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Let’s Hope It’s Not Crumby! Headline News

Adult Swim’s Animated Comedy ‘Royal Crackers’ Set for April 2 Debut

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 2:36pm

Jason Ruiz’s all-new series, about a crumbling snack food empire and the dynastic weirdos aiming to restore it to greatness, stars Andrew Santino, Jessica St. Clair, and David Gborie.

Home Entertainment Headline News

Anime Adventure ‘Blue Thermal’ Coming Home March 14

The coming-of-age story, based on the popular manga about college freshman Tamaki Tsuru joining the school’s aviation club and falling in love with the beauty of the sky, arrives on digital and Blu-ray next month.

Meow! Headline News

DreamWorks Releases ‘Puss In Boots: The Last Wish’ Collector’s Edition

Available on Digital February 21 and 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD February 28, the home entertainment release of the award-winning animated adventure include a slew of bonus content including a new exclusive animated short.

The Bros. are Back Headline News

First Look at ‘Venture Bros.’ Movie Revealed

Series creator Christopher McCullough shared a side-by-side comparison of the badass Brock Samson from the original series and the upcoming film, just in time for the show’s 20th anniversary.

Technology Headline News

Autodesk Releases Moxion Rooms Real-Time Camera-to-Cloud Production Review System

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 9:33am

The forensically secure solution for creative team review, developed to specifications and based on requirements from ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,’ is now commercially available.

Independent Animation Headline News

Watch: ‘Lords of Laggard Hill’ Season 3 Trailer

Check out a snazzy preview of the web comedy about 3 warlords who spend their twilight years clutching power and filling their time with empty disputes – new episodes roll out in March.

Home Entertainment Headline News

‘New Gods: Yang Jian’ Arrives on Digital April 11 and Blu-Ray + DVD April 25

The second theatrical installment in Light Chaser Animation's Chinese mythology-inspired ‘New Gods’ animated fantasy series follows Yang Jian as he fights to stop his nephew from finding a powerful, dangerous artifact that can release catastrophic destruction.

Anime on Stage Headline News

GKIDS Scores ‘SPIRITED AWAY: Live On Stage’ Distribution Rights

Directed and adapted by Tony Award-winner John Caird and filmed at the stage production’s 2022 run at the Imperial Theatre in Tokyo, Japan, the movie featuring this live performance comes to theaters in Spring 2023.

Coco Crush Indeed! Headline News

Chanel Unveils New Animated Ambassadors to Mixed Reception

The beloved luxury brand has transformed BLACKPINK member Jennie and actors Margaret Qualley and Amandla Stenberg into 2D models for the 2023 ‘Coco Crush’ campaign, though some are complaining the campaign is off-brand and doesn’t properly credit the animation team.

People Headline News

Framestore Pictures Adds Directors Rich Lee and Jennifer Stafford

Company to represent both filmmakers in North America and the UK; Lee’s recent credits include multi-award-winning project ‘The Hiring Chain,’ while Stafford’s include Emmy Award-winning short ‘One Shot.’

People Headline News

Live-Action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Adds Zach Galifianakis

Disney’s upcoming hybrid live-action/CG feature, helmed by ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On’ director Dean Fleischer-Camp, has added ‘The Hangover’ actor in an undisclosed role.

Take a Walk Through Entertainment History Headline News

‘Disney 100: The Exhibition’ Debuts, Features AI-Generated Walt Disney Hologram

The Walt Disney Company utilized AI tools to transform archival videos of the iconic founder into a realistic, life-sized hologram that speaks to guests.

Awards Headline News

‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ and ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Nab Wins at 2023 BAFTA Awards

By Dan Sarto | Monday, February 20, 2023 at 8:53am

The two hit films continue their award-winning ways; ‘The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse’ wins for Best British Short Animation at the Sunday night ceremony.

How Cute! Headline News

‘Puffin Rock and the New Friends’ Voice Cast Revealed

The animated feature, based on the Kidscreen Awards and Royal Television Award-winning preschool series ‘Puffin Rock,’ will feature the voice talents of Chris O’Dowd, Amy Huberman, Beth McCafferty, and Eva Whittaker.

Business Headline News

BuzzFeed Inks Animation Content Deal with Frederator Network

The Genius Brands’ subsidiary gains first rights to develop and produce longform series based on BuzzFeed Animation Lab digital properties, including ‘The Land of Boggs,’ ‘The Good Advice Cupcake,’ ‘Weird Helga,’ and ‘Chikn Nuggit.’

Top of the Charts Headline News

Nicolás P. Villarreal’s ‘ON/OFF’ Gains Guinness World Record Recognition

The 2020 animated short has apparently racked up more than 1100 awards, making it, according to the record-keeping authority, the world’s leader in most awards won by a short film; the 7-minute film, illustrated in colorful ab­stract shapes and questions, poses the question of how modern-day distractions impact artistic inspiration.

careers in animation Headline News

Podcast EP 196: Pattama Homrod and Building an Animation Career in Thailand

The mixed media artist, stop-motion and 2D animator shares her career journey, including her schooling and how she navigated opportunities to branch off as a freelancer.

Business Headline News

Guru Studio and Future Today to Launch ‘True and the Rainbow Kingdom’ Fast Channel

The dedicated channel will deliver content from the hit animated preschool series across major connected CTC and OTT platforms.

Pass the Puck Headline News

ESPN is Going Real-Time with ‘NHL Big City Greens Classic ' Telecast

In an impressive effort to merge the ‘children’ and ‘hockey enthusiast’ demographics, Disney Channel will broadcast a real-time volumetric animated NHL game with players and teams modeled after characters from Disney’s animated comedy ‘Big City Greens,’ airing March 14.

Presto! Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘The Magician’s Elephant’ Trailer and Art

Based on the award-winning novel by Kate DiCamillo, the 3DCG film follows the journey of a boy in search of his long-lost sister, who must first find a mysterious elephant to help him on his quest; coming to the streamer in March.

Live-Action Dragons? Headline News

Dean DeBlois to Write and Direct ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Live-Action Feature

The award-winning filmmaker returns to the franchise he made famous with DreamWorks Animation to helm a new ‘Dragons’ adaptation set to fly into theaters in 2025.

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