‘Solar Opposites’ to End at Hulu After Season 6
The show was renewed last July at SDCC for what will now be its final season; Mike McMahan, Josh Bycel and Sydney Ryan’s hilarious, NSFW series centers on four aliens evenly split on whether Earth is awful or awesome.
Psyop Signs Former Pixar Director/Animator Doug Sweetland
The Oscar and Annie Award-nominated ‘Presto’ director also previously led teams on classics like ‘Monsters, Inc.’ and ‘Cars;’ he recently worked on Psyop-produced short-form content for mobile gaming giants Dream Games and Supercell.
Titmouse Unveils ‘Churp’ Curated Merch Delivery Service
Subscribers will receive a monthly mystery shipment with bespoke apparel, collectible items, and paraphernalia featuring cartoon characters designed by studio artists, as well as a code to unlock private cartoon viewing.
Envato, KitBash3D Form 3D Assets Partnership
Four new 3D model kits, including City Streets, Manhattan, City Cars, and Storefronts, can be accessed exclusively by Envato users on the creative assets platform site.
VIZ Media Sets ‘YAIBA: Samurai Legend’ Streaming Date
The anime debuts April 5 on Netflix in North America, Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand, and Hulu in the United States.
Animatriz Studio Presents ‘Ballad for Raposo Tenório’
The 2D animated short film, set in 1850, follows a prospector driven insane by isolation and greed.
Story Critters, Toon Pocket Announce Strategic Partnership
The collaboration aims to create a one-stop shop by combining Story Critters’ academic expertise in cross-cultural storytelling and adaptation with Toon Pocket’s writing, story-editing, and development services.
PBS Kids to Debut ‘Acoustic Rooster’ Universe
Get ready to groove! A 1-hour special and 20 shorts are on the way, based on the children’s book by Kwame Alexander; the musical property will introduce young viewers to the joys of Jazz and self-expression.
JALI Research, Partners to Unveil ’Anim Revolution’ at GDC 2025
The digital animation tools and workflow collaborative initiative includes Immersive Enterprise Labs (IEL) and House of Moves; software technologies from JALI, Ozone Story Tech, and mGear; tablet displays from Xencelabs, with support from Vicon and Lenovo.
VIZ Media Announces ‘Kingdom’ Trailer, English Debut
The historical manga saga by Yasuhisa Hara will be available to English-speaking readers November 11, and will join the Shonen Jump service following the release of each graphic novel.
Rookie Awards 2025 Announces Call For Entries Date
Open for submissions starting April 7, the global competition offers an opportunity for aspiring artists in creative industries to gain exposure, connect with industry leaders, and win prizes.
Disney+ Picks Up ‘Percy Jackson And The Olympians’ for Season 3
Third season will be based on ‘The Titan’s Curse’ by Rick Riordan; series, fresh off this past Saturday's 8 Emmy Award wins, has been renewed ahead of its second season premiere this December.
Adobe Substance 3D Updates Unveiled at GDC
Updates include the new ‘Filled Path’ feature for Substance 3D Painter; improved rendering for Substance 3D Designer; and the Substance 3D Indie Bundle for independent creators who want access to professional-grade tools at a lower price.
Annecy 2025 Official Short Film Selections Announced
Out of the 3,900 films submitted from around 100 countries, 72 films from 33 countries were selected to compete: 36 in the Official category, 9 in the Off-Limits category, 17 in the Perspectives category, and 10 in the Young Audiences category.
‘Percy Jackson,’ ‘Orion and the Dark’ Win Big at 3rd Annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards
‘Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,’ ‘Merry Little Batman’ and ‘StoryBots: Answer Time’ were three of the top shows among other winners at this weekend's two separate awards ceremonies.
Neill Blomkamp to Write, Helm ‘Starship Troopers’ Feature
The ‘District 9’ and ‘Gran Turismo’ filmmaker will adapt the classic Robert A. Heinlein sci-fi novel; the project will not serve as a remake to the 1997 feature adaptation from Paul Verhoeven.
Eric Bauza to Host Children’s & Family Emmy Awards
The famed voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig will MC the March 15 ceremony that includes a star-studded set of presenters, performers and guests; a slew of artists and their animated shows have been nominated, including ‘I Am Groot,’ ‘Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,’ ‘Orion and the Dark,’ ‘ Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie,’ and ‘The Tiny Chef Show.’
Vicon to Launch Markerless Motion Capture Technology at GDC
After years of R&D and an expansive beta program, Vicon's Markerless solution hits the market; it allows users to instantly visualize ideas with the Vanguard markerless motion-tracking camera and new software incorporating advanced computer vision, machine learning, and algorithms.
‘One Piece’ Returns to Crunchyroll with Simulcasts, Specials, and English Dubs
New dubbed episodes and specials drop March 18; the Egghead Arc will resume streaming with new simulcast episodes in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Latin America on April 6.
‘Jellystone,’ ‘Piñata Smashlings’ Lead Teletoon+ Spring Streaming Slate
All programs will be available to stream and download commercial free, including ‘Ben 10,’ ‘Paw Patrol,’ and ‘Teen Titans Go!’
ASIFA Kicks Off 65th Anniversary Celebration
Chapters international animation organization will host a range of local and national activities, including film festivals, workshops, screenings, and celebratory events, that have already kicked off this Spring.
Netflix Teases ‘Record of Ragnarok’ Season 3
Blood flows and fists fly in a new season of the hit anime series about 13 gods from across the globe and 13 of the world's most notable humans fighting it out in one-on-one battles to decide the fate of humanity.
Rodeo FX Takes on the Sisterhood, Shares ‘Dune: Prophecy’ VFX Breakdown Reel
See highlights of the studio’s work on HBO’s ‘Dune’ prequel delivering 421 shots across 44 sequences, including the fully CG Imperial Palace on Kaitain, with its opulent gardens, grand monuments, and vast ocean backdrop.
Exclusive Clip: ‘Family Guy – The Chicken or the Meg’
In the all-new episode airing this Sunday on FOX, when Meg starts dating a chicken she meets on a reality dating show, Peter disapproves of their love, prompting her to move out.
Jellyfish Pictures Issues Statement on Global Closures
Following investor-related issues and ‘the fall-out from the writer and actor strikes,’ the VFX and animation studio has paused operations, reportedly temporarily; legal steps have supposedly been taken to ‘protect the position of the business.’
