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Gimme More Rings! Headline News

Warner Bros. to Develop Multiple Tolkien Film Adaptations

After the successful acquisition of Middle-earth Enterprises, which holds adaptive film rights for many of the famed author’s books, including ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit,’ the media giant is set to create an entire new generation of films through the WB label New Line Cinema.

Business Headline News

Toonz Media Group Launches Feature Film Division

Icon Entertainment International exec Ariel Veneziano tapped to helm group’s latest expansion; the division kicks off with ‘Little Emma,’ an animated feature in co-production with Gold Valley Entertainment.  

It’s Gonna Be Anime-zing! Headline News

2023 Crunchyroll Anime Awards Reveals Celebrity Line-Up

The leading anime platform boasts a-list slate of presenters participating in this year’s award ceremony taking place Mach 4; returning to the genre’s birthplace, the event streams live from Tokyo, honoring creators, musicians, and performances across streaming and theatrical.

And the Awards Goes To! Headline News

‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio,’ ‘The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse’ Win Big at 50th Annie Awards

By Dan Sarto | Monday, February 27, 2023 at 7:55am

Netflix’s hit stop-motion tale takes home five awards, while the Apple TV+ and BBC short takes home four; 'Love, Death + Robots’ also snags four awards, while ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On’ wins 3 at the 50th annual celebration, held Saturday night at Royce Hall on the UCLA campus.

Studio Milestones Headline News

Mainframe Studios Celebrates 30 Years of Animation

Studio milestones include creating and producing the first fully-CG TV series ‘Reboot’ and the first large-scale toon shaded CG series ‘Spider-Man: The New Animated Series.’

Business Headline News

Harry Butt to Lead Nexus Studios’ New Motion Design Studio

The division will offer 'disruptive design-first campaigns for brands' based on typographic-led motion design, CG product films and bespoke motion brand identities.

Mentoring the New Animation Filmmakers Headline News

HBO Max to Stream Animated Shorts From 12 Underrepresented Artists

The final 8 shorts from the HBO Max x Warner Bros. Discovery Access Animated Shorts Program will stream March 23 as episodes in the Max original series ‘Only You: An Animated Shorts Collection.’

careers in animation Headline News

Podcast EP 197: Asli Bulut's Journey from Turkey to Canada to Pursue Animation Development

The now Toronto-based development production manager shares what her job really entails, as well as insights into the ‘business’ side of animation and what trends development execs are looking for in pitches.

Will Beef Say I Do! Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘The Great North: Sister Pact Too Adventure’

In the all-new episode airing this Sunday on FOX, Judy and Honeybee encounter a strange group in the woods, and Beef must face up to a promise from his past.

animated short films Headline News

Final Frontier and Le Cube Create New ‘Naraka: Bladepoint’ Trailer

Launching the newest chapter of Netease’s martial-arts-driven game, ‘Showdown - Gelid Yushan,’ the 2D animated short features anime-like action while staying true to the franchise’s distinct Wuxia-style sword craft.

Heading to Montreal This September Headline News

Animaze Sets 10th Anniversary Festival for September 17-19

The Montreal International Animation Festival returns for its 2023 run; new programs will highlight the city’s internationally renowned game industry.

Business Headline News

DNEG Acquires Key Production and Post-Production Facilities in India

The leading VFX and animation studio’s deal with parent company Prime Focus Limited for India-based integrated film and TV studio assets includes PF Studios, Digital Intermediate, Equipment Rental Services (EQR), and PFL’s Advertising post-production business.

And the Winner Is… Headline News

Next PreVIEW Panel Set: ‘Five Oscar Contenders for Best Animated Short’

Join the free February 28 online discussion with the directors of ‘My Year of Dicks,’ ‘The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse,’ ‘The Flying Sailor,’ ‘Ice Merchants’ and ‘An Ostrich Told Me the World Is Fake and I Think I Believe It;’ watch the nominated shorts on the Animation Showcase.

Waggley Wake-Up Wizard Headline News

Apple TV+ Drops ‘Pretzel and the Puppies’ Season 2 Sneak Peak

The streamer shares an exclusive clip from the animated series, starring Mark Duplass and Nasim Pedrad, about a modern-day dog family led by a ‘pawsome’ dog daddy named Pretzel: all-new episodes stream globally February 24.

Business Headline News

Canadian Channel Teletoon to Shut Down

Corus Entertainment has announced that the Canadian animation-focused TV channel will be revamped as Cartoon Network, with Cartoon Network transforming to Boomerang and Teletoon originals heading to new Teletoon+ streaming service; sunsetting set for March 27, 2023.

Because Of Course! Headline News

Atari Signs with APA for Representation

Yep… that Atari - the classic video game brand known for changing the entire gaming landscape with its console back in 1977 will now develop live-action, animation, and non-scripted film and television projects.

The Horror Giant Grows Headline News

Indie Horror Giant Blumhouse Goes Interactive with Blumhouse Games

Industry veterans Zach Wood named President, Don Sechler named CFO, of the new game subsidiary, which will partner with independent game developers to bring their creative vision to life through original, horror-themed games.

Business Headline News

Radar Pictures to Produce ‘Geronimo Stilton’ Animated Feature

David Soren (‘Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie,’ ‘Under the Boardwalk’) will pen and direct the film based on the beloved Italian children’s book series about a journalist-turned-mystery-solving mouse.

Respect My Authoritay! Headline News

‘South Park: The Complete Twenty-Fifth Season’ Arrives on Blu-ray and DVD

Coming April 4, the Emmy Award-winning adult animated series’ home release includes all 6 episodes.

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.

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