Xilam Animation’s ‘Karate Sheep’ Launches on Netflix
The slapstick animated comedy centers on Trico the enthusiastic sheep and Wanda the Ewe as she tries to keep the flock safe from hungry Wolf.
Paramount Drops ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ Trailer and Poster
The famed brothers set out for New York years after their last contact with the human world; Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and James Weaver produce for Point Grey Production; film arrives in theaters August 4.
Disney Drops ‘Haunted Mansion’ Teaser Trailer and Poster
The comically creepy adventure inspired by the classic theme park attraction features an all-star cast including Lakeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rosario Dawson, Chase W. Dillon and Dan Levy, with Jamie Lee Curtis and Jared Leto; film hits theaters July 28.
‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio,’ ‘Love, Death + Robots’ Take Animation Honors at 73rd ACE Eddie Awards
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ and ‘Andor’ also win at the annual American Cinema Editors’ ceremony held yesterday at UCLA’s Royce Hall.
‘Undone’ Takes Top Animation Honors at 2023 Writers Guild Awards
Prime Video’s episodic drama about the elastic nature of reality bests ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Tuca & Bertie,’ and ‘Bob’s Burgers’ at the Sunday-night ceremony.
‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’ Named Anime of the Year at 2023 Anime Awards
The Netflix series about a street kid trying to survive in a technology and body modification-obsessed future metropolis leads all winners with 6 awards, while ‘JUJUTSU KAISEN 0’ takes best film along with 3 others, in this weekend’s ceremony livestreamed from Tokyo.
‘The Crooked Man’ Finds its Hellboy
The ‘Hellboy’ reboot has cast ‘Deadpool 2’ actor Jack Kesy in a 1950s Appalachian adventure featuring a battle against a community of witches led by the Crooked Man, a local devil.
‘Stranger Things’ Play to Hit London Stage
The hugely popular Netflix series’ co-executive producer Kate Trefry has penned ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow,’ a prequel stage play that will premiere at London’s Phoenix Theatre in late 2023.
New Full-Service Creative Agency ‘Major Major’ Packed with Big Industry Names
Founded by Craig A Platt, Des Esposito, Chris Nesheim, creative director Josh Beaumont, and music EVP Toddrick Spalding, the company will specialize in theatrical trailers, live-action production, behind-the-scenes features, and more.
Exclusive Clip: ‘The Great North: Boy Meats World Adventure’
In the all-new episode airing this Sunday on FOX, all of Lone Moose gets wrapped up in the Little Mr. Ketchikan Canned Sausage Gentleman Pageant competition, a pageant for boys with an unusual history.
‘Doctor Elise’ Novel to Get Anime Adaptation
Maho Film will animate the fantasy romance series that follows modern Korean prodigy surgeon Dr. Song as she is transported to a previous life after a fatal plane crash.
Crunchyroll Announces New Anime Series ‘Mashle: Magic and Muscle’
The off-the-wall fantasy follows Mash Burnedead, a non-magical body-building enthusiast who finds himself enrolled in Magic School; streaming this April.
‘Barbie: Skipper and The Big Babysitting Adventure’ Feature Coming to Netflix
Mattel's all-new 3DCG film, debuting March 16, stars Barbie’s little sister Skipper as she struggles with self-confidence and overcoming difficulties through her summer jobs.
Disney Drops First Official Trailer for ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’
The latest Mouse House live-action adaptation stars dual protagonists Alexander Molony as Peter and Ever Anderson as Wendy, launching exclusively on Disney+ April 28, 2023.
Stop-Motion ‘Pokémon Concierge’ Series Coming to Netflix
Following the daily life of Pokémon resort concierge Haru, the show marks the first collaboration between the two entertainment giants.
Xilam Animation Announces New Senior Executive Promotions
Folks are on the move - Cécile Hergaux-Essame has been upped to General Manager of Cube Creative, Caterina Gonnelli-Linden to Chief Content Officer, and Guillaume Jallot to Chief Technical Officer.
Studio Ghibli Fest Announces 2023 Slate
GKIDS and Fathom Events bring Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki’s full feature catalog back to U.S. cinemas nationwide in addition to the debut screening of ‘Spirited Away: Live On Stage.’
WAR Creates Titles for ‘Wade in the Water: A Journey Into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture’
Drawing on archival surfing footage and inspired by the water deity Mami Wata in African mythology, the 2D animation captures the authenticity of surfing moves - combining elements of African folk art and a touch of Basquiat to introduce the documentary, which reclaims the 1,000-year-old tradition of Black surfing.
GKIDS’ Goya Award-Winning ‘Unicorn Wars’ Coming to Theaters
Alberto Vázquez’s animated horror-comedy follows an epic war between teddy bears and unicorns as it explores religious zealotry and military fascism; Alamo Drafthouse starts screenings March 6 – also available on digital March 10.
‘Animal Crackers’ Arrives on Digital and On Demand April 18
The animated comedy, starring John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Danny DeVito, Ian McKellen, and Sylvester Stallone, follows a family that must use a magical box of animal crackers to save a run-down circus from being taken over by their evil uncle.
Third Season of ‘Krapopolis’ Ordered Ahead of Series Premiere
FOX Entertainment has now greenlit three seasons of Dan Harmon’s animated comedy set in mythical ancient Greece, citing ‘strong creativity, storytelling, and talent.’
Metaphysic Adds Creative Dream Team
Former ILM AI experts Sam Head, Thomas Salama, Scott Bourne and Matteo Olivieri Dancey join the AI technology developer as it expands its work in high-profile partnerships and projects.
Yusuke Murata’s Upcoming ‘Zaiyuki’ Anime Project Revealed
Led by the ‘One-Punch Man’ illustrator’s new anime outlet, Village Studio, the show is heavily influenced by the classic Chinese novel ‘Journey to the West.’
‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ to Release Early
What a difference 2 days makes! The highly anticipated Nintendo and Illumination animated comedy starring Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key and Seth Rogen now jumps into theaters April 5, 2023.
Goodbye Kansas Shares ‘See’ Season 3 VFX Breakdown Reel
Studio delivers 50 shots that include CG characters, digital water and explosions, plus set and crowd extensions on Apple TV+’s Emmy Award-winning post-apocalyptic dystopian drama.
