‘Fireman Sam’ and ‘Polly Pocket’ Get New Season Greenlights from WildBrain and Mattel
International distribution deals were also announced for new and previous seasons of the popular animated series as well as ‘Bob the Builder’ and ‘Little People;’ WildBrain is heading to MIPCOM, which runs October 16-19.
Deleted Scene Drops for ‘Prey’ in Celebration of Physical Release
The 6-time Emmy nominated entry in the ‘Predator’ franchise has arrived on 4K UHD, Blur-ray and DVD, with over 2 hours of bonus content, including deleted scenes with commentary by director Dan Trachtenberg; film’s VFX handled by MPC.
Is Hayao Miyazaki Making Another Film?
The famed Studio Ghibli co-founder and Oscar-winning director recently came out of retirement for one more film, ‘The Boy and the Heron,’ currently hitting theaters globally, but producer Toshio Suzuki claims the animation Midas won’t ever be done.
MIA Co-Production Market Selections Revealed
The international audiovisual market features projects in animation, documentaries, series, and films selected for presentation in the event’s Pitching Forums; the event runs October 9-13 in Rome.
Studiocanal, Mercis, Superprod Team on ‘Miffy’ 3DCG Preschool Series
Adaptation of the beloved bunny character from Dick Bruna’s popular kids’ books and animated series will launch in 2025 on French pay TV platform Canal+.
Rodeo FX Shares ‘The Little Mermaid’ VFX Breakdown Reel
The studio contributed 259 shots across multiple sequences, including breathing life into iconic characters Sebastian, Flounder, and Scuttle – staying faithful to their original characters while integrating actual animal behavior.
‘Nimona,’ ‘Spider-Verse,’ and ‘Trolls Band Together’ Directors Among SCAD Fest Speakers
Powerhouse helmers Nick Bruno and Troy Quane; Joaquim Dos Santos, Justin K. Thompson and Kemp Powers; Jeff Rowe; Walt Dohrn; and Peter Sohn to talk at upcoming ‘Top Animators Contenders’ panel at the 26th Annual SCAD Savannah Film Festival; event runs October 21-28.
Netflix Sets ‘Hilda’ Final Season Premiere Date
The third and last outing of the beloved animated series, which follows a fearless blue-haired girl as she travels from her home into a vast magical wilderness full of elves and giants, streams exclusively on Netflix December 7.
LightBox Expo Coming to Pasadena
Running October 27-29, the 3-day event celebrates artists and creators behind acclaimed films, animation, games, TV shows, comics, and illustrations and features panels, talks, and presentations by industry leaders, including director Sam Fell, Aardman Animation co-founder Peter Lord, directors Nick Bruno and Troy Quane, and NYT Bestselling Graphic Novel author ND Stevenson.
Apply Today: CAPE Animation Directors Accelerator Program
In collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, the initiative provides next-gen Asian and Pacific Islander animation professionals a chance to hone creative and leadership skills via panels, workshops, masterclasses and mentorships; application deadline is October 6.
Max Teases ‘Scavengers Reign’ Adult Sci-Fi Series
Streamer drops trailer and art from its new 2D animated show, which follows a stranded space crew’s fight to survive; debuts October 19 at midnight.
Magic Frame Animation and Creation Entertainment Media's ‘Rebellious’ Gets Global Premiere
The modern animated fairytale features a headstrong princess who, when kidnapped by an evil sorcerer, takes matters into her own hands and plots a daring escape; film debuts next month at AFM.
MPC Shares ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ VFX Breakdown Reel
See how the leading visual effects studio delivered 896 shots on Paramount Pictures’ newest entry in the ‘Transformers’ universe, including creating multiple large-scale full CG and digital set extensions, including one that transported the present-day New York skyline back to 1994.
Walt Disney Pictures VFX Workers Unanimously Vote to Unionize
Artists join their Marvel Studios VFX brethren, becoming only the 2nd sole group of VFX workers to unionize with IATSE since the pioneering of visual effects nearly 50 years ago.
Jellyfish Originals Adapting ‘Toto the Ninja Cat’
Studio to produce animated comedy series, based on author Dermot O’Leary’s book series, about Toto, a partially sighted cat with razor-sharp senses, a nose for danger and a crime-busting spirit of adventure.
Charades Sells Key Territories for Annecy Winner ‘Chicken for Linda!’
The coveted Cristal Award and Gan Foundation winning animated feature that follows a well-meaning mother’s pursuit to feed her daughter a delicious meal has been sold in Japan, Benelux, China, Spain, India, Italy, U.S., Canada, and Taiwan.
Foundry Enables Fast Student License Access
Proxi.id integration now provides fast verification and licensing of Foundry’s Education Collective package, including Nuke, Katana, Mari and Modo – free to those enrolled at one of Foundry’s Education Partners.
Arcturus Names Steve Sullivan CPO
The Microsoft and Lucasfilm veteran will oversee company offerings, including its HoloSuite tools and new Mixed Reality Capture System.
CTN Launches the Andreas Deja Scholarship
The initiative, honoring the legendary Walt Disney Animation Studios animator, supports emerging talent through financial support, mentorship, and networking opportunities; open to non-professional animation students 16 years and up worldwide, the deadline to enter is October 20.
VIEW Conference 2023 – Be There!
Italy’s premier international event promises an exceptional in-person program of talks, presentations, in-depth workshops, and masterclasses designed to inspire, inform, and educate; join industry professionals, thought leaders, students, and enthusiasts in a celebration of the latest in animation, VFX, and games - event runs October 15-20.
Visual Effects Society Announces 2023 VES Fellows
Jeff Barnes, Toni Pace Carstensen, Bob Coleman, Chuck Finance, Shannon Gans, Tim McGovern, and Ray McMillan to be recognized at a celebration of the honorees later this month.
Bilibili Announces 68 Upcoming Animation Titles
The projects were revealed during the Middle Kingdom video community’s ANIME MADE BY BILIBILI 2023-2024 event; the offerings include a wide range of content including a new season and film adaptation of series Yao-Chinese Folktales in partnership with Shanghai Animation Film Studio and Shanghai Film Infinity.
Podcast EP 226: How Damien James Webb Got into Miniature Model Making
The miniature’s artist and modelmaker shares how his theatrical set-building career morphed into ‘tiny sets,’ how to make connections in the field, and what he charges for custom commissions.
Anything World Launches Animate Anything AI Rigging and Animation Tool
New service rigs and animates static models in a matter of moments.
Vivienne Medrano’s ‘Hazbin Hotel’ Gets 2 Season Prime Video Order
The animated musical comedy, from A24 and Bento Box, follows Charlie, Princess of Hell, on her mission to depopulate her homeland; series debuts this coming January.
