DreamWorks Drops ‘Dragons: The Nine Realms’ Season 5 Trailer
In the all-new season of the animated series set 1,300 years after the events of the ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ franchise, Tom faces a secret that may be just too big to keep; new episodes hit Hulu and Peacock next month.
Barney is Back: Mattel Relaunching Storied Franchise
The famous purple dinosaur will hit screens in 2024 with a brand-new preschool animated series; full range of toys, books, clothing, and other merchandise, including stuff for adult fans, is on the way.
Linkin Park Releases Anime-Inspired ‘Meteora’ 20th Anniversary Music Video
The AI-hybrid video for previously unreleased song ‘Lost’ is produced and animated by Shibuya, with AI production by Kaiber.ai.
2023 WIA Scholarship Recipients Announced
Out of 192 worldwide applicants from 74 schools around the world, 15 students were awarded scholarships, with an additional 25 receiving honorable mentions.
‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio,’ ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Take Top Honors at 13th Annual Lumiere Awards
The Advanced Imaging Society’s annual event honors distinguished creative and technical achievement in motion pictures, television, and emerging media; special award went to Wētā FX for creative excellence in VFX and Adobe for innovation in post tools.
Oscar Isaac, Evangeline Lilly Lend Voices to ‘Legend of Destruction’ Animated Film
The Israeli film, featuring 1,500 original paintings from ‘Waltz with Bashir’ artists David Polonsky and Michael Faust, tells the story of the Jewish revolt against Rome which ended with the destruction of the Temple in the year 70.
Jedi Younglings Revealed in ‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures’ Images
The first animated preschool series from the ‘Star Wars’ universe follows the kids as they study the ways of the Force, explore the galaxy, help citizens and creatures in need, and learn valuable skills needed to become Jedi; the show hits Disney+ and Disney Junior in May.
3D Design Platform PixCap Scores $2.8M Seed Funding
The funding round, led by Sequoia Capital’s Surge, will support the company’s global expansion while furthering its product development; the web-based tool, equipped with numerous 3D assets and templates, brings the power of 3D design to everyone.
disguise Updates Cloud Platform with Previz
Designed for the media and entertainment industry, the new previsualization integration streamlines review and collaboration with real-time preview of 3D models.
Call for Entries: Fantoche 21st International Animation Film Festival
A meeting place for the international film and creative industries, the annual event returns in September to the Swiss town of Baden; submissions for the short film competition are now being accepted through May 14.
Spider-Man Noir Live-Action Series Coming to Prime Video
The mysterious show from ‘The Lost City’ writer Oren Uziel will follow an older superhero in a 1930s New York City, although it will not be Peter Parker.
HP Teradici Releases HP Anyware 23.01
New features optimize productivity and remote collaboration with enhancements including HP Anyware Connection Health, New Collaboration Management Console, and Security and Compatibility.
Nexus Studios Tapped for Gorillaz ‘Silent Running’ Music Video
Director Fx Goby and band co-creator Jamie Hewlett deliver an ambitious short that brings together prosthetics, pyrotechnics, performance, and intricate visual effects.
Apple TV+ Shares ‘Pretzel and Puppies’ Season 2 Trailer
The streamer throws a bone to fans with a peek into the new season of the popular animated series that follows a modern-day dog family led by a ‘pawsome’ dog daddy named Pretzel; all-new episodes stream globally February 24.
APC Kids and TeamTO Partner on ‘Jade Armor’ Animated Adventure Series
The series follows teenage Lan Jun, now Jade Armor, the legendary mythical superhero, as she battles super villains and copes with the struggles of teenage life.
2023 TAAFI Film Festival Reveals Full Event Lineup
Over 100 animated films including ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ to screen; ‘Crime: The Animated Series’ creator and director Sam Chou to receive the 2023 Kaj Pindal Award.
ALIBI Music Drops New Music for Anime, Games and Game Trailers
‘Anime Action,’ ‘Dark Heroic Drama 3’ and ‘Cinematic Hybrid 2’ albums provide a range of options for content creators and marketing teams with structured tracks, versatile stems and alt versions.
Multiple Disney Animated Sequels in the Works, Though Company Layoffs Planned
Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed new ‘Frozen’, 'Toy Story,’ and ‘Zootopia’ franchise features are coming during yesterday’s Q1 earnings call, which also announced a 7,000-employee layoff, part of a plan to significantly transform the company’s creative and financial landscape.
Call for Entries: The 27th Edition of Cartoons on the Bay
Submissions are now being accepted for the International Festival of Animation coming to Pescara, Italy, with new Pulcinella Awards that look to the future and innovation, and a new competition category dedicated to ‘Youth Shows’ for kids ages 11+; deadline for entry is March 31.
Kids First Secures New Broadcast Partners for ‘Hello Kitty: Super Style!’
The 3D original animated children’s series, co-developed with Amazon Kids+, stars Sanrio’s pop culture icon Hello Kitty as small-town hero.
‘Avatar 3’ Casts Leader of the ‘Ash People’
‘Game of Thrones’ actress Oona Chaplin will portray the villainous head of the fiery Na’vi tribe in the franchise’s third film, according to producer Jon Landau.
Playtika Extends Bid to Acquire ‘Angry Birds’ Developer Rovio
The Israeli social gaming company’s $735 million bid for the Finland developer follows its company-wide consolidation and restructuring effort, which included a recent layoff of 600 employees.
Next PreVIEW Panel Set: ‘Five Oscar Contenders for Best Animated Feature’
Join the free March 1 online discussion with the directors of ‘Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio,’ ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On,’ ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,’ ‘The Sea Beast,’ and ‘Turning Red.’
Baboon Animation, Fonda Snyder and Zaslansky & Holzer Team on ‘Cheez N Nugget: Gone Bad’
The 2D animated comedy follows two unhealthy snacks living in a world of organic noshes - with the end of their shelf life in site, the duo sets out to create the best bucket list ever.
BOXX Upgrades APEXX E3 Workstation with New 13th Gen Intel Core Processors
Economical, entry level system now features new CPUs that offer top performance to optimize creative and accelerated 3D workflows for CAD, 3D design, motion media, and other professional software applications.
