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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.

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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.

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The Beauty Behind the Blade: How ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Brings Edo-Period Japan to Life

By Dan Sarto | Friday, August 16, 2024 at 2:00pm

Creators Amber Noizumi and Michael Green, along with supervising director and producer Jane Wu, talk about their improbable hit animated historical drama, nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys and winner of 3 juried Emmys this past Wednesday, that follows a mixed-race Japanese sword master living a life in disguise and shame while seeking vengeance in the early 1600s; now streaming on Netflix.

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Juried Category Emmy Awards Announced

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 3:44pm

Artists on ‘Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake,’ ‘Blue Eye Samurai,’ ‘Clone High,’ ‘In the Know,’ and ‘Scavengers Reign’ were among those awarded for work in background design, character animation, production design, and storyboarding; winners will be formally recognized as part of the two-night 76th Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony on September 7-8.

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Netflix Presents Sneak Peeks of Upcoming Films, Series at Annecy

The streamer showcases upcoming animated films and series in an event packed with top-tier talent, works-in-progress and exciting first looks.

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Netflix Reveals Expansive Annecy Program Filled with Sneak Peeks and Talks

By Dan Sarto | Monday, April 22, 2024 at 6:25am

Zack Snyder’s ‘Twilight of the Gods,’ Aardman’s ‘Wallace & Gromit,’ and Shannon Tindle’s ‘Ultraman: Rising’ lead the streamer’s on-stage presentations showcasing many of its highly anticipated animated films and TV shows coming later this year and next.

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Netflix Announces ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Season 2 Pickup

Streamer greenlights another season for the beautifully stylized animated series, created by Amber Noizumi and Michael Green, which follows a mixed-race sword master living a life in disguise and shame while seeking vengeance in Edo-period Japan.

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Netflix’s ‘Geeked Week 2023’ Showcase Day 2 Roundup

The programming updates come in hot for a second day, with even more exciting reveals and announcements for 15 of the streamer’s upcoming film and series projects, including ‘3 Body Problem,’ ‘Masters of the Universe: Revolution,’ ‘Blue Eyes Samurai,’ and ‘The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep.’

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The Gorgeous and Graphic ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Arrives

By Dan Sarto | Friday, November 3, 2023 at 9:17am

Creators Amber Noizumi and Michael Green’s period drama of a mixed-race sword master living a life in disguise and shame while seeking vengeance in Edo-period Japan expertly mixes live-action and animation production know-how in a beautifully stylized new series, now streaming on Netflix.

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Netflix Drops ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Episode 1 Sneak Peek

Streamer shares trailer, ‘Behind the Animation’ short, and an entire episode, all ahead of show’s highly-anticipated November 3 debut; the adult animated debut; the adult animated series, set in Edo-period Japan, tells the story of a master of the sword who lives a life in disguise seeking revenge.

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Netflix Drops ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Cinematic Masterpiece Trailer

The series’ 25-track soundtrack, now available, immerses viewers in the sounds of the upcoming 8-episode adult animation series, set in Edo-period Japan, that tells the story of a master of the sword who lives a life in disguise while seeking revenge; watch it November 3.

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Netflix Shares ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Trailer and Images

Streamer sets November 3 release for its 8-episode adult animation series, which takes place in Edo-period Japan and tells the story of a master of the sword who lives a life in disguise seeking revenge.

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Netflix Shares ‘DROP 01’ Livestream Lineup and Trailer

The 90-minute September 27 fan event celebrates upcoming genre animated series with sneak peek ‘drops’ and surprises, including the digital premiere of ‘Castlevania: Nocturne,’ Episodes 1-3. 

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Netflix Reveals Annecy 2023 Line-Up

Presentations include an exclusive screening of ‘Nimona,’ a sneak peek of ‘Leo’ starring Adam Sandler, and a ‘See What's Next @ Netflix’ panel with clips and creator discussions; the festival runs June 11-17.