Skwigly Launches Second Edition of ‘Independent Animation’
The book, written by Skwigly Editor-in-Chief Ben Mitchell, provides insight into the animation industry, from story development and casting to editing and distribution, as well as an exclusive look into the working processes of some of the industry’s most noteworthy indie animation talents, including Signe Baumane, Adam Elliot, Don Hertzfeldt, Kirsten Lepore, Robert Morgan, David OReilly, PES, Bill Plympton, Rosto, Chris Shepherd, and more.
Podcast EP 214: Jason Agar on Creating a Decentralized Animation Studio in Toronto
The Canadian-based Pomelo Studio owner discusses his shift from advertising to animation and how he is switching up the traditional studio business model.
The Academy Invites 398 New Members
Short Film and Feature Animation branch set to add 37 new members, with 26 asked to join the Visual Effects branch.
New Clip: ‘The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart’
The film, based on Adult Swim's longest-running, award-winning original adult animated series, will be available for purchase on Digital July 21 and Blu-ray on July 25.
Hulu Drops Trailer for ‘Futurama’ Season 11
Catch a look at what’s in store for the beloved adult animated series, returning Monday, July 24 on Hulu, with new episodes releasing weekly on Mondays.
Hulu Scores ‘Undead Unlock’ Anime Series Rights
Adapted from Yoshifumi Tozuka’s ‘Shonen Jump’ Manga series, the show will be featured at the streamer’s Anime Expo Activation in Los Angeles July 1-4; the show debuts this October.
Vine FX’s Invisible VFX adds Peril to ‘No Escape’
Watch the breakdown real showcasing how the visual effects studio delivered 500 shots on the Paramount+ series, based on the novel ‘The Blue’ by Lucy Clarke, creating a foreboding seascape for the fleeing friends who find themselves in dangerous waters with seemingly ‘no escape.’
Warner Bros. Discovery Rebrands Boomerang as Cartoonito in Southeast Asia
The preschool age-focused channel will include favorites such as ‘Tom & Jerry,’ ‘Baby Looney Tunes,’ and ‘Grizzy and the Lemmings’ alongside new shows like ‘Mittens & Pants’ and ‘Vida the Vet.’
24-hour Godzilla Channel Coming to Pluto TV
The channel will showcase more than 30 films and the animated ‘Godzilla: The Series’
Netflix Drops Trailer for ‘Supa Team 4’
The streamer’s first original animated series from South Africa features four teen girls living in the neo-futuristic African city of Lusaka who are recruited by a retired secret agent still committed to saving the world... even if it’s on a budget; show debuts July 20.
Big Little Fish Appoints Ros Attille Head of Children’s Content
The Former BBC Children’s Head of Preschool Development joins the independent production company to oversee its move into children’s animation and unscripted live-action.
‘Superpowered: The DC Story’ Heads to Max This Summer
The three-part docuseries, co-directed by Leslie Iwerks and Mark Catalena, and narrated by Rosario Dawson, debuts on the streamer July 20.
Crunchyroll Releases Summer Anime Calendar
More than 40 new titles are coming to the platform, including ‘Horimiya: The Missing Pieces,’ ‘Mushioku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation,’ and ‘Reborn as a Vending Machine, I now wander the Dungeon.’
Ibermedia Programme’s Next Lab Generation Reveals Projects Awarded at Annecy 2023
The workshop, dedicated to boosting innovation in the Ibero-American animation sector, announces winners of its third edition - ‘Caregivers,’ ‘Lumen’ and ‘LIMBO;’ selected projects get 8,000€ in development aid, 3 months of mentoring and a travel grant and accreditation for next year’s festival.
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.
