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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.’
Aldi, McCann, Psyop Team for Latest ‘Kevin the Carrot’ Holiday Ad
In the newest annual collaborative spot, Kevin and Katie face a broiler, precarious mince pies, and other cuisine-related boobie traps as they attempt to save the Festive Spirit from the nefarious thieves at Humbug Headquarters.
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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.
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+.
CN Celebrates with ‘Drawn to Dia de Muertos’
The holiday, observed November 1-2, is an important tradition-filled event for families to share memories; graphics for this installment were created by Mexico City-based illustrator Valeria Alvarez.
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Celebrate Juneteenth with Cartoon Network’s ‘Drawn To’ Series
Three new installments mark the end of slavery in the U.S.; episodes feature activist Ms. Opal Lee, Saniya, the first national Miss Juneteenth winner, and the ancestor of Major General Granger, who read the proclamation in Texas that declared all slaves were free.
Will You Be My Valentine-Themed Specials on Disney NOW and PBS Kids
‘Gigantosaurus - I Heart Giganto’ now streaming on Disney NOW; One-hour special ‘Pinkalicious & Peteriffic - Cupid Calls it Quits’ airs February 10-14 on PBS Kids.
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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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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.
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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‘PAW Patrol,’ ‘Shimmer and Shine’ Join Macy’s Parade
Giant balloon of popular pup Chase and festive float portraying Zahramay Falls join annual Thanksgiving tradition.
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