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Toonz Media Group, Jay@Play Partner on ‘Hangry Petz’ https://ift.tt/j0k9Ooi The 3DCG series, which follows the clever house cat Bella who is the mastermind behind every food heist, will be released exclusively on digital platforms. L'Wren Alexa

The 3DCG series, which follows the clever house cat Bella who is the mastermind behind every food heist, will be released exclusively on digital platforms. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/vHiZUm6

‘Maebashi Witches’ Anime Debuts April 6, Opening Theme Now Streaming https://ift.tt/KhAXH2S Sunrise Studio show is about five young aspiring witches brought to a magical flower shop where they sing, dance and make people’s dreams come true; theme song is performed by the Maebashi Witches, a five-member voice actor idol group portraying the anime’s main characters; lyrics are by Tsunku♂, with composition by TORIENA, and arrangement by Yuki Kishida L'Wren Alexa

Sunrise Studio show is about five young aspiring witches brought to a magical flower shop where they sing, dance and make people’s dreams come true; theme song is performed by the Maebashi Witches, a five-member voice actor idol group portraying the anime’s main characters; lyrics are by Tsunku♂, with composition by TORIENA, and arrangement by Yuki Kishida from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Kkm89Gg

HBO Starts Production on ‘House of The Dragon’ Season 3 https://ift.tt/Sdjf2FR Tommy Flanagan and Dan Fogler join the third season of the ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel series, based on George R.R. Martin’s ‘Fire & Blood;’ no word on an expected release date. Dan Sarto

Tommy Flanagan and Dan Fogler join the third season of the ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel series, based on George R.R. Martin’s ‘Fire & Blood;’ no word on an expected release date. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/dZtmAVB

SCAD AnimationFest Lacoste Set for April 4-5 https://ift.tt/aKOLdwF The 4th annual animation festival returns to the university’s campus in Provence, France with a lineup of screenings, including Annecy and Oscar winners, presentations, portfolio reviews and masterclasses. Dan Sarto

The 4th annual animation festival returns to the university’s campus in Provence, France with a lineup of screenings, including Annecy and Oscar winners, presentations, portfolio reviews and masterclasses. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/p6XjdZz

‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Saved - Ketchup Entertainment Makes it Official https://ift.tt/KlTAzVQ Distributor acquires the ill-fated live-action/3DCG hybrid film that was produced, then axed 15 months ago by Warner for a tax write-off rather than released in theaters. Dan Sarto

Distributor acquires the ill-fated live-action/3DCG hybrid film that was produced, then axed 15 months ago by Warner for a tax write-off rather than released in theaters. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/wWNRBpJ

Bandai Namco Drops ‘7th Prince’ First Teaser https://ift.tt/IzclKjr Season 2 of the fantasy magic battle anime series with the incredibly long full title, which sees Lloyd venture to the church in pursuit of unlocking the secrets of ‘Holy Magic,’ premieres in July on Crunchyroll. L'Wren Alexa

Season 2 of the fantasy magic battle anime series with the incredibly long full title, which sees Lloyd venture to the church in pursuit of unlocking the secrets of ‘Holy Magic,’ premieres in July on Crunchyroll. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/vSm4j5b

‘Princess Mononoke’ Re-Release Is No. 1 Film In North America On Per-Theater Basis https://ift.tt/QgvoyTY The new 4K Imax restoration of the film is heating up the box office.

The new 4K Imax restoration of the film is heating up the box office. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/q5XZNs8

Film Editor Mark Keefer: All Work Is Admirable And Honorable (Guest Column) https://ift.tt/QgvoyTY "I want to tell all of the other out-of-work film people, it’s okay to go find something to do to make your month work," says Keefer.

"I want to tell all of the other out-of-work film people, it’s okay to go find something to do to make your month work," says Keefer. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/vJXR6Yo

Cartoon Brew Weekly Livestream: AI Slop, CG/VFX Studio Closures, And The Future Of The Industry https://ift.tt/QgvoyTY Today we try to make some sense of recent developments in the animation world including the growing proliferation of generative AI slop and recent animation/vfx studio closures.

Today we try to make some sense of recent developments in the animation world including the growing proliferation of generative AI slop and recent animation/vfx studio closures. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/w083ajz

Rob Shaw Debuts ‘You Play Too Much’ Animated Daily Comic https://ift.tt/SCeaE6x Starring the voice talents of Fred Armisen, the minimalist animation project gives viewers a bite-sized glimpse into the creator’s personal story about growing up in 1980’s Philadelphia. L'Wren Alexa

Starring the voice talents of Fred Armisen, the minimalist animation project gives viewers a bite-sized glimpse into the creator’s personal story about growing up in 1980’s Philadelphia. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/V4rftZc

Sky Kids Commissions 3 ‘Pip and Posy’ Seasonal Specials from Magic Light Pictures https://ift.tt/eBsqRMm Shows will be based on the 3DCG preschool series adapted from Nosy Crow’s picture books by illustrator Axel Scheffler and author Camilla Reid; the first will air later this year. L'Wren Alexa

Shows will be based on the 3DCG preschool series adapted from Nosy Crow’s picture books by illustrator Axel Scheffler and author Camilla Reid; the first will air later this year. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/HDPB2Ol

Linda Woolverton Boards Kartoon Studios’ ‘Hundred Acre Wood’s Winnie And Friends’ https://ift.tt/nplM3Fg The ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ‘The Lion King’ screenwriter will executive produce the ‘yarn-based’ animated reimagining, while John Rivoli joins as creative director; huge production will include over 200 6-minute shorts and 5 holiday specials. L'Wren Alexa

The ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ‘The Lion King’ screenwriter will executive produce the ‘yarn-based’ animated reimagining, while John Rivoli joins as creative director; huge production will include over 200 6-minute shorts and 5 holiday specials. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/L3kRJg8

FLAMIN Animations Showcases Latest Cohort’s Work at TNBFC XPO https://ift.tt/5Uv1LuN Artists in the fourth year of Film London’s commissioning program for early-career Black animators shared short film works in progress; applications for new round opens March 31. L'Wren Alexa

Artists in the fourth year of Film London’s commissioning program for early-career Black animators shared short film works in progress; applications for new round opens March 31. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Hv3AX6z

‘Night of the Zoopocalypse’ Hits Premium Video on Demand April 4 https://ift.tt/ZCzKuXE The 3DCG film, from the mind of Clive Barker, features a rogue meteor, a mysterious virus, and one very bad night at the zoo; David Harbour, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, and Scott Thompson star. L'Wren Alexa

The 3DCG film, from the mind of Clive Barker, features a rogue meteor, a mysterious virus, and one very bad night at the zoo; David Harbour, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, and Scott Thompson star. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/BtNPcxf

2025 WIA Scholarship Winners Announced https://ift.tt/ABWx1Jq 14 scholarship recipients were selected from 179 worldwide applicants representing 77 schools; an additional 41 received honorable mentions. Dan Sarto

14 scholarship recipients were selected from 179 worldwide applicants representing 77 schools; an additional 41 received honorable mentions. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/IUq4Np0

Halon Entertainment Launches New Glasgow Studio https://ift.tt/VmpQLek Expansion to state-of-the-art facility with up to 250 artist positions grows the company’s international footprint and ability to take on more ambitious work; expansion also planned at Los Angeles headquarters. Dan Sarto

Expansion to state-of-the-art facility with up to 250 artist positions grows the company’s international footprint and ability to take on more ambitious work; expansion also planned at Los Angeles headquarters. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/0UgrVx6

Union VFX Shares ‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’ VFX Breakdown Reel https://ift.tt/qznTFAa The studio highlights some of its powerful and poignant environment work on Peacock and Sky’s real-life story of Jewish Holocaust survivors Lali and Gita Sokolov, who met at the infamous death camp in 1942 when Lali tattooed Gita with her prisoner number shortly after her arrival. Dan Sarto

The studio highlights some of its powerful and poignant environment work on Peacock and Sky’s real-life story of Jewish Holocaust survivors Lali and Gita Sokolov, who met at the infamous death camp in 1942 when Lali tattooed Gita with her prisoner number shortly after her arrival. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/7YUZtaO

Ruh Roh! Live-Action ‘Scooby-Doo’ Series Coming to Netflix https://ift.tt/MFTOrnj The all-new 8-episode ‘modern reimagining’ of the iconic teens and their special pooch finds them embroiled in a haunting summer camp mystery involving a lonely, lost Great Dane puppy who may have witnessed a supernatural murder. Dan Sarto

The all-new 8-episode ‘modern reimagining’ of the iconic teens and their special pooch finds them embroiled in a haunting summer camp mystery involving a lonely, lost Great Dane puppy who may have witnessed a supernatural murder. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/S9eNjhc

Moho Animation Software States That It Doesn’t Currently Plan To Develop AI Tools https://ift.tt/Penvf9t Developer Lost Marble says "this will continue to be our position, at least until potential ethical and legal issues are resolved in a way that does not harm artists.”

Developer Lost Marble says "this will continue to be our position, at least until potential ethical and legal issues are resolved in a way that does not harm artists.” from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/IQHA9Lp

Jellyfish Pictures, Animation Producer Of ‘Dog Man,’ Shuts Down Amid Industry Crisis https://ift.tt/Penvf9t The financially struggling company had paused operations earlier this month.

The financially struggling company had paused operations earlier this month. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/gKmVLON

TV Asahi Announces ‘Shin chan’ Indian Theatrical Releases https://ift.tt/EofSmZc ‘Shin chan Our Dinosaur Diary’ will release in May, while ‘Shin chan the Spicy Kasukabe Dancers in India’ is scheduled to release during Diwali season in October. L'Wren Alexa

‘Shin chan Our Dinosaur Diary’ will release in May, while ‘Shin chan the Spicy Kasukabe Dancers in India’ is scheduled to release during Diwali season in October. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/K0PCjyL

Crunchyroll Reveals Spring 2025 Anime Lineup https://ift.tt/v5FaB8G Upcoming seasonal programming includes “The Beginning After the End,’ ‘WIND BREAKER’ Season 2, ‘Fire Force’ Season 3, and ‘WITCH WATCH.’ L'Wren Alexa

Upcoming seasonal programming includes “The Beginning After the End,’ ‘WIND BREAKER’ Season 2, ‘Fire Force’ Season 3, and ‘WITCH WATCH.’ from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/qT78jho

Future Today Adds ‘ULTRAMAN’ Franchise to HappyKids OTT Platform https://ift.tt/lPtcNI3 19 movies and 8 specials featuring the legendary protector against kaiju are now available  on the company’s free platform, and Ultraman TV, in the U.S., as part of new deal with Mill Creek Entertainment. L'Wren Alexa

19 movies and 8 specials featuring the legendary protector against kaiju are now available  on the company’s free platform, and Ultraman TV, in the U.S., as part of new deal with Mill Creek Entertainment. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/WbrN39w

Toho Drops ‘My Hero Academia’ Final Season Trailer, Key Art https://ift.tt/rLRgwhf The anime series’ conclusion, animated by Bones Film, will stream with new weekly episodes starting this October on Crunchyroll. L'Wren Alexa

The anime series’ conclusion, animated by Bones Film, will stream with new weekly episodes starting this October on Crunchyroll. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/SzeoTdY

‘Sneaks’ Is A New Film From ‘Princess And The Frog’ And ‘Treasure Planet’ Screenwriter Rob Edwards https://ift.tt/aAEYIt0 Briarcliff Entertainment will release the pic in U.S. theaters on April 18, 2025.

Briarcliff Entertainment will release the pic in U.S. theaters on April 18, 2025. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/UupBqJN

Crunchyroll to Release ‘My Hero Academia’ Season 7 Part 1 On Blu-ray https://ift.tt/2zL0wud Coming June 17 in North America, the 7th season follows Deku and his U.A. classmates as they battle against evil; ‘One Piece Season 14 Voyage 4’ and several ‘Log Horizon’ shows are also releasing this June. L'Wren Alexa

Coming June 17 in North America, the 7th season follows Deku and his U.A. classmates as they battle against evil; ‘One Piece Season 14 Voyage 4’ and several ‘Log Horizon’ shows are also releasing this June. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/TU7AZjW

2025 Quirino Awards for Animation Announces 8th Edition Finalists https://ift.tt/0QtU7JA A total of 26 works from 10 Ibero-American countries will compete across 10 categories; winners will be announced May 10 at ceremony in Tenerife. L'Wren Alexa

A total of 26 works from 10 Ibero-American countries will compete across 10 categories; winners will be announced May 10 at ceremony in Tenerife. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/vzMkjTp

PBS Kids and Future Brain Media Launch ‘City Island Adventure’ Game https://ift.tt/QxwLDyh Inspired by the hit kids’ series, the new game explores 5 iconic boroughs of City Island through 14 immersive mini-games, where players can paint a mural, plant a community garden, and interact with colorful citizens. Dan Sarto

Inspired by the hit kids’ series, the new game explores 5 iconic boroughs of City Island through 14 immersive mini-games, where players can paint a mural, plant a community garden, and interact with colorful citizens. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/QyfoBhU

Cynthia Erivo, Holly Hunter, and Steve Buscemi Join ‘Big Mouth’ Final Season https://ift.tt/sNHm1U5 With an impressive guest cast that also includes Kristen Wiig, Ali Wong, and Chloe Fineman, Season 8 of Netflix’s Emmy Award-winning animated comedy, which follows the Bridgeton teens dealing with puberty’s glorious nightmare… now as highschoolers, streams May 23. Dan Sarto

With an impressive guest cast that also includes Kristen Wiig, Ali Wong, and Chloe Fineman, Season 8 of Netflix’s Emmy Award-winning animated comedy, which follows the Bridgeton teens dealing with puberty’s glorious nightmare… now as highschoolers, streams May 23. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/LAKnkra

Riot Games Drops ‘Ma Meilleure Ennemie’ Music Video from ‘Arcane’ Season 2 https://ift.tt/DszVT5b The animated video, created by Fortiche Productions, builds on the Jinx and Ekko dance sequence from Episode 7, with music by Stromae and Pomme from the animated series second season soundtrack that has amassed more than 1.3 billion streams since its release last November. Dan Sarto

The animated video, created by Fortiche Productions, builds on the Jinx and Ekko dance sequence from Episode 7, with music by Stromae and Pomme from the animated series second season soundtrack that has amassed more than 1.3 billion streams since its release last November. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/tAyI7Zn

Kedoo Joins YouTube’s Youth Digital Wellbeing Initiative https://ift.tt/OZtEnXr The collaboration between industry leaders aims to promote internet safety by advancing responsible product design and content creation industry standards. L'Wren Alexa

The collaboration between industry leaders aims to promote internet safety by advancing responsible product design and content creation industry standards. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/0f2oT5w

Envato, KitBash3D Form 3D Assets Partnership https://ift.tt/YBAWxaL Four new 3D model kits, including City Streets, Manhattan, City Cars, and Storefronts, can be accessed exclusively by Envato users on the creative assets platform site. L'Wren Alexa

Four new 3D model kits, including City Streets, Manhattan, City Cars, and Storefronts, can be accessed exclusively by Envato users on the creative assets platform site. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/BnApHg2

Disney and Pixar Drop ‘Elio’ Trailer, Key Art and Images https://ift.tt/4VSzNKe All this 11-year-old space fanatic wants is to get abducted by aliens, which finally happens, though not as he imagined, as he’s mistaken for Earth’s leader and must deal with a truly galactic crisis; hits theaters June 20. Dan Sarto

All this 11-year-old space fanatic wants is to get abducted by aliens, which finally happens, though not as he imagined, as he’s mistaken for Earth’s leader and must deal with a truly galactic crisis; hits theaters June 20. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/6tdAjT3

‘Solar Opposites’ to End at Hulu After Season 6 https://ift.tt/ScMTXsH The show was renewed last July at SDCC for what will now be its final season; Mike McMahan, Josh Bycel and Sydney Ryan’s hilarious, NSFW series centers on four aliens evenly split on whether Earth is awful or awesome. Dan Sarto

The show was renewed last July at SDCC for what will now be its final season; Mike McMahan, Josh Bycel and Sydney Ryan’s hilarious, NSFW series centers on four aliens evenly split on whether Earth is awful or awesome. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/rbL781y

Titmouse Unveils ‘Churp’ Curated Merch Delivery Service https://ift.tt/95NQaMK Subscribers will receive a monthly mystery shipment with bespoke apparel, collectible items, and paraphernalia featuring cartoon characters designed by studio artists, as well as a code to unlock private cartoon viewing. L'Wren Alexa

Subscribers will receive a monthly mystery shipment with bespoke apparel, collectible items, and paraphernalia featuring cartoon characters designed by studio artists, as well as a code to unlock private cartoon viewing. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/SnAr2aD

VIZ Media Sets ‘YAIBA: Samurai Legend’ Streaming Date https://ift.tt/VO5ct2B The anime debuts April 5 on Netflix in North America, Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand, and Hulu in the United States. L'Wren Alexa

The anime debuts April 5 on Netflix in North America, Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand, and Hulu in the United States. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/8VQR02s

Animatriz Studio Presents ‘Ballad for Raposo Tenório’ https://ift.tt/2N5QrV1 The 2D animated short film, set in 1850, follows a prospector driven insane by isolation and greed. L'Wren Alexa

The 2D animated short film, set in 1850, follows a prospector driven insane by isolation and greed. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/20Zvrcx

Disney+ Picks Up ‘Percy Jackson And The Olympians’ for Season 3 https://ift.tt/ZOuzLhl Third season will be based on ‘The Titan’s Curse’ by Rick Riordan; series, fresh off this past Saturday's 8 Emmy Award wins, has been renewed ahead of its second season premiere this December. L'Wren Alexa

Third season will be based on ‘The Titan’s Curse’ by Rick Riordan; series, fresh off this past Saturday's 8 Emmy Award wins, has been renewed ahead of its second season premiere this December. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/9cNfjUC

Adobe Substance 3D Updates Unveiled at GDC https://ift.tt/cV8e3Lb Updates include the new ‘Filled Path’ feature for Substance 3D Painter; improved rendering for Substance 3D Designer; and the Substance 3D Indie Bundle for independent creators who want access to professional-grade tools at a lower price. L'Wren Alexa

Updates include the new ‘Filled Path’ feature for Substance 3D Painter; improved rendering for Substance 3D Designer; and the Substance 3D Indie Bundle for independent creators who want access to professional-grade tools at a lower price. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/xA3U45T

Annecy 2025 Official Short Film Selections Announced https://ift.tt/HLoD2xq Out of the 3,900 films submitted from around 100 countries, 72 films from 33 countries were selected to compete: 36 in the Official category, 9 in the Off-Limits category, 17 in the Perspectives category, and 10 in the Young Audiences category. Dan Sarto

Out of the 3,900 films submitted from around 100 countries, 72 films from 33 countries were selected to compete: 36 in the Official category, 9 in the Off-Limits category, 17 in the Perspectives category, and 10 in the Young Audiences category. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/DX08qSl

‘Percy Jackson,’ ‘Orion and the Dark’ Win Big at 3rd Annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards https://ift.tt/T7ZxGWt ‘Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,’ ‘Merry Little Batman’ and ‘StoryBots: Answer Time’ were three of the top shows among other winners at this weekend's two separate awards ceremonies. Dan Sarto

‘Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,’ ‘Merry Little Batman’ and ‘StoryBots: Answer Time’ were three of the top shows among other winners at this weekend's two separate awards ceremonies. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/oDhL3EA

Neill Blomkamp to Write, Helm ‘Starship Troopers’ Feature https://ift.tt/czFwjOu The ‘District 9’ and ‘Gran Turismo’ filmmaker will adapt the classic Robert A. Heinlein sci-fi novel; the project will not serve as a remake to the 1997 feature adaptation from Paul Verhoeven. L'Wren Alexa

The ‘District 9’ and ‘Gran Turismo’ filmmaker will adapt the classic Robert A. Heinlein sci-fi novel; the project will not serve as a remake to the 1997 feature adaptation from Paul Verhoeven. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/dLJbkyN

Vicon to Launch Markerless Motion Capture Technology at GDC https://ift.tt/McZhABt After years of R&D and an expansive beta program, Vicon's Markerless solution hits the market; it allows users to instantly visualize ideas with the Vanguard markerless motion-tracking camera and new software incorporating advanced computer vision, machine learning, and algorithms. L'Wren Alexa

After years of R&D and an expansive beta program, Vicon's Markerless solution hits the market; it allows users to instantly visualize ideas with the Vanguard markerless motion-tracking camera and new software incorporating advanced computer vision, machine learning, and algorithms. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/onlwQ6e

‘One Piece’ Returns to Crunchyroll with Simulcasts, Specials, and English Dubs https://ift.tt/BODMi19 New dubbed episodes and specials drop March 18; the Egghead Arc will resume streaming with new simulcast episodes in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Latin America on April 6. L'Wren Alexa

New dubbed episodes and specials drop March 18; the Egghead Arc will resume streaming with new simulcast episodes in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Latin America on April 6. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/3RgXQwD

ASIFA Kicks Off 65th Anniversary Celebration https://ift.tt/mNZx5au Chapters international animation organization will host a range of local and national activities, including film festivals, workshops, screenings, and celebratory events, that have already kicked off this Spring. L'Wren Alexa

Chapters international animation organization will host a range of local and national activities, including film festivals, workshops, screenings, and celebratory events, that have already kicked off this Spring. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/aQiR69P

Rodeo FX Takes on the Sisterhood, Shares ‘Dune: Prophecy’ VFX Breakdown Reel https://ift.tt/gBDlGnT See highlights of the studio’s work on HBO’s ‘Dune’ prequel delivering 421 shots across 44 sequences, including the fully CG Imperial Palace on Kaitain, with its opulent gardens, grand monuments, and vast ocean backdrop. Dan Sarto

See highlights of the studio’s work on HBO’s ‘Dune’ prequel delivering 421 shots across 44 sequences, including the fully CG Imperial Palace on Kaitain, with its opulent gardens, grand monuments, and vast ocean backdrop. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/MuP3sxV

Exclusive Clip: ‘Family Guy – The Chicken or the Meg’ https://ift.tt/lynIzG5 In the all-new episode airing this Sunday on FOX, when Meg starts dating a chicken she meets on a reality dating show, Peter disapproves of their love, prompting her to move out. Dan Sarto

In the all-new episode airing this Sunday on FOX, when Meg starts dating a chicken she meets on a reality dating show, Peter disapproves of their love, prompting her to move out. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/nSmLdFx

Cinesite Group Secures US$215 Funding Package https://ift.tt/n2ytpru In a sign of support from the company’s financial backers, the leading independent VFX and animation studio group has announced a substantial investment to support ongoing operations and strategic expansion. Dan Sarto

In a sign of support from the company’s financial backers, the leading independent VFX and animation studio group has announced a substantial investment to support ongoing operations and strategic expansion. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/pRD2Wwu

‘Oswald the Lucky Rabbit’ Series in Development at Walt Disney Studios https://ift.tt/rU0kH8n ‘The Mandalorian’ creator Jon Favreau will write and produce the animation/live-action hybrid project, based on Walt Disney’s original cartoon character lost to Universal in 1928, for Disney+. L'Wren Alexa

‘The Mandalorian’ creator Jon Favreau will write and produce the animation/live-action hybrid project, based on Walt Disney’s original cartoon character lost to Universal in 1928, for Disney+. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/BQDgbn6

The ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Trailer Has Arrived https://ift.tt/B3JQ5oc We finally get a first glimpse of our favorite, quirky ‘Ohana’ back together! Chris Sanders returns as Stitch in the highly anticipated live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic; in theaters May 23. Dan Sarto

We finally get a first glimpse of our favorite, quirky ‘Ohana’ back together! Chris Sanders returns as Stitch in the highly anticipated live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic; in theaters May 23. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/28zrZnF

Justin Lin to Helm Feature Adaptation of Keanu Reeves’ ‘BRZRKR’ Comic https://ift.tt/Ig4CX87 The ‘John Wick’ franchise man will star in Netflix’s live-action film that follows ‘B,’ the half-mortal and half-god warrior cursed to fight an 80,000-year war through the ages. L'Wren Alexa

The ‘John Wick’ franchise man will star in Netflix’s live-action film that follows ‘B,’ the half-mortal and half-god warrior cursed to fight an 80,000-year war through the ages. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/eyErz2w

Netflix Announces ‘In Your Dreams’ Cast https://ift.tt/tlIa1w2 Golden Globe nominee Cristin Milioti joins Simu Liu and Craig Robinson in the animated comedy adventure about siblings who journey into the absurd landscape of their own dreams to find the Sandman, who will grant them their ultimate wish; streams this Fall. Dan Sarto

Golden Globe nominee Cristin Milioti joins Simu Liu and Craig Robinson in the animated comedy adventure about siblings who journey into the absurd landscape of their own dreams to find the Sandman, who will grant them their ultimate wish; streams this Fall. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/qJs9wzU

‘Witch Watch’ Teaser Trailer, English Language Cast Revealed https://ift.tt/QbdRtUD Lily Ki 'Lilypichu' and Stephen Fu lead the voice cast as Nico Wakatsuki and Morhito Otogi in Mainichi Broadcasting System’s upcoming magical rom-com, which begins streaming April 6. L'Wren Alexa

Lily Ki 'Lilypichu' and Stephen Fu lead the voice cast as Nico Wakatsuki and Morhito Otogi in Mainichi Broadcasting System’s upcoming magical rom-com, which begins streaming April 6. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/HkMRP3X

Call for Entries: Supertoon Festival 2025 https://ift.tt/92zS6iA The international competition for animated films and comics will be held in Šibenik, Croatia July 21-25; submissions are open until April 1, and entries selected for competition will be announced no later than May 1. L'Wren Alexa

The international competition for animated films and comics will be held in Šibenik, Croatia July 21-25; submissions are open until April 1, and entries selected for competition will be announced no later than May 1. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/otpTjKW

Harry Potter Shop Headed to Chicago https://ift.tt/WSVTn6Y Opening April 10, the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned store will offer multiple ‘Harry Potter’-themed areas, exclusive merchandise, props, and a Butterbeer Bar. L'Wren Alexa

Opening April 10, the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned store will offer multiple ‘Harry Potter’-themed areas, exclusive merchandise, props, and a Butterbeer Bar. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/VfP96Fc

‘Mini Smiley’ Now Streaming on the Cartoonito YouTube Channel https://ift.tt/r91k8Ja The partnership between PGS Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery calls for series content uploads twice weekly, beginning with song compilations and shorts; show is now streaming. L'Wren Alexa

The partnership between PGS Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery calls for series content uploads twice weekly, beginning with song compilations and shorts; show is now streaming. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/4a9KQou

‘Ne Zha 2’ Hits $2 Billion Milestone https://ift.tt/Rz8ZCi5 It is now the seventh-highest grossing film in history.

It is now the seventh-highest grossing film in history. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/CE4AQPR

Jon Favreau Is Developing A Hybrid Oswald The Lucky Rabbit Series For Disney+ https://ift.tt/Rz8ZCi5 Walt Disney's first cartoon star is set to make a comeback on streaming.

Walt Disney's first cartoon star is set to make a comeback on streaming. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/lRoUS2C

Watch New ‘Munch Rexford: Legendary Poacher’ Short from Adult Swim SMALLS https://ift.tt/Mm3hHxy New animated series from Australian creator Millie Holten and producer Nicolas Colla follows the exploits of a damaged, sad hunter trying to bag elusive and often mythological big game before his rival does. Dan Sarto

New animated series from Australian creator Millie Holten and producer Nicolas Colla follows the exploits of a damaged, sad hunter trying to bag elusive and often mythological big game before his rival does. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/xPdi4Ef

Exclusive: See Preview Pages of ‘Adventure Time Compendium Vol. 2’ https://ift.tt/Z7MIl1y Oni Press is releasing a 576-page collection of issues #36-61 from author Christopher Hastings, with contributions from artists Zachary Sterling, Phil Murphy, and Ian McGinty, on March 25. Dan Sarto

Oni Press is releasing a 576-page collection of issues #36-61 from author Christopher Hastings, with contributions from artists Zachary Sterling, Phil Murphy, and Ian McGinty, on March 25. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/C15TQc8

Animation Production Days 2025 Announces Project Selections https://ift.tt/5k0iUHM Out of a record 103 submissions, 50 works are chosen, including 28 TV series, 10 feature films, 4 TV specials, and 8 cross-media projects; conference runs May 6-8 in Stuttgart. L'Wren Alexa

Out of a record 103 submissions, 50 works are chosen, including 28 TV series, 10 feature films, 4 TV specials, and 8 cross-media projects; conference runs May 6-8 in Stuttgart. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/PokF6mg

The Mini-Documentary ‘Soft Skin’ Profiles Palestinian Children Creating Animated Films https://ift.tt/hec5dGr The film takes viewers inside Palestinian tents where children are taught cut-out animation as a vital means of processing and expressing their experiences through storytelling.

The film takes viewers inside Palestinian tents where children are taught cut-out animation as a vital means of processing and expressing their experiences through storytelling. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/n4PbMY9

‘Hola Frida’ Introduces A New Generation To An Iconic Mexican Artist (Exclusive Trailer) https://ift.tt/hec5dGr Directors André Kadi and Karine Vézina spoke with Cartoon Brew about their new animated feature that explores the life and work of Frida Kahlo.

Directors André Kadi and Karine Vézina spoke with Cartoon Brew about their new animated feature that explores the life and work of Frida Kahlo. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/0PlLQm6

4 Animated Feature Pitches For Older Audiences That We Want To See At Cartoon Movie https://ift.tt/hec5dGr Cartoon Movie, the leading animated feature pitching event in Europe, is taking place in France this week.

Cartoon Movie, the leading animated feature pitching event in Europe, is taking place in France this week. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/IAswp6t

New Biography Of Iconoclast Disney Director And Animator Ward Kimball To Be Published In 2026 https://ift.tt/hec5dGr Coming soon: 'If It Ain’t Fun, To Hell With It! Ward Kimball’s Adventures in Disney, Jazz, Trains, and the Avant-Garde'

Coming soon: 'If It Ain’t Fun, To Hell With It! Ward Kimball’s Adventures in Disney, Jazz, Trains, and the Avant-Garde' from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/4duEtCy

Titmouse Announces ‘5 Second Day… Night!!!’ Screenings https://ift.tt/2uRewIr Shorts born from the studio’s annual 5 Second Day will be shown for industry leaders and insiders, animation enthusiasts, and the public in Los Angeles, New York, and Vancouver. L'Wren Alexa

Shorts born from the studio’s annual 5 Second Day will be shown for industry leaders and insiders, animation enthusiasts, and the public in Los Angeles, New York, and Vancouver. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/qyXoI0i

Walt Disney Animation Studios Cancels ‘Tiana’ Series https://ift.tt/utwoc9v Series is the first casualty of the studios’ recent decision to abandon all original longform content for streaming, which may also result in layoffs at Vancouver studio. L'Wren Alexa

Series is the first casualty of the studios’ recent decision to abandon all original longform content for streaming, which may also result in layoffs at Vancouver studio. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/HbGF1Nr

Prime Video Drops ‘#1 Happy Family USA’ Official Trailer https://ift.tt/lVEjI6g All 8 episodes of Ramy Youssef and A24’s adult animated series, which follows the definitely not suspicious Hussein family, premieres April 17. L'Wren Alexa

All 8 episodes of Ramy Youssef and A24’s adult animated series, which follows the definitely not suspicious Hussein family, premieres April 17. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/t8gUWIQ

Underdogs Win! Latvia’s ‘Flow’ And Iran’s ‘In The Shadow Of The Cypress’ Win Oscars https://ift.tt/XEP4nbA Both the feature and short animation categories were huge upsets by little films that weren't backed by money, celebrity, or power.

Both the feature and short animation categories were huge upsets by little films that weren't backed by money, celebrity, or power. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/WRaYcOz

Netflix Announces 4 New ‘Pokémon Concierge’ Episodes https://ift.tt/nj2PuE5 The stop-motion series, which follows Haru as she learns valuable life lessons through her interactions with Pokémon guests, will return in September. L'Wren Alexa

The stop-motion series, which follows Haru as she learns valuable life lessons through her interactions with Pokémon guests, will return in September. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/hZRcmpA

Zendaya Set to Join ‘Shrek 5’ Cast https://ift.tt/bdQ3qtM The ‘Challengers’ and ‘Dune’ actress will make her debut in the beloved DreamWorks Animation franchise as Felicia, Shrek and Fiona’s daughter; the film hits theaters December 23, 2026. L'Wren Alexa

The ‘Challengers’ and ‘Dune’ actress will make her debut in the beloved DreamWorks Animation franchise as Felicia, Shrek and Fiona’s daughter; the film hits theaters December 23, 2026. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/0R7GNP4

Netflix Debuts Spring Kids Lineup https://ift.tt/Aya84cf Also revealed was the new series ‘Blippi’s Job Show,’ launching April 7; the trailer for ‘Astérix & Obélix: The Big Fight,’ and a new song from ‘Plankton: The Movie.’ L'Wren Alexa

Also revealed was the new series ‘Blippi’s Job Show,’ launching April 7; the trailer for ‘Astérix & Obélix: The Big Fight,’ and a new song from ‘Plankton: The Movie.’ from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/YSAsehQ

‘Flow,’ ‘Dune: Part Two’ Take Home Oscar Gold https://ift.tt/icyY7e0 In an upset win, Gints Zilbalodis’ animated tale of a cat who wakes up to a world invaded by water took home the Oscar for Best Animated Feature, while the second chapter in Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic won for Best Visual Effects and Best Sound Design on a night that also saw Iranian filmmakers Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi, with visas approved just yesterday, arrive in the U.S. in time to win Best Animated Short for ‘In the Shadow of the Cypress.’ Dan Sarto

In an upset win, Gints Zilbalodis’ animated tale of a cat who wakes up to a world invaded by water took home the Oscar for Best Animated Feature, while the second chapter in Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic won for Best Visual Effects and Best Sound Design on a night that also saw Iranian filmmakers Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi, with visas approved just yesterday, arrive in the U.S. in time to win Best Animated Short for ‘In the Shadow of the Cypress.’ from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/mwhoFlL

VFX And Animation Conglomerate Cinesite Reports $29 Million Loss In Annual Report https://ift.tt/02lMtKN The company said in its annual report that it expects its current fiscal year to also be negatively impacted by the ongoing fallout from the Hollywood writers' and actors' strikes.

The company said in its annual report that it expects its current fiscal year to also be negatively impacted by the ongoing fallout from the Hollywood writers' and actors' strikes. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/39CrlfE