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Interview With ‘The Wild Robot’s Chris Sanders, Jakob Hjort Jensen, Heidi Jo Gilbert, And Raymond Zibach https://ift.tt/uqhvieF The filmmakers of Dreamworks' next animated feature talk about developing the film's story and style

The filmmakers of Dreamworks' next animated feature talk about developing the film's story and style from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/ugZLs7y

OIAF 2024 Reveals Official Selections for Young & Teen Audiences, Animated Series https://ift.tt/uNBjLvQ Newest competition category consists of 10 animated works that bridge the gap between adult and child audiences, including the latest from Pixar Animation Studio’s SparkShorts program. AWN Staff Editor

Newest competition category consists of 10 animated works that bridge the gap between adult and child audiences, including the latest from Pixar Animation Studio’s SparkShorts program. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/TRu94eB

Atomic Monster, Blumhouse Expand ‘M3GAN’ Universe with ‘SOULM8TE’ https://ift.tt/IO0bit2 Kate Dolan is set to direct the erotic thriller, which follows a man who inadvertently turns a harmless lovebot into a deadly soulmate; the franchise installment arrives January 2, 2026. Laurén Alexa

Kate Dolan is set to direct the erotic thriller, which follows a man who inadvertently turns a harmless lovebot into a deadly soulmate; the franchise installment arrives January 2, 2026. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/xwMvU3V

Universal, Mattel Team for ‘Monster High’ Feature https://ift.tt/UxP5Jni Akiva Goldsman is set to produce the film based on the spooky franchise, which centers on the high school-aged children of famous monsters. Laurén Alexa

Akiva Goldsman is set to produce the film based on the spooky franchise, which centers on the high school-aged children of famous monsters. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Z2uwS9H

Netflix Sets ‘Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft’ Anime Premiere https://ift.tt/Uq4VRhL The new series, which takes place after the events of the most recent ‘Tomb Raider’ trilogy of games and follows the adventurer after she ‘has abandoned her friends to embark on increasingly more perilous solo adventures,’ debuts October 10. Laurén Alexa

The new series, which takes place after the events of the most recent ‘Tomb Raider’ trilogy of games and follows the adventurer after she ‘has abandoned her friends to embark on increasingly more perilous solo adventures,’ debuts October 10. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/TzgZGm3

Multiple ‘Everybody Hates Chris’ Actors to Reprise Roles in Animated Series https://ift.tt/nErwtxh Chris Rock, Terry Crews, and Tichina Arnold will return for the reimagined version of Rock's popular award-winning series, coming to Comedy Central later this year.  Laurén Alexa

Chris Rock, Terry Crews, and Tichina Arnold will return for the reimagined version of Rock's popular award-winning series, coming to Comedy Central later this year.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/k0MOep2

The Jim Henson Company, The Operating Room Team on ‘Adrenaline Lemmings’ https://ift.tt/nZ8NbcS Based on animated shorts by Alex Orrelle and J. P. Vine, the 3DCG/live-action hybrid series follows four high-octane, stunt-loving Alaskan Lemmings who accidentally crash-land in the big city. Laurén Alexa

Based on animated shorts by Alex Orrelle and J. P. Vine, the 3DCG/live-action hybrid series follows four high-octane, stunt-loving Alaskan Lemmings who accidentally crash-land in the big city. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/FkvnjrW

VFX Breakdown Reel Highlights MPC’s ‘Atlas’ Free Fall from Space https://ift.tt/LasIj7l Leading visual effects studio delivered 266 shots for director Brad Peyton’s sci-fi adventure; film stills and concept art help illustrate the work on full CG environments, set extensions, spaceships, digital doubles, and FX simulations for epic battle sequences. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Leading visual effects studio delivered 266 shots for director Brad Peyton’s sci-fi adventure; film stills and concept art help illustrate the work on full CG environments, set extensions, spaceships, digital doubles, and FX simulations for epic battle sequences. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/sfo8OqZ

Meptik’s ‘Studio in a Box’ Accelerates Virtual Production https://ift.tt/V2i07Ze Pre-configured Disguise studio control stacks for projects of all sizes include ROE LEDs, camera tracking, comprehensive creative and technical support, and training in one seamless solution. AWN Staff Editor

Pre-configured Disguise studio control stacks for projects of all sizes include ROE LEDs, camera tracking, comprehensive creative and technical support, and training in one seamless solution. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/XVrAf7W

Prime Video Drops ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ Official Trailer https://ift.tt/TRLV1Ac Hamish Linklater stars as Batman, with Christina Ricci as Catwoman, in J.J. Abrams’ reimagining of the Batman mythology; the new animated series premieres worldwide August 1. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Hamish Linklater stars as Batman, with Christina Ricci as Catwoman, in J.J. Abrams’ reimagining of the Batman mythology; the new animated series premieres worldwide August 1. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/NOXq2eW

SIGGRAPH Announces 2024 Electronic Theater Winners https://ift.tt/jGleSwB Produced at Carnegie Mellon University, Moshe Mahler’s animated short documentary ‘The Art of Weightlessness’ awarded Best in Show at the Oscar-qualifying Computer Animation Festival. AWN Staff Editor

Produced at Carnegie Mellon University, Moshe Mahler’s animated short documentary ‘The Art of Weightlessness’ awarded Best in Show at the Oscar-qualifying Computer Animation Festival. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/GJCa1td

‘Dan Da Dan: First Encounter’ Rolls Out Globally https://ift.tt/ROK0kmC Worldwide theatrical release kicks off in Asia on August 31 featuring episodes 1-3 of the highly anticipated TV series launch; an ode to genre film, B-movies, and retro sci-fi works, the show follows the story of a high school girl from a family of spirit mediums. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Worldwide theatrical release kicks off in Asia on August 31 featuring episodes 1-3 of the highly anticipated TV series launch; an ode to genre film, B-movies, and retro sci-fi works, the show follows the story of a high school girl from a family of spirit mediums. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/B6I2ir7

Ataboy’s ‘Parenting the Planet’ Scores Red Dot Design Award https://ift.tt/xm4ofRb Design-led studio creates animated spot to exemplify baby lifestyle company Munchkin’s commitment to saving the planet; watch the visual symphony created with Dennis Quiñones’ illustrations and brought to life by the studio’s animation team. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Design-led studio creates animated spot to exemplify baby lifestyle company Munchkin’s commitment to saving the planet; watch the visual symphony created with Dennis Quiñones’ illustrations and brought to life by the studio’s animation team. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/dqPSYJf

Palm Springs International ShortFest Winners Announced https://ift.tt/qnCAWt3 Animated shorts honored at the 2024 festival include ‘The Car That Came Back from the Sea’ awarded Best Animated Short; and ‘Wander to Wonder’ receiving a ‘Special Mention’ in the same category and a win for Best Midnight Short. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Animated shorts honored at the 2024 festival include ‘The Car That Came Back from the Sea’ awarded Best Animated Short; and ‘Wander to Wonder’ receiving a ‘Special Mention’ in the same category and a win for Best Midnight Short. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/l8SYTuo

Josh Gad to Star in ‘Spaceballs’ Sequel from Amazon MGM Studios https://ift.tt/DgYsLFe Mel Brooks will return to produce the film alongside Gad; Josh Greenbaum directs from a script by Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez, and Gad. Laurén Alexa

Mel Brooks will return to produce the film alongside Gad; Josh Greenbaum directs from a script by Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez, and Gad. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/3g9XmOV

Grant Sputore to Direct Legendary's Next ‘Monsterverse’ Film https://ift.tt/TL4FE0w The ‘I Am Mother’ helmer joins writer Dave Callaham on the upcoming franchise installment, set to continue the story of Godzilla, Kong, and the remaining pantheon of infamous Titans Laurén Alexa

The ‘I Am Mother’ helmer joins writer Dave Callaham on the upcoming franchise installment, set to continue the story of Godzilla, Kong, and the remaining pantheon of infamous Titans from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/iW5S6Pz

‘Moana’ Live-Action Remake Adds Catherine Laga’aia in Title Role https://ift.tt/g5k32pM The actress joins Dwayne Johnson, who reprises his role as the beloved Maui, in the oceanic adventure heading to theaters July 10, 2026 — production kicks off this Summer.  Laurén Alexa

The actress joins Dwayne Johnson, who reprises his role as the beloved Maui, in the oceanic adventure heading to theaters July 10, 2026 — production kicks off this Summer.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/NdDi1Jb

Virtual Production Studio Dimension Selects AWS and Arch Platform https://ift.tt/LNGtQT3 On heels of signing joint venture with DNEG to launch DNEG 360 division, the company announced its choice for cloud and technology platforms to scale global visualization, virtual production and content creation services. Debbie Diamond Sarto

On heels of signing joint venture with DNEG to launch DNEG 360 division, the company announced its choice for cloud and technology platforms to scale global visualization, virtual production and content creation services. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/laOZKVL

Boris FX Launches Continuum 2024.5 VFX Plugin Update https://ift.tt/hewW56E New release includes advanced AI Tools for VFX artists and content creators including time warps, automatic face detection, a new colorize effect, Particle Illusion updates, and faster speeds. Debbie Diamond Sarto

New release includes advanced AI Tools for VFX artists and content creators including time warps, automatic face detection, a new colorize effect, Particle Illusion updates, and faster speeds. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/F8RZxoW

ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educator’s Forum ‘Animation Book Database’ Now Live https://ift.tt/OUxKMp7 The free, searchable online resource for books on animation as well as publications on animation, animation history, biography of important animators, and motion picture visual effects is now available. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The free, searchable online resource for books on animation as well as publications on animation, animation history, biography of important animators, and motion picture visual effects is now available. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/NGxL5pP

Register Now for the ASIFAC Animation Festival and Conference https://ift.tt/hBMVzdT ASIFA-South’s free 2-day event runs June 28-29 featuring panels, roundtables, workshops and screenings; conference theme ‘Animation Re:Launch’ is a rallying cry for the industry to rebound and thrive after a challenging year. Debbie Diamond Sarto

ASIFA-South’s free 2-day event runs June 28-29 featuring panels, roundtables, workshops and screenings; conference theme ‘Animation Re:Launch’ is a rallying cry for the industry to rebound and thrive after a challenging year. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/BzktY8A

Live-Action ‘Like a Dragon: Yakuza’ Adaptation Coming to Prime Video https://ift.tt/wcpTrL0 The action-adventure series, based on the popular Japanese game franchise from SEGA, streams worldwide October 25. Laurén Alexa

The action-adventure series, based on the popular Japanese game franchise from SEGA, streams worldwide October 25. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/aq0ws2Y

Warner Bros. Television Developing ‘300’ Series https://ift.tt/y01fPm3 While plot details remain a mystery, sources state the project is a prequel to the revolutionary 2006 film, with Zack and Deborah Snyder in talks to return to the franchise. Laurén Alexa

While plot details remain a mystery, sources state the project is a prequel to the revolutionary 2006 film, with Zack and Deborah Snyder in talks to return to the franchise. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/lMD7NY3

Nickelodeon Revs Up Summer with ‘Blaze and the Monster Machines’ https://ift.tt/YbcQp0d Week of premieres begins Monday, June 24 with an hour-long special, ‘Video Game Land: A Monster Machine Super Special’ followed by brand-new episodes from Season 8. AWN Staff Editor

Week of premieres begins Monday, June 24 with an hour-long special, ‘Video Game Land: A Monster Machine Super Special’ followed by brand-new episodes from Season 8. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/np6qHA0

Framestore to Close Vancouver Facility https://ift.tt/7waDOAz Internal email reveals July 5 closure date, attributing the decision to the industry-wide decline in production following the SAG-AFTRA strikes in 2023. Dan Sarto

Internal email reveals July 5 closure date, attributing the decision to the industry-wide decline in production following the SAG-AFTRA strikes in 2023. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/EdcG3Cy

MeTV Toons Unveils Debut Programming Schedule https://ift.tt/Ooek348 The new broadcast network, which will be feature over 40 different classic animation series each week as the only TV destination dedicated exclusively to the genre, is set to launch June 25. Laurén Alexa

The new broadcast network, which will be feature over 40 different classic animation series each week as the only TV destination dedicated exclusively to the genre, is set to launch June 25. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/IKvOTmS

Ari Aster, Lars Knudsen to EP ‘Hansel and Gretel’ Stop-Motion Feature https://ift.tt/0WhDdmA A twist on the familiar story, Chile’s Cristóbal León describe the project as a ‘very personal adaptation of the classic fairy tale, with the main difference that Hansel and Gretel are both boys in this version, at least at the beginning.’ Laurén Alexa

A twist on the familiar story, Chile’s Cristóbal León describe the project as a ‘very personal adaptation of the classic fairy tale, with the main difference that Hansel and Gretel are both boys in this version, at least at the beginning.’ from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/SJP9p0K

Mercury Filmworks Teaming with Turnip + Duck Studio for ‘Bunny McBee’ https://ift.tt/wnpraz1 Canadian-Irish co-production deal for original 2D-animated short-form preschool series created by Emmy-nominated 'Hilda' director Andy Coyle signed at Annecy. AWN Staff Editor

Canadian-Irish co-production deal for original 2D-animated short-form preschool series created by Emmy-nominated 'Hilda' director Andy Coyle signed at Annecy. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/iVpduwQ

Hannah Minghella Named Netflix’s Head of Feature Animated, Live-Action Family Film https://ift.tt/gNnzQKu The former Bad Robot, Sony Pictures and Columbia exec boasts extensive experience in live action and animated franchise titles, including ‘Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,’ ‘Hotel Transylvania,’ ‘The Smurfs,’ and more. Dan Sarto

The former Bad Robot, Sony Pictures and Columbia exec boasts extensive experience in live action and animated franchise titles, including ‘Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,’ ‘Hotel Transylvania,’ ‘The Smurfs,’ and more. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/501fIMU

VES New York Announces 10th Annual VES NY Empire Award Recipients https://ift.tt/JCOA1E6 VFX supervisor Vico Sharbani, founder and CCO of The-Artery, and visual effects software pioneer Dr. Russ Andersson to be honored for excellence in visual effects at ceremony on June 27, 2024. AWN Staff Editor

VFX supervisor Vico Sharbani, founder and CCO of The-Artery, and visual effects software pioneer Dr. Russ Andersson to be honored for excellence in visual effects at ceremony on June 27, 2024. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/vCDr6aZ

‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures’ Season 2 Headed to Disney+ and Disney Jr. https://ift.tt/kbvCG3A New season of Lucasfilm’s original animated series arrives Wednesday, August 14, with new shorts on August 2 and new digital series, ‘Fun With Nubs’ available online now. AWN Staff Editor

New season of Lucasfilm’s original animated series arrives Wednesday, August 14, with new shorts on August 2 and new digital series, ‘Fun With Nubs’ available online now. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/H0zOCeu

Evercoast Acquires DepthKit Volumetric Capture Company https://ift.tt/GvafOCZ The end-to-end 3D spatial video software provider announces deal that expands its efforts in race to capture and generate 3D digital humans and spatial video while marking an evolution of generative AI from 2D to 3D creation. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The end-to-end 3D spatial video software provider announces deal that expands its efforts in race to capture and generate 3D digital humans and spatial video while marking an evolution of generative AI from 2D to 3D creation. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/tSxXGlF

‘Inside Out 2’ Delivers 3rd-Best Domestic Animated Opening Of All Time https://ift.tt/3C6bW7N The film's performance proved that, once again, animation is one of the strongest sectors in the theatrical marketplace.

The film's performance proved that, once again, animation is one of the strongest sectors in the theatrical marketplace. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/VupJCdz

Trailer Drops for ‘Nelly Jelly’ Animated Series https://ift.tt/y5H2Zbd NJ World and British creative animation studio 3Megos team on the upcoming preschool comedy fantasy based on the Lithuanian brand and its best-selling book series. Dan Sarto

NJ World and British creative animation studio 3Megos team on the upcoming preschool comedy fantasy based on the Lithuanian brand and its best-selling book series. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/gCalDvY

Netflix Orders ‘The Undervale’ Animated Series from ‘Rick and Morty’ Team https://ift.tt/IBKCihZ Creator Matt Roller teams with executive producers Dan Harmon and Steve Levy on a spooky new comedy, which follows a single mother who runs a very haunted hotel. Laurén Alexa

Creator Matt Roller teams with executive producers Dan Harmon and Steve Levy on a spooky new comedy, which follows a single mother who runs a very haunted hotel. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/VNpFyqT

'Memoir of a Snail,' 'Percebes' Take Top Awards at Annecy 2024 https://ift.tt/0watbjq Adam Elliot's stop-motion feature and the 2D short by Alexandra Ramires and Laura GonÇalves among the 22 winners at the jam packed 48th festival edition that saw a record 17,440 accredited attendees from 103 countries. Dan Sarto

Adam Elliot's stop-motion feature and the 2D short by Alexandra Ramires and Laura GonÇalves among the 22 winners at the jam packed 48th festival edition that saw a record 17,440 accredited attendees from 103 countries. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/e5bYXHS

New Details And Characters From ‘Moana 2’ Revealed At Annecy https://ift.tt/ZuJj7MS Disney legend Mark Henn was also honored at Annecy today.

Disney legend Mark Henn was also honored at Annecy today. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/Lgd4erz

Rainbow Studios Unwraps ‘Mermaid Magic’ Trailer https://ift.tt/GORAUSP New CG-animated kids series from ‘Winx Club’ creator and director Iginio Straffi and animation studio Rainbow/Bardel is scheduled for release on Netflix in August. AWN Staff Editor

New CG-animated kids series from ‘Winx Club’ creator and director Iginio Straffi and animation studio Rainbow/Bardel is scheduled for release on Netflix in August. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/8JF1SYg

Chalkdust Animation Studios Launches in Atlanta, Announces New TV Series https://ift.tt/7YJfuXv Former Paramount Exec Jared Mass launches real-time virtual production studio, partners with Noble Road Media to produce and finance C.S. Lewis animated series ‘Boxen.’ AWN Staff Editor

Former Paramount Exec Jared Mass launches real-time virtual production studio, partners with Noble Road Media to produce and finance C.S. Lewis animated series ‘Boxen.’ from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/1t7VQ4k

‘Ha Ha, You Clowns’ and More ‘Smiling Friends’ Coming to Adult Swim https://ift.tt/sUQ2pdL At its ‘Defying Expectations’ Annecy 2024 panel, the network also reveals a new series order for ‘Oh My God, Yes! A Series of Extremely Relatable Circumstances’ produced by Six Point Harness. Debbie Diamond Sarto

At its ‘Defying Expectations’ Annecy 2024 panel, the network also reveals a new series order for ‘Oh My God, Yes! A Series of Extremely Relatable Circumstances’ produced by Six Point Harness. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/ewRvk4F

Netflix Drops Final ‘Exploding Kitties’ Trailer & Character Posters https://ift.tt/vwL5ESl When God gets fired, he gets sent to earth — how better to reconnect with humanity then as a chubby house cat? Based on the popular card game, the adult animated comedy streams July 12. AWN Staff Editor

When God gets fired, he gets sent to earth — how better to reconnect with humanity then as a chubby house cat? Based on the popular card game, the adult animated comedy streams July 12. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/3Ng9xfZ

Jellyfish Pictures Expands VFX Operations to Toronto https://ift.tt/Vk4j8Yb Canadian move supports regional client demand and offers access to local talent, coming on the heels of company’s 2023 Mumbai studio launch. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Canadian move supports regional client demand and offers access to local talent, coming on the heels of company’s 2023 Mumbai studio launch. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/nOCRl9p

MPC Shares ‘Halo’ Season 2 VFX Breakdown Reel, Concept Art https://ift.tt/71wy5NL The company delivered 97 shots for the popular action-adventure sci-fi series’ second season, including futuristic set extensions, full CG city environments, hologram inserts, and destruction FX simulations for battle scenes, vehicles, and crowds. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The company delivered 97 shots for the popular action-adventure sci-fi series’ second season, including futuristic set extensions, full CG city environments, hologram inserts, and destruction FX simulations for battle scenes, vehicles, and crowds. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/MveqQB3

Warner’s Studio Family Unveils Greenlights, Development Slate at Annecy https://ift.tt/m7wxZrc Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe reveal lots of new programming, including new shows and spin-offs of popular animated series, including ‘Fosters Funtime for Imaginary Friends, 2 new ‘Adventure Time’ properties, the return of ‘Regular Show,’ and the first ‘Scooby-Doo’ anime series. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe reveal lots of new programming, including new shows and spin-offs of popular animated series, including ‘Fosters Funtime for Imaginary Friends, 2 new ‘Adventure Time’ properties, the return of ‘Regular Show,’ and the first ‘Scooby-Doo’ anime series. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/P2ButZk

Netflix Sets ‘Twilight of The Gods’ Premiere https://ift.tt/y90LCEg Zack Snyder’s spectacular vision of ancient Norse mythology comes to life in the 2D animated series, streaming September 19. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Zack Snyder’s spectacular vision of ancient Norse mythology comes to life in the 2D animated series, streaming September 19. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/kh2TKBV

Paramount Animation Reveals Five New Original Films In Development https://ift.tt/0SdMCy6 The announcement comes after Paramount Pictures CEO Brian Robbins said last year that the studio was moving away from original feature animation.

The announcement comes after Paramount Pictures CEO Brian Robbins said last year that the studio was moving away from original feature animation. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/ODxMlor

CLIP: Adult Swim Sets U.S. Premiere for Supernational Animated Comedy ‘Psi Cops’ https://ift.tt/IYLr6Uo Fifteen-minute animated comedy created by and starring Bart Batchelor and Chris Nielsen makes its U.S. debut on Sunday, July 7 at midnight ET/PT. AWN Staff Editor

Fifteen-minute animated comedy created by and starring Bart Batchelor and Chris Nielsen makes its U.S. debut on Sunday, July 7 at midnight ET/PT. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/XmkuI0C

KEPYR Kicks Off 8th Annual ‘Kindred Spirits’ Campaign https://ift.tt/JwOXZui In support of UNICEF, NY in-person get together and on-line art auction featuring work by ‘The Simpsons’ creator Matt Groening, ‘Ben Ten’ co-creator Dave Johnson, and others will raise funds for Rohingya Muslim children living in the world’s largest refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Debbie Diamond Sarto

In support of UNICEF, NY in-person get together and on-line art auction featuring work by ‘The Simpsons’ creator Matt Groening, ‘Ben Ten’ co-creator Dave Johnson, and others will raise funds for Rohingya Muslim children living in the world’s largest refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/xV9Wpiv

‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’ Studio Gainax Files For Bankruptcy https://ift.tt/0vz7qaR After years of mismanagement, the 40-year-old Japanese studio has ceased operation.

After years of mismanagement, the 40-year-old Japanese studio has ceased operation. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/ED9A3bH

Bix Pix and Citizen Skull to Produce ‘Tumble Leaf, The Movie’ https://ift.tt/aZelNVC Drew Hodges, the creator of Prime Video’s popular stop-motion animated preschool series, will pen and direct the upcoming feature that follows Tumble Leaf, Fig, and his friends on an epic, quirky, and hilarious quest across the vast unknown. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Drew Hodges, the creator of Prime Video’s popular stop-motion animated preschool series, will pen and direct the upcoming feature that follows Tumble Leaf, Fig, and his friends on an epic, quirky, and hilarious quest across the vast unknown. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/FZUcgnE

Academy Museum to Screen Rare Restoration of ‘The Thief and the Cobbler’ https://ift.tt/0Iwu2zR Dubbed ‘A Moment in Time,’ 2013 restoration represents the original vision legendary animator Richard Williams intended for his film before it was taken from his control and altered. AWN Staff Editor

Dubbed ‘A Moment in Time,’ 2013 restoration represents the original vision legendary animator Richard Williams intended for his film before it was taken from his control and altered. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/tfRZilm

Nouns Fest 2024 Bringing Global Animation Talent to Los Angeles https://ift.tt/ZIhlVub Nouns Fest 2024 will feature 50 new animated shorts from global creators, funded by a $1 million grant pool, and highlight three premieres from award-winning Stoopid Buddy Stoodios. AWN Staff Editor

Nouns Fest 2024 will feature 50 new animated shorts from global creators, funded by a $1 million grant pool, and highlight three premieres from award-winning Stoopid Buddy Stoodios. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/CBuRw1T

Disney Drops ‘Bluey Minisodes’ First Look Clip https://ift.tt/beTYlsx Coming to Disney Jr. and Disney+ July 3, 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

Coming to Disney Jr. and Disney+ July 3, 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/VTiG1bt

How ‘Ultra-Man: Rising’ Found A Fresh Take On Tokusatsu And Kaiju Genres https://ift.tt/4VjmLsb Shannon Tindle and John Aoshima discuss their roles as director and co-director of the new Netflix feature 'Ultraman: Rising.'

Shannon Tindle and John Aoshima discuss their roles as director and co-director of the new Netflix feature 'Ultraman: Rising.' from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/FawhBYZ

Prime Video Teases ‘The Legend of Vox Machina’ Season 3 Release https://ift.tt/jfmXLTR Check out the new title sequence for the popular adult animated fantasy-adventure; everything is at stake as Chroma Conclave’s path of destruction spreads like wildfire while the Cinder King hunts down Vox Machina – coming October 2024 Debbie Diamond Sarto

Check out the new title sequence for the popular adult animated fantasy-adventure; everything is at stake as Chroma Conclave’s path of destruction spreads like wildfire while the Cinder King hunts down Vox Machina – coming October 2024 from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/EJdtpLP

Crunchyroll Celebrates ‘The World of Anime’ at Annecy 2024 https://ift.tt/utIbjeK The leading anime destination’s ‘Blue Lock the Movie -Episode Nagi-‘ feature gets its world premiere, and ‘Zom 100’ animated series screens as an official selection in TV competition; the festival runs June 9-15. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The leading anime destination’s ‘Blue Lock the Movie -Episode Nagi-‘ feature gets its world premiere, and ‘Zom 100’ animated series screens as an official selection in TV competition; the festival runs June 9-15. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/wb10Ovm

Netflix Previews Massive Upcoming 2024-2025 Animation Slate https://ift.tt/WZah6nr The streamer unveils a diverse slate of upcoming animated films and series at its ‘Next on Netflix: Animation’ preview event, promising fresh content for all ages. AWN Staff Editor

The streamer unveils a diverse slate of upcoming animated films and series at its ‘Next on Netflix: Animation’ preview event, promising fresh content for all ages. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/zuQGZfe

‘The Angry Birds Movie 3’ Kicks Off Production https://ift.tt/y3IQ8hS Jason Sudeikis and Josh Gad will reprise their roles as Red and Chuck in the 3rd entry in the popular animated film franchise; Rovio Entertainment Corporation, SEGA, and Prime Focus Studios produce with animation partner DNEG. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Jason Sudeikis and Josh Gad will reprise their roles as Red and Chuck in the 3rd entry in the popular animated film franchise; Rovio Entertainment Corporation, SEGA, and Prime Focus Studios produce with animation partner DNEG. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/ycEsowm

Miyu Productions Bringing 10 Films to Annecy 2024 https://ift.tt/iC4rupd The French studio is set to captivate audiences at Annecy 2024 with 10 auteur-driven animated films, spanning thought-provoking shorts, visually stunning features and innovative works in progress. AWN Staff Editor

The French studio is set to captivate audiences at Annecy 2024 with 10 auteur-driven animated films, spanning thought-provoking shorts, visually stunning features and innovative works in progress. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/mHzhFx0

ASIFA-Hollywood Heads to Annecy 2024 https://ift.tt/cbS8vWB The organization’s ‘ASIFA Global Meet and Greet’ mixer, co-sponsored with ASIFA Hellas and ASIFA China, is set for June 12. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The organization’s ‘ASIFA Global Meet and Greet’ mixer, co-sponsored with ASIFA Hellas and ASIFA China, is set for June 12. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/LOxnJC3

Xilam Heads to Annecy 2024 with Expansive Project Slate https://ift.tt/eQTfhsg French animation studio's growing portfolio of family and adult titles, including ‘The Doomies,’ ‘Twilight of the Gods,’ ‘My Life in Versailles,’ and ‘Athleticus’ Season 4, take the stage at a variety of screenings, panels and talks; the festival runs June 9-15. Debbie Diamond Sarto

French animation studio's growing portfolio of family and adult titles, including ‘The Doomies,’ ‘Twilight of the Gods,’ ‘My Life in Versailles,’ and ‘Athleticus’ Season 4, take the stage at a variety of screenings, panels and talks; the festival runs June 9-15. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/gJ65d03

Annecy 2024 Official Short Film Selections Revealed https://ift.tt/MSeK2kh Out of 1,505 short film submissions from 108 countries, 31 films will compete in the ‘Official’ category, 12 films in the ‘Off-Limits’ category, 16 in the ‘Perspectives’ section, and 8 in the ‘Young Audience’ section, with an additional 40 films competing in the ‘Graduation Films’ categories; the festival runs June 9-15. AWN Staff Editor

Out of 1,505 short film submissions from 108 countries, 31 films will compete in the ‘Official’ category, 12 films in the ‘Off-Limits’ category, 16 in the ‘Perspectives’ section, and 8 in the ‘Young Audience’ section, with an additional 40 films competing in the ‘Graduation Films’ categories; the festival runs June 9-15. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/veQZctM

Annecy: Adult Swim To Premiere ‘Common Side Effects,’ New Show From ‘Scavengers Reign’ Co-Creator https://ift.tt/vr38aEL 'Primal' creator Genndy Tartakovsky and 'Smiling Freinds' co-creators Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack will also speak at Annecy.

'Primal' creator Genndy Tartakovsky and 'Smiling Freinds' co-creators Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack will also speak at Annecy. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/K0WJ2BM

First Look At Skydance Animation’s ‘WondLa’ (Trailer) https://ift.tt/vr38aEL The show will premiere on Apple TV+ later this month.

The show will premiere on Apple TV+ later this month. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/3D014rC

Ben Kingsley, Pierce Brosnan and Mark Hamill Join Cast of Mofac’s ‘The King of Kings’ https://ift.tt/M0yekOT Veteran actors join a distinguished voice cast for the faith-based animated feature that includes Kenneth Branagh, Forest Whitaker, Oscar Isaac, Uma Thurman and Roman Griffin Davis. AWN Staff Editor

Veteran actors join a distinguished voice cast for the faith-based animated feature that includes Kenneth Branagh, Forest Whitaker, Oscar Isaac, Uma Thurman and Roman Griffin Davis. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/eZiXhwy

Prime Video Shares ‘Sausage Party: Foodtopia’ First Look Images https://ift.tt/ajcXotJ Seth Rogen, Kristen Wiig, Michael Cera, David Krumholtz and Edward Norton reprise their ‘Sausage Party’ roles in the highly anticipated animated comedy series from Annapurna Television, Sony Pictures Television, and Amazon MGM Studios; all 8 episodes debut July 11. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Seth Rogen, Kristen Wiig, Michael Cera, David Krumholtz and Edward Norton reprise their ‘Sausage Party’ roles in the highly anticipated animated comedy series from Annapurna Television, Sony Pictures Television, and Amazon MGM Studios; all 8 episodes debut July 11. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/yWZLghw

Pixar Drops Final ‘Inside Out 2’ Trailer https://ift.tt/hniEIA0 Hitting theaters in just 10 days, it’s the feel good / sad / angry / anxious movie of the summer; the highly anticipated sequel to Pete Docter’s Oscar-winning 2015 ‘Inside Out’ stars Maya Hawke as Anxiety and Ayo Edebiri as Envy, with Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith and Lewis Black returning as Joy, Sadness and Anger.   Dan Sarto

Hitting theaters in just 10 days, it’s the feel good / sad / angry / anxious movie of the summer; the highly anticipated sequel to Pete Docter’s Oscar-winning 2015 ‘Inside Out’ stars Maya Hawke as Anxiety and Ayo Edebiri as Envy, with Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith and Lewis Black returning as Joy, Sadness and Anger.   from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/MSs6tIf

Nick Announces ‘Kids’ Choice Awards 2024’ Nominations https://ift.tt/Rg6LDdz Favorite Cartoon and Animated Movie are two of the animation-related categories, with voting starting today; the annual awards show will be hosted by SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star when the “slimy” trip to Bikini Bottom begins July 13, simulcast across Nickelodeon, TeenNick, Nicktoons, the Nick Jr. channel, TV Land, CMT and MTV2. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Favorite Cartoon and Animated Movie are two of the animation-related categories, with voting starting today; the annual awards show will be hosted by SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star when the “slimy” trip to Bikini Bottom begins July 13, simulcast across Nickelodeon, TeenNick, Nicktoons, the Nick Jr. channel, TV Land, CMT and MTV2. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/PTZpEcj

Kasagi Labo Secures US$12 Million Investment to Grow Anime Platform https://ift.tt/o1Xc4Cy Funding will allow expanding the company’s ecosystem where content creators can connect, partner and shape anime IP development; company set as a Pitch Partner at upcoming Annecy MIFA event running June 9-16. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Funding will allow expanding the company’s ecosystem where content creators can connect, partner and shape anime IP development; company set as a Pitch Partner at upcoming Annecy MIFA event running June 9-16. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/MG7NODB

Sony Future Filmmaker Awards Winners Announced https://ift.tt/b0RgQ4m Kyle Novak’s ‘Ángulos de la Hora’ scores first animation award in this year’s newly added category;’ winners were chosen in 6 categories from over 8,400 film submissions received from more than 5,000 filmmakers across 148 countries and territories. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Kyle Novak’s ‘Ángulos de la Hora’ scores first animation award in this year’s newly added category;’ winners were chosen in 6 categories from over 8,400 film submissions received from more than 5,000 filmmakers across 148 countries and territories. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/7wABtzO

‘The Garfield Movie’ Is The No. 1 Movie In The United States https://ift.tt/Rul6gNx The film managed only $14 million in its second weekend, but at the depressed U.S. box office, that's good enough for first place.

The film managed only $14 million in its second weekend, but at the depressed U.S. box office, that's good enough for first place. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/n4FwPVf

Apple TV+ Drops ‘WondLa’ Season 1 Trailer https://ift.tt/SJDFEk3 We get our first look at the inaugural season of Skydance Animation’s new animated trilogy, based on Tony DiTerlizzi’s best-selling books, that tells the story of Ava, a curious and enthusiastic teenager who has been raised in an underground bunker by her robot caretaker. Dan Sarto

We get our first look at the inaugural season of Skydance Animation’s new animated trilogy, based on Tony DiTerlizzi’s best-selling books, that tells the story of Ava, a curious and enthusiastic teenager who has been raised in an underground bunker by her robot caretaker. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/CwJSqe2

You’re Invited To A ‘Big Mouth’ FYC Screening, Q&A, And Reception https://ift.tt/Rul6gNx This Tuesday at Netflix Animation in Burbank.

This Tuesday at Netflix Animation in Burbank. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/ePfKmB1

CB Livestream: Pixar Layoffs, AI In Animation Studios, and ‘Course Correction’ Needed At Disney? https://ift.tt/eX2Wb3y We take a closer look at major stories happening in animation this month.

We take a closer look at major stories happening in animation this month. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/kzKOhTr