‘Great Pretender – The Complete Series Deluxe Edition’ Coming March 2024
Shout! Studios has just announced the 5-disc Blu-ray collection, featuring all 23 series episodes of the cult anime series, is now available for preorder.
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Paramount+ Reveals Teaser Trailer, Premiere Date for ‘Halo’ Season 2
The series, which follows Pablo Schreiber’s Master Chief as he leads his team of elite Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant, returns to the streamer on February 8.
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Peacock and Seth MacFarlane Tease ‘Ted’ Official Trailer
The prequel to the popular film franchise sees Ted, whose fame has passed, living with and being an awful influence on best friend John; all 7 episodes stream January 11.
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A Productions Adds Disney Alum Katie Barba
Animation studio taps development executive to help foster growing slate of kids and family entertainment and original IP-driven content.
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Disney+ Cancels ‘The Muppets Mayhem’ After One Season
No reason is given for the decision on the mockumentary-style series, which debuted this past May and features The Electric Mayhem Band taking their act on the road and coming face-to-face with the current-day music scene, including special guests Paula Abdul, Steve Aoki, David Bizarro and many others.
VIP Tickets for 51st Annie Awards Now on Sale
ASIFA-Hollywood’s annual celebration of excellence in animation is set for February 17, 2024 at UCLA’s Royce Hall; nomination announcements are coming January 11, 2024.
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Peacock Drops ‘Ted’ Series First Look – And It’s a Different Kind of ‘Ted Talk’
Set in 1993, the prequel to Seth MacFarlane’s popular film franchise sees Ted, whose fame has passed, living with and being an awful influence on best friend John; all 7 episodes premiere on January 11.
Disney+ Drops ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Official Trailer
Based on Rick Riordan’s popular books, the original series follows Percy Jackson’s dangerous quest to find the answers he seeks; Episodes 1 and 2 debut December 20.
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Production Underway on ‘Badjelly’ Kids’ Animated Series
Mukpuddy Animation, Sphere Animation, and Cantilever Media team up on the show, based on the beloved 1973 story from legendary comedian Spike Milligan, starring the ‘Harry Potter’ film franchise’s Miriam Margolyes OBE; debut set for 2025.
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2nd Annual Children’s & Family Emmy Nominees Announced
Lots of great animation being recognized - ‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures,’ ‘The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special,’ and ‘I Am Groot’ among top nominees; the award’s ceremony to be revealed next week.
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Exclusive: ‘Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie’ Special Featurette
Nickelodeon, Spin Master, and Paramount bring puppy magic home, without the shedding, and it’s Pawsome! The 3DCG animated feature is now available for digital purchase.
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Aardman’s ‘Morph’ Spreads the Word in Stop-Motion ‘Big Switch-off’ Spot
Created over 40 years ago by studio founders Peter Lord and David Sproxton, the iconic clay character joined the campaign drawing attention to the U.K.’s upcoming telecommunications transformation.
Submissions Now Open: Annecy 2024
Animation’s premier festival now accepting submissions in multiple categories, including short films, TV films, commissioned films, graduation films, feature films and VR works; registration dates for Mifa Pitch Sessions are coming next month.
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Nick Renews ‘Avatar: Braving the Elements’ Podcast for Season 3
Nickelodeon’s companion podcast exploration of the Avatarverse continues, hosts Janet Varney and Dante Basco just announced via video message at ‘Water, Earth, Fire, Air: Continuing the Avatar Legacy’ panel at New York Comic Con 2023.
It’s ‘Jessica’s Big Little World’ and We’re All Just Living In It
On the new spin-off of Cartoon Network’s Emmy, GLAAD and NAACP Image Award-nominated ‘Craig of the Creek,’ Craig’s little sister Jessica is always on a quest to get ‘big’ and take on the world, with her friends, even if she does suck her thumb… sometimes; show debuts on CN today, October 2, streaming October 7 on Max.
Cal Brunker and Bob Barlen Talk ‘PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie’
The filmmakers share how the sequel to ‘PAW Patrol: The Movie’ got its story from the franchise’s catchphrase, ‘No Job is Too Big, No Pup is Too Small,’ with the furry first responders finding out that even the smallest pup can make the biggest difference; film hits theaters September 29.
Third ‘PAW Patrol’ Feature Film in Development
Spin Master celebrates PAW's 10-year anniversary with the announcement of ‘PAW Patrol 3,’ set for theatrical release in 2026, with the franchises second film, ‘PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie’ out September 29.
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‘The Simpsons’ Season 34 Disney+ Streaming Debut Set
22 new episodes including a record 750th and not one but two ‘Treehouse of Horror’ Halloween outings premieres October 11.
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The Trickster Returns - Disney+ Drops ‘Loki’ Season 2 Featurette
Tom Hiddleston, Sophia Di Martino, Ke Huy Quan and executive producer Kevin R. Wright look ahead to what it means to be Loki; new season set to debut October 5; VFX studios include Cantina Creative, ILM, Rising Sun Pictures, and Trixter.
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Dora the Explorer Makes Theatrical Debut in New Animated Short
‘Dora and the Fantastical Creatures,’ which follows Dora and Boots on their journey through the rainforest to save the alebrijes, to premiere ahead of ‘PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie’ starting September 29.
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Crunchyroll Unveils NY Comic Con Lineup
The anime platform will premiere ‘One Piece’ and ‘Dr. Stone,’ bring new exclusive merch, and host a variety of panels; event runs October 12-15.
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Call for Entries: 51st Annie Awards
ASIFA-Hollywood’s annual celebration of excellence in animation is set for February 17, 2024 at UCLA’s Royce Hall; the early submission deadline is October 16, with final entries accepted through December 8.
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Paramount Teams with Kid Cudi on ‘Star Trek: Boldly Be’ Campaign
New collaboration includes music, interactive gaming, fashion, and an invitation to fans to share their ‘boldest’ moments.
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Channel 4 Drops Animated ‘The Great British Bake Off’ Season 14 Teaser
The spot features cheerful CG-enhanced ‘ingredients’ happily embarking on an epic journey to face their destiny in the ‘Bake Off’ tent; new season debuts in September.
Paramount Releases ‘PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie’ Character Posters
Puppy magic is coming to town when Nickelodeon, Spin Master, and Paramount’s new 3DCG animated film hits theaters September 29.
