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The Acolyte Headline News

Lucasfilm Sued for Wrongful Termination of ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ Producer

‘Ballers’ executive producer Karyn McCarthy alleges she was fired from the project in bad faith just two weeks after a deal was struck, preventing her from earning ‘millions of dollars over the [life] of the series.’

We Love Optimistic Squirrels ANIMATIONWorld

‘Kiff’: A Cape-Town-Inspired Buddy Comedy that Captures the Soul of Hand-Drawn

Lucy Heavens and Nic Smal’s fun and energetic new 2D animated series, about an optimistic squirrel and bestie bunny navigating school and relationships in their often-eccentric home town, channels the best of shows like ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ and ‘Animaniacs;’ series is now playing on Disney Channel and Disney XD, and streaming on Disney+.

Trouble in a Galaxy Far Far Away Headline News

Multiple ‘Star Wars’ Film Projects Now on Ice

Patty Jenkins’ ‘Rogue Squadron’ and Kevin Feige’s untitled effort have been shelved indefinitely during an uncertain era for the sci-fi franchise; all may be revealed at next month’s Star Wars Celebration convention in London.

Headed Back to Neverland Headline News

Disney Drops First Official Trailer for ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’

The latest Mouse House live-action adaptation stars dual protagonists Alexander Molony as Peter and Ever Anderson as Wendy, launching exclusively on Disney+ April 28, 2023.

Business Headline News

Carl Reed Launches Composition Media Animation Studio

Producer of Oscar-winning animated short ‘Hair Love’ opens new shingle with 2 animated features and an animated series; content creation to highlight minority and underrepresented communities.

People Headline News

Live-Action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Adds Zach Galifianakis

Disney’s upcoming hybrid live-action/CG feature, helmed by ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On’ director Dean Fleischer-Camp, has added ‘The Hangover’ actor in an undisclosed role.

Pass the Puck Headline News

ESPN is Going Real-Time with ‘NHL Big City Greens Classic ' Telecast

In an impressive effort to merge the ‘children’ and ‘hockey enthusiast’ demographics, Disney Channel will broadcast a real-time volumetric animated NHL game with players and teams modeled after characters from Disney’s animated comedy ‘Big City Greens,’ airing March 14.

We All Need a Bunny Bestie! Headline News

Disney Branded Television Drops ‘Kiff’ Trailer and Key Art

The new animated comedy series from Lucy Heavens and Nic Smal, about an optimistic squirrel and her bunny bestie, premieres March 10 on Disney Channel and March 15 on Disney+.

The Youngest Jedis! Headline News

Jedi Younglings Revealed in ‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures’ Images

The first animated preschool series from the ‘Star Wars’ universe follows the kids as they study the ways of the Force, explore the galaxy, help citizens and creatures in need, and learn valuable skills needed to become Jedi; the show hits Disney+ and Disney Junior in May.

Disney Dollars Needed Headline News

Multiple Disney Animated Sequels in the Works, Though Company Layoffs Planned

Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed new ‘Frozen’, 'Toy Story,’ and ‘Zootopia’ franchise features are coming during yesterday’s Q1 earnings call, which also announced a 7,000-employee layoff, part of a plan to significantly transform the company’s creative and financial landscape.

Doh! Headline News

‘The Simpsons’ Episode Removed from Disney+ in Hong Kong for ‘Labor Camp’ Comment

Streamer takes down ‘One Angry Lisa’ episode from its Season 34 offering, joining a previously removed episode from Season 16 which mentions Tiananmen Square.

I Want a Pet T-Rex! ANIMATIONWorld

Laurence Fishburne and Steve Loter Talk ‘Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’

The wildly colorful action-packed animated comedy, based on the Marvel comics, follows the adventures of a young super-genius and her 10-ton T-Rex as they set out to defend and make a difference in their Lower East Side NY neighborhood; series premieres February 10 on Disney Channel, followed by its streaming debut February 15 on Disney+.

Awards Headline News

'Encanto’ Wins Big at the 2023 Grammy Awards

The colorful Colombia-inspired Disney animated film won Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media, while composer Germaine Franco won Best Score Soundtrack and Lin-Manuel Miranda won Best Song Written for Visual Media for ‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno.’

Business Headline News

Cinesite Tapped to Animate Upcoming Untitled ‘Smurfs’ Feature

Project is the studio’s second theatrical production for Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation; new entry to the iconic property’s universe is slated for a February 2025 release.

Artsy Star Wars Shorts Return! Headline News

Disney+ Drops ‘Star Wars: Visions’ Volume 2 Lineup and Release Date

Lucasfilm’s unique anthology returns May 4 with nine new shorts created by an international line-up of award-winning filmmakers and animation studios, including Cartoon Saloon, Aardman, and Triggerfish, harnessing different animation styles, each offering a new take on the mythos of ‘Star Wars.’  

Mando! Headline News

This is the Way! Disney+ Teases ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian’ Season 3

The streamer shares key art and a featurette to tide fans over until the new 8-episode season’s March 1 release; Lucasfilm’s original live-action series follows the continuing journeys of Din Djarin through the Star Wars galaxy.

Animation to be Proud Of! ANIMATIONWorld

Bruce Smith and Ralph Farquhar Talk ‘The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder’ Season 2

According to the executive producers, the sophomore season is even ‘louder and prouder,’ with new characters and deeper stories centered on culturally significant experiences within the Black community such as interracial dating and Juneteenth; new season debuts February 1 on Disney+.

We Love Optimistic Squirrels Headline News

Disney TV shares ‘Kiff’ Premiere Date, Cast and Theme Song

The Cape-Town inspired animated series follows optimistic squirrel Kiff and best friend Barry the bunny on their adventures in Table Town, where animals and magical oddballs live side by side.

Business Headline News

Genius Brands Consolidates Consumer Platforms Under Newly Created ‘Genius Networks’

Veteran Media and Entertainment executive Todd Steinman named President, Genius Networks, Uniting Kartoon Channel!, Ameba TV, and Frederator Network.

Mando! Headline News

Disney+ Drops ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 Trailer and Art

Lucasfilms’ hit sci-fi adventure series follows the Mandalorian’s continued journeys through the ‘Star Wars’ galaxy; new 8-episode season kicks off in March.

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FuseFX Helps ‘The Mysterious Benedict Society’ Set Sail

CG supervisor Bryant Reif and his team created ‘The Shortcut,’ an entirely CGI transatlantic ocean liner modeled after the Queen Mary, along with digital people, oceans, docks, wakes and waves, for Season 2 of the series, now streaming on Disney+.

Business Headline News

Disney TV and Dan Povenmire Ink New Deal – ‘Phineas and Ferb’ to Return

Under the agreement, the Emmy Award-winning series’ co-creator and executive producer will oversee 40 new episodes as well as for a Season 2 renewal of ‘Hamster & Gretel,’ while also developing live-action projects.

I Want a Pet T-Rex! Headline News

Disney TV Drops ‘Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’ Trailer

The highly anticipated series, based on Marvel comics, follows the adventures of a young super-genius and her 10-ton T-Rex as they set out to defend and make a difference in their Lower East Side NY neighborhood; series premieres in February on Disney Channel, followed by its streaming debut on Disney+.

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