Category: Digital Media

The Darkness Has Risen Headline News

‘The Acolyte’ Done at Disney+ After One Season

Lucasfilm’s mystery-thriller set 100 years before ‘Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace’ will not return for a second season; numerous negative reviews calling the series too ‘woke’ may be to blame.

New Shorts from Tim Miller Headline News

‘Secret Level’ Adult Animation Anthology Coming from Tim Miller and Blur Studio

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 4:54pm

Amazon MGM Studios’ new original series of 15 short stories, each based on the world of a top video game, from the creator of 'Love, Death + Robots,' hits Prime Video December 10.

VFX for television Headline News

MPC Shares ‘Vikings: Valhalla’ Season 3 VFX Breakdown Reel

Studio’s team delivers over 500 shots, including CG environments, rendering photoreal historical locations, and enhancing action with complex FX simulations; Season 3 now streaming on Netflix.

Learning About the Philippines ANIMATIONWorld

‘The Filipino Story’ Explores the Philippines’ History, Culture and Social Dynamics

The 6-part 2D animated YouTube series highlights different aspects of why the Filipino people should be proud of their heritage and ancestral homeland, the archipelago discovered by sea-faring Austronesians over 4,000 years ago; its natural beauty feeds the people’s positivity, generosity and sense of hospitality.

The Road to Turin Headline News

VIEW 2024 Speaker Updates: Swen Gillberg to Talk ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’

The VFX supervisor shares the digital magic that helped bring together two of the world’s most popular superheroes at Italy’s premier animation and visual effects event that runs October 14-19 in the beautiful baroque city of Turin.

We Want More Lara! Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft’ Animated Series Trailer

Set after the events of the ‘Tomb Raider’ video game trilogy, the show follows the globetrotting heroine after she abandons her friends and embarks on perilous solo adventures; debuts October 10.

An Iconic Animated Fantasy Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘The Last Unicorn’ Bonus Feature

Shout! Studios brings Peter S. Beagle’s beloved film, a poetic tale of a brave unicorn’s journey through a mystic land, seeking others of her kind, to 4K UHD as a 4K UHD +Blu-ray combo pack tomorrow, August 20.

Talk to the Blade ANIMATIONWorld

The Beauty Behind the Blade: How ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Brings Edo-Period Japan to Life

By Dan Sarto | Friday, August 16, 2024 at 2:00pm

Creators Amber Noizumi and Michael Green, along with supervising director and producer Jane Wu, talk about their improbable hit animated historical drama, nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys and winner of 3 juried Emmys this past Wednesday, that follows a mixed-race Japanese sword master living a life in disguise and shame while seeking vengeance in the early 1600s; now streaming on Netflix.

The Superhero Duo Return! Headline News

‘Hamster & Gretel’ Season 2 Trailer, Guest Cast and Premiere Date Shared

The series, which follows Gretel and her superpowered hamster who face a global extraterrestrial threat, returns for a second season September 14 on Disney+, with two episodes airing weekly.

Splinter Me This VFXWorld

VFX Literally Tears Apart the Superhero Genre in ‘The Boy’s Season 4

Visual Effects Supervisor Stephan Fleet oversaw the delivery of 1,600 shots on Prime Video’s Emmy Award winning series, including lots of exploding heads, flesh eating flying sheep, an amorous octopus, and a man, Splinter, whose superpower was to rip his body in two while generating new clones.

We’re Off to Charmswell School for Royal Magic Headline News

Disney Jr. Greenlights ‘Sofia the First: Royal Magic’

A sequel to Disney’s award-winning series, 'Sofia the First,' created by Emmy-Award winner Craig Gerber, is now in production, coming in 2026.

It’s How You Play the Game Headline News

Teaser Trailer Drops for Pixar’s ‘Win or Lose’

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 4:55pm

Coming to Disney+ December 6, the studio’s first original series takes the perspective of eight different characters as they prepare for a championship softball game.

Awards Headline News

Juried Category Emmy Awards Announced

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 3:44pm

Artists on ‘Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake,’ ‘Blue Eye Samurai,’ ‘Clone High,’ ‘In the Know,’ and ‘Scavengers Reign’ were among those awarded for work in background design, character animation, production design, and storyboarding; winners will be formally recognized as part of the two-night 76th Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony on September 7-8.

Another What in The Wall? ANIMATIONWorld

‘Solar Opposites’ Season 5: A Honeymoon, Halloween Special and Homage to Chuck Jones

EPs Mike McMahan, Josh Bycel, and Sydney Ryan talk up their hit adult animated comedy’s new season mayhem, including less than marital bliss, The Wall takes a road trip, and a return to ‘fright night’ hilarity; now streaming on Hulu.

Respect My Authoritay! Headline News

‘South Park (Not Suitable for Children)’ Heads to Blu-ray and DVD

The special event, which follows the seedy underbelly of the world of online influencers in South Park, debuts on Blu-ray and DVD November 5.

Now That’s a Lineup Headline News

Netflix Shares Expansive Fall Back to School Kids & Family Animation Lineup

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 1:51pm

Streamer drops debut dates and images from its upcoming slate of new and returning animated TV series and films, including ‘The Bad Guys: Haunted Heist’ special, ‘Spellbound,’ ‘Hot Wheels Let’s Race’ Season 2, ‘Jurassic World: Chaos Theory’ Season 2, and many others.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Crunchyroll Unveils Multiple Acquisitions at Animagic 2024

The prolific anime hub will add ‘Honey Lemon Soda,’ ‘TRILLION GAME,’ and ‘The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor’ to its library, while ‘Ron Kamonohashi’s Forbidden Deductions’ returns for a second season.

The Ex-Jedi Returns VFXWorld

The ‘Imperfect’ Visual Effects that Make ‘Ahsoka’ Shine

Award-winning VFX supervisor Richard Bluff talks about his work delivering more than 4,000 shots on the Disney+ Star Wars spinoff that has just been nominated for five Emmy Awards.

People Headline News

Jogger Studios Names Josh Kirschenbaum Creative Director

Industry veteran’s work in advertising and movies includes visual effects design, sequences, and creative solutions for screens of all sizes.

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