New Poster Teases ‘Good Omens’ Season 2 – Room for One More?
The unlikely angel and a demon duo greet an unexpected guest in the entirely original six-episode season from co-creator Neil Gaiman, premiering July 28.
OIAF 2023 Reveals Animated Series Competition Selections
Eight animated works have been chosen, ranging from ‘Outrageous to Absurd;’ the festival runs September 20-24.
Animated ‘Among Us’ Series in the Works at CBS Studios
The mysterious multiplayer game that rips friendships apart will get the animated series adaptation treatment with ‘Infinity Train’ creator Owen Dennis executive producing.
Apple TV+ Drops ‘Duck & Goose’ Season 2 Clip
The series follows two best-feathered friends who learn to embrace each other’s differences; based on the bestselling books by Tad Hills, the series sophmore season premieres July 7.
‘Star Trek: Prodigy’ Cancelled After One Season Though Season 2 in Post
The kid-centered animated series that debuted in Fall 2021 will hopefully find a new home after the streamer cancels the show prior to launching the previously greenlit sophomore season.
Wonderstorm Drops ‘The Dragon Prince’ Season 5 Official Trailer
Created by Aaron Ehasz and Justin Richmond, the Emmy Award-winning animated series returns to Netflix with all-new episodes next month.
Japan Society Announces Lineup for 16th Annual JAPAN CUTS
‘The First Slam Dunk’ opens the upcoming NYC festival of new Japanese film, set for July 26-August 6.
DreamWorks and Netflix Share ‘Dew Drop Diaries’ Trailer
The new animated preschool series follows a group of three-inch tall family fairies who secretly ‘help out’ their human families; the show hits the streamer next month.
Marvel Studios’ ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Arrives on Digital
The final film of the hit trilogy becomes available for Digital Purchase July 7, and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD August 1.
Multiple Theatrical Versions of ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Confirmed
At least two different versions of the hit animated follow-up to 2018’s ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ have been discovered in cinemas, with more potentially to follow.
Poly Introduces New Generative AI Texture Generator
The company has just released WithPoly, a browser-based tool for creating and upscaling PBR textures that with prompts, can create up to 8K resolution in seconds.
Shout! Factory Unveils its Anime Expo 2023 Lineup
The leading entertainment company and anime distributor will offer screening events, booth activities, giveaways, sweepstakes, and gift-with-purchase items; the anime convention takes place at the Los Angeles Convention Center July 1-4.
SSFF & ASIA 2023 Winners Announced
Chosen from over 5,000 entries, Izumi Yoshida’s animated film ‘The Bridge’ nabs Grand-Prix and Best Short Awards; see all the winners online until July 10.
2023 Palm Springs International ShortFest Winners Revealed
Liam LoPinto’s ‘The Old Young Crow’ snags Best of the Festival Award; ‘Way Better,’ by Skirmanta Jakaitė, takes Best Animated Short.
Rodeo FX Launches Paris Studio
In an effort to expand its European presence, the VFX studio opens a facility in the 11th arrondissement, promising a wide range of services to match its North American offerings.
Character Posters, Cast Featurette Drop for ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’
Meet the cast of the all new animated TMNT, co-written by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and Jeff Rowe, in theaters August 2.
‘The Freak Brothers’ Return to Tubi
The first four episodes of the 2D animated series’ second season are now streaming, with another set of four coming this September; the all-star cast including Woody Harrelson, John Goodman, Pete Davidson, Tiffany Haddish, Adam Devine, Blake Anderson, Andrea Savage, La La Anthony, and ScHoolboy Q.
‘Dragon Ball’ Movies Head to Crunchyroll
15 movies from Toei Animation will join the anime streamer catalog this summer, with the first set released June 22.
GKIDS Acquires ‘Blue Giant’ North American Distribution Rights
Based on the award-winning manga series and directed by Yuzuru Tachikawa, the film follows the saxophone-playing Dai Miyamoto’s journey to become a great jazz musician.
Podcast EP 213: Aaron Augenblick and His Pitch for PBS’ ‘City Island’
The animator, director, and producer returns to discuss his pivot from adult animation to kids and the 4-year journey bringing his educational kids series from concept to fruition – now on PBS Kids.
Lion Forge Entertainment and BWA Team Up on ‘Iyanu’ for Cartoon Network and Max
The ‘Hair Love’ producers, along with Black Women Animate Studios, have begun recruiting a diverse group of artists for pre-production of LFE’s upcoming Nigerian animated fantasy series.
2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards Return to Japan
The eighth edition of the Anime Awards will take place next March 2, co-hosted by voice actress Sally Amaki and presenter Jon Kabira.
disguise Virtual Production Accelerator Training Program Launches in NYC
Along with program partners 4Wall and ZeroSpace, the company aims to provide trainees with the tools and knowledge to create cinematic content on a large scale; the immersive learning experience is open to all skill levels.
Animation in Europe Federation Expands to 20 Countries
Estonia, Greece, and Portugal join member countries collectively calling on streamers to invest more heavily in European animation; new board members/advocates elected at a general meeting last week in Annecy.
‘Netflix Family Summer’ Animation Highlights
The streamer shares a recap of upcoming movies and series, including the 3DCG animated feature, Nimona, premiering June 30, and new seasons of Sonic Prime and The Dragon Prince arriving next month.
