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Signe Baumane’s ‘Karmic Knot’ Cast Announced

The Marriage Project and Studio Locomotive’s new animated feature reveals voice talent that includes Patrick Wilson, Dagmara Dominczyk, Emma Kenney, and Stephen Lang; releasing in 2028.

Never Meet Your Heroes Headline News

Netflix Cancels ‘The Sandman’ After 2 Seasons

Showrunner Allan Heinberg claims the live-action series adaptation will end because they ‘only had enough story for one more season;’ the final season will still release on the streamer later this year.

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Lion Forge Secures Exclusive Sales Rights to Multiple Animated Properties

Among the new titles is ‘The Wingfeather Saga,’ an action-adventure fantasy series based on the book series by Andrew Peterson, and two holiday specials from Holiday Hill Farm.

Honoring Excellence in Animation Education Headline News

The Animation Educators’ Forum Names 2025 Hall of Fame Honorees

By Dan Sarto | Friday, January 31, 2025 at 2:35pm

The non-profit association of teachers and scholars has selected its latest class of noteworthy individuals who will join the virtual hall, dedicated to those whose teaching influenced the history of animation.

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Nickelodeon Welcomes 7 New Artist, Writing Program Participants

Group to work from Burbank’s Nickelodeon Animation Studio; writers’ curriculum includes networking, executive mentorship, and tailored workshops, while artists will work closely with senior artist and peer mentors.

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GKIDS and Shout! Studios to Release Mamoru Hosoda Film Catalog in 4K

The set of films from the award-winning director kicks off with ‘Summer Wars’ and ‘Wolf Children,’ coming in 4K UHD SteelBook, standard Blu-ray, and on digital download-to-own platforms on April 1 and August 5.

The Past Informs the Future Headline News

Nicolás P. Villarreal Sets ‘Courage or Destiny’ Release

New animated short from the ‘ON/OFF’ director is inspired by the 1955 Grand Prix of Argentina, where famed Mercedes Benz F1 driver Juan Manuel Fangio suffered third degree burns in order to win the race; debuts end of March.

We Finally Get Our Dunk and Egg Headline News

George R.R. Martin Praises ‘GoT’ Prequel ‘A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms’

Prolific author plays nice after previously bashing ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 changes; the new series, based on Martin’s novella ‘The Hedge Knight,’ is set a century before ‘Game of Thrones,’ and follows the exploits of two unlikely heroes.

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Animotion, CMNIX Team to Bring ‘Beardy Bodo’ to South Korea

The first 10 episodes of the animated series, which follows the adventures of a quirky character who teaches kids problem-solving and social skills, are now streaming on multiple South Korean platforms.

It's Anime-zing! Headline News

Anime Tokyo Station Announces ‘Oshi No Ko’ Anime Series Exhibition

The free program runs from February 8 - May 6, and will include key scenes from the anime, life-sized panels of characters, photo spots, and a ‘live’ B-KOMACHI performance experience.

Honoring Excellence in VFX Headline News

Comedians The Sklar Brothers to Host 23rd Annual VES Awards

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 10:40am

This marks the first hosting of the awards by the comedy duo, whose knowledge of VFX stems from being two identical humans; event set for February 11 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel.

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Nelvana’s ‘Millie Magnificent’ Animated Series Goes International

Based on the book series by Ashley Spires, the project will roll out on ABC in Australia, DR in Denmark, and Télé-Québec in French Canada throughout 2025.

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Warner Bros. Animation Sets ‘Oh, The Places You’ll Go!’ Release Date

The globetrotting animated musical adaptation of the beloved Dr. Seuss book, which follows a young adventurer as they journey through the joys, heartaches, peaks, and valleys of life, will hit theaters March 17, 2028 in IMAX.

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