Apple TV+ Orders DreamWorks’ ‘BE@RBRICK’ Animated Series
Based on Medicom Toy’s popular bear-shaped collectibles, the CG animated music-driven comedy follows young singer-songwriter Jasmine and her bandmates pursuing their dreams and inspiring others to do the same.
Netflix Drops ‘Mulligan’ Trailer and Key Art
In the new animated comedy from Tina Fey, Robert Carlock, and Sam Means, when most of Earth is destroyed by aliens, a few survivors must rebuild what’s left of America and form a ‘more perfect union’…? The show premieres May 12.
Pixomondo Launches Virtual Production Academy
In partnership with Seneca, the 12-week online program will offer graduates a micro-credential completion badge from the school and access to employment opportunities at PXO.
2023 ‘Mifa Pitches’ Selections Revealed
The market's annual event showcases the best animated film projects, both new and in development; this year, out of 651 submissions, 32 projects have been chosen and will be presented June 13-15 during the Annecy Festival.
Austin’s Powerhouse Animation Votes to Unionize
Effort marks the first organizing campaign for The Animation Guild in a right-to-work state and TAG’s third outside L.A. County after successful unionization at Titmouse and Late Night Cartoons in New York.
Sony Pictures Television – Kids Announces ‘The Creature Cases’ Chapter 3
Popular series returns to Netflix May 7 with all-new episodes following the adventures of the dynamic detective duo Sam Snow and Kit Casey, cracking cases involving giraffes, capybaras, scorpions, and an assortment of other strange and compelling creatures.
Netflix Drops ‘The Witcher’ Season 3 Teaser Trailer, First Look Images
Henry Cavill’s final season on the hit fantasy series streams this summer on Netflix, with Volume 1 launching June 29 and Volume 2 launching July 27.
Blue Zoo’s ‘MoPo’ Real-Time Tool Scores Epic MegaGrant
The London-based studio’s production software allows artists to create 3D animated content for platforms such as TikTok and YouTube in real-time; smaller teams can create quality content faster and cheaper with fewer steps.
Netflix Reveals 2023-2024 Feature Animation Slate
Announcements on a whopping nine projects include new films ‘Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie’ and ‘In Your Dreams,’ plus the ensemble voice cast for summer 2023 release ‘Nimona.’
Netflix Reveals Annecy 2023 Line-Up
Presentations include an exclusive screening of ‘Nimona,’ a sneak peek of ‘Leo’ starring Adam Sandler, and a ‘See What's Next @ Netflix’ panel with clips and creator discussions; the festival runs June 11-17.
Live-Action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Main Cast Revealed
An impressive talent list, including many native Hawaiian actors, are set for the upcoming live-action/CGI hybrid film streaming exclusively on Disney+ May 10, 2024.
‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ Spin-Off ‘Knuckles’ Expands Cast
The mini-series centered on Idris Elba’s dastardly red Echidna adds Adam Pally and Kid Cudi to a roster already packed with actors reprising their franchise roles; show premieres October 12, 2023 exclusively on Paramount+.
Ex-Marvel Exec Victoria Alonso, Disney Reach Settlement
Although the exact terms of the agreement remain mum, as neither party has commented on the settlement, millions of dollars in financial compensation were reportedly awarded to the axed exec.
NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell Ousted Over Sexual Harassment Claim
The former exec left his position on Sunday after admitting to an ‘inappropriate relationship,’ reportedly with Hadley Gamble, a CNBC news anchor and international correspondent.
‘Big Mouth’ Renewed Through 8th and Final Season
Netflix’s Emmy Award-winning animated comedy from Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Mark Levin, and Jennifer Flackett will become the streamer’s longest running series ever outside Kids & Family programming.
New Duffer Brothers Series ‘The Boroughs’ Gets Netflix Series Order
The upcoming supernatural mystery show, set in a seemingly picturesque retirement community in the New Mexico desert, will be executive produced by the ‘Stranger Things’ duo and showrun by project creators Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews.
Paramount+ Teases ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Trailer and Art
Anson Mount returns as Captain Christopher Pike, Rebecca Romijn as Number One, and Ethan Peck as Science Officer Spock in a new season following the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise in the years before Captain Kirk took the helm; new episodes drop weekly beginning June 15.
Tubi Drops ‘Bad Cat’ Adult Animated Feature Trailer
The 3DCG film follows an unforgettable BAD cat and his foul-mouth gang; produced by Anima Istanbul, the movie is now streaming.
Podcast EP 205: How Anik Rosenblum Started Dancing Line Productions
Vancouver-based 2D animation director shares his journey from Lithuania to Israel and finally Vancouver in pursuit of an artistic career.
Fred Rogers Productions Launches Second Writers’ Neighborhood Initiative
The five-year program will support new writers from underrepresented racial groups building their careers in children’s media; application submissions being accepted May 1-15.
Legendary Drops Title Reveal Trailer for ‘Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire’
‘Godzilla Vs. Kong’ director Adam Wingard helms the newest installment in the Monsterverse, with a script by Terry Rossio and Jeremy Slater from a story by Simon Barrett, stomping into theaters March 15, 2024.
Nickelodeon to Air ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’
The live-action / animated hybrid preschool series from DreamWorks Animation debuts May 1 on Nick Jr.
Looney Tunes Movie ‘Taz: Quest for Burger’ Coming to Digital
The new animated family film, available June 6, follows the infamous Tasmanian Devil as he helps his friend, a bandicoot named Quinn, track down a criminal.
First Image for ‘Rick and Morty: The Anime’ Revealed
Adult Swim has revealed a first look at the upcoming anime series, featuring the titular anti-heroes in their brand-new aesthetic, set to stream on Max later this year.
Celebrate Pride and Diversity at Annecy 2023
Four short film programs highlight challenges, perspectives, and journeys of LGBTQ+ community members; the festival runs June 11-17.
