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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‘Skull Island’ and ‘Tomb Raider’ Anime Series in Development at Netflix
Adding to their extensive slate of previously announced anime projects, Netflix has greenlit two new series, from Legendary Television, based on hugely popular film and game franchises.
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‘Mobile Suit Gundam’ Now Streaming on Crunchyroll
Also known as ‘Mobile Suit Gundam 0079,’ the series complements the 10+ ‘Gundam’ titles currently available on the anime platform; all episodes are in both English dub and subtitles.
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WATCH: Pixomondo’s ‘Raised by Wolves’ Season 1 VFX Breakdown Reel
Studio’s VFX supervisors Ed Hawkins, Max Riess, and Mark Spindler highlight their teams’ work delivering around 520 shots on HBO Max and Ridley Scott’s hit sci-fi thriller, which has been renewed for Season 2.
‘Go, Dog. Go!’ Now Streaming on Netflix
DreamWorks Animation and WildBrain’s new CG animated series is based on PD Eastman’s children’s books of the same name; watch the series’ trailer and clips from the season premiere.
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Walt Disney Studios Drops New Trailer and Images for ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’
Highly anticipated new animated adventure about a lone warrior who must track down the legendary last dragon to save her world releases March 5, 2021 simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+; all-star voice cast includes Awkwafina, Gemma Chan, and Daniel Dae Kim.
‘Harry Potter’ Live-Action Series Headed to HBO Max
The new Wizarding World project is extremely early in development, with no writer or talent attached.
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‘Wish Dragon’ Opens with $7.15 Million at China Box Office
The Sony Pictures Animation animated adventure, set to premiere later this year on Netflix, is Chinese studio Base Animation’s first original feature; movie tells the story of a working-class student and a cynical dragon in pursuit of a long-lost friend.
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Augenblick Studios Appoints Carrie Miller COO
Industry veteran brings expertise in digital production and original IP development; will be tasked with advancing the studio’s vision and distinct approach to animation.
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New ‘GOT’ Project ‘Tales of Dunk and Egg’ in Development at HBO
The series will chronicle a sequence of novellas set about 90 years before the events of Game of Thrones, and will follow the exploits of Ser Duncan the Tall (Dunk) and a young Aegon V Targaryen (Egg).
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‘Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous’ Season 2 Now Streaming on Netflix
All-new episodes of the hit DreamWorks Animation adventure series find the kids forced deep into the jungle when T.Rex takes over Main Street; watch some teaser clips from the new season.
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‘Jiang Ziya’ Coming to Digital, Blu-ray and DVD February 9
The action-packed second chapter in the Fengshen Cinematic Universe follows a celestial army commander trying to earn his place amongst the gods.
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Netflix Buys Lord and Miller’s ‘The Mitchells vs. The Machines’ from Sony Pictures Animation
Previously titled ‘Connected’ and slated for an October 23, 2020 theatrical release before being unset, the animated comedy from the Oscar-winning ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ producers will be released later in 2021.
James Gunn Reveals ‘Suicide Squad’ is Almost Finished
After David Ayer’s lackluster 2016 effort,’ the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ director has taken it upon himself to reboot the franchise, which will get a trailer ‘in due time.’
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‘Mortal Kombat’ Reboot to Feature ‘Fatalities’
Earlier films omitted the game’s iconic and over-the-top gruesome killing blows, but the 2021 reboot will not shy away from the mayhem, according to actor Lewis Tan and director Simon McQuoid.
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‘John Wick’ Writer to Pen ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Series
Following news of a ‘D&D’ movie, a TV series is now also in development, although plot information is still under wraps.
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‘Tasty Tales of the Food Truckers’ Comes to Netflix ASEAN January 19
New animated series makes food and cooking fun by taking kids on culinary adventures to different countries while teaching friendship, cultural diversity, and important food terminology.
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Jon Chu Steps Away from Disney+ ‘Willow’ Series
The ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ director has relinquished his role on the upcoming series, citing the UK lockdown and a surprise pregnancy.
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FOX Drops New Denis Leary ‘Dogs Playing Poker’ Short
Check out the second of two animated shorts from Fox Entertainment and the famed comedian, based on Icebox’s ‘Poker Night,’ about five dog friends playing cards and shooting the sh@t about sports.
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Tickets on Sale for Studio Ghibli’s ‘Earwig and The Witch’ in U.S. Theaters February 3
Fathom Event screenings will feature special interviews with director Goro Miyazaki and producer Toshio Suzuki; studio’s first entirely 3D/CG animated film also begins streaming February 5 on HBO Max.
Cartoon Network’s ‘Drawn to Change’ Premieres January 16
Martin Luther King Jr. Day episode features King’s granddaughter discussing her goals to continue her grandfather’s legacy; new monthly vignettes featuring inspirational stories from real-life kids to be released throughout the year.
Explore a “Fantasy World” with February’s Crunchyroll Crate
Embark on a new adventure with a little spider, a forest spirit, an ancient magus, and more with The Loot Company’s Crunchyroll crate.
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John Agbaje Joins Bad Robot as Senior VP, Animation
Former FX executive, who helped launch network’s ‘Cake’ animation and live-action anthology series, will oversee animated feature and short film slate for J. J. Abrams' production company, including Dr. Seuss’ ‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go!’
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Captain America May Return to the MCU
With so many standalone movies and fringe Disney+ series, a Cap return doesn’t seem too removed from reality, though Chris Evans isn’t thrilled.
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‘Scooby-Doo! and Guess Who?: The Complete First Season’ Available On DVD January 19
Scooby-Doo and the gang teams up with celebrities and pop culture icons to solve some of their toughest mysteries yet; special appearances include NBA superstar Chris Paul, recording artist Halsey, George Takei, Christian Slater, and Kenan Thompson.
