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Interactive TV Headline News

Netflix Drops Interactive Cartoon ‘Cat Burglar’ Trailer and Art

The Tex Avery-inspired series allows viewers to replay episodes multiple times to explore and discover unseen sequences; the zaniness commences February 22.

Reach for the Stars Headline News

LOBO Tapped for ‘If I Had A Satellite’ Digital Spot

BYJU’S FutureSchool online platform collaborates with creative studio to create charming CG animated short to inspire budding young space explorers and promote its Code A Satellite educational program.

And the Winner Is! Headline News

Crunchyroll Announces Sixth Annual Anime Awards Winners

‘Attack on Titan Final’ takes top award as Anime of the Year as well as honors for Best Antagonist, and Best VA Performance in Japanese; ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Cour 2 garnered 4 awards including Best Girl, Best Fight Scene, Best Character Design, Best Action.

animated comedies Headline News

Adult Swim Renews ‘Birdgirl’ and ‘Smiling Friends’

The Birdteam is coming back this summer for an all-new season… and its still clueless; also coming soon, more episodes of Michael Cusack and Zach Hadel’s enormously popular series about a small company bringing happiness to a bizarre yet colorful world.

It’s All the Buzz! Headline News

Walt Disney Studios Drops ‘Lightyear’ Trailer and Poster

Disney and Pixar’s spinoff of the iconic ‘Toy Story’ franchise follows Buzz Lightyear’s origin story, with Chris Evans voicing the legendary Space Ranger, joined by Keke Palmer, Dale Soules and Taika Waititi; the movie blasts off June 17, 2022.

preschool programming Headline News

Netflix Greenlights 2 New DreamWorks Animation Preschool Series

New shows ‘Not Quite Narwhal’ and ‘Dew Drop Diaries’ join the streamer’s expanding preschool line-up that includes the studio’s hugely popular ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse,’ which just launched Season 4.

Gumby and Pokey are In The House! Headline News

FOX Snags All Rights to ‘Gumby’

To think he was once a little green slab of clay! The iconic green star kicks off a new career, with the studio planning to showcase his classic series, movies, and specials across its linear, AVOD, blockchain-based and other platforms.

People Headline News

Conductor Technologies Names Julie McDonald Head of Business Development

VFX and animation industry veteran brings vast experience from biz dev at cloud-based animation platform Nimble Collective to editorial and post-supervision at Pixar Animation; in her new role she will assist studios and artists in quick and easy transitions to pop-up render capacity.

Business Headline News

Crafty Apes Acquires Molecule VFX

Deal brings together the two companies’ roster of talent in creative VFX supervision and production management; combined company will operate under the Crafty Apes’ banner.

Events Headline News

SPARK FX 2022 Online Set for March 17-27

The visual effects conference highlights artistic and technology advances in VFX; programs will include a look at artificial intelligence, sessions focused on the industry’s business and people, production sessions, and presentations of concept art.

Business Headline News

Netflix and Alain Chabat's ‘Asterix’ Animated Series Moving Forward

The streamer teams up with Les Éditions Albert René, tapping TAT animation studio to create a new show based on the icon comic; the Toulouse-based studio has just launched a recruitment campaign to gear up for production on the series, scheduled to be released in 2024.

Dance and Sing! Headline News

DreamWorks Drops ‘Trolls: TrollsTopia’ Season 6 Trailer

Get ready to dance and sing! as the trolls are back with all-new episodes and an abundance of hugs, fun and cupcakes to share; new season hits Peacock and Hulu February 17.

Business Headline News

Lion Forge Announces ‘Marley and the Band’ Animated Series

Animation studio teams with Cedella Marley to develop show based on her recently published children’s book; the story is inspired by growing up with musician Bob Marley as a father and celebrates music, love and family.

game cinematics Headline News

Rebellion Drops ‘Sniper Elite 5’ Game Trailer

Featuring action-packed assets produced by company’s VFX studio, the cinematic hints at new ‘Invasion Mode’ which promises to bring a new dimension to the gaming experience; latest installment of the franchise will release on multiple platforms later this year.

Technology Headline News

VoiceQ 6.0 Package for Dialogue Replacement Now Available

The voice dubbing system’s new enhanced technology adds streaming capabilities, synchronization, and new script formats; added VoiceQ Actor app now available to MacOS users free for one year.

People Headline News

Disney Television Animation Names Sarah Finn Senior Vice President

The longtime Disney executive has been promoted to ‘second-in-command,’ after serving as VP of Production and Executive Director; in her new role she will lead all physical production of the studio’s content for Disney+, Disney Junior, and Disney Channel.

Podcasts Headline News

Podcast EP147: Rachel Gitlevich Shares How Titmouse New York Unionized In 2022

The 2D character animation veteran discusses the unionization of the New York-based animation studio, the history of animation studio unions, and resources for others interested in the unionization of their animation workplace.

Live Talks Headline News

Next PreView Set: A Conversation with the Filmmakers Behind ‘Namoo’

Join a virtual live screening, presentation, and conversation with the creative team behind Erick Oh's Annie Award-nominated animated short film; the free February 11 event is offered in partnership with Baobab Studios and OGR. 

Feline Fighters! Headline News

Cult Classic ‘Swat-Kats’ Returns

Show creator Tremblay Bros. teams up with Toonz Media Group to revive the popular 1990’s animated series in its new incarnation, 'Swat-Kats Revolution;' show will feature characters both old and new along with a futuristic arsenal for its anthropomorphic feline fighters.

Community Outreach Headline News

HBCU 20x20 and DreamWorks Animation Launch Talent Development Initiative

‘LAUNCH: HBCU Fellowship Program’ to offer select students from HBCUs a chance to participate in 8-week program of workshops, courses, and speaker series aimed at opening career path opportunities in the animation industry; applications now open through March 1, 2022.

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