Nickelodeon Drops ‘SpongeBob SquarePants Presents The Tidal Zone’ Trailer and Art
Get ready for a multidimensional adventure – a tale of comedy and caution, satire and stupidity in the first ‘SpongeBob Universe’ crossover special coming in January.
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‘The Amazing Maurice’ Debuts December 16 in the U.K.
Inspired by the award-winning novel by the late Sir Terry Pratchett, the animated feature tells the story of a talking cat who teams up with a clan of ‘educated rodents;’ making its U.S. premiere as a 2023 Sundance Film Festival selection in January, the film roles out theatrically across North America in February.
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Behind the Strangeness of ‘Strange World’
A half dozen top creators of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 3DCG sci-fi action-adventure film, now in theaters, talk about the strangeness of making things strange.
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DreamWorks Animation Unveils New Theatrical Logo Sequence
The redesigned opener launches with the highly anticipated release of ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,’ in theaters December 21.
Converse Launches LAIKA Collection
The animation studio lends its famed characters, patterns, and iconography from ‘Missing Link,’ ‘Kubo and the Two Strings,’ ‘The Boxtrolls,’ ‘ParaNorman’ and ‘Coraline’ to ‘The Converse By You x LAIKA Chuck 70’ collection – launching November 30.
The Latest Strange World of Roy Conli
The Academy Award-winning producer of Disney's all-new animated feature, ‘Strange World,’ opening in theaters November 23, talks about the studio's retro-futuristic, subterranean adventure and his almost 30-year career at the legendary company.
AI Unleashed - Shout! Studios Drops ‘Absolute Denial’ Trailer
Ryan Braund’s 2D animated thriller looks at what happens when artificial intelligence evolves beyond expectations, blurring the line between reality and fantasy, coming to theaters and digital platforms in December.
Dandelooo’s ‘Ernest and Célestine - The Collection’ Heading to ZFD
Distributor inks deal with German pubcaster for Season 2 of the preschool series that follows the adventures of unconventional friends Ernest the eccentric bear and Celestine the mischievous mouse.
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Podcast EP 186: Behind the Scenes on ‘Wendell & Wild’
Animation supervisors Malcolm Lamont and Jeff Riley discuss climbing the career ladder that led them to stop-motion feature animation; the duo also chats about how director Henry Selick’s new animated movie came together.
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Opposites React in Disney and Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ Trailer
Inspired by director Peter Sohn’s NY childhood, the animated feature follows a quick-witted and fiery young woman, Ember, and a fun go-with-the-flow guy, Wade, as they discover just how much they have in common; movie hits theaters next June 16.
‘SpongeBob SquarePants Presents The Tidal Zone’ Crossover Coming Early 2023
Nickelodeon’s upcoming special follows GrandPat through three dimensions covering the animated series ‘SpongeBob SquarePants,’ ‘The Patrick Star Show,’ and ‘Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years.’
‘My Father’s Dragon’: A Timeless, Truthful Take on Facing Fears
For head of story and animation director Giovanna Ferrari, Nora Twomey’s touching animated feature film’s depiction of how turmoil can upend a child’s life, and how parents face their own doubts while trying to stay strong for their kids, strikes a very personal chord.
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Craig Gerber Extends Overall Deal with Disney Branded Television
New agreement with the creative force behind Disney’s award-winning ‘Sofia the First’ includes spinoff development through his production banner, Electric Emu.
Getting to the Heart of ‘My Father’s Dragon’
At the recent VIEW Conference 2022, director Nora Twomey talked to AWN about what moved her to chose Ruth Stiles Gannett’s 1948 children’s book for her new film, Cartoon Saloon’s first non-co-produced feature, a delightful 2D animated fantasy dropping on Netflix November 11.
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DreamWorks Animation Shares ‘The Boss Baby Christmas Bonus’ Trailer
Boss Baby’s first Christmas begins with a trip to the mall to see Santa – but plans go awry, and the adventure begins; George Lopez guest stars in the all-new animated special coming to Netflix next month.
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Netflix Announces ‘The Bad Guys’ Holiday Special
Based on the DreamWorks Animation animated feature – now streaming - the holiday-themed special promises more hilarious “badness” to come… in 2023.
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Dave Willis and Matt Maiellaro Talk ‘Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm’
The creative geniuses (for want of a more colorful plural noun) behind one of Adult Swim’s longest running series are back, along with favorite fast food item rascals Frylock, Master Shake, and Meatwad (plus perverted neighbor Carl), in a brand-new animated feature, out today on Digital, 4K Ultra HD, and Blu-ray.
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Academy’s Science and Technology Council Adds New Members
The Council focuses on the science and technology of motion pictures, including preservation of its history, education, and industry standards; new members include industry veterans Paul Cameron, Paul Debevec, Tom Duffield, and Marlon West.
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Walt Disney Animation Studios Drops ‘Strange World’ Featurette
Helmed by Oscar-winning director Don Hall, the studio’s new original animated feature transports viewers to uncharted, treacherous lands alongside three generations of the Clade family; watch the star-studded voice cast share their descriptions of the new adventure – coming to U.S. theaters later this month.
Watch Exclusive ‘Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm’ Clip – ‘I Said Back Off’
If Frylock says it, he means it! Warner Bros. Home Entertainment shares snippet teasing the return of everyone’s favorite rascals, the Aqua Teens, coming to Digital, 4K Ultra HD, and Blu-ray next week!
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Graphic Novel ‘SILVER Of Treasures and Thieves’ Available Next Week
The Annie Award-nominated director Stephan Franck crafts a story set in the noir-pulp era of the 1930s; his book invites readers on an adventure where Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’ is a tale of fact, not fiction, while he weaves a tale inspired by gothic horror and heist tropes.
Watch ‘Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm’ Never-Before-Seen Clip
Lock the doors, close the windows! Everyone’s favorite rascals, the Aqua Teens, continue their crazy antics in your living room – coming to Digital, 4K Ultra HD, and Blu-ray in November.
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Flying Bark Productions to Animate New ‘Avatar’ Film
Paramount and Nickelodeon bring on the Australian production company for the first of 3 upcoming films being developed at Avatar Studios based on the ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ and ‘The Legend of Korra’ universe.
Disney’s ‘Strange World’: An Epic Adventure in the Grand Style
Director Don Hall, co-director/writer Qui Nguyen, and producer Roy Conli talk about the making of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ lush, expansive, and action-packed CG animated sci-fi film hitting theaters November 23.
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ILM Launches Mumbai Studio
Former DNEG Bangalore & Chennai head of studio Kiran ‘KP’ Prasad tapped to lead the iconic VFX studio’s latest global expansion; the new full pipeline facility will provide VFX and animation services for film and television, drawing on the region’s extensive local talent base.
