Universal Extends Animation Writers Program Submission Deadline to January 17
Entries for studio’s first-of-its-kind paid writing program, which combines both TV and film content development, now being excepted through January 17, 2020.
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How ‘Klaus’ Uniquely Combines CG Lighting Techniques with Traditional 2D Animation
Production designers Szymon Biernacki and Marcin Jakubowski helped create an innovative, distinctive 2D aesthetic for Sergio Pablos’ delightful new Christmas film, now showing on Netflix.
‘The Addams Family’ Coming to Digital December 24 and Blu-ray January 21
Hilarious animated feature about Charles Addams’s iconic and subversively comedic family gets its home entertainment release on multiple platforms including On Demand.
DreamWorks Animation and Pearl Studio’s ‘Abominable’ Now Available on Digital
Nominated for four Annie Awards, the film about a young city girl who helps a mysterious Yeti elude captors and travel 2,000 miles to reach his Himalayan home, will also be released on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on December 17.
Genndy Tartakovsky’s ‘Primal’ L.A. Screening, Q&A and Reception December 4
Come enjoy the ‘Samurai Jack’ creator’s new animated feature about an unlikely friendship between a caveman and a dinosaur that becomes the only hope of survival in a violent, primordial world.
Call for Entries: Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards
Third edition invites animated submissions in multiple categories including feature films, shorts, and this year for the first time, video game animation; deadline set for December 12.
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Journeying Into the Unknown Effects of ‘Frozen 2’
Veteran VFX supervisor Steve Goldberg returns to Arendelle to once again wrangle resources for a formidable array of challenging effects sequences.
‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ Takes Home Two Top VoiceArts Awards
F. Murray Abraham awarded Best Voiceover – Best Animation Character, while the film’s all-star cast, led by Jay Baruchel and America Ferrera, awarded Outstanding Voiceover for a cast/ensemble, at the 6th annual Society of Voice Arts & Sciences event.
Genndy Tartakovsky’s ‘Primal’ L.A. Screening, Q&A and Reception
Come enjoy the ‘Samurai Jack’ creator’s new animated feature about an unlikely friendship between a caveman and a dinosaur that becomes the only hope of survival in a violent, primordial world.
Sergio Pablos Talks His 2D Masterpiece, ‘Klaus’
Debuting today on Netflix, the ‘Despicable Me’ co-creator’s passion project, almost 10 years in the making, shows that with hard work, patience and a bit of new technology, 2D animated filmmaking is as compelling, and spellbinding, as ever.
LISTEN: ABC Audio Trailer for Upcoming ‘Inside Frozen 2’ Podcast
Six-part audio series goes behind-the-scenes of the ‘Frozen’ sequel; first episode, with Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, debuts November 20.
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New ‘Trolls World Tour’ Trailer Pinky Promises to Hit All the Right Notes
Dang! In a blistering, yet sparkly mélange of spoof, satire and ‘smooth jazz’ euphoria, DreamWorks Animation and Walt Dohrn tease us with ‘trollific’ new footage and images from their upcoming April 17, 2020 release.
Light Chaser’s Captivating ‘White Snake’ Makes its U.S. Theatrical Debut
Director Ji Zhao shares an exclusive clip and talks about the Chinese animation studio’s compelling adaptation of a legendary Chinese fable, which opens tomorrow in L.A. and November 29 in select theatres.
Universal Launches Animation Writers Program
Submissions now being accepted for Global Talent Development & Inclusion department’s first-of-its-kind paid writing program that combines both TV and film content development.
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Nickelodeon and Netflix Ink Multi-Year Production Deal
Companies to produce kids and family content based on Nick characters and new IP
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WATCH: Exclusive ‘RACETIME’ Clip
Now available on Digital and On-Demand, Viva Kids’ animated feature film sequel to ‘SnowTime!’ explores themes of friendship and teamwork, while digging deeply into an examination of pride, betrayal and healthy competition.
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Pixar Drops Trailer and Poster for Pete Docter’s New Film, ‘Soul’
First ‘tease’ of two-time Oscar-winning director’s upcoming animated feature, starring Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey, begs a Jazz musician’s existential question: ‘What does it really mean to have soul?’
Locksmith Animation and Richard Curtis Developing Christmas Feature, ‘The Empty Stocking’
Bonnie Arnold joins Sarah Smith and Julie Lockhart to oversee film based on series of children’s books by writer / director known for ‘Yesterday,’ ‘Four Weddings and A Funeral’ and ‘Love Actually.’
Locksmith Animation Signs Multi-Picture Deal with Warner Bros. Pictures
UK production house, led by Sarah Smith and Julie Lockhart, will co-develop and distribute family animated features in theatres worldwide.
Disney+ Hits the Road with Preview of Pixar Content
Ahead of its November 12 launch, streamer shares trailers from some of the original programming and library titles that will be available.
EXCLUSIVE CLIP: Go Behind the Scenes with the Hatchlings of ‘The Angry Birds Movie 2’
Take a peek as the feathered tykes are launched into outer space, and channel their inner Cowpoke; the sequel to Rovio’s 2016 animated hit, ‘The Angry Birds,’ is available now on Digital, and November 12 on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD.
Animation Guild’s 2019 Golden Awards Honorees Announced
Annual celebration by the Local 839 of the IATSE honors individuals who have dedicated 50 years to their crafts.
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LAIKA Hosting Free Day-Long Retrospective October 27 at LA’s Landmark
Special event features screenings of their complete film library, Q & A’s, exhibition of puppets and dioramas.
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Bill Plympton Finally Gets Some Distribution Muscle with Shout! Factory Deal
The acclaimed animator celebrates his deal with the multi-platform media company, talks about his latest work, and tells a very scary horror story.
Famed Studio Ghibli Library Coming to HBO Max
Deal means masterpieces like Oscar-winning ‘Spirited Away,’ ‘Princess Mononoke’ and ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ will stream for very first time.
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