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Boat Rocker Media Headline News

Boat Rocker, BBC Enter Co-Production Deal for ‘Love Monster’ with China’s UYoung

Based on the ‘Love Monster’ series of books by British author and illustrator Rachel Bright, new 2D-animated preschool series will premiere on CBeebies and on major Chinese broadcasters and digital platforms.

Dreamworks Animation Headline News

CLIP: DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Epic Tales of Captain Underpants’ Returns to Netflix February 8

In an exclusive new clip, best pals George and Harold review their first season during a guest appearance on the ‘Chattin’ Pants’ talk show.

Nat Geo Kids Headline News

FIRST LOOK: Nat Geo Kids LatAm Reveals First Image From ‘Pilar’

Based on the books by Brazilian author Flávia Lins e Silva, 2D-animated series produced by Mono Studios launches across all Nat Geo Kids platforms in Latin America in 2020.

Feature VFX VFXWorld

Driving ‘Mortal Engines’: Weta Crafts a Dystopian World for Universal’s YA Adaptation

VFX supervisor Ken McGaugh and animation supervisor Dennis Yoo face the challenges of creating a steampunk-inflected dystopian world inhabited by giant, predator cities on wheels for Oscar-winning VFX artist-turned-director Christian Rivers’ feature adaptation.

Visual Effects Headline News

WATCH: In-Camera Effects Redefined for Oscar-Shortlisted ‘First Man’

Alongside a new featurette produced by primary visual effects vendor DNEG, Oscar-winning VFX supervisor Paul Lambert details the hybrid of practical and digital techniques employed for the cinematic adaptation of ‘First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong.’

Visual Effects VFXWorld

One Small Step: Recreating the Historic Lunar Landing for ‘First Man’

Alongside primary visual effects vendor DNEG, Oscar-winning VFX supervisor Paul Lambert and production designer Nathan Crowley employ a hybrid of practical and digital techniques for the cinematic adaptation of ‘First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong.’

Anime Headline News

‘Liz and the Blue Bird’ Flies Home on March 5

Shout! Factory and Eleven Arts Anime Studio to release anime feature from the creators of the critically acclaimed ‘A Silent Voice’ on Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack, DVD & Digital Download.

Bonobostudio Headline News

Eva Cvijanović’s Stop-Motion Short ‘Hedgehog’s Home’ Now Available Online!

Multi-award-winning short film co-produced by Croatia’s Bonobostudio and the National Film Board of Canada released online as a Vimeo Staff Pick.

Roald Dahl Headline News

Netflix Announces Slate of Roald Dahl Adaptations

Streaming giant to reimagine and extend some of the world’s most beloved stories including ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,’ ‘Matilda,’ ‘The BFG,’ ‘The Twits,’ and more.

In Passing Headline News

Fred Patten, Noted Anime and Manga Historian, Dies at 77

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 4:39pm

Prolific writer and collector was a pioneer in U.S. fandom, helping introduce previously obscure Japanese animation and comics to a new generation of consumers. 

Netflix Headline News

Mark Osborne Helming ‘Escape From Hat’ for Netflix

Two-time Academy Award-nominated director joining ‘Artemis Fowl’ screenwriter Adam Kline and ‘The Little Prince’ producer Jinko Gotoh for new animated feature.

Disney Headline News

Disney Developing Digital Docuseries, ‘Ink & Paint’

Disney’s Alternative Division to produce eight-episode documentary mini-series based on animation historian Mindy Johnson’s book, ‘Ink & Paint: The Women of Walt Disney's Animation.’

Licensing Headline News

Silvergate Media Launches Licensing Program for Netflix Series ‘Hilda’

2D animated series co-produced by Silvergate Media and Mercury Films is based on the Eisner Award-nominated graphic novels by Luke Pearson.

Atomic Cartoons Headline News

Atomic Cartoons Developing Anthology Series Based on Book Series ‘Eerie Elementary’

Following ‘The Last Kids on Earth’ collaboration for Netflix, ‘Eerie Elementary’ writer Max Brallier reteams with Atomic Cartoons for new anthology series blending live-action and animation.

Reel FX Headline News

Reel FX Recruits Chris Miller To Direct Untitled Wish Project

Oscar-nominated ‘Puss n’ Boots’ and ‘Shrek the Third’ director to helm upcoming original feature that takes place in both the real world and a world of mythical creatures.

Paramount Headline News

Paramount Taps Patrick Osborne for ‘Monument Valley’ Feature

Hybrid CG-animation/live-action film based on the acclaimed mobile puzzle game by Ustwo Games to be produced by Akiva Goldsman and Weed Road Pictures.

Amazon Headline News

Amazon Launching Animated Kids Series ‘Pete the Cat’ September 21

Based on the best-selling children’s books, new series from ‘Phineas and Ferb’ creator Jeff “Swampy” Marsh stars Jacob Tremblay, Elvis Costello and Diana Krall, with original music from Costello and Krall.

Dreamworks Animation Headline News

Learn How to Draw Captain Underpants!

Ahead of its Netflix debut on July 13, watch the opening sequence, new clips and how-to tutorials from DreamWorks Animation Television’s ‘The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants.’

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