First Images Revealed for Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy and the Heron’
The highly anticipated new - and last - Studio Ghibli film from the famed Academy Award-winning director hit Japanese theaters last month and will open in North America later this year.
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New Web Series ‘Pokémon: Paldean Winds’ Revealed
The four-part series depicting ‘the youthful drama of several academy students as they come into their own’ in the Paldea region premieres on the official Pokémon YouTube channel September 6, 2023.
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‘The Little Mermaid’ Heads to Disney+
The live-action re-imaging of the animated classic, staring Halle Bailey as Ariel, will debut on the streamer September 6.
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‘King of the Hill’ Voice Actor Johnny Hardwick Passes at 64
Known for his work as on the show as bounty hunter Dale Gribble, the talented actor and comedian died at home in Austin, Texas on August 8.
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AGBO’s Visual Creatures Names Andy Williams Senior Executive Producer
Industry veteran will lead business development and client strategy as the virtual production company expands its service offerings to the filmmaking industry.
Exclusive Clip: ‘Solar Opposites: Welcome to Hollow House’
So, what’s the deal with Silvercops? All 11 Season 4 episodes of the hit animated comedy premiere today on Hulu; streamer also announces Valentine's special coming next year.
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‘Wonder Woman 3’ Not Currently in Development After All
Despite heavy teasing by golden lasso-wielding actress Gal Gadot, James Gunn and Peter Safran have no current plans for a ‘Wonder Woman 3’ project, and her chances of joining the new DCU are slim.
Call for Entries - TOFUZI 2023
The 15th Festival International Animated Film Festival is now accepting films in multiple categories; event takes place in Batumi, Georgia, November 13-18.
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FOX Remembers Paul Reubens on ‘Bob’s Burgers’
The network lovingly honors the memory of the multi-talented actor and comedian, who guest stars on this Sunday’s episode ‘Amelia.’
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Juli Films Boards Stop-Motion Documentary ‘Pantasma’
The ‘Exiled’ producer now acts as production partner on the ambitious Gloria Carrión project inspired by the unpublished book 'Del fuego y de la sangre' by former Sandinista Félix Vijil, based on his personal experience in the Nicaraguan war.
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PBS Kids Sets ‘Lyla in the Loop’ Debut
The new kids’ animated series from Mighty Picnic and Pipeline Studios, that encourages problem-solving skills and showcases the benefits of collaboration, will air February 5, 2024.
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Adult Swim Drops ‘Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar’ Clip
In the NSFW ‘Breaking Up With You,’ Nathan Explosion (voiced by Brendon Small), unleashes his frustration on his devoted fans and breaks up with them; the original animated film comes to Digital and Blu-ray on August 22.
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Tale Wind Announces New ‘Turbozaurs’ Distribution Deal
The agreement with Televisión Azteca brings the 3DCG preschool series to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
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9 Story Media Announces ‘Open Season: Call of Nature’ Animated Series
Based on Sony Pictures Animation’s feature film franchise, the show follows a lovable, risk-averse grizzly bear and a fast-talking, ‘act-first, think-later’ deer; currently in production at Brown Bag Films, it’s slated for 2024 launch.
Cartoon Network Announces New Fall Programming
The upcoming animation slate includes the return of ‘Bugs Bunny Builders,’ ‘We Baby Bears,’ and ‘Teen Titans Go!’
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Warner Bros. Releases New ‘Babylon 5: The Road Home’ Clip
In the never-before-seen video, John Sheridan expresses his second thoughts about leaving Babylon 5 to his wife, Delenn; watch ahead of the film’s August 15 release on Digital, 4K Ultra HD, and Blu-Ray.
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Impossible Objects Gets Unreal on GM OnStar Campaign
Team uses state-of-the-art virtual production and real-time technology, including Unreal Engine and disguise, to highlight expanded tech capabilities of OnStar’s offerings – without ever having to hit the road; check out ‘From The Lab: Building the OnStar’ to see how.
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Arcturus Named Go-To-Market Partner for Microsoft’s Mixed Reality Capture Studios
The volumetric video tech leader’s new pipeline offers complete, photorealistic end-to-end solutions, from capture to distribution, for content creators on any size project.
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Podcast EP 220: How David Lauer & Ri Crawford Formed ‘Mystery Meat Media’ Stop-Motion Studio
The animators discuss how independent paths brought them together at Phil Tippet’s studio and how their mutual trust prompted them to launch their own business - together.
Featurette, Spooky 360 Experience Drop for ‘The Last Voyage of the Demeter’
Discover what evil that lurks aboard the merchant ship ‘Demeter,’ which was chartered to carry private cargo, in the new 360 experience that looks at the creation of the infamous vampire; film hits theaters August 11.
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Blue Ant Media and marblemedia Merge Production, Distribution Businesses
Mark Bishop and Matthew Hornburg will serve as co-Presidents, reporting to Michael MacMillan, in the new unified studio and rights business.
Disney+ Shares ‘LEGO Disney Princess: The Castle Quest’ Trailer
Streamer also reveals key art for the all-new 3DCG animated special, part of the 100 Years of Disney celebration and the upcoming ‘World Princess Week,’ coming to the streamer August 18.
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Netflix and ‘One Piece’ Star Drop ‘Growing Up Geeked with Iñaki Godoy’ Video
The Monkey D. Luffy actor shares experiences growing up as an anime and manga fan and other geeky, nerdy stuff; the all-new pirate adventure series sets sail on August 31.
NVIDIA Makes Extended-Reality Streaming More Scalable with CloudXR Suite
The updated software-hardware combination brings high-quality XR to more enterprises and developers, enabling high-fidelity, immersive environments for anyone with an AIO headset or mobile XR device.
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Mortal Media Leads Investment Round for Swaybox Studios
Led by Mortal Media execs Blake Griffin and Ryan Kalil, with participation from Joel Whitley and IAG Capital Partners, the new funding will allow for an expansion and streamlining of animation studio’s production pipeline.
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