Nickelodeon Welcomes 7 New Artist, Writing Program Participants
Group to work from Burbank’s Nickelodeon Animation Studio; writers’ curriculum includes networking, executive mentorship, and tailored workshops, while artists will work closely with senior artist and peer mentors.
Lisa Travels Back to 1923 in New ‘The Simpsons’ Episode
Hitting Disney+ February 12, ‘The Past and the Furious’ delves into Springfields now extinct Mini Moose once vital to its ecosystem.
TFOU, SUPERPROD Team for ‘Vet Academy’ Animated Series
The 3DCG show aimed at audiences aged 4-7 follows the V Team, a group of five young veterinary apprentices as they embark on rescue missions to save and heal animals.
Watch ‘Mia & Codie’ Now on PBS Member Stations
The 3DCG animated series, created by Emmy Award winner Don Moody, follows Mia and her sidekick Codie, who both love to code.
Chaosmonger Studio Reveals ‘ITALIA 2162’ Concept Trailer
The animated feature, which blends cyberpunk aesthetics with solarpunk optimism in a futuristic Italy full of contrasts, is available now for contributions on Kickstarter.
GKIDS and Shout! Studios to Release Mamoru Hosoda Film Catalog in 4K
The set of films from the award-winning director kicks off with ‘Summer Wars’ and ‘Wolf Children,’ coming in 4K UHD SteelBook, standard Blu-ray, and on digital download-to-own platforms on April 1 and August 5.
‘Castlevania: Nocturne’ or What is This Anime Thing Anyway?
The popular Netflix series isn’t anime, is it? AWN’s anime columnist Andrew Osmond wades into the definition debate.
Binocular Briefs - January 2025
AWN’s latest survey highlights under-the-radar animated shorts currently making their way through the festival circuit or newly available for online viewing.
Nicolás P. Villarreal Sets ‘Courage or Destiny’ Release
New animated short from the ‘ON/OFF’ director is inspired by the 1955 Grand Prix of Argentina, where famed Mercedes Benz F1 driver Juan Manuel Fangio suffered third degree burns in order to win the race; debuts end of March.
Crayola, Pipeline Studios Team for ‘School of WhichCraft’
The original 3DCG kids’ series, which aims to illustrate that creativity is magic, is now in development.
Bringing ‘Dog Man’ to Life: A Conversation with Peter Hastings and Karen Foster
The director and producer discuss DreamWorks’ latest cinematic gem, adapted from NYT bestselling author Dav Pilkey’s kids’ book series about a dog who becomes much more than a police officer’s ‘best friend’ after they are both hurt on the job and fused together in a harebrained but live-saving surgery; hits theaters January 31.
PBS KIDS Unveils ‘Phoebe & Jay’ Animated Series
The new preschool show, which promotes early literacy skills that empower young audiences to navigate their world, premieres this Fall.
Animotion, CMNIX Team to Bring ‘Beardy Bodo’ to South Korea
The first 10 episodes of the animated series, which follows the adventures of a quirky character who teaches kids problem-solving and social skills, are now streaming on multiple South Korean platforms.
Anime Tokyo Station Announces ‘Oshi No Ko’ Anime Series Exhibition
The free program runs from February 8 - May 6, and will include key scenes from the anime, life-sized panels of characters, photo spots, and a ‘live’ B-KOMACHI performance experience.
Comedians The Sklar Brothers to Host 23rd Annual VES Awards
This marks the first hosting of the awards by the comedy duo, whose knowledge of VFX stems from being two identical humans; event set for February 11 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Nelvana’s ‘Millie Magnificent’ Animated Series Goes International
Based on the book series by Ashley Spires, the project will roll out on ABC in Australia, DR in Denmark, and Télé-Québec in French Canada throughout 2025.
Warner Bros. Animation Sets ‘Oh, The Places You’ll Go!’ Release Date
The globetrotting animated musical adaptation of the beloved Dr. Seuss book, which follows a young adventurer as they journey through the joys, heartaches, peaks, and valleys of life, will hit theaters March 17, 2028 in IMAX.
Crafting the Bittersweet Stop-Motion in Adam Elliot’s ‘Memoir of a Snail’
The Oscar-winning ‘Harvie Krumpet’ director discusses how he’s failed as a filmmaker if audiences aren’t left emotionally wrecked by his latest film about the difficult lives of once inseparable twins forced to live with different families after their father dies; just nominated for an Oscar and two Annie Awards.
Mindshow Unveils Real-Time Virtual Production Platform
Technology merges real-time rendering with asset ingest and character animation tools accessible across the entire production pipeline, from storyboarding to final pass; streaming veteran David Baron joins leadership team as COO.
Neil Gaiman Dropped by Dark Horse Comics Following Sexual Assault Allegations
The fantasy author’s ‘Anansi Boys’ comic series has also been cancelled by the publisher, although the Prime Video series adaptation so far appears unscathed.
‘Zip and the Tiny Sprouts’ Nominated for Kidscreen Award
The YouTube preschool series from Tiny Souls Media, which is grounded in established curriculum frameworks and developmental psychology research, is up for Best Original Web/App Series.
Chaos Releases V-Ray 7 for Maya and Houdini
New features include accelerated Gaussian Splat support, new shading tools, a new firefly removal algorithm, interoperability, and an updated Open Image Denoiser.
Kevin Hart Animated Series ‘Lil Kev’ Heads to BET+
Wanda Sykes and Deon Cole star alongside the famed actor/comedian in the series chronicling his childhood through the lens of humor and heart; the Hartbeat project streams this Spring.
Epic Story Media Launches Toys Division
Led by Kim Morris, the new business unit, which designs and manufactures toy lines for inhouse and client properties, will unveil its first products at the upcoming Spielwarenmesse Toy Fair in Nuremberg from January 28 – February 1.
14 Scientific & Technical Achievements to be Honored at Academy Sci-Tech Awards
Ceremony, rescheduled for April 29 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, celebrates individuals and companies whose discoveries and innovations have contributed in significant and lasting ways to the motion picture industry.
