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Neill Blomkamp to Write, Helm ‘Starship Troopers’ Feature

The ‘District 9’ and ‘Gran Turismo’ filmmaker will adapt the classic Robert A. Heinlein sci-fi novel; the project will not serve as a remake to the 1997 feature adaptation from Paul Verhoeven.

Honoring the Best in Kids and Family TV Animation Headline News

Eric Bauza to Host Children’s & Family Emmy Awards

By Dan Sarto | Friday, March 14, 2025 at 4:24pm

The famed voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig will MC the March 15 ceremony that includes a star-studded set of presenters, performers and guests; a slew of artists and their animated shows have been nominated, including ‘I Am Groot,’ ‘Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,’ ‘Orion and the Dark,’ ‘ Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie,’ and ‘The Tiny Chef Show.’ 

Innovations in Mocap Headline News

Vicon to Launch Markerless Motion Capture Technology at GDC

After years of R&D and an expansive beta program, Vicon's Markerless solution hits the market; it allows users to instantly visualize ideas with the Vanguard markerless motion-tracking camera and new software incorporating advanced computer vision, machine learning, and algorithms.

More Straw Hat Pirate Adventures Headline News

‘One Piece’ Returns to Crunchyroll with Simulcasts, Specials, and English Dubs

New dubbed episodes and specials drop March 18; the Egghead Arc will resume streaming with new simulcast episodes in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Latin America on April 6.

A Veritable Cartoon Cavalcade! Headline News

‘Jellystone,’ ‘Piñata Smashlings’ Lead Teletoon+ Spring Streaming Slate

All programs will be available to stream and download commercial free, including ‘Ben 10,’ ‘Paw Patrol,’ and ‘Teen Titans Go!’

65 Years of Animation Headline News

ASIFA Kicks Off 65th Anniversary Celebration

Chapters international animation organization will host a range of local and national activities, including film festivals, workshops, screenings, and celebratory events, that have already kicked off this Spring.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Netflix Teases ‘Record of Ragnarok’ Season 3

By Dan Sarto | Friday, March 14, 2025 at 9:41am

Blood flows and fists fly in a new season of the hit anime series about 13 gods from across the globe and 13 of the world's most notable humans fighting it out in one-on-one battles to decide the fate of humanity.

Beware The Sisterhood Headline News

Rodeo FX Takes on the Sisterhood, Shares ‘Dune: Prophecy’ VFX Breakdown Reel

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 5:17pm

See highlights of the studio’s work on HBO’s ‘Dune’ prequel delivering 421 shots across 44 sequences, including the fully CG Imperial Palace on Kaitain, with its opulent gardens, grand monuments, and vast ocean backdrop.

Who Really Wins on Sex Farm? Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘Family Guy – The Chicken or the Meg’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 1:30pm

In the all-new episode airing this Sunday on FOX, when Meg starts dating a chicken she meets on a reality dating show, Peter disapproves of their love, prompting her to move out.

More Industry Closures Headline News

Jellyfish Pictures Issues Statement on Global Closures

Following investor-related issues and ‘the fall-out from the writer and actor strikes,’ the VFX and animation studio has paused operations, reportedly temporarily; legal steps have supposedly been taken to ‘protect the position of the business.’

Business Headline News

Cinesite Group Secures US$215 Funding Package

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 11:49am

In a sign of support from the company’s financial backers, the leading independent VFX and animation studio group has announced a substantial investment to support ongoing operations and strategic expansion.

On if we Help Can They be Saved Headline News

Apple TV+ Unveils ‘Jane’ Season 3 First Look

The mission-driven live action/CGI blended series, inspired by the work of world-renowned ethologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall, premieres April 18.

Life finds a way Headline News

DreamWorks Drops Trailer, Cast Reveal for ‘Jurassic World: Chaos Theory’ Season 3

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 5:14pm

Isabella Rossellini and Beatrice Grannò guest star; 10 new episodes of the hit 3DCG animated series follow ‘The Nublar Five’ as they encounter old - and new - friends, face off against even more lethal dinosaur threats, and deal with the fallout of Brooklynn's stunning rejection, debuting April 3 on Netflix.

A Legendary Bunny Returns Headline News

‘Oswald the Lucky Rabbit’ Series in Development at Walt Disney Studios

‘The Mandalorian’ creator Jon Favreau will write and produce the animation/live-action hybrid project, based on Walt Disney’s original cartoon character lost to Universal in 1928, for Disney+.

The Cordyceps Will Soon Return Headline News

HBO Releases ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Trailer

New season of the Emmy Award-winning series, based on Naughty Dog’s PlayStation video game franchise, is set 5 years after the events of Season 1, with Joel and Ellie drawn into conflict with each other and an even more dangerous world; debuts April 13.

Who Doesn’t Love Cuddly Fugitive Aliens? People Headline News

The ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Trailer Has Arrived

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 10:16am

We finally get a first glimpse of our favorite, quirky ‘Ohana’ back together! Chris Sanders returns as Stitch in the highly anticipated live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic; in theaters May 23.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘Devil May Cry’ Trailer, Cast Announcement

In the animated series adaptation of the popular Capcom game, sinister forces are at play to open the portal between the human and demon realms; streams April 3.

Business Ain’t Booming Headline News

Jellyfish Pictures Shutters Global Operations

Following investor-related issues, the VFX and animation studio has reportedly paused operations temporarily; no current information on when or if business will continue.

The Blue Blur is Back! Headline News

Watch: Rodeo FX’s VFX Breakdown Reel for ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 2:43pm

See how the studio brought Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles to life in the face of a massive, all-consuming black hole and mountain collapse, in Paramount’s latest high-speed franchise outing.

Art Imitates Life Headline News

Justin Lin to Helm Feature Adaptation of Keanu Reeves’ ‘BRZRKR’ Comic

The ‘John Wick’ franchise man will star in Netflix’s live-action film that follows ‘B,’ the half-mortal and half-god warrior cursed to fight an 80,000-year war through the ages.

People Headline News

Netflix Announces ‘In Your Dreams’ Cast

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 10:45am

Golden Globe nominee Cristin Milioti joins Simu Liu and Craig Robinson in the animated comedy adventure about siblings who journey into the absurd landscape of their own dreams to find the Sandman, who will grant them their ultimate wish; streams this Fall.

From Short to Series Headline News

Nickelodeon Reveals ‘Wylde Pak’ First Look

The 2D animated comedy series, greenlit from the network’s Intergalactic Shorts Program, follows the daily life of a blended multigenerational Korean American family, inspired by the lives of co-creators and executive producers Paul Watling and Kyle Marshall.

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