Animation, Film, and Media Creator Eli Noyes Dies at 81
The multi-talented artist’s innovative 1964 student Oscar nominated clay animation film ‘Clay, or the Origin of Species’ remains a classic of stop-motion filmmaking.
Creative Career Coach: Rejection Without Dejection
Everyone faces rejection, which is part of the career journey; it’s what you do after getting turned down that makes the difference.
ITFS 2024 Shares Latest Festival Highlights
129 short films and 6 feature-length films will compete at the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film, running April 23-28.
SAG-AFTRA Ratifies Animated TV Contracts Limiting Use of AI Voices
The 2023 Television Animation Agreement and the 2023 Basic Cable Animation Agreement will last three years and provide strong protections around the use of AI as well as a 7% wage increase that applies retroactively to July 1, 2023.
New Clip: ‘Craig Before the Creek – Here They Come’
The all-new film, a prequel to Cartoon Network’s ‘Craig of the Creek’ series, follows Craig when he was just Craig – a new kid in town who wants to head back to his old home; available on digital and coming to DVD March 26.
‘Looney Tunes’ Goes for the Gold with Olympic Consumer Products Deal
Warner Bros. Discovery and the International Olympic Committee will put beloved classic cartoon characters center stage on Olympics-themed products, rolling out now through 2026.
‘Ark: The Animated Series’ Drops on Paramount+
Based on the ‘Survival Evolved’ video game and boasting a voice cast that includes Vin Diesal, Michelle Yeoh, Russell Crowe, Monica Bellucci, and Gerard Butler, the series debuted its first six episodes yesterday, with the remaining 7 episodes of Season 1 to drop at a later date.
Director Miguel Puga Talks ‘The Casagrandes Movie’ and Mexico’s Talented Animators
Produced by a team that includes Guadalajara-based Mighty Animation, the all-new film heads to the titular family’s Michoacán home in a surprise trip that derails Ronnie Anne’s 12th birthday plans in a confrontation with an ancient pre-teen demigod whose angst has apocalyptic potential; debuts today, March 22 on Netflix.
StopMoLab Stop Motion Course 2024 Open for Recruitment
The StopMoLab course has just been launched.
MAUR Film Announces Three Films to Screen at Annecy Festival
MAUR film Celebrates Selection of Three Animated Films for Annecy Festival
The NFB at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival
NFB announces four short films to screen at Annecy
Tongal and LEGO Announce Winner of 'LEGO DreamZzz' Episode Project
Shawn Boyd, one of over 100 hopeful brick enthusiasts, will have his ‘writer’s block’ concept made into a bottle episode for the third season of the series, which will stream on Netflix in 2025.
Call for Submissions - Golden Kuker in Sofia, Bulgaria - deadline March 25
Call for Submissions - Golden Kuker in Sofia, Bulgaria - deadline March 25
CEE Animation Forum 2024: Call for Submissions Is Open
The CEE Animation Forum has announced its 12th edition, the leading pitching, financing, and co-production event for animated projects. Animators, directors and industry professionals have until April 30, 2024, to submit their works.
Comets Don’t Care
Attempting to prevent the use of AI in the workplace is a Quixotic effort.
Lilton Stewart III Talks Upcoming ‘Oswald Down the Rabbit Hole’ Horror Flick
The director explains that while his movie is mainly advertised as a horror film, ‘It leans more heavily into adventure and fantasy’ and ‘feels more like ‘The Goonies’ with young adults,’ also noting that with a mix of 2D animation and VFX, it tackles ‘the dark side of nostalgia, and how it can lead to depression and trauma.’
ASIFA-Hollywood Heads to WonderCon
The event runs March 29-31 and features 900+ exhibitors and movie and TV programming exclusives; ASIFA panels include ‘Animation Superstars: Movers and Shakers,’ ‘The Greatest Cartoons Ever!’ and ‘Monsters of Adult Animation.’
FMX Registration is Now Open
Head to Stuttgart for the industry leading conference that runs April 23-26.
New Clip: Disney's ‘Wish’ – ‘A Wish Worth Making’ Deleted Song
Directors Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn introduce the song, sung by Victor Garber, that didn’t make the final film, but did make the special material packaged with the animated musical’s Digital, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD releases, all now available.
Chernin, King Features to Develop ‘Popeye the Sailor Man’ Live-Action Feature
Producers are in the process of attaching a studio partner for the latest adaptation of the iconic, spinach-loving 1920s comic book character.
Angel Studios Sets ‘The Wingfeather Saga’ Season 2 Release Date
New season releases April 5, continuing the Igiby family's epic journey, promising more secrets, adventures, and heart-stopping moments; Lesley Nicol and Matthew Rhys join the star-studded lineup of actors lending their voices to the series.
‘Chicken for Linda!’ ‘Almost Forgotten’ Lead MONSTRA 2024 Winners
‘La Saison Pourpre’ and ‘It’s Just a Whole’ also take home awards at the Lisbon Animation Festival’s 23rd edition that wrapped up last week.
Neon Wild Launches ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ Interactive Experience on iOS and Android
Storytelling app’s ‘Hear Your Name’ technology lets kids become part of Gabby’s paw-some animated adventure stories; the series is now streaming on Netflix.
Podcast EP 247: How Emmy Robinson Gained 100K Followers by Making Stopmo Animations in Her Bedroom
The amateur animator shares how she used Instagram’s algorithms to her advantage, the niche she discovered and how she capitalized on it.
GKIDS Acquires Distribution Rights to Mamoru Hosoda’s Films
The distributor gains North American rights for the Oscar-nominated director’s entire catalog including ‘Belle,’ ‘Mirai,’ ‘The Girl Who Leapt Through Time,’ and ‘Wolf Children;’ new theatrical and home entertainment releases will highlight Hosoda’s unique artistry.
