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Philip J. Fry Awakes! Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘Futurama: The Prince and The Product’

In the all-new episode streaming on Hulu September 18, the crew members, reborn as toys, find themselves in life-and-death situations – and someone may get left behind. 

In the Can? Headline News

Has Bad Bunny Stepped Away from Sony’s ‘El Muerto’?

The ‘Spider-Man’ spinoff following the son of a luchador set to inherit the ancestral superpowers of his bloodline may have lost its star after the film was scrubbed from the studio’s release calendar earlier this year.

Purrfectly Sketchy Headline News

SEC Charges ‘Stoner Cats’ Web Series Creators for Unregistered NFT Offering

Without admitting or denying the SEC’s findings, Stoner Cats 2 LLC agreed to a cease-and-desist order and $1 million civil penalty after earning approximately $8 million in sales.

Technology Advancing Art Headline News

NVIDIA Showcases Moment Factory’s Work Creating Immersive Events with OpenUSD and Omniverse

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 2:49pm

For in-person visual production projects like Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever’ world tour, the multimedia studio unified data from various DCC tools, forming digital twins of real-world environments that allowed artists to iterate on video, lighting, architecture, and interactive components without altering other elements.

Training Headline News

Statement Strategies Launches Animation Spotlight Program

The first free webinar in the new program, featuring animation veteran Wahid Ibn Reza, set for September 23; effort looks to provide guidance for students and professionals in animation and VFX.

Wow! Just Wow! Headline News

FOX Reveals ‘Krapopolis’ Guest Star Lineup

Check out the clip... with Ben Stiller as Prometheus – other Season 1 guest stars include Susan Sarandon, Joel McHale, and Dave Franco; Dan Harmon’s all-new adult animated comedy series’ 2-episode preview event coming September 24.

Get the Drop on Drop Headline News

Netflix Shares ‘DROP 01’ Livestream Lineup and Trailer

The 90-minute September 27 fan event celebrates upcoming genre animated series with sneak peek ‘drops’ and surprises, including the digital premiere of ‘Castlevania: Nocturne,’ Episodes 1-3. 

Isn’t it Hard Enough Being a Teen? Headline News

DreamWorks Drops ‘Fright Krewe’ Trailer and Premiere Date

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 11:01am

From creators Eli Roth and James Frey, the studio’s first-ever animated horror series for older kids, about a group of misfit teens trying to save New Orleans from a demonic threat, hits Hulu and Peacock on October 2. 

Save Carmen Headline News

Sébastien Laudenbach Helming ‘Carmen’ at Folivari

The Annecy Crystal-winning ‘Chicken for Linda!’ director has joined the 2D feature film adaptation of the classic opera, currently in development, set for theatrical release in 2026, with Film Constellation now handling sales. 

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Crunchyroll Unveils NY Comic Con Lineup

The anime platform will premiere ‘One Piece’ and ‘Dr. Stone,’ bring new exclusive merch, and host a variety of panels; event runs October 12-15.   

The Traveling Extravaganza Headline News

‘Disney100: The Exhibition’ Opens November 18 in Chicago

Rarely seen treasures from the Walt Disney Archives to be showcased with visual, audio, and interactive elements at the 35,000-square-foot Exhibition Hub Art Center, debuting in the Windy City on Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse's birthday.

TV Animation Headline News

Max Drops ‘Young Love’ Official Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 10:10am

Based on Matthew A. Cherry’s Oscar-winning ‘Hair Love’ short, the new series stars Kid Cudi, Issa Rae, and Brooke Monroe Conaway as a tight-knit Chicago family juggling careers, parenthood, social issues and multi-generational dynamics while working to make a better life for themselves; show debuts September 21.

Business Headline News

HIDIVE Acquires ‘The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess’

The animated fantasy comedy series follows blundering and magically-inept vampire Komari after her appointment as a Commander in the Mulnite Imperial Army; coming to the platform next month.

Supporting Technology in Animation Headline News

IBERMEDIA NEXT Reveals Co-Development Project Results at Pixelatl 2023

Final selections will receive funding from the Ibermedia Program initiative, which supports E.U. companies partnering with professionals/owners of Latin American IP; companies in Spain, Italy and Portugal submitted 104 projects for consideration.

Here Kitty Kitty Headline News

‘Stray’ Animated Feature in Development at Annapurna Studio

Adaptation of the feline-centric post-apocalyptic adventure game, to be directed by ‘Nimona’ helmer Nick Bruno, will reflect the game’s ‘hopepunk’ themes of positivity and kindness against all odds.

careers in animation Headline News

Podcast EP 223: Senior Art Manager Kaye Vassey on Coming Out Trans in the Gaming Industry

Vassey shares her journeys, including how she crossed the bridge from TV and feature animation to CG gaming and what skill level is needed to be a technical artist; also learn about the short she’s currently producing.   

animated short films Headline News

Exclusive: Trailer Drops for Trans-Positive ‘Pacemaker’ Musical Short

By Dan Sarto | Monday, September 11, 2023 at 12:13pm

Starring 2023 Tony Award winner Alex Newell, the first-ever non-binary actor to win a Tony, multi-Grammy Award winner Philip Lawrence, and executive produced by ‘Nimona’s ND Stevenson, the 3DCG film, about a grandfather’s hopeful acceptance of his trans grandson, begins a week-long Oscar-qualifying run September 15 at the Cinelounge Sunset in Hollywood. 

Lookout for the Holidays! Headline News

‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever’ Coming to Disney+

Based on the popular book series by Jeff Kinney, the film follows a disaster-prone middle school student who is having an especially stressful holiday season; streaming in December. 

Celebrating The Best in Animation! Headline News

Call for Entries: 51st Annie Awards

ASIFA-Hollywood’s annual celebration of excellence in animation is set for February 17, 2024 at UCLA’s Royce Hall; the early submission deadline is October 16, with final entries accepted through December 8.

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