Door G Launches New England’s Tallest Virtual Production LED Wall
The independent creative production studio’s new digital set is now part of its pipeline to build immersive video experiences leveraging virtual production, AI, and agile workflows.
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Animation Production Days 2025 Announces Project Selections
Out of a record 103 submissions, 50 works are chosen, including 28 TV series, 10 feature films, 4 TV specials, and 8 cross-media projects; conference runs May 6-8 in Stuttgart.
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Disney Animation Production Management Workers Ratify First Union Contract
The agreement between The Animation Guild, IATSE Local 839 (TAG), and Walt Disney Animation Studios, overwhelmingly ratified, includes substantial pay raises ranging from 24-35% as well as pension and health benefits.
Apple TV+ Drops ‘Be@rbrick’ Trailer
DreamWorks Animation and Dentsu’s new music-driven animated kids comedy series, based on Medicom Toys’ collectible figures, premieres globally March 21.
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Call for Submissions: ANIMASYROS 2025 International Animation Festival
The Festival returns to Syros island, Greece, September 22 - 28 for a cosmic themed edition; film entries being accepted until June 1.
Disney Sets ‘Moana 2’ Streaming Debut
The hit ‘Moana’ sequel, which reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers, streams March 12 on Disney+.
‘Rick and Morty: The Anime’ Headed to Blu-ray and DVD
The 10-episode series from visionary director Takashi Sano, set in the world of ‘Rick and Morty,’ follows Rick as he relaxes in a pseudo-world between multiverses; releasing on April 29.
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Funtastik Studios Becomes Goodbye Kansas Group Majority Shareholder
The NY VFXWAALA subsidiary has acquired 11,111,111 company shares through the conversion of convertible debentures valued at SEK 15 million ($1.47 million).
Max Unveils ‘Dylan’s Playtime Adventures’ Trailer, Key Art and Premiere Date
The new animated preschool series, based on the books by Guy Parker-Rees, debuts March 6.
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Tokyopop Announces ‘The Art Of Amphibia’ Release
The hardcover art book contains behind-the-scenes, character, and production artwork from the popular Disney show, with a forward by Brenda Song and insights from series creator and showrunner Matt Braly; out March 25.
Animation+ to Premiere ‘The Full Fungus’ Animated Feature
From indie animator Jim Lujan, the LA noir film follows private eye Chino Diamond on a search for a missing piece of music; debuts March 21.
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Titmouse Announces ‘5 Second Day… Night!!!’ Screenings
Shorts born from the studio’s annual 5 Second Day will be shown for industry leaders and insiders, animation enthusiasts, and the public in Los Angeles, New York, and Vancouver.
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Walt Disney Animation Studios Cancels ‘Tiana’ Series
Series is the first casualty of the studios’ recent decision to abandon all original longform content for streaming, which may also result in layoffs at Vancouver studio.
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Prime Video Drops ‘#1 Happy Family USA’ Official Trailer
All 8 episodes of Ramy Youssef and A24’s adult animated series, which follows the definitely not suspicious Hussein family, premieres April 17.
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Juice Powers Knockout VFX for Riyadh Season’s Boxing Promo
Watch the breakdown reel; blending classical art with visual effects, the studio, in collaboration with BigTime Creative Shop and ProdCo, helped produce ‘The Last Crescendo,’ an operative, mythology-inspired spot promoting the highly anticipated rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol that Bivol won by majority decision.
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Call for Entries: Creative Talent Network 2025 Scholarships
CTN and the CTN Foundation have announced 11 discipline-focused awards named for industry luminaries and 4 awards offered through a new International Creative Exchange Program (ICEP).
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AnimEigo Announces ‘The Anime Business’ Documentary Series
The project, produced and hosted by company CEO and MediaOCD founder Justin Sevakis, features interviews with North American anime industry luminaries; Episode 1 available now on YouTube.
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Pudgy Penguins, TheSoul Publishing Partner on ‘Lil Pudgys’ YouTube Series
The global Web3 team introduced fans to the animated adventures of 4 penguin roommates who live inside an iceberg; made in collaboration with the studio behind ‘5-Minute Crafts’ and ‘Avocado Couple.’
Spin Master Unveils ‘PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie’ Synopsis, Logo
The 3rd franchise feature film, which sees the PAW Patrol crash land on an uncharted tropical island filled with dinosaurs, stars Mckenna Grace, Jennifer Hudson, and Fortune Feimster.
‘Night of the Zoopocalypse’ Hits North American Theaters March 7
Watch an exclusive clip from the all-new 3DCG film; from the mind of Clive Barker comes… a rogue meteor… a mysterious virus… and one very bad night at the zoo… who could imagine zoo animals turning into zombies? David Harbour, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, and Scott Thompson star.
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Brompton Technology Powers FINAS ICVFX Virtual Production Studio
Now fully operational, the Malaysian studio includes a curved LED wall, side panels, and ceiling displays, powered by three 4K Tessera SX40 LED video processors; INFiLED p2.5, p3.91, and p5.9 LED panels deliver HDR-ready visuals to meet the growing demands of the country’s filmmakers and content creators.
‘Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends’ Renewed for 5th Season
The 3DCG preschool series follows the adventures of Peter Parker, Gwen Stacy, and Miles Morales as they team up with Super Heroes to defeat foes; Season 3 is currently airing on Disney Jr., with some episodes available on Disney+.
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Netflix Announces 4 New ‘Pokémon Concierge’ Episodes
The stop-motion series, which follows Haru as she learns valuable life lessons through her interactions with Pokémon guests, will return in September.
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Zendaya Set to Join ‘Shrek 5’ Cast
The ‘Challengers’ and ‘Dune’ actress will make her debut in the beloved DreamWorks Animation franchise as Felicia, Shrek and Fiona’s daughter; the film hits theaters December 23, 2026.
TransPerfect Acquires Technicolor Games
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed; the language and AI solutions company’s game division has invited all Technicolor Games India employees to return to the Bangalore facility while Division CEO Andy Emery and VP of Global Business Development Eric Williams continue to lead.
