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Ooooh Slow Motion Headline News

Disney+, ESPN to Stream Live Animated NFL Game Set in ‘The Simpsons’ World

Bart joins the Bengals while Homer teams with the Cowboys in ‘The Simpsons Funday Football’ live altcast, with animated versions of Mina Kimes, Dan Orlovsky and Drew Carter, streaming December 9 at 8 PM.

Business Headline News

The Wiggles, Sinking Ship Team for Animated Series

The project, announced at MIPCOM, is an original concept built upon the group’s core themes, delivering a new adventure for young audiences and families.

Transforming Creativity with AI VFXWorld

AMD Radeon GPUs Turbocharge New AI Tools in CG Software

From post-production VFX to rendering and retouching, key content creation applications are employing AI and machine learning features, coupled with the latest AMD GPUs, to greatly increase artist productivity by speeding up routine tasks without the need to upload commercially sensitive data to the cloud.

Another Revamp Headline News

Marvel’s ‘Blade’ Reboot Sliced from Disney Release Slate

The film, which follows the half-human, half-vampire Eric Brooks as he seeks revenge for the death of his mother, will no longer debut on November 7, 2025; Mahershala Ali is still expected to star alongside Mia Goth in an undisclosed role.

It’s About Time! ANIMATIONWorld

SCAD Student Films Spotlight Pantheon 2D Tech and Our Relationship with Time

‘Time Flies, and ‘Chelita, Como Me Duele Quererte,’ though completely different films, share the concept of lost time; they also share the use of exciting new software, developed by SCAD alum Noah Catan, that enables 3D lighting effects on 2D animation.

Don't Miss This Incredible Virtual Story ANIMATIONWorld

The Truly Incredible ‘The Remarkable Life of Ibelin’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, October 25, 2024 at 3:40pm

3D animator and DP Rasmus Tukia talks about Benjamin Ree’s ‘must see’ live-action / animated documentary about the vibrant, expansive, but secret virtual life of a young Norwegian, Mats Steen, who died at age 25 of a degenerative disease, and whose ‘World of Warcraft’ game exploits and incredible legion of friends were only discovered upon his death, debuting today, October 25, on Netflix.

It’s My Story and I’m Sticking With It ANIMATIONWorld

Again, a Skinny Nerd, Only Now in 2D: Chris Rock Returns in ‘Everybody Still Hates Chris’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 3:03pm

Creator, writer, showrunner and EP Sanjay Shah talks about his new Comedy Central series, an adult animated ‘reimagining’ of Chris Rock’s award-winning live-action series, ‘Everybody Hates Chris,’ that features the ‘Fargo’ and ‘Madagascar’ franchise star narrating a new set of autobiographical stories inspired by his early years in 1980s working-class Brooklyn.

Awards Headline News

‘Memoir of a Snail’ Wins Best Film Award at BFI London Film Festival

Adam Elliot’s funny and emotional stop-motion tale of separated twins in 1970s Australia takes home the top award for features at the UK’s leading celebration of cinematic culture.

Awards Headline News

‘Flow,’ ‘Memoir of a Snail’ Lead Animation Is Film Winners

Gintz Zilbalodis' feature takes home the Grand Prize, while Adam Eliot's takes the Special Jury Prize along with the Audience Award in a tie with ‘The Colors Within;’ in shorts, ‘Wander to Wonder’ won the Grand Prize and ‘A Crab in the Pool’ earned the Special Jury Prize.

preschool animation Headline News

Animated Series ‘Wonder Pets: In The City’ Premiere Date Set

The Apple TV+ show for preschoolers, which features heroic characters, a vibrant city, and thrilling musical adventures, hits the streamer December 13.

Heroes and Goo Coming to You Headline News

‘Heroes of Goo Jit Zu’ Animated Series in Development

Moose Toys and Man of Action Entertainment will create the show, which will feature the beloved goo-filled action heroes who always fight to save the day; current YouTube series boasts 12 episodes with over 335 million views.

Brick by Brick ANIMATIONWorld

‘Piece by Piece’ Resets Expectations of What LEGO Movies Can Be

Director Morgan Neville and animation director Howard E. Baker discuss how they blended LEGO animation and documentary filmmaking techniques to visualize Pharrell Williams’ unique musical journey, offering a fresh take on how animated biopics can capture the emotional depth of their subjects.

It’s All Greek to Me Headline News

Freefolk Shares ‘KAOS’ VFX Breakdown Reel

In Netflix’s dark comedy starring Jeff Goldblum as the mythical Greek god, Zeus, the studio’s team created numerous VFX sequences, including a CG Mount Olympus and dramatic thunderstorms orchestrated by the gods.

Happy 400th! Headline News

Cartoon Network Celebrates ‘Teen Titans Go!’ 400th Episode

A special stop-motion animated episode of the longest running DC animated series premieres across all Cartoon Network global markets on November 30; 2 new ‘Teen Titan’ Roblox mini-games were also announced at NYCC2024, along with the new animated short-form series ‘Beast Boy: Lone Wolf,’ premiering on Cartoon Network and YouTube in the UK this month.

An Undersea Holiday Headline News

Nick Renews ‘The Patrick Star Show’ for Seasons 4 & 5

The network’s New York Comic Con panel also unveiled holiday special clips and sneak peeks for ‘Snow Yellow,’ ‘SpongeBob & Sandy’s Country Christmas,’ and ‘Thanks But No Thanksgiving.’

Awards Headline News

Reallusion’s 2024 3D Character Contest – Meet the Winners!

By Dan Sarto | Friday, October 18, 2024 at 12:51pm

Showcasing the best 3D character design and animation made with the company’s powerful character production ecosystems, the contest has awarded cash and prizes valued at over USD$47,500 to winners in multiple categories including ‘Best Character Design,’ ‘Best Character Animation’ and ‘Best AccuRIG Character.’

Events Headline News

2024 Spark Animation Unveils Full Conference Lineup

The conference, running November 2-3, will feature directors behind some of the year’s most anticipated animated films, such as Shannon Tindle, Vicky Jenson, Josh Cooley, and more.

Life finds a way ANIMATIONWorld

Unpacking Kenji and Brooklynn’s Trauma in 'Jurassic World: Chaos Theory' Season 2

Showrunner and EP Scott Kreamer digs deep into the lives of two key ‘Nublar Six’ members, and how their seemingly reckless actions, centered around efforts to find the truth and expose the dinosaur trafficking they’ve uncovered, in reality keeps them from dealing with some uncomfortable truths about their losses; new season now streaming on Netflix.

What a Pickle! Headline News

Aniventure and Viva Pictures Drop ‘Hitpig!’ Clip ‘We’re a Perfect Fit’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, October 18, 2024 at 6:32am

Hitpig meets Pickles the elephant, who's on the run... who could possibly think they have anything in common... including what kind of animals they are! The comedy adventure from famed cartoonist and author Berkeley Breathed, and animated by Cinesite, stars Jason Sudeikis, Lilly Singh, and Rainn Wilson; coming to theaters November 1.

It’s Cracking Good! Headline News

‘Wallace & Gromit’ Comes to 4K UHD For the First Time

‘Wallace & Gromit: The Complete Cracking Collection (4K UHD Collector's Edition)’ arrives in a deluxe gift-worthy set from Aardman and Shout! Studios on December 10.  

Business Headline News

Mel Brooks and Spencer Grammer Board ‘Enormous’ Animated Short

The stars join the voice cast of the newly greenlit 3DCG film that follows a man in the depths of depression, alone in his house, who finds joy again with the help of his dog, a pug; headed to MIPCOM 2024, the film is scheduled for Summer 2025 release.

Boo! Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘Sing: Thriller’ Trailer, Images and Key Art

Matthew McConaughey, Tori Kelly, Nick Kroll, Scarlett Johansson, and Taron Egerton star in Illumination’s new 3DCG animated short, based on ‘Michael Jackson’s Thriller,’ that hits the streamer today, October 16.  

Did Young Black Sabbath Do the Music? Headline News

‘Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends’ Series Greenlit at Disney Jr.

The first animated ‘Iron Man’ preschool show, which follows a young Tony Stark and his world-saving besties Riri Williams (Ironheart) and Amadeus Cho (Iron Hulk), is set to debut in 2025 on Disney Jr. and Disney+

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