Category: Digital Media

The Purple Dino Returns! Headline News

‘Barney’s World’ Official Trailer, Theme Song Revealed

Mattel Television Studios’ upcoming series, which features original music and updated takes on Barney classics, debuts October 14 on Max, followed by a linear premiere October 18 on Cartoon Network.

Awards Headline News

PSIAF Reveals 2024 Winners

‘A Passenger from Ganora’ takes the award for Best Feature, while ‘Wild Eye Pub’ takes home the award for Best Comedy; the online event celebrated its 7th year, once again recognizing international animators across a number of competitive categories.

It’s Tough Being a Teen Headline News

Netflix Debuts ‘Jentry Chau vs the Underworld’ Teaser Trailer, Images

Demons, supernatural powers, and millennia-old jiangshi inhabit this new animated action series, from EPs Ali Wong and Aron Eli Coleite, about a Chinese American teen living in a small Texas town who finds out a demon king is hunting her – like being a teenager isn’t hard enough!

Awards Headline News

‘In the Shadow of the Cypress’ Named Best in Show at 2024 Spark Animation Festival

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 4:30pm

Iranian filmmakers Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani’s film, about a captain suffering from PTSD who lives with his daughter, wants to be a caring father, but struggles with a harsh life, has now qualified for consideration in the upcoming Academy Awards with the win; festival runs October 31 – November 3.

Business Headline News

Studio 100 Unveils Kids’ Animation and Live-Action Hybrid MIPCOM Slate

The company heads to the market with a series line-up that includes the 2D/CG ‘Dino Mates;’ the animated comedy ‘BFF;’ the CG/live-action hybrid ‘Momonsters;’ and Season 3 of ‘Vegesaurs.’

R.L Returns! Headline News

‘Goosebumps: The Vanishing’ New Season Clip Revealed

Disney Branded Television’s popular anthology starring David Schwimmer, Ana Ortiz, Jayden Bartels, and Sam McCarthy, based on the bestselling ‘Goosebumps’ book series, returns to Hulu and Disney+ this coming January with 8 new episodes.

We Want More Lara! Headline News

Netflix Teases ‘Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft’ Clip

Set after the events of the ‘Tomb Raider’ video game ‘Survivor’ trilogy, the new animated series charts the globetrotting heroine’s next chapter; show debuts tomorrow, October 10.

Industry Event Roundup Headline News

Industry Event News in Brief for 10/8/24: Awards, Call for Entries, and New Dates

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 10:36am

The latest info for Madrid’s Cartoon Springboard; Vancouver’s Spark Animation; Bordeaux’s Cartoon Movie; South Africa’s Durban FilmMart Institute’s DFM Pitch and Finance Forum, and Greece’s Animasyros 2024 Festival.

More Bluey and Bingo Headline News

New ‘Bluey Minisodes’ Coming This Month

The next drop of 1–3-minute shorts, written by series creator Joe Brumm, begins streaming October 7 on Disney+ and will roll out on Disney Jr., Disney Channel, and Disney Jr. On Demand throughout the week.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Crunchyroll Announces Updated Fall 2024 Anime Season

The programming bonanza continues this week with exciting new premieres and anticipated returns, including the just added series ‘Love Live! Superstar!!’ Season 3 (October 7), and ‘A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School!’ (October 8).

Saturday Morning Cartoons Headline News

MeTV’S Third Annual ‘Svengoolie’s Halloween Boo-Nanza’ Begins this Weekend

Starting Saturday, October 5, the event’s first weekend includes a double feature, The Sven Squad’s special Saturday Morning Cartoons appearance for the House of Svengoolie Cartoon BOO-Nanza, and mini-marathons of Halloween-themed classic TV westerns and comedy TV series. 

No One Can Resist the Quantum Realm! VFXWorld

Realizing the Many Worlds of ‘Dark Matter’

VFX Supervisor John Heller and MPC VFX Supervisor Greg Astles share their adventures in bringing to life the multiple distinctive environments that anchor the acclaimed Apple TV+ sci-fi thriller.

F**k S**t up! ANIMATIONWorld

‘The Legend of Vox Machina’ Season 3: Pro Wrestling Moves and Soul Tornados

The folks at Critical Role talk about the new season of their hit adult fantasy adventure mayhem-fest of a series, from gigantic vortexes of dead bodies to a great Hell beast – ice dragon battle, mixed with a bit of romance; now streaming on Prime Video.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Crunchyroll Adds ‘Blue Lock’ Season 2 to Fall Roster

In the upcoming season, 35 players remain in the competition to become Japan’s next football striker; tune in to the premiere on October 5 at 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET.

It’s Anime-zing! ANIMATIONWorld

Allegra Clark Talks Voicing for Maki and Miwa on ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’

Noting TOHO’s recent tease of Season 3 of the hugely popular dark horror fantasy anime series, the voice actor discusses taking on multiple characters, key moments across Season 2, and hopes for the upcoming new season.

Business Headline News

Guru Studio’s ‘Big Blue’ Launches on the Roku Channel

The 2D comedy series, which follows sibling underwater adventurers Lettie and Lemo who lead a quirky submarine crew, is now streaming in the U.S. on the Roku Channel in the ‘Kids & Family’ section.

Boo! ANIMATIONWorld

Creators Jeff Dixon and Jim Cooper Talk ‘Curses!’ Season 2

With their dad finally freed from his curse, the reunited Vanderhouven family continues working to undo the damage done by their greedy ancestors… but when dad doesn’t seem quite the same, they must come together as family to face a brand-new set of mysteries, both at home and abroad; debuts October 4 on Apple TV+.

Awarding the Best in Entertainment and Tech Headline News

Infinity Festival Announces Star-Studded Speaker Lineup, Monolith Awards

The event, which celebrates the convergence of entertainment and technology, will feature speakers such as ‘Shogun’ creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, VFX Legend Robert Legato, leaders from AGBO, NVIDIA, Z By HP, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Intel, and much more; festivities take place November 6-9.

Music to My Ears Headline News

Riot Games Taps LINKIN PARK For 2024 League of Legends Worlds Anthem

The World Championship is the pinnacle of LoL Esports competition, in which the top teams from nine regions compete for the world champion title; the tournament runs September 23 - November 2.

Oh the Horror! Headline News

Deliciously Dark Horror-Comedy ‘Meat the Carvers’ Now on YouTube

From the twisted minds of creators Samson Cornette and Daniel Nation, each episode of the 2D animated series serves up a unique blend of horror tropes, pop culture references, and dark humor.

Gizmo Returns ANIMATIONWorld

‘Gremlins: The Wild Batch’: Chinese Mythology Meets Hollywood Diversity

As Tze Chun and Brendan Hay’s ‘Gremlins’ prequel debuts its second season on October 3, the EPs, along with famed actors James Hong and Ming-Na Wen, talk about how far Asian-American actors have come in mainstream Hollywood casting, and that their show’s success is a testament to the draw of unique stories and characters from the East.

Events Headline News

Multiple HBO, Max Originals Headed to New York Comic Con

The streamer’s NYCC 2024 lineup features panels, never-before-seen footage, and more from ‘The Penguin,’ ‘Dune: Prophecy,’ ‘The Franchise,’ and ‘Creature Commandos;’ all events take place October 17-19 at the Javits Center.

Business Headline News

Kartoon Studios’ Mainframe Studios Reports Strong Business Rebound

Following the settlement of the WGA/ SAG strikes, the studio has multiple series in production, including the hit series ‘Unicorn Academy’ for Spin Master and ‘SuperKitties’ for Sony Kids and Disney+

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