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They’re Certainly Looney! Headline News

‘Looney Tunes Cartoons’ Season 5 Now Streaming on HBO Max

Check out the promo - everyone’s favorite Looney Tune characters return in Warner Bros. Animation’s modern iteration of the classic series; 9 new episodes of Bugs and Friends just released.

I’m Walking on Sunshine Headline News

Chris Meledandri Teases ‘Shrek 5,’ Donkey Spinoff

The Illumination CEO and DreamWorks Animation creative partner has revealed plans for a soft reboot of the ‘Shrek’ franchise complete with the original voice cast, as well as the added possibility of a ‘Puss and Boots’-style spinoff for Donkey.

It’s All About Rhythmically Writhing Fungi! Headline News

FutureDeluxe Brings ‘Brutal Collage’ to Björk’s ‘Fossora’ Music Video

Using the title track of the singer’s latest album ‘Fossora,’ the experimental design studio depicted her performance within a dynamic, rotting, earthy mushroom world, bringing two parallel universes together in sync with the music.

Competitive Festivals Headline News

Fest Anča 2023 Reveals Official Selections

Almost 230 films were selected to participate in this year’s event, including original contemporary domestic and international animation featuring films by renowned filmmakers and young emerging talent; the event runs June 29-July 7.

Who is the Man of Steele Headline News

Adult Swim Drops ‘My Adventures with Superman’ Teaser Trailer

Jack Quaid stars in the animated serialized coming-of-age story of the Man of Steel and his relationships with Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen; the show debuts this summer on Adult Swim and HBO Max.

It’s Unreal! Headline News

Unreal Fest ANZ Goes Down Under

Epic Games brings the event way down South to help Unreal Engine users from Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia broaden their skills and build community.

Dept. of Far Out! Headline News

Lionsgate’s ‘The Freak Brothers’ Season 1 Arrives on Digital April 17

The adult animated series, based on Gilbert Shelton’s acclaimed underground comics, stars Woody Harrelson, Pete Davidson, John Goodman, and Tiffany Haddish as four pothead time travelers from the 1960s.

Meet the New Boss Headline News

Suzuki Toshio Named Studio Ghibli President Amidst Misconduct Allegations

The studio co-founder has taken the reins from former president Hoshino Koji, who retired this week after alleging Suzuki misappropriated company funds.

A Diverse Set of Power Heroes Headline News

‘PJ Masks’ Reboots as ‘PJ Masks Power Heroes’ with New Diverse Characters

The 3DCG animated series introduces 6 new Heroes, including wheel-chair user Ice Cub; show premieres on Disney Junior and Disney+ April 19.

The Best in Kids’ TV Headline News

PBS’ ‘Alma’s Way’ and ‘Donkey Hodie’ Get 2-Year Funding Renewal

Arthur Vining Davis Foundations extends grant for Fred Rogers Productions' kids' animated TV series, which promote core messages and learning goals in problem-solving skills, resilience, empathy, and other life skills.

More Games Adaptations! Headline News

Legendary Acquires ‘Street Fighter’ Live-Action Film, TV Rights

The entertainment giant will team with videogame developer Capcom on all future projects in the famed franchise, including a new feature film already in development.

He’s a Superhero Headline News

Warner Bros. Drops Trailer for DCU’s ‘Blue Beetle’

We finally get a look at Xolo Maridueña (‘Cobra Kai’) as recent college grad Jaime Reyes, who becomes the film’s titular character when he is bestowed with an extraordinary suit of armor by the Scarab, an ancient alien biotechnology, in the upcoming film hitting theaters August 18.

Business Headline News

Kartoon Channel! Announces Premiere of Shaquille O’Neal's ‘Shaq’s Garage’

The animated action-adventure comedy follows the Shaq PA, a family of vehicles inspired by the NBA Champion’s love of cars, as they go on missions to help the community; Pluto TV debut coming June 5.

Flame On…Again Headline News

Josh Friedman to Pen ‘Fantastic Four’ Rewrite

The ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ writer has taken the reins from former scribes Jeff Kaplan and Ian Springer, which signals a potential shift away from comedy towards a more serious sci-fi tone.

Business Headline News

Union Launches Montreal VFX Facility

The London-based studio celebrates 15 years with its first international expansion after delivering VFX on projects such as ‘For All Mankind,’ ‘The Irregulars,’ and HBO Max’s award-winning ‘The Banshees of Inisherin.’

Diversity in Animation Headline News

FLAMIN Animations Shorts Premiere at TNB XPO London

You can also watch them here - Round 2 of the Film London and Arts Council England commissioning program wrapped up with the artist animators debuting their work at The New Black Film Collective’s event; round 3 applications now open through May 22.

People Headline News

Maia Kealoha to Lead ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Film Adaptation

Zach Galifianakis also joins the live-action/CGI hybrid project in an undisclosed role, while original Stitch voice actor Chris Sanders will step back into his little blue shoes as well.

Anyone Can Wear the Mask Headline News

The New ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Trailer is as Funny and Visually Stunning as We Hoped!

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 9:58am

He’s neither cow, nor dalmatian… he’s ‘The Spot,’ and he’s the new villain Miles Morales must face… along with his mom’s wrath for getting just a B in Spanish… and a sea of competing Spideys, in the snazzy, jazzy, and tantalizingly stylized trailer for the highly anticipated sequel, hitting theaters June 2.

Commercials Headline News

LOBO Animates an Adorable Sing-Along Ode to Pets

Brazilian pet food brand 374 Pets tapped the mixed media and animation studio, who working with local animation students to create ‘Universo 374,’ a 2D animated spot bringing furry, feathery, and scaly critters to life.

Heading to Stuttgart Headline News

FMX 2023 Shares More Program Updates

The 4-day hybrid event, which runs April 25-27 and online April 28, revealed more on-site programming, including sustainability in media productions panel, VFX insights into HBO’s ‘The Last of Us,’ challenges of adapting literature into animation and games, and masterclasses with Ed Hooks and Craig Caldwell.

Business Headline News

Mediatoon Nabs ‘Edens Zero’ Sequel Rights

The series, which debuts its second season next month on NTV in Japan and on the ADN streaming platform, bolsters the distributor’s catalog of anime IP, including ‘Naruto,’ ‘Hunter X Hunter,’ and ‘Fairy Tail.’

Live-Action Redo! Headline News

Dwayne Johnson Reveals ‘Moana’ Live-Action Adaptation is in Development

The reimagining of Disney’s hit animated feature joins the company’s lineup of films derived from its animated movie library, including the highly anticipated ‘The Little Mermaid’ opening in theaters next month.

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