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It’s Finally Here - Prime Video Teases ‘Invincible’ Season 2

At last week’s SDCC 2023, ‘Walking Dead’ co-creator Robert Kirkman share a trailer, clips and a debut date for the long-awaited next season of the hit adult animated series, a coming-of-age tale about a powerful superhero’s son; the first 4 new episodes roll out in November.

From Gamer to Racer! Headline News

Sony Pictures Drop New Trailer, Photos for ‘Gran Turismo’

Neill Blomkamp directs the high-octane film based on the true story of a teenage gamer whose skills ultimately made him a professional racecar driver, hitting theaters August 11.

careers in animation Headline News

Podcast EP 217: Carina Schulze, Chatrone Founder and Writer On ‘O Menino Maluquinho’

The artist reveals what it takes to build a studio from scratch, how to sell and pitch an animated TV show, and how to start a career as a producer.

Kids’ Day Out! Headline News

Join the ‘Disney Junior & Friends Playdate’ Celebration

Mark your calendars for the three-day event at Disney California Adventure Park beginning August 18, moving to Downtown Disney August 19-20; celebrate the entertaining music-filled stories of Disney Junior’s popular series. 

careers in animation Headline News

The CLU Animation Career Training Program Graduates its Third Class

Alongside celebrating commencement, the growing animation training program for neurodiverse adults announced festival screenings for ‘Willow’s Tale’ and new project slate for its affiliated animation studio Brainstorm Productions.

​Community Outreach Headline News

Foundry Celebrates ‘ACCESS: VFX’ Success and Support

The creative software developer renews commitment to the global mentorship program, having already supported 2,293 mentees contributing to a diverse expanding talent pool across the industry.

The Road to Turin Headline News

VIEW 2023 Welcomes ‘Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget’ Writer/Director Sam Fell

Fell will attend in person, presenting on the making of Netflix and Aardman’s upcoming animated comedy about the new adventures of freedom-fighting chickens Ginger and Rocky; the VIEW Conference takes place October 15-20 in Turin, Italy.

It’s Going to Get ‘Looney’ Headline News

Watch and Listen: ‘Tiny Toons Looniversity’ Theme Song Revealed at SDCC

The all-new animated series, based on the original ‘Tiny Toon Adventures’ series, honors its iconic musical heritage with a remix of the original arrangement; the show comes to Cartoon Network and Max this Fall. 

Things Are About to Get Even More Marvelous! Headline News

Marvel Studios Drops ‘The Marvels’ Official Trailer and Images

The unlikely trio - Ms. Marvel, Captain Marvel and Captain Rambeau - must team up to save the universe… of course; the movie hits theaters this fall.  

From It Girl to Cult Leader Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘Praise Petey – Petey Gets Rejected’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, July 21, 2023 at 10:37am

Every former cult just needs some ‘fresh blood’ to become relevant… to modernize… or get lucky in love... or something like that… the hot new show about an accidental leader of a small-town cult, created, written, and executive produced by former ‘Saturday Night Live’ head writer Anna Drezen, premieres today, July 21, on Freeform, the next day on HULU.

Watanabe Returns to Sci-fi! Headline News

Adult Swim Greenlights ‘Lazarus’ Anime Series from Shinichirō Watanabe

The anime legend, whose body of work includes ‘Cowboy Bebop,’ ‘Samurai Champloo,’ and ‘Kids on the Slope’ will reveal a first look at the new show at Adult Swim Festival’s ‘Toonami on The Green’ event July 22 at SDCC 2023.

Trouble in Atlantis Headline News

Third Round of Reshoots Wrap for 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom'

Due to changes from three different executive teams, pandemic shutdowns, and actor controversy, the ‘Aquaman’ sequel has undergone numerous rewrites, reshoots, and postponements, with the newest round finishing right as SAG actors went on strike. 

Technology Headline News

Auto-rig and Pose ZBrush Characters in New CC4 and ZBrush Posing Pipeline

By Dan Sarto | Friday, July 21, 2023 at 8:00am

Reallusion’s latest release empowers character artists and 3D print designers to effortlessly transform intricate sculpts into precise, posable, high poly count characters with just a few clicks. 

Max at Comic-Con 2023 Headline News

Max Originals Reveals ‘Fionna and Cake’ and Other First Looks at SDCC 2023

Check out the trailers - new animation coming to the streamer includes the next chapter in the ‘Adventure Time’ universe, ‘Young Love’ based on the characters from the Oscar-winning animated short, ‘Hair Love,’ and the Season 4 mayhem of ‘Harley Quinn.’ 

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FOX Drops Dan Harmon’s ‘Krapopolis’ Official Trailer

More ‘Kraptastic’ news… there’s a San Diego Comic-Con special screening tonight of the all-new animated adult comedy about dysfunctional humans, gods and monsters in Ancient Greece; the show joins the Animation Domination lineup this Fall.

Who Doesn’t Want a Drabbit? Headline News

eOne’s ‘Odd-Paw Vet’ Now on YouTube

The 3DCG animated series features Billie, the Odd-Paw Vet, and her sidekicks, always on call to care for all the ‘oddly’ cute animal hybrids that live in Odd Springs; the first three episodes are now streaming. 

indie animation Headline News

Final Frontier and Le Cube Release ‘About Love & Balance’ Animated Short

The film intertwines art, illustration, and animation while navigating through complex emotions of love; also, the basis of Madrid-based Silk Gallery’s exhibition of the same name.  

Bring on the Classics Headline News

Adult Swim Reveals ‘Checkered Past’ Animation Block Promo and Logo

The upcoming block airs 6:00 PM Monday through Friday and includes such classic programs as ‘Dexter's Laboratory,’ ‘The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy,’ ‘Courage the Cowardly Dog,’ and ‘Ed, Edd, & Edd,’ starting August 28th

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Legible Signs ‘The Batman’ EP Michael Uslan to Develop New Stan Lee Comics

The new eBooks will feature proprietary rich media that includes video, audio, and unique graphics to bring the legendary creator’s never-before-seen characters to life.

From It Girl to Cult Leader Headline News

Animated Series ‘Praise Petey’ to Debut on Freeform

Watch the trailer for the hot new show about an accidental leader of a small-town cult, created, written, and executive produced by former ‘Saturday Night Live’ head writer Anna Drezen, premiering July 21 – the next day on HULU.

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