Netflix Reveals Annecy 2023 Line-Up
Presentations include an exclusive screening of ‘Nimona,’ a sneak peek of ‘Leo’ starring Adam Sandler, and a ‘See What's Next @ Netflix’ panel with clips and creator discussions; the festival runs June 11-17.
Live-Action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Main Cast Revealed
An impressive talent list, including many native Hawaiian actors, are set for the upcoming live-action/CGI hybrid film streaming exclusively on Disney+ May 10, 2024.
‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ Spin-Off ‘Knuckles’ Expands Cast
The mini-series centered on Idris Elba’s dastardly red Echidna adds Adam Pally and Kid Cudi to a roster already packed with actors reprising their franchise roles; show premieres October 12, 2023 exclusively on Paramount+.
Ex-Marvel Exec Victoria Alonso, Disney Reach Settlement
Although the exact terms of the agreement remain mum, as neither party has commented on the settlement, millions of dollars in financial compensation were reportedly awarded to the axed exec.
NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell Ousted Over Sexual Harassment Claim
The former exec left his position on Sunday after admitting to an ‘inappropriate relationship,’ reportedly with Hadley Gamble, a CNBC news anchor and international correspondent.
‘Big Mouth’ Renewed Through 8th and Final Season
Netflix’s Emmy Award-winning animated comedy from Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Mark Levin, and Jennifer Flackett will become the streamer’s longest running series ever outside Kids & Family programming.
New Duffer Brothers Series ‘The Boroughs’ Gets Netflix Series Order
The upcoming supernatural mystery show, set in a seemingly picturesque retirement community in the New Mexico desert, will be executive produced by the ‘Stranger Things’ duo and showrun by project creators Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews.
Paramount+ Teases ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Trailer and Art
Anson Mount returns as Captain Christopher Pike, Rebecca Romijn as Number One, and Ethan Peck as Science Officer Spock in a new season following the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise in the years before Captain Kirk took the helm; new episodes drop weekly beginning June 15.
Tubi Drops ‘Bad Cat’ Adult Animated Feature Trailer
The 3DCG film follows an unforgettable BAD cat and his foul-mouth gang; produced by Anima Istanbul, the movie is now streaming.
Podcast EP 205: How Anik Rosenblum Started Dancing Line Productions
Vancouver-based 2D animation director shares his journey from Lithuania to Israel and finally Vancouver in pursuit of an artistic career.
Fred Rogers Productions Launches Second Writers’ Neighborhood Initiative
The five-year program will support new writers from underrepresented racial groups building their careers in children’s media; application submissions being accepted May 1-15.
Legendary Drops Title Reveal Trailer for ‘Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire’
‘Godzilla Vs. Kong’ director Adam Wingard helms the newest installment in the Monsterverse, with a script by Terry Rossio and Jeremy Slater from a story by Simon Barrett, stomping into theaters March 15, 2024.
Nickelodeon to Air ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’
The live-action / animated hybrid preschool series from DreamWorks Animation debuts May 1 on Nick Jr.
Looney Tunes Movie ‘Taz: Quest for Burger’ Coming to Digital
The new animated family film, available June 6, follows the infamous Tasmanian Devil as he helps his friend, a bandicoot named Quinn, track down a criminal.
First Image for ‘Rick and Morty: The Anime’ Revealed
Adult Swim has revealed a first look at the upcoming anime series, featuring the titular anti-heroes in their brand-new aesthetic, set to stream on Max later this year.
Celebrate Pride and Diversity at Annecy 2023
Four short film programs highlight challenges, perspectives, and journeys of LGBTQ+ community members; the festival runs June 11-17.
GKIDS Acquires Distribution Rights to ‘Lonely Castle in the Mirror’
Japan Academy Prize-nominated feature from acclaimed director Keiichi Hara and A-1 Pictures releases in North American theaters this summer.
Main Cast Revealed for Animated ‘Creature Commandos’ DCU Series
The first title from James Gunn and Peter Safran’s ‘Gods & Monsters’ chapter of the franchise stars David Harbour, Indira Varma, Alan Tudyk, Maria Bakalova, Zoe Chao, Steve Agee, and others, set to stream in 2024.
CelAction Launches 2D Quickstart Course
Training includes 6+ hours of tutorials by industry animators, the Template Actor with complete animations such as walk and run cycles, and editable assets for practice to get users up and running fast.
Watch: ‘The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart’ First Look Clip
Based on the award-winning Adult Swim series, the new movie picks up from the conclusion of Season 7, and features returning stars James Urbaniak, Patrick Warburton, Michael Sinterniklaas, and Chris McCulloch; film slated for release later this year.
NVIDIA Studio Highlights NVIDIA Omniverse and USD in ‘Cold Inside Diorama’
3D artists Gianluca Squillace and Pasquale Scionti’s project interconnect their workflows by replacing linear pipelines with live-sync creation, harnessing the collaboration platform powered by RTX GPU to create their Viking scene that conveyed a cold, glacial mood.
Michelle Yeoh to Star in ‘Star Trek: Section 31’ Film for Paramount+
The ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ spinoff will star the Oscar-winning ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ actress as Emperor Philippa Georgiou, a reprisal of her role in 'Star Trek: Discovery,' with an exec team of ‘Discovery’ veterans.
Union Shares ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ VFX Breakdown Reel
‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’ writer/director Martin McDonagh taps the studio as sole visual effects vendor on his award-winning film starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson; the invisible VFX included creating 1920s environment digital matte paintings and various CG objects and elements.
DreamWorks Animation Announces Annecy 2023 Line-Up
The studio will present sneak peeks at unannounced film projects, a work-in-progress and panel on the upcoming feature ‘Trolls Band Together,’ the world premiere of ‘Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken’ and a special outdoor screening of ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish;’ the festival runs June 11-17.
Digital Domain Names Matt McClurg Head of Visualization
The industry veteran takes the reigns to optimize the VFX studio's proprietary toolsets including machine learning software and AI-driven creations.
