Studio AKA Reveals ‘Bad Tidings’ Title Sequence
The BAFTA and Emmy award-winning animation studio crafted the main titles for the Sky Studios Christmas feature, utilizing retro typography and visuals inspired by ‘The Pink Panther’ and ‘Home Alone.’
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Disney+ Drops ‘The Simpsons’ Holiday Special Trailer
The Christmas-themed double episode, ‘O C’mon All Ye Faithful,’ which guest stars Pentatonix, Patti LaBelle, and Derren Brown, premieres December 17.
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Cinemark, Build-A-Bear to Release ‘Glisten and the Merry Mission’ in Theaters
With a special program offering a free child’s ticket to those who visit a Build-A-Bear Workshop and make a furry friend during the film’s theatrical run, Build-A-Bear’s new animated feature will release in Cinemark theaters across the country starting November 3.
Build-A-Bear Producing ‘Glisten and the Merry Mission’ Animated Feature
The ‘stuff it yourself’ teddy bear toy company is teaming with Foundation Media Partners on its first animated Christmas feature, complete with an all-star cast, based on the real-life Holiday plush collection star Glisten the snow deer.
‘Paul Martin and the Magic Magnifying Glass’ Getting Animated
Creation Entertainment Media and Magic Frame Animation are teaming up to develop and produce and feature film adaptation of Georges Alexander Vagan’s detective adventure book series that follows young Paul Martin as he traverses a land of perpetual Christmas and snow.
David H. Brooks Revisits Stop-Motion Holiday Hijinks Past in ‘Mickey Saves Christmas’
The director comes full circle… sort of… in the ‘Robot Chicken’ studio’s latest special, its second holiday project for Disney, that sees Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse travel to the North Pole to save Christmas and learn the true meaning of the holiday; the show hits ABC, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney XD November 27, and Disney+ the next day.
Stoopid Buddy Stoodios and Disney Deliver ‘Mickey Saves Christmas’
The ‘Robot Chicken’ studio’s second Disney holiday special follows Mickey and Minnie as they travel to the North Pole to save Christmas and learn the true meaning of the holiday; show arrives late November on ABC, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, and Disney+.
New Year, New Look – Aardman Announces New Visual Identity
The renowned independent animation studio launches new website and new logo to reflect its legacy and growth while paying tribute to its clay animation roots.
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Magic Light Pictures’ ‘Superworm’ Coming for Christmas
Check out the trailer for the delightful new animated family special about a long, strong worm with amazing skills and a big heart; featuring the voices of Oscar winner Olivia Colman and Emmy nominee Matt Smith, and based on the popular picture book of the same name, the show airs on BBC One December 25.
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‘Rugrats’ Holiday Special Hits Paramount+ December 2
Calling all ‘Rugrats’ fans… celebrate Nickelodeon’s ‘Traditions;’ the 30-minute special holiday episode, where the Pickles family juggles family traditions when Chanukah falls on Christmas Eve, will also air December 10 on Nick.
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WATCH: The White Stripes’ ‘Animated Yule Log Video’
Rock around the Christmas Tree with a crazy video featuring the band’s greatest hits, classic acoustic tracks, rarities, B-sides, and original Christmas song ‘Candy Cane Children.’
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Goo Goo Dolls Release ‘You Ain’t Getting Nothin’ Animated Music Video
To support their new Christmas song release, the quintessential 90s band creates a unique Chuck Jones-style 2D short about a naughty little boy who is sure to receive coal in his stocking this year.
‘Angela’s Christmas Wish’ Now Streaming on Netflix
A sequel to the 2018 award-winning ‘Angela’s Christmas,’ the CG animated film tells the story of a little girl and the importance of family and togetherness.
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Aardman and Cats Protection Launch ‘Casper’s Magical Journey’
UK feline charity’s animated Christmas campaign, inspired by the true story of a boy and his missing cat, reminds people to chip their pets.
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Holiday Gift Guide 2020: Loot Crate
Kick off your holiday gift buying spree with a subscription box from Loot Crate, perfect for fans of comics, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, video games, and nerds of any age.
Disney Teams with Make-A-Wish Foundation on ‘From Our Family to Yours’ Christmas Short
Animated by New Zealand studio Flux, the new short, about Christmas traditions shared by a grandmother and her granddaughter who have drifted apart, spearheads the non-profit organization’s holiday fund-raising drive.
Netflix Greenlights ‘A Winter’s Tale from Shaun the Sheep’ Christmas Special
Shooting on 30-minute show begins late this year; special will debut in U.K. on BBC and selected Netflix markets late next year.
WATCH: Ritzy Animation’s New Christmas Short ‘Red’
Can Rudolph, now a fallen hero, will himself back to former glory as the leader of Santa’s reindeer team?
Fortnum & Mason Tap Aardman for ‘Masters of Merry’ Christmas Campaign
45-second spot celebrates department store’s legacy as the ultimate Christmas destination for over 300 years.
Screen Media Scores U.S. Rights to ‘Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer’
Josh Hutcherson’s animated feature to start holiday season theatrical run on November 30.
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Keep it in Motion - Classic Animation Revisited: 'Chucha'
Every Wednesday, Chris Robinson takes a look at short animation films. Today: 'Chucha' (1997) an obscure stop motion Christmas short from Garri Bardin
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Blue Zoo Releases 2017 Christmas Short
‘Lynx & Birds’ was produced by the U.K. animation studio’s popular shorts program, now in its sixth year.
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Pictures from The Brainbox: A Weekly Dose of Indie Animation - "Christmas Day"
This week Chris Robinson looks at the bleak but honest and all too real music short, 'Christmas Day'.
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Pictures from the Brainbox: A Weekly Dose of Indie Animation - '#merrychristmas'
This week Chris Robinson takes a break from his usual proceedings to serve up a fitting Christmas salute to a pretty strange year.
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Keep it in Motion: Classic Animation Revisited – Grant Munro's 'Toys'
Each week Chris Robinson takes a look at great films from animation’s past. This week he takes a look at another rare NFB short (this time from Grant Munro) called, Toys.
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