Fred Rogers Productions Names Olubunmi Mia Olufemi Supervising Producer
Peabody Award-winning producer to supervise all phases of production for new animated series, ‘Alma’s Way;’ show will launch fall 2021 on PBS KIDS.
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New ‘Masters of Motion’ Podcast with Emmy Winner Jo Boag
‘Creating Emmy Award-Winning Animation Series & How to be a Top Director’ episode features SLR Production’s creative director discussing topics including production pipelines and equipment; writing strong briefs; directing voice talent; handling failures; and directing for the first time.
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New ‘Alma’s Way’ 2D Animated Series Coming to PBS Kids in Fall 2021
Produced by Fred Rogers Productions and created by children’s TV icon Sonia Manzano, the new show helps foster self-awareness, responsible decision-making, and empathy among today’s young viewers
Daily Madness Productions Releases ‘Pins and Nettie’
Animated mini-series provides coping techniques for young viewers affected by the COVID-19 lockdown.
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Beautiful Maladies – The Uncanny World of Rosto
Ottawa Animation Festival artistic director Chris Robinson shares a previously unpublished 2015 Pimpcast interview with the iconic Dutch musician and director, who passed away at 50 on March 7.
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MoMA to Preview ‘I, Candy’ During ‘An Evening with Candy Kugel’
Pioneering animator will appear for a discussion with animation historian John Canemaker, a Q&A and screenings of her early work.
‘Roger Ramjet’ Creator, Educator Fred Crippen Dies at 90
Founder of Pantomime Studios produced and directed hundreds of animated films for his clients.
Animator, Voice Actor Bud Luckey Dies at 83
He designed characters such as Woody, animated for ‘Sesame Street’ and voiced Eeyore in ‘Winnie the Pooh.’
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Pictures from the Brainbox: A Weekly Dose of Indie Animation - 'Six God Alphabet Peter'
Every Monday or so, Chris Robinson asks an animator how they made a particular film. Today, Peter Millard answers some brand new Brainbox questions whilst sharing intimate words, thoughts and feelings about his film, 'Six God Alphabet' (2017).
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New York Officials Unveil ‘Made in NY Animation Project’
Young New Yorkers receive training on state-of-the-art animation software, opening doors to careers in film, gaming, advertising and more. New Animation Industry Council, comprised of professionals from New York-based animation studios, will advise the program.
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Independent Documentary ‘Street Gang’ Explores Origins of ‘Sesame Street’
New documentary feature from Macrocosm Entertainment and Citizen Skull Productions to include archival materials from Sesame Workshop and The Jim Henson Company.
Maura Regan Joins LIMA as Executive Vice President
Licensing veteran joins the International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association following a 17-year career with Sesame Workshop.
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Former UCLA Animation Workshop Head Dan McLaughlin Dead at 84
A 1958 graduate of the UCLA Theater Arts Department, McLaughlin served as head of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television’s Animation Workshop from 1970 until his retirement in 2007.
CBeebies, Sesame Workshop Announce ‘The Furchester Hotel’
New puppetry series to guest star Big Bird, Count Von Count and The Martians from ‘Sesame Street.’
Independent Stop-Motion Animator Jane Aaron Dies at 67
New York-based internationally recognized, award-winning animator, author and illustrator Jane Aaron designed, produced and directed more than 150 short animated films for ‘Sesame Street.’
Digital Series Win Big at Daytime Emmy Awards
Amazon’s stop-motion series ‘Tumble Leaf’ receives five Emmys, including outstanding preschool children’s animated program; Netflix wins three awards for DreamWorks Animation’s ‘All Hail King Julien,’ and Moonbot’s collaboration with Dolby, ‘Silent,’ garners two awards for YouTube.
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Animation Block Party Opens 2015 Call for Entries
Twelfth annual short film festival is set to run July 30 - August 2 at Rooftop Films and BAMcinématek in Brooklyn, NY.
PGA Nominates Five Films for Animated Feature Award
Award for Outstanding Producer of Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures to be handed out on January 25 at a gala ceremony at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles.
Sesame Workshop Unveils Newest Muppet
Sesame Workshop unveils the newest Muppet, Raya, who will engage with children about sanitation and latrine use as part of the Cleaner, Healthier, Happier campaign in partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
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