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The Gift That Keeps on Giving Headline News

Nickelodeon Drops ‘SpongeBob SquarePants,’ ‘The Patrick Star Show’ Specials First Looks

The ‘SpongeBob’ special ‘Kreepaway Kamp’ premieres October 10, while ‘Patrick Star’s ‘Something Stupid This Way Comes’ hits October 14; both debut on Nick and Paramount+ in the U.S. 

Welcome to Hells Door! ANIMATIONWorld

Beyond Thor and Loki: ‘Twilight of the Gods’ Takes a Deeper Dive into Norse Mythology

Executive producers Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder, and Wesley Coller discuss their all-new 2D adult animated series about an iron-willed warrior’s vow of vengeance on the Thunder God, now streaming on Netflix.

Head to Apple TV+ for the Holidays Headline News

Apple TV+ Sets Free Peanuts Holiday Specials Schedule

Free streaming windows of iconic shows from Mendelson/Melendez Productions and Peanuts Worldwide, which include ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,’ ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,’ and ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas,’ begin next month.

Boo! Headline News

Max Shares ‘Velma: This Halloween Needs to Be More Special!’ Images

The clock is ticking and Velma’s friends have just 24 hours to bring her back while trying to avoid the wrath of a vengeful spirit; the Max Original animated special streams October 3.

Heading to Savannah! ANIMATIONWorld

Unpacking SCAD AnimationFest 2024 With Paula Wallace and Dan Bartlett

The university’s founder and the Dean of the School of Animation and Motion discuss the array of top speakers and program highlights, including Genndy Tartakovsky receiving the Award of Excellence and Toby Wilson presenting 'Blue Eye Samurai,' at the annual celebration of animation, which starts tomorrow, September 26, running through September 28.

Possessed by the Spirit of Halloween Headline News

Hulu Drops ‘Solar Opposites Halloween Special Part 2’ Trailer

In ‘The Hunt for Brown October’ things get spooky when the Spirit of Halloween starts to take over Korvo's life, streaming October 7.

Gundam Coming to Theaters! Headline News

AX Cinema Nights Adds ‘Mobile Suit Gundam’ Films to Anime Theatrical Lineup

Iconic Events Releasing and Bandai/Namco have teamed to add several new titles to the 2024/2025 AX Cinema Nights lineup, including ‘Mobile Suit Gundam,’ ‘Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow,’ ‘Mobile Suite Gundam III: Encounters in Space,’ and ‘Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack,’ set to run October - April 2025.

It’s on at the Con Headline News

Adult Swim to Screen Multiple Sneak Peeks At New York Comic Con

Can’t-miss panels include ‘Rick and Morty’ season eight and ‘Lazarus’ sneak peeks, and well as the ‘Night of New’ screening featuring early looks at ‘Women Wearing Shoulder Pads,’ ‘Common Side Effects,’ and ‘YOLO: Rainbow Trinity;’ event runs October 17-20.

Dang that Guy Can Draw! ANIMATIONWorld

Bringing 3D Lighting Effects to 2D Animation in ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon’

Noah Catan and the team at Bent Image Labs used his Pantheon software tool to add critical volumetric shading to the key opening scenes of the film, set in Harold’s illustrated book world, without making the characters and their simple lines look like the came from a completely different world.

It’s Anime-zing Headline News

Three New Teasers, Poster Released for ‘Dan Da Dan’ Series

The new trailers for the anime adaptation of Yukinobu Tatsu's manga focus on key show themes, such as ‘battle,’ ‘love,’ and the ‘occult;’ the series releases worldwide on ADN, Crunchyroll, Hulu, Muse, and Netflix on October 3.

preschool animation Headline News

DreamWorks Reveals Official Trailer, Voice Cast for ‘Mighty Monsterwheelies’

The animated adventure-comedy preschool series, which follows a team of half-monster - half-rescue vehicle heroes debuts October 14 on Netflix.

The Road to Turin Headline News

VIEW 2024 Reveals Expansive Full Conference Lineup

Jonathan Nolan, Fede Alvarez, Kelsey Mann, and Chris Sanders are just a few of the top speakers who’ll be attending as the English-speaking event celebrates its 25th anniversary, bringing together industry professionals, students, and enthusiasts in a celebration of the latest achievements in animation, VFX, and games; the event runs October 14-19 in the beautiful baroque city of Turin, Italy.

Festivals Headline News

Genndy Tartakovsky to be Honored as SCAD AnimationFest 2024 Returns to Atlanta

The legendary genius behind ‘Dexter’s Lab,’ ‘Samurai Jack’ and “Hotel Transylvania’ to receive the Award of Excellence at the festival, which runs September 26-28; the 3-day event features screenings, panel discussions, and presentations from SCAD Alumni students, alumni and industry creatives.

Geeked Week Returns Headline News

Geeked Week Day 3 Reveals

Netflix’s week-long event continued with more exclusive images and videos including the animated series ‘Twilight of the Gods’ and ‘The Dragon Prince,’ as well as the live-action series adaptation of ‘One Piece.’

The Witcher Returns Headline News

Netflix Debuts ‘The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep’ Clip, Sets Release Date

Based on ‘Witcher’ author Andrzej Sapkowski’s short story ‘A Little Sacrifice,’ the film follows Geralt of Rivia as he investigates a series of attacks in a seaside village; film streams February 11th, 2025. 

Geeked Week Returns Headline News

Geeked Week 24 Kicks Off with Reveals, Sneak Peeks, and Surprise Releases

Netflix’s week-long event began with videos and announcements for the animated series ‘Castlevania Nocturne,’ ‘Wolf King,’ and ‘Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance.’

Business Headline News

Lilly Wachowski Boards ‘Hell Followed with Us’ Animated Adaptation

The ‘Matrix’ filmmaker teams with Trustbridge Entertainment, Circle Management + Production, Powerhouse Animation Studios, and Line Mileage on the film project, with a screenplay by Alvaro Rodriguez and Warren Wagner.

We Return to Piltover and Zaun Headline News

Riot Games, Virgin Music Unveil ‘Arcane’ Season 2 Original Soundtrack Lineup

The groundbreaking album ‘Arcane League of Legends: Season 2 (Soundtrack from The Animated Series)’ features over 20 electrifying singles by superstar artists, including Woodkid, Twenty One Pilots, Stray Kids, and more.

Workplace Fun Headline News

Adult Swim SMALLS Unveils ‘Beantown: Trial by Fire’ Short

The 2D animated pixel art film created by Los Angeles-based animator/director Mike Manor, follows new hires Robert and Phil, who must serve customers until one of them dies, now streaming on YouTube.

Voice Acting ANIMATIONWorld

Zeno Robinson Talks ‘Big City Greens’ and ‘Transformers: Earthspark’ Voice Acting

The actor voices both Cricket Green’s best friend, Remy Remington, for Disney and the Transformers Terran, Thrash, for Nickelodeon, though he found some time for a bit of writing on the Houghton brother’s fish-out-of-water show this past season.

Welcome to Hells Door! Headline News

Netflix Shares ‘Zack Snyder’s Twilight of the Gods’ Official Trailer

The action is fierce as the daring warrior Sigrid seeks vengeance against the Gods in this stylized 2D animated series, set in a world of Norse mythology filled with great battles, great deeds, and great despair; streams September 19.

25 Years of Animated Excellence Headline News

Exclusive: Augenblick Studios Shares 25th Anniversary Showreel

The Brooklyn-based animation studio looks back at its 2 ½ decade ‘Wild Ride’ across a diverse path of projects, from Adult Swim’s ‘Teenage Euthanasia’ and ‘Superjail!’ to PBS Kids’ ‘City Island,’ each infused with the company’s unique brand of humor.

Possessed by the Spirit of Halloween Headline News

Hulu Shares ‘Solar Opposites’ Halloween Special First Look Images

The ‘hauntingly hilarious’ Halloween Special Part 2: ‘The Hunt for Brown October’ gets spooky when the Spirit of Halloween visits the hugely popular adult animated comedy, streaming October 7.

We Want More Blue Heelers Headline News

New ‘Bluey Minisodes’ Coming to Disney+

The upcoming batch of 7 episodes, which follow the brief, funny and sweet moments of Bluey and Bingo, stream October 7, then roll out on Disney Jr., Disney Channel and Disney Jr. On Demand throughout the week. 

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