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A Different Kind of Musical Jungle Headline News

The 'X Factor’ Inspired Animated Feature ‘X Factor in the Jungle’ in the Works

GFM Animation has partnered with Larry Kasanoff’s Threshold Entertainment and Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment on the project, based on the most prolific TV show in history for finding vocal superstars, with pre-production starting this year and CG animation starting 2024.

And the Hits Keep on Coming Headline News

Huge Content Purge Planned for Disney+ and Hulu

In response to a big subscriber loss in the early months of 2023, Disney has announced plans to axe multiple forms of content from its streaming services starting May 26, possibly in preparation of a Hulu/Disney+ merge.

careers in animation Headline News

Podcast EP 208: How Jake Friedman Became Friends with Art Babbitt's Wife When Writing 'The Disney Revolt'

By Dan Sarto | Monday, May 22, 2023 at 8:28pm

The writer, artist, and current animation history professor at RISD discusses his book, ‘The Disney Revolt: The Great Labor War of Animation's Golden Age.’

Gluten Free Entertainment Headline News

‘Pastacolypse’ Now Streaming on Tubi

From ‘Aqua Teen Hunger Force’ co-creator Matthew Maiellaro, the father-daughter animated horror-comedy feature follows billionaire celebrity chef Alfredo Manicotti who seeks revenge on all mankind after gluten is banned worldwide.

Single Dad-ing Headline News

Oni Press to Release Derek M. Ballard’s ‘Cartoonshow’

The ‘Adventure Time’ and ‘The Midnight Gospel’ writer’s debut graphic novel, first published online, follows the real-life challenges of being a single dad, filled with insightful humor and satirical reflections on contemporary American life. 

Night Time Isn’t the Right Time! Headline News

Experience the Night Shift with ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Teaser Trailer

The terrifying horror game phenomenon becomes a blood-chilling cinematic event, as Blumhouse brings the creepy franchise to the big screen and Peacock October 27.

Close Encounters of the Overly Incompetent Kind Headline News

Adult Swim Canada Releases Exclusive ‘Psi Cops’ Early Preview

The new adult animated series follows paranormal investigators as they look into alien sightings, ghosts, and demons; show premieres June 4.

Anyone Can Wear the Mask Headline News

Character Posters Released for ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’

Catch a closer look at Miles Morales, Ben Reilly, Gwen Stacy, Jessica Drew, Miguel O’Hara, Pavitr Prabhakar, Peter B. Parker, Hobie Brown, Spider-Cat, and The Spot in their own distinct styles, then see them in all their glory in theaters June 2.

Lots of New Peanuts Coming Your Way Headline News

Apple TV+ Unveils New Kids and Family Summer Slate

The exciting upcoming lineup features all-new Peanuts specials ‘Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie’ and ‘Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin,’ plus the brand-new series ‘Camp Snoopy,’ as well as a slew of new and returning original projects.

The Ultimate Setup Headline News

Impossible Objects and Dell’s Alienware Partner for ‘Gravity’ Spot

Jay Walker directs the 30-second piece showcasing the gear’s undeniably strong ‘pull’ on gamers, utilizing a blend of traditional VFX work in After Effects, Maya, and Redshift.

Who Doesn’t Love Bossa Nova Headline News

Fernando Trueba’s Animated ‘They Shot the Piano Player’ Acquired at Cannes

Sony Pictures Classics snags the rights for the Bossa Nova-themed feature co-directed by the ‘Chico & Rita’ duo Trueba and Javier Mariscal, with plans for an awards season release.

Those Shifty Shape Shifters Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘Nimona’ Teaser and Art

By Dan Sarto | Friday, May 19, 2023 at 9:56am

Based on the New York Times bestselling graphic novel by ND Stevenson, the 3DCG animated film follows Ballister Boldheart, a knight framed for a crime he didn’t commit, and the titular shapeshifter who sets out to help him prove his innocence; coming to the streamer June 30.

Who Doesn’t Hate to Waste Meat? Headline News

Season Finale Exclusive Clip: ‘The Great North: For Whom The Smell Tolls Part Two’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, May 19, 2023 at 9:14am

The show wraps Season 3 with an all-new episode airing this Sunday on FOX; it’s a day of reckoning for Lone Moose, as Beef and a group of townspeople attempt to rescue all the prom-goers from a flood of rotten meat waste.

Revenge Doggy Style Headline News

Will Ferrell and Jamie Foxx are Unleashed in ‘Strays’

Best doggy buds Reggie and Bug exact sweet revenge on Doug, a lowlife human who abandoned Reggie, in the raunchy live-action comedy adventure, scampering into theaters August 18.

The Biggest Gaming Deal Ever Headline News

Xbox Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Approved by European Commission

The approval brings the Microsoft-owned gaming behemoth one step closer to closing its nearly $70 billion purchase, but there is more work to be done before the deal is finalized.

Technology Headline News

Digital Kinetics Deploys Vicon’s Valkyrie and Shōgun

Croatia-based studio creates cutting-edge motion capture stage to deliver mocap and virtual production services to local and international entertainment industries.

It’s Happing in Savannah! Headline News

SCAD Savannah Film Festival and Amazon Team on LGBTQ+ Short Film Competition

Amazon will award $10,000 for the Best Overall Film and $5,000 for an Audience Award, plus lead a discussion panel on the future of LGBTQIA+ storytelling; the selected films will premiere at the October 2023 festival.

Anime-zing! Headline News

Crunchyroll Sets ‘PSYCHO-PASS: Providence’ North American Theatrical Release Date

The newest addition to the ‘PSYCHO-PASS’ sci-fi thriller franchise continues the story of young inspector Akane Tsunemori and the authoritarian Sibyl System in futuristic Japan; film hits cinemas July 14 with advanced fan showings July 11 and July 13. 

AI Gone Really Bad Headline News

Teaser Trailer, Poster Dropped for Sci-Fi Action Thriller ‘The Creator’

Directed by ‘Rogue One’s Gareth Edwards, the film about a future war between humans and AI stars John David Washington, Gemma Chan, and Ken Watanabe; hits theaters September 29.

Awards Headline News

‘Our Uniform’ and ‘Amarradas’ Take Top Honors at 2023 Animayo Awards

Yegane Moghaddam’s film wins the Grand Jury Prize and the Award for Best Mixed Technique, while Carmen Córdoba wins for Best Spanish Short Film, at the Oscar qualifying event.

People Headline News

The VFX & Post Talent Agency Adds 5 to Post Team

Danny Salas, Phil Eldridge, Cory McCrum, James Barham, and Rob Duffield join the company, bringing years of expertise from working on numerous films and TV projects.

Family Summer Lineup Headline News

Netflix Shares ‘Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie’ Teaser and Art

Based on the popular ‘Miraculous’ series, the animated feature joins the streamer’s ‘Family Summer Lineup’ in July.

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