Category: Digital Media

DreamWorks Animation Television Headline News

DreamWorks Animation TV Bringing ‘She-Ra and the Princesses of Power’ to WonderCon

Executive producer Noelle Stevenson and voice talent Aimee Carrero, AJ Michalka, Karen Fukuhara, Marcus Scribner and Lauren Ash will be offering sneak peeks of the fan-favorite series, returning to Netflix April 26.

Awards Headline News

Boris Labbé’s ‘La Chute’ Wins Grand Prize at 22nd Japan Media Arts Festival

Sebastien Laudenbach’s ‘The Girl Without Hands,’ animated TV series ‘Dragon Pilot: Hisone & Masotan,’ and anime features ‘Penguin Highway’ and ‘Okko’s Inn’ receive Excellence Awards.

Digital Dimension Headline News

Digital Dimension Appoints Frédérick Faubert Chief Creative Officer

Former Hibernum founder and president & CCO brings 20 years of experience in the animation, video game and the toy industries.

Home Entertainment ANIMATIONWorld

Broken Easter Eggs, Deleted Scenes: Disney Filmmakers Made Hard Choices for ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 4:29pm

From evolving story points to deleted scenes, directors Rich Moore & Phil Johnston and producer Clark Spencer delve into some of the tough decisions they made on their Oscar-nominated feature, now available on Movies Anywhere, Blu-ray and DVD.

Home Entertainment ANIMATIONWorld

Ron Clements and Mark Henn Reminisce About ‘The Little Mermaid’

By Dan Sarto | Monday, February 25, 2019 at 3:00pm

30 years after its initial release, the film’s co-writer/director and supervising animator discuss the groundbreaking musical’s unique spot in Disney’s pantheon of classic animated features.

Licensing Headline News

GUND Appointed First Licensing Partner for Netflix Series ‘Hilda’

Award-winning 2D animated series co-produced by Silvergate Media and Mercury Films signs top plush toy manufacturer as first licensing partner.

Netflix Headline News

TEASER: Netflix Announces Ensemble Voice Cast for ‘Green Eggs And Ham’

Adam Devine, Michael Douglas, Ilana Glazer, Diane Keaton, Eddie Izzard, Tracy Morgan, Keegan-Michael Key and more join voice cast for new project produced by Warner Bros. Animation.

Awards Headline News

‘Next Gen,’ ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Win Accolades at MPSE’s 66th Golden Reel Awards

Blizzard’s ‘Overwatch’ tops short form category for ‘Reunion’; Google Spotlight Stories VR short ‘Age of Sail’ awarded for special venue project.

Awards Headline News

Masaaki Yuasa, ‘Devilman Crybaby’ Take Top Crunchyroll Anime Award Honors

Over 5 million global votes cast for favorite characters, series and creators, with winners announced during exclusive live Twitch stream of third annual event.

Nickelodeon Headline News

Nickelodeon Unveils Largest Content Slate Ever

Multigenerational animated comedy series ‘The Casagrandes’ bows this fall; Nick developing spin-off stand-alone series, specials and feature-length movies for SpongeBob SquarePants characters for the first time ever.

Netflix Headline News

MUST SEE! NSFW Trailer for Tim Miller and David Fincher’s New Animated Anthology

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 6:44pm

Netflix sets March 15 as launch date for ‘Love Death + Robots,’ 185 minutes of startlingly dynamic animation not for the viscerally challenged!

Cartoon Network Headline News

WATCH: Debut Trailer for Cartoon Network’s ‘DC Super Hero Girls’

Upcoming one-hour movie, ‘#SweetJustice,’ kicks off new animated series from Warner Bros. Animation and Emmy Award-winning producer Lauren Faust.

Nickelodeon Headline News

Nickelodeon Marks 20 Years Of SpongeBob SquarePants With ‘Best Year Ever’

‘Best Year Ever’ kicks off July 12 with ‘SpongeBob’s Big Birthday Blowout,’ mixed live-action/animated special featuring voice cast playing human versions of their characters.

Boat Rocker Media Headline News

Boat Rocker, BBC Enter Co-Production Deal for ‘Love Monster’ with China’s UYoung

Based on the ‘Love Monster’ series of books by British author and illustrator Rachel Bright, new 2D-animated preschool series will premiere on CBeebies and on major Chinese broadcasters and digital platforms.

VES Awards VFXWorld

The 17th Annual VES Awards: Reactions, Photos, Jokes & More Jokes

By Dan Sarto | Friday, February 8, 2019 at 1:55pm

Take a closer look at the winners of the 17th annual VES Awards, both onstage and off, at this year’s Visual Effects Society gala.

Guru Studio Headline News

Guru Studio Promotes Rachel Marcus to VP, Creative Development

Development exec to expand her role to lead the company’s overall development of new original IP, as well as oversee creative partnerships, co-productions and features.

Home Entertainment Headline News

EXCLUSIVE: Watch Alan Menken and Jodi Benson Talk ‘The Little Mermaid’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 10:47am

Pair share memories honoring film’s 30th anniversary as part of new Disney Signature Collection digital and DVD release rolling out February 12. 

Nickelodeon Headline News

Nickelodeon Producing ‘Loud House,’ ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Features for Netflix

Nickelodeon Studios will produce two original animated movies for Netflix based on ‘The Loud House’ and ‘Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.’

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