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Apple TV+ Announces Dan Harmon’s ‘Strange Planet’ Series Debut

Based on Nathan Pyle’s webcomic and bestselling graphic novel, the 10-episode adult animated series that takes place on a distant world where blue beings explore the absurdity of everyday human traditions drops this August. 

We All Need a Best-Feathered Friend! Headline News

Exclusive Apple TV+ Clip: ‘Duck & Goose: Twig Guitar’

Season 2 of the hugely popular preschool series about two best-feathered friends who learn to embrace each other’s differences hits the streamer tomorrow, July 7, with 8 all-new episodes.

Netflix’s Summer of Family Animation Headline News

Netflix Releases ‘Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie’ Trailer

The new 3DCG animated feature, based on the popular ‘Miraculous’ series, joins the Netflix Family Summer lineup on July 28.

Youngsters Judging Animation Headline News

OIAF Reveals 2023 Official Inaugural Teen Audiences 13+ Competition Selections

Young Audiences 7+ selections for competition also announced, to be judged by the OIAF Kids Jury; the festival runs September 20-24.

Fangs for the Previs Headline News

Proof Shares a Biting ‘Renfield’ Visualization Reel

The leading visualization studio did extensive previs, techvis, and postvis for Universal Pictures' horror/comedy starring Nicholas Hoult and Nicolas Cage; sequences included the massacre of goons, Dracula transformations, and the film’s final battle. 

From Barbie to A Different Type Fantasy Headline News

Greta Gerwig to Helm ‘Chronicles of Narnia’ Film for Netflix

The ‘Barbie’ director scores deal to head at least two films from the iconic fantasy franchise, bringing to life the film and TV rights Netflix secured in 2018.

Unreal Engine in Previs Headline News

FutureWorks Delivers ‘Trial by Fire’ Previs

Using Unreal Engine, the studio helps create authentic sequences of smoke and fire to Netflix’s miniseries inspired by the 1997 Delhi cinema tragedy that took 59 lives.

Night Shift Nightmare Headline News

Blumhouse Drops Official Trailer for ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’

The terrifying horror game phenomenon becomes a blood-chilling cinematic event, as the studio behind ‘M3GAN’ and ‘The Invisible Man’ shares a look at the creepy franchise hitting the big screen and Peacock October 27.

3D Art Challenge Headline News

FGT3D ‘New Adventure’ Challenge Winners Announced

Working from the prompt ‘Adventure is worthwhile in itself,’ 3D artists worldwide created their own ‘new adventure,’ telling their stories through 3D renders; six winners - three professional and three student works - received various prizes from event sponsors.

Your New Clark and Lois Headline News

New DCU “Superman: Legacy’ Gets its Clark Kent and Lois Lane

David Corenswet will portray the swoon-worthy alien from Krypton, while Rachel Brosnahan will play his journalist love interest and co-lead in the upcoming new DCU origin story written and directed by James Gunn. 

After the Black Out Headline News

‘Blade Runner 2033: Labyrinth’ Videogame in the Works at Annapurna Interactive

Check out the trailer - set within the universe created in the film franchise, the game explores the journey of a Blade Runner after the Black Out, when there are no Replicants left to hunt. 

A Second Look Headline News

Second Official Trailer Drops for ‘Dune: Part Two’

Check out the second look at Denis Villeneuve’s highly awaited ‘Dune’ sequel, which includes new glimpses of Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan and Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha, coming to theaters November 3.

Books Headline News

Skwigly Launches Second Edition of ‘Independent Animation’

The book, written by Skwigly Editor-in-Chief Ben Mitchell, provides insight into the animation industry, from story development and casting to editing and distribution, as well as an exclusive look into the working processes of some of the industry’s most noteworthy indie animation talents, including Signe Baumane, Adam Elliot, Don Hertzfeldt, Kirsten Lepore, Robert Morgan, David OReilly, PES, Bill Plympton, Rosto, Chris Shepherd, and more.

careers in animation Headline News

Podcast EP 214: Jason Agar on Creating a Decentralized Animation Studio in Toronto

The Canadian-based Pomelo Studio owner discusses his shift from advertising to animation and how he is switching up the traditional studio business model.

The Bros. are Back Headline News

New Clip: ‘The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart’

The film, based on Adult Swim's longest-running, award-winning original adult animated series, will be available for purchase on Digital July 21 and Blu-ray on July 25.

Anime-azing Events Headline News

Hulu Scores ‘Undead Unlock’ Anime Series Rights

Adapted from Yoshifumi Tozuka’s ‘Shonen Jump’ Manga series, the show will be featured at the streamer’s Anime Expo Activation in Los Angeles July 1-4; the show debuts this October.

VFX breakdowns Headline News

Vine FX’s Invisible VFX adds Peril to ‘No Escape’

Watch the breakdown real showcasing how the visual effects studio delivered 500 shots on the Paramount+ series, based on the novel ‘The Blue’ by Lucy Clarke, creating a foreboding seascape for the fleeing friends who find themselves in dangerous waters with seemingly ‘no escape.’

Business Headline News

Warner Bros. Discovery Rebrands Boomerang as Cartoonito in Southeast Asia

The preschool age-focused channel will include favorites such as ‘Tom & Jerry,’ ‘Baby Looney Tunes,’ and ‘Grizzy and the Lemmings’ alongside new shows like ‘Mittens & Pants’ and ‘Vida the Vet.’

No Villain Fighting Until Your Homework is Done! Headline News

Netflix Drops Trailer for ‘Supa Team 4’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 7:42am

The streamer’s first original animated series from South Africa features four teen girls living in the neo-futuristic African city of Lusaka who are recruited by a retired secret agent still committed to saving the world... even if it’s on a budget; show debuts July 20.

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