Meptik’s ‘Studio in a Box’ Accelerates Virtual Production
Pre-configured Disguise studio control stacks for projects of all sizes include ROE LEDs, camera tracking, comprehensive creative and technical support, and training in one seamless solution.
Category: Television
Prime Video Drops ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ Official Trailer
Hamish Linklater stars as Batman, with Christina Ricci as Catwoman, in J.J. Abrams’ reimagining of the Batman mythology; the new animated series premieres worldwide August 1.
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Dexter and Dee Dee Return: A Talk with Genndy Tartakovsky
With the release of ‘Dexter’s Laboratory: The Complete Series’ from Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment, the groundbreaking writer/director/artist discusses all things ‘Dexter,’ girl power, listening to your gut, and the glories of cartoony-ness.
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Exclusive: Apple TV+’s ‘WondLa’ ‘Take a New Ride for a Ride’ Clip
Skydance Animation’s new 3DCG adventure follows Eva, a curious, enthusiastic, and spirited teenager who has been raised in an underground bunker by her robot caretaker; all 7 Season 1 episodes premiere June 28.
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Lion Forge Entertainment Announces Additional Voice Cast for ‘Iyanu’
Lagos-based entertainment company inks partnership with Nigeria’s The Voiceover Conference, with ‘Iyanu’ creator Roye Okupe and casting director Paula Gammon Wilson to be featured at the 2024 Summit.
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Vine FX Launches Graphics Department
New team headed by Tim Kilgour will work on graphics and titles for high-end TV and film.
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Finalists Announced for Inaugural Collision Awards
Finalists for excellence in animation and motion design include ‘Elemental,’ ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,’ ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,’ ‘Nimona,’ ‘Suzume,’ and more.
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SIGGRAPH Announces 2024 Electronic Theater Winners
Produced at Carnegie Mellon University, Moshe Mahler’s animated short documentary ‘The Art of Weightlessness’ awarded Best in Show at the Oscar-qualifying Computer Animation Festival.
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Apple TV+ VFX Workers File for Election to Unionize with IATSE
Supermajority of in-house Visuals Effects workers at Apple Studios have signed authorization cards to unionize with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.
Scholastic Closes $182 Million Investment in 9 Story Media Group
Award-winning creator, producer and distributor of premium children’s content will continue to be led by president and CEO Vince Commisso.
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Register Now for the ASIFAC Animation Festival and Conference
ASIFA-South’s free 2-day event runs June 28-29 featuring panels, roundtables, workshops and screenings; conference theme ‘Animation Re:Launch’ is a rallying cry for the industry to rebound and thrive after a challenging year.
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A ‘Sweet’ Conclusion for a Post-Apocalyptic Fairy Tale
‘Sweet Tooth’ creator Jeff Mickle looks back on the challenges and triumphs of producing the post-apocalyptic fantasy drama series, whose third and final season is now streaming on Netflix.
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Live-Action ‘Like a Dragon: Yakuza’ Adaptation Coming to Prime Video
The action-adventure series, based on the popular Japanese game franchise from SEGA, streams worldwide October 25.
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Warner Bros. Television Developing ‘300’ Series
While plot details remain a mystery, sources state the project is a prequel to the revolutionary 2006 film, with Zack and Deborah Snyder in talks to return to the franchise.
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Nickelodeon Revs Up Summer with ‘Blaze and the Monster Machines’
Week of premieres begins Monday, June 24 with an hour-long special, ‘Video Game Land: A Monster Machine Super Special’ followed by brand-new episodes from Season 8.
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CBS Studios Drops 'Star Trek: Prodigy’ Season 2 Trailer
The first ‘Star Trek’ series for young Trekkies continues, following the motley crew of young aliens who must figure out how to work together while navigating a greater galaxy in search of a better future; all 20 episodes debut July 1 on Netflix.
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Watch: ‘Scavengers Reign’ Season 1 Trailer
Netflix is the new home of the Annie-nominated sci-fi animated series that follows the stranded crew of an interstellar freighter and their fight to survive; all 12 episodes now streaming.
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A Talk with the ‘Invincible’ Robert Kirkman
The comic book writer, screenwriter, and producer discusses emotions, violence, the challenges of adaptation, and the making of his current hit animated series ‘Invincible,’ now streaming on Prime Video.
MeTV Toons Unveils Debut Programming Schedule
The new broadcast network, which will be feature over 40 different classic animation series each week as the only TV destination dedicated exclusively to the genre, is set to launch June 25.
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Toonz Media Group, Angel Studios Launching ‘Gabriel and the Guardians’
Anime-style 2D fantasy adventure series is developed by Colossul Studios with animation production by Tiger Animation and pre-production by Robot Playground.
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Production Begins on HBO’s ‘GoT’ Prequel ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’
The show, previously referred to as ‘Tales of Dunk and Egg’ and based on George R. R. Martin’s novella ‘The Hedge Knight,’ is set a century before ‘Game of Thrones,’ and follows the exploits of two unlikely heroes.
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Mercury Filmworks Teaming with Turnip + Duck Studio for ‘Bunny McBee’
Canadian-Irish co-production deal for original 2D-animated short-form preschool series created by Emmy-nominated 'Hilda' director Andy Coyle signed at Annecy.
Hannah Minghella Named Netflix’s Head of Feature Animated, Live-Action Family Film
The former Bad Robot, Sony Pictures and Columbia exec boasts extensive experience in live action and animated franchise titles, including ‘Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,’ ‘Hotel Transylvania,’ ‘The Smurfs,’ and more.
‘Hazbin Hotel’: Blood, Violence and Decadent Sex You Can Dance To
Creator Vivienne Medrano talks about her wildly popular and hellishly funny animated adult musical comedy series – from her storytelling style to her use of the c-word – now streaming on Prime Video.
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‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures’ Season 2 Headed to Disney+ and Disney Jr.
New season of Lucasfilm’s original animated series arrives Wednesday, August 14, with new shorts on August 2 and new digital series, ‘Fun With Nubs’ available online now.
