Category: Digital Media

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.

Who Ya Gonna Call… Back Headline News

Netflix Greenlights ‘Ghostbusters’ Animated Series

The project from Sony Pictures Animation will be executive produced by franchise vets Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan, while Elliott Kalan will serve as writer, showrunner, and executive producer; plot details are under wraps.

The Witching Hour Approaches Headline News

Marvel Television Debuts New ‘Agatha All Along’ Trailer and Poster

The series, which follows the infamous Agatha Harkness and a mysterious teen boy on a journey down the legendary Witches’ Road, hits Disney + September 18.

No One Can Resist the Time Authority VFXWorld

‘Loki’ Season 2: Sometimes the Best CG is No CG

Marvel Studios Production VFX Supervisor Chris Townsend discusses 'time slipping' and the surprisingly small number of CG shots, and reliance on capturing shots in-camera, in the sophomore season of the hit Disney+ series, which scored a recent Emmy nomination for Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Season Or A Movie.

Tis Dangerous in Space Headline News

Lucasfilm Drops First Trailer for ‘Skeleton Crew’

The latest all-new ‘Star Wars’ series, which follows four kids who make a discovery on their home planet and get lost in a strange and dangerous galaxy, hits Disney+ December 3.

Cowabunga! ANIMATIONWorld

‘Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Brings Mutant Teen Mayhem to 2D

Nickelodeon Animation perfectly captures Donatello, Leonardo, Raphael, and Michelangelo’s adolescent angst, and ‘Mutant Mayhem’s rough, scratchy teen-ish visual style, in the all-new animated series debuting today on Paramount+.

Go With the Flow Headline News

Trailer Drops for Gints Zilbalodis’ Indie Hit Feature ‘Flow’

The Annecy Jury award-winning 3DCG film follows a cat who wakes up in a universe invaded by water, where all human life seems to have disappeared.

It’s Anime-zing Headline News

Crunchyroll Surpasses 15M Subscribers

Streaming service boasts 50,000 episodes and over 25,000 hours of anime series, music, and films with content dubs in 12 languages; new bold brand identity reflects genre’s dynamic nature and popularity.

Baby Kaiju Sounds ANIMATIONWorld

‘Ultraman: Rising’: Music for the Baby Monster in All of Us

Composer Scot Stafford talks about his highly collaborative experience providing the music for Shannon Tindle’s thrilling hit animated film about an egotistical baseball star turned superhero and reluctant parent to a young kaiju, now streaming on Netflix.

Celebrate Your Kitties Headline News

Celebrate Int’l Cat Day with Disney Jr.’s ‘SuperKitties: Su-Purr Adventures’

The new short-form series is now available on Disney+ after premiering August 7 on Disney Jr., and also airing on Disney Channel. 

What Me Worry? Headline News

Disney and Pixar Drop ‘Inside Out 2’ Home Release Trailer

The highest-grossing animated movie of all time comes to digital August 20 and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on September 10; film returns to Riley’s now teenage mind, where HQ must make room for unexpected new emotions: Anxiety, Envy, Ennui, and Embarrassment.

Holiday Animation Headline News

Ed Sheeran Records ‘Under the Tree’ for Netflix’s Upcoming ‘That Christmas’

The award-winning singer/songwriter’s new song is featured in Locksmith Animation’s animated film, coming December 6, directed by Simon Otto, based on the beloved children’s book series by BAFTA winning, Oscar nominated writer/director Richard Curtis.

The Bases are Loaded! Headline News

YES App Introducing ‘HexClad Presents Bronx Buds’ Animated Series

The baseball-centric app featuring NY Yankees and Brooklyn Nets telecasts, content, live stats, play-along games, and watch-party functions launches kids’ animated series that aims to instill a love of baseball and promote team spirit and values; first episode kicks off August 17.

25 Years of SpongeBob SquarePants! Headline News

Mark Hamill Joins Cast of ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants’

Nickelodeon and Paramount Pictures announced the prolific voice actor will play The Flying Dutchman in the upcoming film during the 25th anniversary panel at Comic-Con.

More BBC Xmas Animated Magic Headline News

Hannah Waddingham to Narrate ‘Tiddler’ Animated Christmas Special

The underwater adventure from BBC and Magic Light Pictures about the power of imagination and finding confidence in yourself airs this Christmas on BBC iPlayer and BBC One.

Book to Screen Headline News

Moira Walley-Beckett Set as Showrunner on ‘Fourth Wing’ Adaptation

Based on ‘The Empyrean’ novel series by Rebecca Yarros, the first installment follows Violet Sorrengail, an unassuming girl who is thrust into training as a dragon rider; Prime Video has not released plot or casting details.

Fun and Adventure in the Rainforest Headline News

Paramount+ Sets ‘Dora’ Season 2 Premiere

New episodes follow Dora and Boot on grand adventures overcoming obstacles and helping others; new season streams September 13 then heads to Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. September 16.

Kindergarten Song and Dance! Headline News

Disney Jr. Shares ‘Kindergarten: The Musical’ Trailer

The new animated series features big theatrical songs and dance numbers while following 5-year-old Berti and her friends as they encounter their first school experiences; coming to Disney platforms in September.

Jingle Me This! ANIMATIONWorld

Music to Our Ears: Composer PT Walkley Talks ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ Season 10

The musician and songwriter shares the collaborative processes and joys of composing for the new season of DreamWorks’ hit hybrid live-action/animated preschool series about a cat-loving young girl who gets swept into various adventures within her dollhouse; new episodes debut August 5 on Netflix.

A Power-ful New Season Headline News

‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ SDCC Trailer Drops

Debuting during San Diego Comic-Con’s cast and showrunner panel, the reveal showcases never-before-seen footage of the legendary Rings, magical creatures, glimpses of battles to come, and the Dark Lord Sauron’s growing evil influence; new season debuts August 29.

It’s Anime-zing Headline News

Adult Swim Reveals Teaser, Release Date of ‘Uzumaki’ Animated Series

The adaptation of Junji Ito’s supernational horror manga will premiere September 28 at 12:30am during the Toonami block, and stream the next day on Max.

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