David Gordon Green Says ‘Garbage Pail Kids’ Series Still in Development
The Max animated series from Danny McBride, Green, and Josh Bycel described as ‘naughty’ and first revealed in 2021 is based on the iconic Topps trading card brand, launched in 1985 as a Cabbage Patch Kids parody.
OptiTrack Launches Motive 3.1 Beta 1
Now compatible with all OptiTrack mocap cameras and Cinepuck video camera tracking with simplified user interface, asset creation and 3D viewing and graphing; final release coming Q1 2024.
Animaze Reveals 2023 Award Winners
Winning animated shorts include ‘A Tree Once Grew Here’ by Johnnie Semerad, ‘Louis I King of The Sheep’ by Markus Wulf, and ‘Hardboiled’ by Peter Sluszka; Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Nelvana co-founder and Canadian animation industry leader Michael Hirsch.
Made with Cartoon Animator: The 2023 Animation at Work Contest Winners!
8 projects across five categories are honored, demonstrating a wide array of styles, topics, and skill levels that show how the animation program supports streamlined creative diversity.
First Trailer for Pokémon Live-Action ‘Fill Your Pocket with Adventure’
The original series, based on the Pokémon ‘Red’ and Pokémon ‘Green’ games, stars Nanase Nishino and premieres on TV Tokyo October 19.
Sony Pictures Animation Names Damien de Froberville EVP, Production and Operating Strategy
The former CEO of Sergio Pablos Animation fills the role of retiring 20-year studio veteran Pam Marsden.
Rooster Teeth Ditches YouTube
The platform cites challenges and costs in animation production for digital media as reason for move; GM Kerry Shawcross explains and invites viewers to access content on their website – for free.
Argentinian Football Superstar Leo Messi Teases ‘Messi and the Giants’
New animated series from Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Pictures Television – Kids, and Leo Messi Management follows a 12-year-old Messi overcoming obstacles while traveling through a video game on a quest to go home.
The Animation Showcase Launches 2023 ‘Best Animated Short Film Collection’
The company’s streaming platform for industry professionals just released its latest collection of shorts as a prelude to the upcoming awards season, including ‘27’ by Flóra Anna Buda, ‘Electra’ by Daria Kashcheeva, and ‘The Day I Became a Bird’ by Andrew Ruhemann; program also tours animation studios in Europe and North America.
Live-Action ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Project Announced
Polish video game developer CD Projekt Red will team with media company Anonymous Content to develop the project, with the search for a screenwriter already underway.
Netflix Drops ‘Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix’ Clip
Dolph Laserhawk and his partner in crime Alex take on the Niji 6 in action packed fight that’s chock-full of video game goodness; the high-octane animated series debuts on the streamer October 19.
DreamWorks Animation Lays Off 70 Employees
The studio’s second round of staff cuts in less than six months ‘were across corporate functions, feature, television and technology departments as part of an overall cost-reduction.’
Crunchyroll Drops ‘The Concierge’ Trailer
The anime destination nabs North American rights to the new film based on Tsuchika Nishimura’s popular manga series; will compete at upcoming Animation Is Film festival in L.A. October 21 with wide release expected in 2024.
Nelvana Inks ‘Millie Magnificent’ Distribution Deals
Based on the popular kids’ book series by Ashley Spires, the new original 3DCG preschool series heads to Canal+ in France and Treehouse in Canada in 2024 – coming to MIPCOM this month.
Final Pixel Drops Oracle Red Bull Racing Spot and Virtual Production BTS Video
Studio blends archival footage, video plates, and drone footage with environments built in Unreal Engine, CG, and VFX to create the Oracle Red Bull Racing brand’s new campaign.
Trailer, Images Drop for Johnny Depp Starrer ‘Johnny Puff: Secret Mission’
Inspired by the ‘Puffins’ series, the animated film, headed to AFM with recent key territory sales, features the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ star as Johnny Puff, on a mission to save his beloved village Taigasville from the evil Otto von Walrus.
Exclusive: Incredible Film Shares ‘Tummy Tom and The Lost Teddy Bear’ First Look Trailer
Featuring Tummy Tom, the mischievous ginger tom cat, the all-new animated series based on the bestselling children’s books by Joet Boeke is slated for a Summer 2024 release; show heads to MIP Junior running October 13-15.
State Designs New Key Art and Animates FX’s ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ S2 Campaign
Watch as the Emmy-nominated docuseries returns for new season sporting new promo look, adorned with the team’s colors and fiery dragon, debuting across print, digital, and TV… and a new trailer.
Netflix Teaser Reveals ‘Castlevania: Nocturne’ Season 2 Renewal
On the heels of its Season 1 debut, the Vampire Messiah animated thriller scores a pickup, getting another go at enslaving humanity – the hugely popular series will return with more bloody vampiric machinations, though no release date was announced.
Sony Pictures Imageworks Names Michelle Grady President
The VFX veteran gets the nod as her ongoing leadership has bolstered company’s growth in innovation and ground-breaking visual effects, including its hugely successful, critically acclaimed animated feature ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.’
Psyop and Riot Drop ‘League of Legends 2023’ Anthem Promo
Directed by Marie Hyon and HANZOHANZO, the 2.5D-animated music video for the World Championship, set to a new track by Riot Games, features K-Pop girl group NewJeans and places viewers at the center of the battlefield field as DRX and Deft triumph in the greatest finals in LOL history.
Reallusion Releases ActorCore AccuRIG Update with Mobile View & Web Embed
Latest enhancements to free auto-rig application enable top interactive online presentations where you can embed animated 3D characters into websites and easily share them using mobile devices.
Podcast EP 227: How Keika Lee Started Greyscale Animation and Produced ‘Odd Dog’
Studio founder shares how she went from big studio production work to launching her own animation studio, producing her own work, and funding her own films.
Gareth Edwards Talks ‘The Creator’ VFX and How AI Helped Enable His Vision
With his innovative and compelling sci-fi action adventure now wowing cinema audiences, the director discusses his radical new approach to filmmaking and VFX in the just released featurette, ‘Advancing AI: Creating The Creator;’ Edwards’ film was made possible by recent technological advances and a collaboration with James Knight, AMD’s Global Director of Media & Entertainment and VFX, who kept the filmmaker abreast of the rapidly changing AI landscape from script to final press junket.
Fall Edition of THU Career Camp Registration Now Open
Free online event for digital entertainment industry creators and artists everywhere focuses on career growth, recruiting and mentoring – runs November 7-9.
