Angelina Jolie Will Return for ‘Maleficent 3’
While no details are known of the plot or other returning cast or crew, the starlet has signed on to a third film; the franchise follows a vengeful fairy who teams with the adorable Princess Aurora to once again bring peace between the humans and the fairies.
Disguise and Cuebric Team Up on AI Virtual Production Solution
New integration of the companies' platforms allows creators to generate a plug-and-play scene quickly on an LED stage.
Restored and Remastered 1985 Classic ‘The Raccoons’ Now on Roku
Run With Us Productions launches the series in Canada, the U.S., Mexico, and the U.K.; now streaming in three languages.
Apple TV+ Offers ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ Free Viewing Windows
Based on the ‘Peanuts’ comic strip by Charles M. Schultz, the beloved Xmas special - and family holiday viewing tradition – streams to non-subscribers free on December 16 and 17.
Nomint Creates ‘Up in Smoke’ for WWF to Address the Global Climate Crisis
Released at COP28, the short integrates stop-motion animation with real smoke, immersing viewers in a world where a young girl confronts a smoke-filled environment; experience the film and take a look behind the scenes.
Paramount+ Reveals Teaser Trailer, Premiere Date for ‘Halo’ Season 2
The series, which follows Pablo Schreiber’s Master Chief as he leads his team of elite Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant, returns to the streamer on February 8.
20 Films Eligible for VFX Oscar Consideration
Academy members will vote to determine five nominees for best visual effects at the 96th Academy Awards; films also qualify for other categories including best picture.
Bill Plympton’s ‘Slide’ Sets LA Premiere at LAAF
The tale of a mythical cowboy showdown with eco-villains intent on paving over idyllic Sourdough Creek, the 2D animated film debuts December 9 at the Los Angeles Animation Festival; tickets are now available.
33 Animated Features Eligible for Oscar Consideration
Academy members will vote to determine five nominees for best animated feature film award at the 96th Academy Awards; films also qualify for other categories including best picture.
Illumination Shares ‘Migration: A Look Inside’ Featurette
Awkwafina, Carol Kane, Keegan-Michael Key, David Mitchell and Danny DeVito star in the animated family adventure about a feathered family vacation gone awry; flying into theaters December 22.
Paramount+ Teases ‘The Tiger’s Apprentice’ 3DCG Feature
Boasting an all-star voice line-up that includes Lucy Liu, Bowen Yang, Sandra Oh and Michelle Yeoh, the new original animated film about a Chinese-American teenager who discovers he’s part of a long line of magical protectors known as the Guardians streams in February 2024.
NVIDIA Execs Predict the Future of AI
Experts at the tech giant gaze into a collective 2024 crystal ball, anticipating AI’s impact across industries and the world; expect the ‘Democratization of Development’ allowing anyone, anywhere to become a developer.
Podcast EP 236: Danny Robashkin & Creating ‘MAKE’ Originals Micro Shorts
The Minnesota-based animation studio founder discusses his company’s success with commercial projects and its new path creating original micro short series for social media.
Apple TV+ Renews ‘Foundation’ for Season 3
The hit series, based on Isaac Asimov’s famed Hugo Award-winning sci-fi trilogy, will continue to riff on Dr. Hari Seldon’s mathematical predictions; Season 1 and 2 are streaming now.
Experience the Wasteland in First ‘Fallout’ Trailer
Based on Bethesda Softworks’ popular dystopian video game franchise, the Prime Video original series centering on Vault 33 in Los Angeles premieres April 12, 2024.
Comedy and TV Legend Norman Lear Passes at 101
Known for his early ‘70s sitcoms, including ‘All in the Family’ and ‘Sanford and Son,’ the famed creative contributed his talents to numerous hit shows and films, both live-action and animated, until his last days.
15th Annual Kidscreen Awards Shortlist Announced
Winners will be honored at a gala awards ceremony during the upcoming Kidscreen Summit 2024 coming to San Diego in February.
Disney Drops ‘Marvel's Spidey and his Amazing Friends’ Music Video
Ring in the new year with the series’ January 8 Season 3 debut on Disney Channel and Disney Junior; new episodes follow Peter Parker and the Spidey Team as they encounter new heroes and new foes.
Exclusive Clip: ‘Shaun the Sheep: The Complete Series’
Aardman’s iconic stop-motion animated series comes home for the holidays with a 7-disc Blu-ray set releasing December 12, now available for preorder.
‘Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake’ Snags Season 2 Renewal at Max
The animated ‘Adventure Time’ spinoff series features the hugely popular franchise characters; Adam Muto showruns and executive produces for Cartoon Network Studios.
Technicolor Creative Studios Names Bill Polson CTO
The longtime Pixar technologist, who joined TCS in 2019, takes on new role to drive development of new technology platforms, enhancing the company’s digital capabilities.
Skybound Entertainment Expands Global Footprint with Skybound Japan
The newly minted television studio, launched by the company behind ‘Invincible’ and ‘The Walking Dead,’ will produce anime as well as live-action features and series, with a focus on Japanese IP; the first project will be ‘Heart Attack,’ based on the Skybound original graphic novel series by Shawn Kittelsen in collaboration with Fuji TV.
Foundry Releases Mari 7.0
Updates and enhancements include new baking tools, texturing content, and USD 23.05 and VFX Reference Platform 2023 support; team licensing is now available.
‘Soul,’ ‘Luca’ and ‘Turning Red’ Coming to Theaters in 2024
Pushed to Disney+ when released during the pandemic, three of Disney and Pixar’s animated features finally head to the big screen nationwide, offering fans their first chance to see them the way they were meant to be seen; tickets go on sale January 2.
DreamWorks Shares ‘Dragons: The Nine Realms’ Season 8 Trailer
In the all-new season, the riders must protect the Realm from the dangerous World Serpent Jörmungandr, who’s on the loose; 6 all-new episodes come to Hulu and Peacock December 14.
