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Straw Hats Forever Headline News

Original ‘One Piece’ Cast to Reprise Roles in Japanese Dub of Live-Action Adaptation

The beloved anime series’ main voice cast, including the voice of Luffy, Mayumi Tanaka, will don their Straw Hats once again in the Netflix adaptation out this year.

Events Headline News

Warner Bros. Discovery Announces San Diego Comic-Con Panels

The slate of four panels showcases new original animated films, including Adult Swim’s ‘The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart’ and ‘Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar,’ and will feature appearances from cast and creatures.

Events Headline News

Adult Swim, Cartoon Network Reveal San Diego Comic-Con Lineup

Panels will highlight the latest seasons of ‘Rick and Morty’ and ‘My Adventures with Superman,’ as well as Cartoon Networks’ upcoming new show, ‘Tiny Toons Looniversity,’ during the conventions run, July 19-23.

Bring it On! Headline News

Hulu Launches 'Animayhem' Sub-Brand Hub for Adult Animation, Anime Library

The streamer’s new ‘destination’ focuses on its robust animation library, including fan favorite titles such as ‘Futurama,’ ‘Solar Opposites,’ ‘Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War,’ ‘Naruto Shippuden,’ ‘Archer,’ and others.

Space Opera Headline News

Roland Emmerich to Lead ‘Space Nation’ Multimedia Franchise

The ‘Stargate’ and ‘Independence Day’ director will spearhead the all-new, upcoming space opera venture spanning video games, animated shorts, and a live-action series, with the first game releasing in 2024. 

Coming Down to MoleTown Headline News

Animated Series ‘Moley’ Featuring Warwick Davis Premieres on Peacock

The ‘Willow’ actor voices the charming and adventurous titular young mole from MoleTown, with all 52 episodes in the first season streaming now.

In the Flesh Headline News

‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ Stage Play Teaser Reveals Series Finale Clues

The short Twitter video gives glimpses of footage from several scenes in the Netflix series, possibly even some clues about the final season, with the play premiering at London’s Phoenix Theatre November 17.

What’s Up with Eren? Headline News

Trailer Drops for ‘Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 2’

The series’ second special will conclude the epic anime that follows a motley crew who must scramble to halt Eren’s deadly mission, streaming on Crunchyroll this Fall.

The Road to Turin Headline News

‘Nimona’ Directors Head to VIEW 2023

Nick Bruno and Troy Quane are set to attend the upcoming conference in-person to present their new animated feature, now streaming on Netflix, based on the New York Times best-selling graphic novel by ND Stevenson; the VIEW Conference takes place October 15-20 in Turin, Italy.

Business Headline News

Shout! Factory and Aardman Ink Distribution Deal

Leading multi-platform media company secures North American rights to the animation studio’s award-winning titles ‘Shaun the Sheep,’ ‘Wallace & Gromit,’ ‘Morph,’ and ‘Timmy Time.’

Who is the Man of Steel? Headline News

‘My Adventures with Superman’ Episode 1 Now on YouTube

Warner Bros. Animation and DC’s serialized coming-of-age story follows Clark Kent as he builds his secret identity and falls for Lois Lane; first two episodes now streaming on Max.

Technology Headline News

Bolt Graphics, CoreWeave, and OTOY Join the Academy Software Foundation

The organization’s Open Source Days event for open source software for the visual effects, animation, and digital content creation industries takes place August 6 in Los Angeles, in-person and virtually.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Warner Bros. Japan Drops ‘Suicide Squad ISEKAI’ Trailer

At Anime Expo 2023, Warner and WIT Studio revealed the all-new anime series - where DC’s Harley Quinn, the Joker, and The Suicide Squad descend onto the stage of ISEKAI.

Business Headline News

Powerhouse Animation Agrees to Voluntarily Recognize Union

The Animation Guild will represent artists and production workers in upcoming negotiations at the studio; Texas becomes the first Right-to-Work state to have union-represented animation workers.

Back on the Grid Again Headline News

Jodie Turner-Smith Joins the Cast of ‘Tron: Ares’

The ‘Queen & Slim’ actress joins a growing list of actors already boasting Jared Leto, Evan Peters, and Greta Lee; the live-action ‘Tron: Legacy’ sequel begins shooting this August in August in Vancouver.

The Cutest Studio Tour Ever Headline News

‘Studio Visit with Non’ Featurette Drops for Stop-Motion ‘Pokémon Concierge’

Tour Japanese production house dwarf studios with the voice of Haru, catch a glimpse of Haru, Psyduck and a variety of other Pokémon, and then get a taste of the resort life beginning December 2023 on Netflix.

Spice-y News Headline News

‘Dune: The Sisterhood’ Creative Shakeup Causes Re-Casts

Anna Foerster, Olivia Williams, and Emily Watson now star in the upcoming series, set in the 'Dune' universe, which centers on the lives of the fabled religious sect trained to resist the Voice.

Can Things Get Any Stranger? Headline News

Apple TV+ Announces Dan Harmon’s ‘Strange Planet’ Series Debut

Based on Nathan Pyle’s webcomic and bestselling graphic novel, the 10-episode adult animated series that takes place on a distant world where blue beings explore the absurdity of everyday human traditions drops this August. 

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