‘New Gods: Yang Jian’ Arrives on Digital April 11 and Blu-Ray + DVD April 25
The second theatrical installment in Light Chaser Animation's Chinese mythology-inspired ‘New Gods’ animated fantasy series follows Yang Jian as he fights to stop his nephew from finding a powerful, dangerous artifact that can release catastrophic destruction.
GKIDS Scores ‘SPIRITED AWAY: Live On Stage’ Distribution Rights
Directed and adapted by Tony Award-winner John Caird and filmed at the stage production’s 2022 run at the Imperial Theatre in Tokyo, Japan, the movie featuring this live performance comes to theaters in Spring 2023.
Chanel Unveils New Animated Ambassadors to Mixed Reception
The beloved luxury brand has transformed BLACKPINK member Jennie and actors Margaret Qualley and Amandla Stenberg into 2D models for the 2023 ‘Coco Crush’ campaign, though some are complaining the campaign is off-brand and doesn’t properly credit the animation team.
Framestore Pictures Adds Directors Rich Lee and Jennifer Stafford
Company to represent both filmmakers in North America and the UK; Lee’s recent credits include multi-award-winning project ‘The Hiring Chain,’ while Stafford’s include Emmy Award-winning short ‘One Shot.’
Live-Action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Adds Zach Galifianakis
Disney’s upcoming hybrid live-action/CG feature, helmed by ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On’ director Dean Fleischer-Camp, has added ‘The Hangover’ actor in an undisclosed role.
‘Disney 100: The Exhibition’ Debuts, Features AI-Generated Walt Disney Hologram
The Walt Disney Company utilized AI tools to transform archival videos of the iconic founder into a realistic, life-sized hologram that speaks to guests.
‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ and ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Nab Wins at 2023 BAFTA Awards
The two hit films continue their award-winning ways; ‘The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse’ wins for Best British Short Animation at the Sunday night ceremony.
‘Puffin Rock and the New Friends’ Voice Cast Revealed
The animated feature, based on the Kidscreen Awards and Royal Television Award-winning preschool series ‘Puffin Rock,’ will feature the voice talents of Chris O’Dowd, Amy Huberman, Beth McCafferty, and Eva Whittaker.
Lionsgate Drops Final ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Trailer
In the fourth installment of the shoot ‘em up in volume franchise, Wick uncovers a path to defeating The High Table that turns old friends into foes, hitting theaters March 24.
BuzzFeed Inks Animation Content Deal with Frederator Network
The Genius Brands’ subsidiary gains first rights to develop and produce longform series based on BuzzFeed Animation Lab digital properties, including ‘The Land of Boggs,’ ‘The Good Advice Cupcake,’ ‘Weird Helga,’ and ‘Chikn Nuggit.’
Nicolás P. Villarreal’s ‘ON/OFF’ Gains Guinness World Record Recognition
The 2020 animated short has apparently racked up more than 1100 awards, making it, according to the record-keeping authority, the world’s leader in most awards won by a short film; the 7-minute film, illustrated in colorful abstract shapes and questions, poses the question of how modern-day distractions impact artistic inspiration.
Podcast EP 196: Pattama Homrod and Building an Animation Career in Thailand
The mixed media artist, stop-motion and 2D animator shares her career journey, including her schooling and how she navigated opportunities to branch off as a freelancer.
Guru Studio and Future Today to Launch ‘True and the Rainbow Kingdom’ Fast Channel
The dedicated channel will deliver content from the hit animated preschool series across major connected CTC and OTT platforms.
ESPN is Going Real-Time with ‘NHL Big City Greens Classic ' Telecast
In an impressive effort to merge the ‘children’ and ‘hockey enthusiast’ demographics, Disney Channel will broadcast a real-time volumetric animated NHL game with players and teams modeled after characters from Disney’s animated comedy ‘Big City Greens,’ airing March 14.
Mediawan Kids & Family Acquires UK Production Company Wildseed Studios
The global distributor secures majority stake in award-winning studio behind show's like 'Counterfeit Cat' and 'Dodo.’
Animated ‘Resident Evil: Death Island’ Feature Coming this Summer
The ‘Resident Evil: Vendetta’ sequel features a rescue mission led by Leon S. Kennedy, and a zombie-filled caper to Alcatraz Island.
Netflix Drops ‘The Magician’s Elephant’ Trailer and Art
Based on the award-winning novel by Kate DiCamillo, the 3DCG film follows the journey of a boy in search of his long-lost sister, who must first find a mysterious elephant to help him on his quest; coming to the streamer in March.
Rising Sun Pictures Appoints Phil Barrenger as Head of Operations
The newly created position will oversee artistic and technological aspects of RSP and report to President Jennie Zeiher.
Dean DeBlois to Write and Direct ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Live-Action Feature
The award-winning filmmaker returns to the franchise he made famous with DreamWorks Animation to helm a new ‘Dragons’ adaptation set to fly into theaters in 2025.
First Look - Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn in ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’
In a Valentine’s Day reveal, director Todd Phillips shared an image of the infamous vixen locked in an intense embrace with Phoenix’s Joker; the sequel hits theaters in 2024.
New ‘The Little Mermaid’ Teaser Reveals Ursula First Look
Melissa McCarthy is all cackles as the evil sea witch in the live-action adaptation of Disney’s classic animated musical that stars Halle Bailey as Ariel and swims into theaters May 26.
Andy Samberg’s Animated Comedy ‘Digman!’ Gets First Look Trailer
New series about a rather dim celebrity archaeologist, featuring all-star guest performances from Maya Rudolph, Jason Schwartzman, Daniel Radcliffe, and a host of others, premieres March 22nd on Comedy Central.
Exclusive 250th Episode Clip: ‘Bob’s Burgers – Oh Row You Didn’t’
In the all-new episode… the 250th to be exact, airing February 19 on FOX, a man trying to row from New Zealand to Nova Scotia visits the restaurant to have a burger, and it changes everything!
TAFFI Announces ‘Red Iron Road Retrospective’
Travel down the road of European horror fiction with the screening of four episodes of the lauded animated anthology at the Toronto Animation Arts Festival International on February 18; the collection of ‘terrifying tales’ heads to theaters and streamers later this year.
‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ and ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ Top 21st Annual VES Awards
Awards-season magic continues for both films, with James Cameron’s blockbuster ‘Avatar’ sequel taking home 9 awards, while the ‘Nightmare Alley’ director’s stop-motion tale takes home 3; ‘The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power’ led all episodics with 3 wins as well.
