy to Pen ‘Lanterns’ Series https://ift.tt/pBYh5Ss The project will follow Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and John Stewart in a mystery that will ‘weave back and forth between the films and the television shows’ of the DCU. Laurén Alexa

The project will follow Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and John Stewart in a mystery that will ‘weave back and forth between the films and the television shows’ of the DCU. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/GrtpMIL

Sony to Establish Anime Talent Academy, Develop AI Animation Software https://ift.tt/m7jDk0y The academy initiative was revealed during the Japanese electronics and entertainment conglomerate’s recent annual corporate strategy presentation, alongside plans for AnimeCanvas, a new animation production package utilizing AI, and greater support for the Crunchyroll Anime Awards. Laurén Alexa

The academy initiative was revealed during the Japanese electronics and entertainment conglomerate’s recent annual corporate strategy presentation, alongside plans for AnimeCanvas, a new animation production package utilizing AI, and greater support for the Crunchyroll Anime Awards. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/zULmRdY

Exclusive: Master Shifu ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Featurette https://ift.tt/Il2hyPE Out on DVD and Blu-ray today, May 28, as well as on Digital, Jack Black returns as Po and Oscar winner Dustin Hoffman as his Kung Fu master in chapter 4 of DreamWorks Animation’s action-packed animated comedy. Dan Sarto

Out on DVD and Blu-ray today, May 28, as well as on Digital, Jack Black returns as Po and Oscar winner Dustin Hoffman as his Kung Fu master in chapter 4 of DreamWorks Animation’s action-packed animated comedy. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/gSW4uf9

‘The Garfield Movie’ Director Mark Dindal On The Journey Of Bringing An Icon To Screen https://ift.tt/5Z07Xwb "What I was interested in was that you get to reveal that this character, who's had all this confidence for all these years, has this vulnerable human side to him as well," said Dindal of his approach to Garfield.

"What I was interested in was that you get to reveal that this character, who's had all this confidence for all these years, has this vulnerable human side to him as well," said Dindal of his approach to Garfield. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/4bsBWpQ

Paramount+ Drops ‘South Park: The End of Obesity’ First Look https://ift.tt/U5xnvmM The special event, debuting today in the U.S. and Canada, sees the town of South Park rocked by the advent of new weight loss drugs; when Cartmen can't get the life-changing medicine, the kids spring into action. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The special event, debuting today in the U.S. and Canada, sees the town of South Park rocked by the advent of new weight loss drugs; when Cartmen can't get the life-changing medicine, the kids spring into action. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/4mPivEX

Call for Entries: Big Fake Deep Foot Competition https://ift.tt/0CIXQHi The mythical Bigfoot and AI-enabled deep fake technology take center stage in the inaugural competition, part of the all-new Animation District at the upcoming 51st Bumbershoot Arts and Music Festival, set for August 31-September 1 in Seattle. Dan Sarto

The mythical Bigfoot and AI-enabled deep fake technology take center stage in the inaugural competition, part of the all-new Animation District at the upcoming 51st Bumbershoot Arts and Music Festival, set for August 31-September 1 in Seattle. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/7QyBLfU

Hiroshima Animation Season 2024 Selections Revealed https://ift.tt/IDHEelA The 2nd edition of the festival unveiled its competition lineup, with 78 films selected from 2,634 entries from 97 countries and regions; the Oscar qualifying event takes place August 14-18 in Hiroshima. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The 2nd edition of the festival unveiled its competition lineup, with 78 films selected from 2,634 entries from 97 countries and regions; the Oscar qualifying event takes place August 14-18 in Hiroshima. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/dtJPQjU

Me Say Day-O – New ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Trailer and Posters Drop https://ift.tt/6tT13kA The iconic trickster returns to terrorize the mortal realm, as Tim Burton and Michael Keaton team up once more in the highly-awaited ‘Beetlejuice’ sequel that finds 3 generations of the Deetz family unexpectedly reunited with the mischievous demon and his particular type of mayhem. Dan Sarto

The iconic trickster returns to terrorize the mortal realm, as Tim Burton and Michael Keaton team up once more in the highly-awaited ‘Beetlejuice’ sequel that finds 3 generations of the Deetz family unexpectedly reunited with the mischievous demon and his particular type of mayhem. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/sJbtvwN

Alkemy X Launches New Independent Film Services Division https://ift.tt/ITRJt9s The Philadelphia-based production company expands its focused support of independent feature film production; new effort to be led by Andrew Greenblatt, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Philadelphia Film Society. Laurén Alexa

The Philadelphia-based production company expands its focused support of independent feature film production; new effort to be led by Andrew Greenblatt, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Philadelphia Film Society. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/6gWDkLT

Blind Pig Shares ‘Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal’ Animated Sequences https://ift.tt/7OlWGX3 The London-based studio and Minnow Films created the title sequence and montage graphics for Netflix’s new 3-part documentary about an online dating site gone wrong, causing worldwide chaos and divorce. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The London-based studio and Minnow Films created the title sequence and montage graphics for Netflix’s new 3-part documentary about an online dating site gone wrong, causing worldwide chaos and divorce. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/RueEvbz

Marvel Taps Terry Matalas as Showrunner for ‘Vision’ Series https://ift.tt/tb2gSlT The untitled ‘WandaVision’ spinoff, which will star ‘Avengers’ franchise actor Paul Bettany, is set for a 2026 release. Laurén Alexa

The untitled ‘WandaVision’ spinoff, which will star ‘Avengers’ franchise actor Paul Bettany, is set for a 2026 release. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/J0HIk8Q

Thatchers Cider and Aardman Team for New Campaign https://ift.tt/kmXu4oe The two companies once again join forces for the next chapter of their pint-sized perfection advertising campaign, which will run across the FA Cup Final and UEFA Euro 2024 tournament as well as the women’s Euro 2025 qualifiers. Laurén Alexa

The two companies once again join forces for the next chapter of their pint-sized perfection advertising campaign, which will run across the FA Cup Final and UEFA Euro 2024 tournament as well as the women’s Euro 2025 qualifiers. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/u9iHwC1

Disguise and MARS Volume Launch Virtual Production Training Course https://ift.tt/hg4HfyE The Accelerator course will allow trainees in London to shoot a film on an 8,000 square-foot LED stage with the same MARS LED volume used on ‘3 Body Problem,’ ‘Culprits,’ ‘Gangs of London,’ and other projects.   Laurén Alexa

The Accelerator course will allow trainees in London to shoot a film on an 8,000 square-foot LED stage with the same MARS LED volume used on ‘3 Body Problem,’ ‘Culprits,’ ‘Gangs of London,’ and other projects.   from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/3CFMmrb

Sony Drops ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon’ Trailer #2 https://ift.tt/OxuYUrt His crayon is made of pure imagination… which shouldn’t fall into the wrong hands… based on the classic children’s book by Crockett Johnson and starring Zachary Levi, the live-action / animated hybrid features a grown-up Harold, filled with wonder about everything, who doesn’t quite think things through; coming to theaters in August. Dan Sarto

His crayon is made of pure imagination… which shouldn’t fall into the wrong hands… based on the classic children’s book by Crockett Johnson and starring Zachary Levi, the live-action / animated hybrid features a grown-up Harold, filled with wonder about everything, who doesn’t quite think things through; coming to theaters in August. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/DlckhYq

Fuzzy Door Tech Launches ViewScreen Scout Public Beta https://ift.tt/3MTJmiZ The free iPhone app, a single-user version of the company’s ViewScreen Scout Pro production visualization tool, let’s individuals scout a scene or shot, envisioning how digital assets will blend into real-world environments before live-action shooting begins. Dan Sarto

The free iPhone app, a single-user version of the company’s ViewScreen Scout Pro production visualization tool, let’s individuals scout a scene or shot, envisioning how digital assets will blend into real-world environments before live-action shooting begins. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/oGEws1X

Autodesk Acquires Wonder Dynamics https://ift.tt/dPoEqj6 The acquisition brings Wonder Studio, a cloud-based 3D animation and VFX solution that uses AI to help streamline 3D character workflows, into Flow, the tech leader’s M&E cloud on Autodesk’s Design and Make platform. Dan Sarto

The acquisition brings Wonder Studio, a cloud-based 3D animation and VFX solution that uses AI to help streamline 3D character workflows, into Flow, the tech leader’s M&E cloud on Autodesk’s Design and Make platform. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/iIql9Hn

Netflix Drops ‘Sweet Tooth’ Season 3 Trailer https://ift.tt/sANybTF The final season of the post-apocalyptic fairytale, based on Jeff Lemire’s groundbreaking DC comic, promises viewers a thrilling climax that will determine the fate of humanity; new episodes premiere globally June 6. Dan Sarto

The final season of the post-apocalyptic fairytale, based on Jeff Lemire’s groundbreaking DC comic, promises viewers a thrilling climax that will determine the fate of humanity; new episodes premiere globally June 6. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/pSCPuJf

Xilam Animation Greenlights ‘Submarine Jim’ Series https://ift.tt/VZuJMlQ Studio formally moves ahead with the 2D adventure comedy after securing first pre-sales with France Télévisions and Super RTL. Dan Sarto

Studio formally moves ahead with the 2D adventure comedy after securing first pre-sales with France Télévisions and Super RTL. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/YbATrqJ

Chaos Releases V-Ray 6 Benchmark https://ift.tt/e5Fnu0A Company updates its free, standalone app for quick evaluation of V-Ray rendering speeds and capability comparisons of leading CPUs and GPUs. Dan Sarto

Company updates its free, standalone app for quick evaluation of V-Ray rendering speeds and capability comparisons of leading CPUs and GPUs. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/u3bnf2G

Official Clip, Key Art, Images Drop for ‘Mulligan: Part 2’ https://ift.tt/jQygwAa The adult animated comedy series from ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’ creator Robert Carlock and Sam Means returns for a second season May 24 on Netflix.  Laurén Alexa

The adult animated comedy series from ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’ creator Robert Carlock and Sam Means returns for a second season May 24 on Netflix.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/7kpBvQD

Cartoon Network and Max Reveal All-Nigerian ‘Iyanu’ Cast https://ift.tt/6ruf2a1 Lion Forge Entertainment’s adaptation of Dark Horse Comics / YouNeek Studios’ popular graphic novel series ‘Iyanu: Child of Wonder,’ by award-winning Nigerian creator and producer Roye Okupe, is slated for a 2025 release. Dan Sarto

Lion Forge Entertainment’s adaptation of Dark Horse Comics / YouNeek Studios’ popular graphic novel series ‘Iyanu: Child of Wonder,’ by award-winning Nigerian creator and producer Roye Okupe, is slated for a 2025 release. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/9rdOaRZ

Aardman Launches ‘Shaun the Sheep & Friends’ FAST Channel https://ift.tt/mVjaSiX The Oscar and BAFTA-winning animation studio’s new TV channel is now available on Xumo Play, coming soon to VIZIO WatchFree+ and Samsung TV Plus in the U.S. Dan Sarto

The Oscar and BAFTA-winning animation studio’s new TV channel is now available on Xumo Play, coming soon to VIZIO WatchFree+ and Samsung TV Plus in the U.S. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/l7kFLzf

John Musker: Disney Animation Needs A ‘Course Correction’ https://ift.tt/2qO1T9o He also says that his last feature at the studio, 'Moana,' was "a very difficult project."

He also says that his last feature at the studio, 'Moana,' was "a very difficult project." from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/dwhu6Dc

A Closer Look At Great Animated Title Sequences https://ift.tt/UR8Z0aI In honor of Saul Bass’s birthday this month, we’re taking a look at some of the greatest animated title sequences from live-action movies.

In honor of Saul Bass’s birthday this month, we’re taking a look at some of the greatest animated title sequences from live-action movies. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/5bi7SNh

3Dconnexion Releases SpaceMouse Wireless Bluetooth Edition https://ift.tt/wJIbeBd Device brings increased functionality and ease of operation to how users navigate, sculpt, and design in 3D applications. Dan Sarto

Device brings increased functionality and ease of operation to how users navigate, sculpt, and design in 3D applications. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/gNthZT0

PFX Shares ‘Land of Bad’ VFX Breakdown Reel https://ift.tt/GDjM1EH Czechia-based post house contributes around 90 shots to the action thriller starring Russell Crowe and brothers Liam and Luke Hemsworth, working on all explosions, gunfire and aerial shots. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Czechia-based post house contributes around 90 shots to the action thriller starring Russell Crowe and brothers Liam and Luke Hemsworth, working on all explosions, gunfire and aerial shots. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/KJ3YpB0

PBS KIDS’ ‘City Island Sings!’ Music Videos Coming May 29 https://ift.tt/8lA73Kz From Augenblick Studios’ Future Brain Media, the ‘City Island’ spin-off series kicks off a new slate of civic-themed content that supports how everyone, including kids, of any background and ability, can contribute to their community. Dan Sarto

From Augenblick Studios’ Future Brain Media, the ‘City Island’ spin-off series kicks off a new slate of civic-themed content that supports how everyone, including kids, of any background and ability, can contribute to their community. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/FfR3o0d

Pixomondo Expands Virtual Production Academy with New Collaborations https://ift.tt/pgOheW0 Studio launches new training initiatives, working with the latest virtual production and LED stage techniques, at Sony PCL, Vook school in Japan, and Vancouver Film School. Dan Sarto

Studio launches new training initiatives, working with the latest virtual production and LED stage techniques, at Sony PCL, Vook school in Japan, and Vancouver Film School. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/ylMzRpP

Natasha Lyonne Joins Cast of ‘The Fantastic Four’ https://ift.tt/9brweiP The ‘Russian Doll’ and ‘Poker Face’ actress boards Marvel’s remake in an undisclosed role alongside Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby as Susan Storm (The Invisible Woman), Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm (The Thing), and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm (The Human Torch); the film flies into theaters July 25, 2025.    Laurén Alexa

The ‘Russian Doll’ and ‘Poker Face’ actress boards Marvel’s remake in an undisclosed role alongside Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby as Susan Storm (The Invisible Woman), Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm (The Thing), and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm (The Human Torch); the film flies into theaters July 25, 2025.    from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/weTD21C

Universal Drops ‘Wicked’ Official Trailer https://ift.tt/l2RFfx0 Based on the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire and the hugely successful stage musical, Jon M. Chu’s upcoming musical fantasy adventure tells the untold story of the witches of Oz, Elphaba and Glinda; the film hits theaters November 2024. Dan Sarto

Based on the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire and the hugely successful stage musical, Jon M. Chu’s upcoming musical fantasy adventure tells the untold story of the witches of Oz, Elphaba and Glinda; the film hits theaters November 2024. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Z7bsXgA

Disney Shares ‘ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Series’ Trailer, Premiere Date https://ift.tt/Bq6Ot5G An expansion of the wildly popular ‘ZOMBIES’ movie franchise, the upcoming show debuts June 28 on Disney Channel and June 29 on Disney+. Laurén Alexa

An expansion of the wildly popular ‘ZOMBIES’ movie franchise, the upcoming show debuts June 28 on Disney Channel and June 29 on Disney+. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/xTlPXSR

Animation Veteran Mark Taylor Joins God’s Gang Ltd. https://ift.tt/S6pmH17 The ex-Nickelodeon, DreamWorks and Sony Pictures Animation exec joins the advisory board of company behind ‘God’s Gang’ animated series, led by former Disney exec Nimrod Avraham May. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The ex-Nickelodeon, DreamWorks and Sony Pictures Animation exec joins the advisory board of company behind ‘God’s Gang’ animated series, led by former Disney exec Nimrod Avraham May. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/7PYIdSl

DNEG Launches DNEG 360 Division with Dimension Studio https://ift.tt/Rq01Wzx The two companies’ joint virtual production venture expands to provide end-to-end client production solutions, from development through post; LED volume stages are also debuted in London and Rome. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The two companies’ joint virtual production venture expands to provide end-to-end client production solutions, from development through post; LED volume stages are also debuted in London and Rome. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/OogwsGj

BFI and LAIKA Announce ‘Stop Motion’ Program and Exhibition Running Aug 1-Oct 9 https://ift.tt/WtPkyMz Showcasing the art, science, and innovation of stop motion animation, the BFI Southbank ‘Season’ includes the ‘LAIKA: Frame x Frame’ exhibition, special talks with Guillermo del Toro, Henry Selick, The Brothers Quay, Suzie Templeton, and other top filmmakers, as well as screenings of films like ‘Coraline,’ ‘Street of Crocodiles,’ ‘Jason and the Argonauts,’ ‘Chicken Run,’ and the original ‘King Kong.’   Dan Sarto

Showcasing the art, science, and innovation of stop motion animation, the BFI Southbank ‘Season’ includes the ‘LAIKA: Frame x Frame’ exhibition, special talks with Guillermo del Toro, Henry Selick, The Brothers Quay, Suzie Templeton, and other top filmmakers, as well as screenings of films like ‘Coraline,’ ‘Street of Crocodiles,’ ‘Jason and the Argonauts,’ ‘Chicken Run,’ and the original ‘King Kong.’   from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/482AWQ5

Paramount+ Announces ‘South Park: The End of Obesity’ https://ift.tt/g6YObfD The advent of new weight loss drugs has a huge impact on everyone in South Park in the “new event” premiering Friday, May 24 in the U.S. and Canada, and on Saturday, May 25 in the U.K., Australia, Latin America, Brazil, France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Laurén Alexa

The advent of new weight loss drugs has a huge impact on everyone in South Park in the “new event” premiering Friday, May 24 in the U.S. and Canada, and on Saturday, May 25 in the U.K., Australia, Latin America, Brazil, France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Ob9CuUS

‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 2 Trailer Drops https://ift.tt/PZJQiSf Prime Video teases the August 29 return of its epic fantasy adventure series, setting the stage for J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendary villain Sauron as he darkens Middle-earth’s Second Age. Laurén Alexa

Prime Video teases the August 29 return of its epic fantasy adventure series, setting the stage for J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendary villain Sauron as he darkens Middle-earth’s Second Age. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/kzRq1di

Prime Video Orders ‘Tomb Raider’ Series, Phoebe Waller-Bridge to Pen, EP https://ift.tt/nyZJ5wM Amazon MGM Studios, Crystal Dynamics, and dj2 Entertainment set to expand the famed video game franchise through all-new series and films. Laurén Alexa

Amazon MGM Studios, Crystal Dynamics, and dj2 Entertainment set to expand the famed video game franchise through all-new series and films. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/D27tcTC

Jeff Bridges, Dave Bautista, and Bryan Cranston Join ‘Grendel’ https://ift.tt/kC9jrQo Bridges will play the eponymous Grendel alongside Bautista as Beowulf and Cranston as King Hrothgar in The Jim Henson Company’s live-action monster film set to begin production in Europe later this year. Laurén Alexa

Bridges will play the eponymous Grendel alongside Bautista as Beowulf and Cranston as King Hrothgar in The Jim Henson Company’s live-action monster film set to begin production in Europe later this year. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/up9aKhC

‘Disney Jr. Live on Tour: Let’s Play’ Kicks off Fall 2024 https://ift.tt/o9nfr8e 'Disney Jr.’s Ariel' debuts alongside popular Disney Jr. characters from ‘Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends’ and ‘SuperKitties;’ starts September 17 in Costa Mesa, California with shows slated across 60 U.S. cities. Debbie Diamond Sarto

'Disney Jr.’s Ariel' debuts alongside popular Disney Jr. characters from ‘Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends’ and ‘SuperKitties;’ starts September 17 in Costa Mesa, California with shows slated across 60 U.S. cities. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/0bcsSJf

Peacock Renews Seth MacFarlane’s ‘Ted’ https://ift.tt/yqX1ngV Streamer orders a second season of the prequel series to the popular film franchise, set in 1993, that sees Ted, whose fame has passed, living with and being an awful influence on best friend John. Laurén Alexa

Streamer orders a second season of the prequel series to the popular film franchise, set in 1993, that sees Ted, whose fame has passed, living with and being an awful influence on best friend John. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/4PxlOUo

Apple TV+ Shares ‘Frog and Toad’ Season 2 Trailer https://ift.tt/5u8e7RF Based on the award-winning book series by Arnold Lobel, the animated series follows two best friends, Frog and Toad, who enjoy what they have in common while learning to embrace what they don’t; streams May 31. Dan Sarto

Based on the award-winning book series by Arnold Lobel, the animated series follows two best friends, Frog and Toad, who enjoy what they have in common while learning to embrace what they don’t; streams May 31. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/NERfTDc

‘Scavengers Reign’ Heads to Netflix After Cancellation at Max https://ift.tt/LfvZXzA While a second season has not yet been greenlit, the first season of the animated sci-fi series about the crew of a damaged interstellar freighter that gets stranded on a beautiful yet unforgiving alien planet will continue to stream on Max and begin streaming May 31 on Netflix. Laurén Alexa

While a second season has not yet been greenlit, the first season of the animated sci-fi series about the crew of a damaged interstellar freighter that gets stranded on a beautiful yet unforgiving alien planet will continue to stream on Max and begin streaming May 31 on Netflix. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/vmUYh57

Catya Plate’s ‘Las Nogas’ Wins Best Animation at Queens World Film Festival https://ift.tt/7amIF3f The stop-motion short, the final film in the Brooklyn filmmaker’s ecological trilogy, comes to the NY Anthology Film Archives May 22 as part of a free public screening of shorts featuring 2023 NYC Women's Fund Grant recipients. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The stop-motion short, the final film in the Brooklyn filmmaker’s ecological trilogy, comes to the NY Anthology Film Archives May 22 as part of a free public screening of shorts featuring 2023 NYC Women's Fund Grant recipients. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/oiGUkEx

Netflix’s ‘The Witcher’ Takes Home 2024 BAFTA Craft Award https://ift.tt/q0gE8iS The epic fantasy series wins for Special, Visual & Graphic Effects; AMC Studios and Apple TV+’s ‘Silo’ wins for production design. Dan Sarto

The epic fantasy series wins for Special, Visual & Graphic Effects; AMC Studios and Apple TV+’s ‘Silo’ wins for production design. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/MVKBqhD

New ‘Bluey Minisodes’ Coming July 2024 https://ift.tt/SgWeXyi Heading to Disney Jr. and Disney+, the collection of 1–3-minute shorts written by series creator Joe Brumm highlights funny and sweet moments featuring Bluey and Bingo. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Heading to Disney Jr. and Disney+, the collection of 1–3-minute shorts written by series creator Joe Brumm highlights funny and sweet moments featuring Bluey and Bingo. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/zlsf2kX

FOX’s ‘Housebroken’ Will Not Return for Season 3 https://ift.tt/4Nv5xli The show, which features neighborhood pets in group therapy led by a dog name Honey, all tackling their uncontrolled anxieties, unresolved traumas, and rampant narcissism, was not renewed by the network. Dan Sarto

The show, which features neighborhood pets in group therapy led by a dog name Honey, all tackling their uncontrolled anxieties, unresolved traumas, and rampant narcissism, was not renewed by the network. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/F3j4gol

Wattpad WEBTOON Studios to Develop ‘Apocalyptic Horseplay’ Animated Series https://ift.tt/3LIa9qf Based on the WEBTOON webcomic with 17 million views, the show, which follows the antics of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, will be written by ‘Workaholics’ co-creator Dominic Russo. Laurén Alexa

Based on the WEBTOON webcomic with 17 million views, the show, which follows the antics of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, will be written by ‘Workaholics’ co-creator Dominic Russo. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/kytzQBA

All ‘Dexter’s Laboratory’ Episodes Releasing on DVD in June https://ift.tt/Lb3sEeg Genndy Tartakovsky’s award-winning animated series comes home in ‘Dexter’s Laboratory: The Complete Series’ with all 78 episodes, and series special, ‘Dexter's Laboratory: Ego Trip;’ all now available for digital purchase. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Genndy Tartakovsky’s award-winning animated series comes home in ‘Dexter’s Laboratory: The Complete Series’ with all 78 episodes, and series special, ‘Dexter's Laboratory: Ego Trip;’ all now available for digital purchase. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/2lq0GtU

Netflix Drops ‘Exploding Kittens’ Trailer https://ift.tt/5vKnEc1 Based on the popular card game, the adult animated comedy follows God, who gets fired and is sent to Earth as a chubby house cat to reconnect with humanity; streaming July 2024. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Based on the popular card game, the adult animated comedy follows God, who gets fired and is sent to Earth as a chubby house cat to reconnect with humanity; streaming July 2024. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/71Wkl2s

Submissions Open: OIAF TAC Pitch THIS! 2024 https://ift.tt/rGdHVyF Annual competition offers Canadian creators a unique opportunity to refine their craft and reach an audience of peers, studio executives, and potential buyers; semi-finals and finals take place during TAC, which run September 25-27. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Annual competition offers Canadian creators a unique opportunity to refine their craft and reach an audience of peers, studio executives, and potential buyers; semi-finals and finals take place during TAC, which run September 25-27. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Nu6WARv

BFI National Lottery Short Form Animation Fund Now Open for Applications https://ift.tt/zJ1W0UN Up to £120k per project is available for standalone short form animation projects up to 15 minutes in length. Dan Sarto

Up to £120k per project is available for standalone short form animation projects up to 15 minutes in length. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/RNEDjSl

Disney And Pixar Will ‘Lean On Sequels’ In Near Future, Says CEO Bob Iger https://ift.tt/wWTUDqs The decision to swing back to sequels is part of the company's decision to "reduce output and focus more on quality."

The decision to swing back to sequels is part of the company's decision to "reduce output and focus more on quality." from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/3XZQ0Bk

Abano Producións, Letrario Team for Animated Feature ‘Mu-Ki-Ra’ https://ift.tt/k0cdMtj The ‘Unicorn Wars’ producer and Colombian production studio have revealed their upcoming 2D animated feature co-production, set to be spotlighted at the 2024 Cannes’ Marché du Film Animation Day. Laurén Alexa

The ‘Unicorn Wars’ producer and Colombian production studio have revealed their upcoming 2D animated feature co-production, set to be spotlighted at the 2024 Cannes’ Marché du Film Animation Day. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/im7ytMJ

Universal Drops Second ‘Twisters’ Official Trailer https://ift.tt/BAwniXd The epic studio disaster movie returns in a cinematic whirlwind with an adrenaline-pumping, seat-gripping, big-screen thrill ride that puts you in direct contact with one of nature’s most destructive forces; coming to theaters July 19, 2024. Dan Sarto

The epic studio disaster movie returns in a cinematic whirlwind with an adrenaline-pumping, seat-gripping, big-screen thrill ride that puts you in direct contact with one of nature’s most destructive forces; coming to theaters July 19, 2024. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/zaO3Bkq

Jack Paglen in Talks to Pen ‘The Maze Runner’ Revival https://ift.tt/89mWz7y It’s been so long since 2018… and we’re told this is not a reboot… the ‘Transcendence’ writer would join original trilogy producers Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Lee Stollman, Wyck Godfrey, and Marty Bowen, as well as director Wes Ball, for an installment described as a continuance of the franchise. Laurén Alexa

It’s been so long since 2018… and we’re told this is not a reboot… the ‘Transcendence’ writer would join original trilogy producers Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Lee Stollman, Wyck Godfrey, and Marty Bowen, as well as director Wes Ball, for an installment described as a continuance of the franchise. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/b8KIArX

‘LEGO DREAMZzz’ Returns with ‘Night of the Never Witch’ Season 2 Episodes https://ift.tt/nfe56uZ Check out the trailer and images... 10 new episodes that introduce a new villain who brings chaos to the dream world will hit the LEGO YouTube Channel on May 17, with another 10 coming this September. Dan Sarto

Check out the trailer and images... 10 new episodes that introduce a new villain who brings chaos to the dream world will hit the LEGO YouTube Channel on May 17, with another 10 coming this September. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/r41JjPE

‘Wednesday’ Season 2 Begins Production, Expands Cast https://ift.tt/HSVWcv0 Steve Buscemi, Billie Piper, Evie Templeton, Owen Painter, and Noah Taylor join as new series regulars, while Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Lumley, Thandiwe Newton, Frances O’Connor, Haley Joel Osment, Heather Matarazzo, and Joonas Suotamo guest star. Laurén Alexa

Steve Buscemi, Billie Piper, Evie Templeton, Owen Painter, and Noah Taylor join as new series regulars, while Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Lumley, Thandiwe Newton, Frances O’Connor, Haley Joel Osment, Heather Matarazzo, and Joonas Suotamo guest star. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/zPZsCS3

Rovio and Amazon Kids+ Release ‘Angry Birds Mystery Island’ Trailer https://ift.tt/hyZrcLw Three new hatchlings – Mia, Rosie, and Buddy – along with a foreign-exchange piglet named Hamylton get stranded on a deserted island but are thwarted by twists and turns every time they try to escape; series debuts 8 of 24 Season 1 episodes on May 21. Dan Sarto

Three new hatchlings – Mia, Rosie, and Buddy – along with a foreign-exchange piglet named Hamylton get stranded on a deserted island but are thwarted by twists and turns every time they try to escape; series debuts 8 of 24 Season 1 episodes on May 21. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/spSlfP4

Sony Pictures Television, Adam and Craig Malamut Sign Overall Deal https://ift.tt/nMgtVCZ The sibling duo, known for their work as writers, producers, and animators of the hit web series ‘Game of Zones,’ and creators of the upcoming FOX comedy ‘Universal Basic Guys,’ will focus on developing animated series across streaming, cable, and network.  Laurén Alexa

The sibling duo, known for their work as writers, producers, and animators of the hit web series ‘Game of Zones,’ and creators of the upcoming FOX comedy ‘Universal Basic Guys,’ will focus on developing animated series across streaming, cable, and network.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/2ZcNig7

Film Adaptation of J.R. Rowling’s ‘The Christmas Pig’ in the Works https://ift.tt/L9WcXeq First published in 2021, the book follows Jack, a boy who loses his childhood toy Dur Pig and is gifted another, called Christmas Pig, who joins him on an adventure to rescue the wayward toy. Laurén Alexa

First published in 2021, the book follows Jack, a boy who loses his childhood toy Dur Pig and is gifted another, called Christmas Pig, who joins him on an adventure to rescue the wayward toy. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Swk7pAo

First Dominican Animated Production ‘Capitan Avispa’ Expands Global Rollout https://ift.tt/PKB2hLq Directed by famed Dominican Merengue and Bachata singer Jean Gabriel Guerra, the film follows Capitán Avispa, hero of Avispatrópolis and the Honey Kingdom, as he puts to test his nobility, justice, and innocence against the evil wasp Jacques Poison. Laurén Alexa

Directed by famed Dominican Merengue and Bachata singer Jean Gabriel Guerra, the film follows Capitán Avispa, hero of Avispatrópolis and the Honey Kingdom, as he puts to test his nobility, justice, and innocence against the evil wasp Jacques Poison. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/1HYwhuj

Paul Walter Hauser Joins the Cast of ‘The Fantastic Four’ https://ift.tt/DiMmazg The Emmy and Golden Globe winner joins Marvel’s remake in an undisclosed role alongside Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby as Susan Storm (The Invisible Woman), Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm (The Thing), and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm (The Human Torch); the film flies into theaters July 25, 2025.   Laurén Alexa

The Emmy and Golden Globe winner joins Marvel’s remake in an undisclosed role alongside Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby as Susan Storm (The Invisible Woman), Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm (The Thing), and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm (The Human Torch); the film flies into theaters July 25, 2025.   from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/zilfOQg

Chance Perdomo Will Not be Replaced in ‘Gen V’ Season 2 https://ift.tt/ol0uFPI Production will resume this month on ‘The Boys’ spinoff after the actor was killed in a March motorcycle accident – producers promise to ‘honor Chance and his legacy’ in the coming season. Laurén Alexa

Production will resume this month on ‘The Boys’ spinoff after the actor was killed in a March motorcycle accident – producers promise to ‘honor Chance and his legacy’ in the coming season. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/vNr9dSx

Prime Video Drops ‘The Boys’ Season 4 Trailer https://ift.tt/IMjJnvX New supes are headed to our screens in the Emmy-nominated series, which follows a group of superheroes who exploit their tremendous influence and popularity, when the new season premieres June 13. Laurén Alexa

New supes are headed to our screens in the Emmy-nominated series, which follows a group of superheroes who exploit their tremendous influence and popularity, when the new season premieres June 13. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/6ufJiPn

Podcast EP 251: Ole Tillmann - Creating the StopMo for ‘Harold Halibut’ https://ift.tt/rCq0GDW The German game studio art director discusses his indie video game and its unique style, combining stop-motion animation with 3D scanning and CG compositing. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The German game studio art director discusses his indie video game and its unique style, combining stop-motion animation with 3D scanning and CG compositing. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/fp8jFL4

Podcast EP 251: Ole Tillmann - Creating the StopMo Style for ‘Harold Halibut’ https://ift.tt/rCq0GDW The German game studio art director discusses his indie video game and its unique style, combining stop-motion animation with 3D scanning and CG compositing. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The German game studio art director discusses his indie video game and its unique style, combining stop-motion animation with 3D scanning and CG compositing. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/lXZnSGx

The Cartoon Brew Livestream: Patrick Smith And the Importance Of Making Your Own Work https://ift.tt/wCIjhgV Cartoon Brew’s new livestream show airs every Friday morning on our Youtube channel .

Cartoon Brew’s new livestream show airs every Friday morning on our Youtube channel . from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/B01FzJR

Disney+ Drops New ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ Trailer https://ift.tt/htnBZsD In the mystery-thriller, which takes viewers into a galaxy of shadowy secrets and emerging dark-side powers in the final days of the High Republic era, someone is killing young Jedis… no one is safe, and your own eyes cannot be trusted; the series debuts June 4 with its first 2 episodes. Dan Sarto

In the mystery-thriller, which takes viewers into a galaxy of shadowy secrets and emerging dark-side powers in the final days of the High Republic era, someone is killing young Jedis… no one is safe, and your own eyes cannot be trusted; the series debuts June 4 with its first 2 episodes. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/TUXBlPF

Autodesk Launches Droid Design Contest with Disney and Lucasfilm https://ift.tt/mV04qaN To celebrate Star Wars Day, the tech leader has announced its May the Fourth campaign, a month-long contest for superfans to design their own droid using Maya, 3ds Max, or Fusion. Dan Sarto

To celebrate Star Wars Day, the tech leader has announced its May the Fourth campaign, a month-long contest for superfans to design their own droid using Maya, 3ds Max, or Fusion. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/jUsMr9R

Trailer Drops for Usman Riaz’s ‘The Glassworker’ https://ift.tt/fRxVWue Set to compete in Annecy’s Contrechamp and screen at the Cannes Film Market, the hand-drawn 2D Pakistani feature follows the relationship of a father and son in the face of war. Laurén Alexa

Set to compete in Annecy’s Contrechamp and screen at the Cannes Film Market, the hand-drawn 2D Pakistani feature follows the relationship of a father and son in the face of war. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/hI7TxbF

'Knuckles' Amazing Fever Dream Flames of Disaster Rock Opera Featurette Released https://ift.tt/bCLeD42 Jorma Taccone, The Lonely Island stalwart, who directs Episode 4 of the Paramount+ series, goes behind-the-scenes on his crazy dream sequence in which Wade Whipple (Adam Pally) learns the ways of the Echidna warrior – and it’s got Christropher Lloyd too! Dan Sarto

Jorma Taccone, The Lonely Island stalwart, who directs Episode 4 of the Paramount+ series, goes behind-the-scenes on his crazy dream sequence in which Wade Whipple (Adam Pally) learns the ways of the Echidna warrior – and it’s got Christropher Lloyd too! from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/0IyVNhi

Jeff Bridges Will Appear in ‘Tron: Ares’ https://ift.tt/fZGgDjQ The third installment in the decades-spanning sci-fi franchise also stars Jared Leto, and is penned by Jesse Wigutow, with ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ director Joachim Rønning set to direct. Laurén Alexa

The third installment in the decades-spanning sci-fi franchise also stars Jared Leto, and is penned by Jesse Wigutow, with ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ director Joachim Rønning set to direct. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/hClY40N

DNEG To Lay Off Hundreds Of VFX Workers https://ift.tt/ZNz5YRv Workers are bracing for layoffs to hit at the company's studios in the U.K. and Canada.

Workers are bracing for layoffs to hit at the company's studios in the U.K. and Canada. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/kwKFsLY

MeTV Announces Toons Network, A Free Channel Dedicated To Classic Animation https://ift.tt/950xAq4 The network is licensing a significant part of the Warner Bros. Discovery classic animation library, as well as series and shorts from other companies.

The network is licensing a significant part of the Warner Bros. Discovery classic animation library, as well as series and shorts from other companies. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/TLxrgW7

Live-Action ‘Masters of the Universe’ Finds Home at Amazon MGM Studios https://ift.tt/pAJoanu LAIKA CEO Travis Knight willl now direct the film, which was dropped by Netflix last July after $30 million was spent in development; release set for Summer 2026. Laurén Alexa

LAIKA CEO Travis Knight willl now direct the film, which was dropped by Netflix last July after $30 million was spent in development; release set for Summer 2026. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/DysMHeQ

Disney+ Drops ‘Star Wars: Tales of the Empire’ Clip https://ift.tt/Fo5ul7B The 2nd installment of the ‘Tales’ series journeys into the Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on divergent paths set during different eras; debuts May 4 - ‘Star Wars Day.’ Dan Sarto

The 2nd installment of the ‘Tales’ series journeys into the Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on divergent paths set during different eras; debuts May 4 - ‘Star Wars Day.’ from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/VlFWerg

‘Sausage Party: Foodtopia’ Series To Debut July 11 https://ift.tt/950xAq4 All eight episodes of the first season will be released simultaneously.

All eight episodes of the first season will be released simultaneously. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/STDKkM4

Warner Bros. in Talks to Acquire LuckyChap’s ‘Avengelyne’ Feature https://ift.tt/2vSY4zE The comic book adaptation, a collaboration between Olivia Wilde, Margot Robbie, and Simon Kinberg, with a script by Tony McNamara, follows Maximum Press’ demon-battling angel. Laurén Alexa

The comic book adaptation, a collaboration between Olivia Wilde, Margot Robbie, and Simon Kinberg, with a script by Tony McNamara, follows Maximum Press’ demon-battling angel. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/ACsvlDk

Nickelodeon Drops ‘The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish’ Trailer https://ift.tt/gBOIl9q Coming to Nickelodeon on May 20, the all-new series features the return of the Emmy Award-winning original series’ lovable Wanda and Cosmos, a recently retired fairy couple, and introduces their new neighbor, 10-year-old Hazel. Dan Sarto

Coming to Nickelodeon on May 20, the all-new series features the return of the Emmy Award-winning original series’ lovable Wanda and Cosmos, a recently retired fairy couple, and introduces their new neighbor, 10-year-old Hazel. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/RbU0GJF