Netflix Drops ‘Nimona’ Teaser and Art
Based on the New York Times bestselling graphic novel by ND Stevenson, the 3DCG animated film follows Ballister Boldheart, a knight framed for a crime he didn’t commit, and the titular shapeshifter who sets out to help him prove his innocence; coming to the streamer June 30.
Season Finale Exclusive Clip: ‘The Great North: For Whom The Smell Tolls Part Two’
The show wraps Season 3 with an all-new episode airing this Sunday on FOX; it’s a day of reckoning for Lone Moose, as Beef and a group of townspeople attempt to rescue all the prom-goers from a flood of rotten meat waste.
Will Ferrell and Jamie Foxx are Unleashed in ‘Strays’
Best doggy buds Reggie and Bug exact sweet revenge on Doug, a lowlife human who abandoned Reggie, in the raunchy live-action comedy adventure, scampering into theaters August 18.
Xbox Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Approved by European Commission
The approval brings the Microsoft-owned gaming behemoth one step closer to closing its nearly $70 billion purchase, but there is more work to be done before the deal is finalized.
Digital Kinetics Deploys Vicon’s Valkyrie and Shōgun
Croatia-based studio creates cutting-edge motion capture stage to deliver mocap and virtual production services to local and international entertainment industries.
SCAD Savannah Film Festival and Amazon Team on LGBTQ+ Short Film Competition
Amazon will award $10,000 for the Best Overall Film and $5,000 for an Audience Award, plus lead a discussion panel on the future of LGBTQIA+ storytelling; the selected films will premiere at the October 2023 festival.
Crunchyroll Sets ‘PSYCHO-PASS: Providence’ North American Theatrical Release Date
The newest addition to the ‘PSYCHO-PASS’ sci-fi thriller franchise continues the story of young inspector Akane Tsunemori and the authoritarian Sibyl System in futuristic Japan; film hits cinemas July 14 with advanced fan showings July 11 and July 13.
Teaser Trailer, Poster Dropped for Sci-Fi Action Thriller ‘The Creator’
Directed by ‘Rogue One’s Gareth Edwards, the film about a future war between humans and AI stars John David Washington, Gemma Chan, and Ken Watanabe; hits theaters September 29.
‘Our Uniform’ and ‘Amarradas’ Take Top Honors at 2023 Animayo Awards
Yegane Moghaddam’s film wins the Grand Jury Prize and the Award for Best Mixed Technique, while Carmen Córdoba wins for Best Spanish Short Film, at the Oscar qualifying event.
The VFX & Post Talent Agency Adds 5 to Post Team
Danny Salas, Phil Eldridge, Cory McCrum, James Barham, and Rob Duffield join the company, bringing years of expertise from working on numerous films and TV projects.
Netflix Shares ‘Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie’ Teaser and Art
Based on the popular ‘Miraculous’ series, the animated feature joins the streamer’s ‘Family Summer Lineup’ in July.
‘Secret Magic Control Agency II: Mission Sleeping Beauty’ Feature Now in Production
Magic Frame Animation and Creation Entertainment Media join forces on the animated feature sequel to Netflix’ ‘Secret Magic Control Agency;’ the film follows Hansel and Gretel on their mission to save an enchanted princess.
Watch: Apple TV+ ‘Stillwater’ Season 3 Sneak Peek
Based on the award-winning and bestselling Scholastic ‘Zen’ book series by Jon J Muth, the animated series helps kids learn about mindfulness and better understand their feelings, while providing tools to help them face their daily challenges; all-new episodes roll out globally May 19.
Henry Selick, Doug Chiang, and Hal Hickel to Speak at VIEW 2023
The stop-motion legend, Lucasfilm executive creative director, and senior ILM animation supervisor, respectively, will head to Turin to deliver a suite of in-person talks and workshops; Italy’s premier international event on Computer Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Digital Cinema, 2D/3D Animation, VR and AR, Gaming, and VFX runs October 15-20.
DreamWorks and Netflix Drop ‘Not Quite Narwhal’ Trailer and Art
The animated preschool series, about curious and fun-loving Kelp, who has always believed he was a narwhal until he finds out he’s not, comes to the streamer next month.
Jellyfish Announces Key Senior Animation Hires
Studio adds industry veterans Louis Flores as VFX supervisor and Chrissy Metge as EP, Animation as it expands to partner on yet-to-be-announced animated feature production.
Sony Pictures Imageworks Expands to Montreal
VP of New Business Laura Fitzpatrick to helm new office with Senior VP Producer Doug Oddy stepping into her shoes at the Vancouver studio; the company is currently recruiting for all positions at the new state-of-the-art facility opening in Old Montreal.
Ghost VFX Adds VFX Supervisor Andy Hargreaves
The HPA Award-winning industry veteran brings over 20 years’ experience across commercials, film, and TV with credits on BAFTA Award nominee Emerald City, the Emmy and BAFTA winning series Outlander, and the crime drama Death in Paradise.
Studio 100 Film to Showcase ‘Giants of La Manch’ at Marche du Film, Cannes
From ‘Rio 2’ writer Carlos Kotkin, the animated comedy follows the heir of Don Quixote as he and his friends save their hometown in La Mancha.
LAIKA Ups CMO David Burke to COO
With the additional title, the studio exec’s responsibilities include all aspects of the company’s operations while he continues to lead brand marketing and film development.
‘Nayola,’ ‘The Garbage Man,’ and ‘Ice Merchants’ Lead 2023 Quirino Awards.
Works from Portugal, Spain and Argentina are honored across nine categories at the May 13 in-person gala event and closing ceremony recognizing achievements in Ibero-American animation.
‘Archer’ to Wrap with Upcoming Season 14
The Emmy Award-winning adult animation comedy picks up with Sterling Archer and the Agency finding their way and muddling through with Lana at the helm – final episodes roll out starting this August.
Preymaker Expands West Coast Staff
Creative team hires include Adam Lambert, Roxy Zuckerman, and Michael Reed, with Mattias Andersson joining the studio’s dedicated technology crew.
Tenacious D Releases Animated Music Video for ‘Video Games’
Hard-rocking duo Jack Black and Kyle Gass burst onto the music scene for the first time in years for a video featuring a mix of 2D and 3DCG that takes viewers on an amazing adventure through the worlds of many fan-favorite games.
Meg Foster Joins ‘Masters of the Universe: Revolution’ Voice Cast
The 1987 cult classic live-action ‘Masters of the Universe’ alum returns to Eternia as ‘Motherboard,’ an ancient sorceress of technology; the continuaton of Kevin Smith and Mattel’s Emmy nominated ‘He-Man’ animated series is coming to Netflix in 2024.
