U.K. Government Extends Animation Production Rebate
Animation UK campaigned for the increase in tax incentives and for the inclusion of animated theatrical release films, in addition to animated television programs.
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Trailer and U.S. Release Revealed for ‘Ernest & Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia’
Voice cast also announced for the sequel to the Oscar-nominated ‘Ernest & Celestine,’ which follows the unlikely bear and mouse duo as they return to Ernest’s hometown; film hits cinemas in selected markets September 1.
Leslie Iwerks’ ‘Superpowered: The DC Story’ Now Streaming on Max
The Academy Award and Emmy-nominated filmmaker discusses her 3-part DC docuseries that features over 60 new and archival interviews with the industry’s most prolific creators.
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‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ Sequel and TV Series in Development
Ahead of the film’s August 2 release, Paramount and Nick announce more ‘TMNT’ is in the works.
Netflix Drops Teaser Trailer for ‘Castlevania: Nocturne’
The next installment of the ‘Castlevania’ universe follows the sorceress Annette during the French Revolution as she seeks out vampire hunter Richter Belmont to lead the resistance against an aristocratic vampire foe; the show hits Netflix September 28.
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First Look Images Released for ‘Aliens FC’ Animated Feature
Magic Frame Animation and Creation Entertainment Media’s all-new film promises to transport audiences to an alien planet; project features unique visuals created with the help of AI software.
Podcast EP 218: How Andrea Love Got 2 Million Followers On Instagram With Felt Animations
The independent stop-motion animator shares tips on leveraging social media, the challenges of running her own business and what the future holds for her ‘felt’ animation career.
TBS Sets ‘American Dad!’ Season 18 Return
The animated comedy, created by Seth MacFarlane, Mike Barker, and Matt Weitzman, returns with all new episodes September 4.
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NVIZ Delivers ‘Black Mirror’s Season 6 Retro Look
The VFX studio created detailed graphics and compositing for three of the Netflix sci-fi anthology’s latest episodes: ‘Loch Henry,’ ‘Demon 79,’ and ‘Mazey Day.’
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Watch Teaser: ‘Tom and Jerry’ Headed to Singapore in New Cartoon Network Series
The iconic franchise will feature unique Asian stories and locations – produced by Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios in association with Aum Animation Studios India.
Watch: New ‘Bad Driver’s Club’ PSAs
RK Venture and Toronto-based animator Joren Cull use absurdist humor to make clear that driving under the influence is no laughing matter, in their deceptively silly animated campaign for NMDOT.
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Randy Fullmer, Disney Feature Animation Veteran, Dies at 73
The multi-talented effects animator, VFX supervisor, artistic coordinator, and producer on films including ‘The Lion King’ and ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame,’ also renown as a master guitar builder for top musicians, passed away July 10.
Crunchyroll Announces New Acquisitions at Japan Expo 2023
Multiple titles coming later this year include ‘Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End,’ and ‘The Demon Prince of Momochi House;' trailer also released for 'Shangri-La Frontier.'
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Eli Roth’s ‘Borderlands’ Feature Gets Release Date
The live-action adaptation of the hit video game, starring Cate Blanchett, Jack Black, Edgar Ramirez, Kevin Hart, Ariana Greenblatt, Florian Munteanu, and Jamie Lee Curtis, will debut in theaters August 9, 2024.
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Platige Image Delivers ‘Pokémon’ Trading Card Spot
Directed by BAFTA laureate Claire Norowzian, the live-action/animated commercial ‘There's a Collection in Everyone’ reignites the thrill of collecting for a new audience of international kids.
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Paramount+ Shares ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Season 5 Teaser
Fans at the streamer’s San Diego Comic-com ‘Star Trek’ universe presentation got a first look at the last and final season of the series - coming early 2024.
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Tubi Snags Aardman’s ‘Lloyd of The Flies’
The streamer goes buggin with the studio’s first entirely 3DCG animated comedy kicking off next month as part of the platform’s ‘kids and family’ programming.
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Iman Vellani to Co-Pen a ‘Ms. Marvel’ Comic
The ‘Ms. Marvel’ and ‘The Marvels’ star joins writer Sabir Pirzada on ‘Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant,’ a new comic resurrecting the recently deceased Kamala Khan in her newly defined status as a mutant.
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Hilariously Violent Game in Development from ‘Salad Fingers’ Creator
David Firth, the king of creepy and outlandish animation from the early internet, is creating a 2.5D PC game based on Jerry Jackson, a foul-mouthed teen character from one of his lesser-known animations, focusing on the concept of a completely breakable environment.
We’ve Got a New Clip From ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’
Meet one of the newest mutants, Superfly, in the latest reveal from the Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies and Point Grey Productions 3DCG comedy featuring the iconic green shelled brothers, hitting theaters August 2.
Paramount+ Shares ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Trailer
Last weekend at San Diego Comic-Con, the streamer teased Season 4 of its popular animated comedy series, revealing a clip, debut date and key art; the season kicks off with 2 new episodes this September.
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Netflix Drops ‘One Piece’ Trailer
Based on the enormously popular manga by Eiichiro Oda, the live-action adaptation of the high-seas adventure sets sail on the streamer August 31.
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Apple TV+ Releases ‘Strange Planet’ Trailer
The new animated series, co-created by Dan Harmon and Nathan W. Pyle, based on Pyle’s bestselling graphic novel and social media phenomenon of the same name, will premiere with the first three episodes on August 9.
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Shout! Brings ‘Mavka: The Forest Song’ to North America
Shout! Factory partners with Animagrad Animation Studio and Film.UA Group to bring the captivating adventure to DVD and digital this summer in North America.
disguise Announces Volinga.ai Integration
RenderStream’s AI technology takes phone captured 2D content and generates 3D environments for real-time use in virtual production.
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