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Nominations Announced for the 97th Academy Awards

‘Flow,’ ‘Inside Out 2,’ ‘Memoir of a Snail,’ ‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl,’ and ‘The Wild Robot’ nab noms for Best Animated Feature, while ‘Alien: Romulus,’ ‘Better Man,’ ‘Dune: Part Two,’ ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,’ and ‘Wicked’ take the top spots for Best Visual Effects.

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Whistle While You Watch Headline News

‘Disney’s Snow White’ Legacy Featurette Revisits 1937 Classic

The new video includes interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from the upcoming live-action musical reimagining, as well as clips from the famed animated ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.’

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Shaken and Stirred Headline News

Amazon MGM Studios Secures ‘James Bond’ Franchise Rights

We are shaken and stirred… the studio will gain creative control of future productions, while longtime franchise custodians Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli step down as producers but retain the ‘co-owner’ title.

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The Cordyceps Will Soon Return Headline News

‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Sets April 13 HBO Premiere

The upcoming season of the Emmy winning series, based on Naughty Dog’s PlayStation video game franchise, is set 5 years after the events of Season 1, with Joel and Ellie drawn into conflict with each other and an even more dangerous world.

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D&D to the Small Screen! Headline News

‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Live-Action Series Heads to Netflix

First teased in 2021 and previously in development at Paramount+, the project has found a new home at Netflix with Drew Crevello serving as writer, executive producer, and showrunner.

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Technology Headline News

Raynault VFX, Stability AI Join the Academy Software Foundation

The newest group members bring with them ‘the artistic talent and the technical know-how that will help strengthen open source development in the motion picture industry.’

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Business Headline News

DNEG’s Brahma Division Acquires AI Tech Company Metaphysic

Merger with the leading AI VFX tool company used in Robert Zemeckis’ ‘Here’ to de-age stars Tom Hanks and Robin Wright, coupled with United Al Sager Group’s second investment in the DNEG Group, leaves Brahma with post-transaction value of US$1.43 billion.

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Awards Headline News

29th Annual Art Directors Guild Awards Announced

‘The Wild Robot,’ ‘Wicked,’ ‘Nosferatu,’ ‘Fallout,’ and ‘Shōgun’ are among the winning films and TV series recognized for excellence in production design at the February 15 ceremony.

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Awards Headline News

‘Shōgun,’ ‘Bob’s Burgers’ and ‘The Penguin’ Win at 2025 WGA Awards

The FX/Hulu historical drama, FOX’s long-running animated comedy, and HBO/Max’s crime drama are honored at the February 15 Beverly Hilton ceremony in Los Angeles.

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Awards Headline News

‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl,’ ‘Dune: Part 2’ and ‘Wander to Wonder’ Nab BAFTA 2025 Wins

The stop-motion comedy and ‘Dune’ sequel each take home 2 awards, with ‘Wicked’ winning twice as well, including Best Production Design, at the yesterday’s 2025 EE British Academy Film Awards gala.

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Helping Animation Industry Fire Victims Headline News

ASIFA-Hollywood, Animation Industry Leaders Unite for AnimAID, Art Auction

The fire relief fundraising campaign will continue through the coming months with goal to raise $5,000,000 in support for over 60 families; a benefit auction this Spring hosted by Sotheby’s will feature original artwork.

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Here There Be Dragons… and Vikings Headline News

Universal Drops ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Trailer

Hiccup pushes back against all odds in a quest to save his village while defying centuries of tradition by befriending a dragon, in Dean DeBlois’ live-action reimagining of the first film in DreamWorks Animation’s hugely successful animated franchise: in theaters June 13.

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Awards Headline News

‘The Wild Robot,’ ‘Dune: Part Two,’ ‘Wicked,’ and ‘X-Men ’97’ Win Critics Choice Awards

The shows take top honors for Best Animated Feature, Best VFX, Vest Production Design, and Best Animated Series, respectively, at the February 7 ceremony.

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Awards Headline News

‘The Wild Robot’ Takes Home Producers Guild Award

Jeff Hermann is honored for his work alongside Chris Sanders on the hit DreamWorks Animation feature; ‘Shōgun’ wins for Episodic Television – Drama.

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Awarding Excellence in Animation Headline News

‘The Wild Robot,’ ‘Arcane’ Dominate at 52nd Annual Annie Awards

Chris Sanders and DreamWorks’ blockbuster feature led the festivities with wins in 9 categories, while Netflix and Riot Games’ fan-favorite series took home 7, in a fun but emotional ceremony dedicated to victims of January’s tragic fires and highlighted by several tributes to LA’s firefighting finest, a real-time fundraiser, and 2 building-clearing false fire alarms.

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Heading to Stuttgart Headline News

FMX 2025 Ticket Shop Open Now

The conference now offers two new ticket categories: the Business Pass and the Experience Pass; early bird options are also in place until March 20.

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The Magic is Gathering Headline News

Legendary, Hasbro Partner for ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Film and TV Universe

Initial plans call for a feature, based on the trading card game franchise, with series and other content to be developed as the universe expands.

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Awards Headline News

‘Dune: Part Two,’ ‘The Wild Robot’ Take Top Honors at 15th Annual Lumiere Awards

Other feature film winners include ‘Wicked’ and ‘Alien: Romulus,’ while ‘Shōgun’ and ‘Arcane’ Season 2 nab wins for episodic.

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Smurfin’ Awesome Headline News

Paramount Drops ‘The Smurfs Movie’ Trailer

The upcoming live-action / 3DCG hybrid – and extremely blue musical feature sees Smurfette and her friends head to a very real Earth to find Papa Smurf, who’s been kidnapped by Razamel and Gargamel; hits theaters July 18.

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Shakespeare Revisited Headline News

Joe Quesada Teases ‘Amazing Comics’ Imprint

The start-up publishing house boasts the talents of Garth Ennis, Steven Paul Judd, Derek Kolstad, Christopher Priest, and more, with the inaugural title ‘Disciple’ from Quesada and Charles Dorfman.

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Never Meet Your Heroes Headline News

Neil Gaiman, Amanda Palmer Sued for Rape, Human Trafficking

New lawsuit alleges that the famed fantasy writer ‘engaged in many nonconsensual sex acts,’ with former nanny Scarlett Pavlovich, and that Palmer knew of and was complicit in the abusive behavior.

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Dept. of Can’t Wait Headline News

Marvel Drops ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Trailer and Images

A ravenous Galacticus plans to devour the entire planet… head back to a futuristic 1960s world as we finally get a glimpse of the long-sought reboot of the studio’s seminal “First Family” franchise, coming to theaters July 25.

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Business Headline News

The Yard VFX Joins the UK Screen Alliance

As a member of the trade association, the studio will have the opportunity to engage in shaping policy discussions, network with industry leaders, and access resources and training.

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Awards Headline News

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, 'Dune: Part Two,’ and ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Lead 52nd Saturn Awards

The trio of films each took home four awards at the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror’s Sunday evening ceremony.

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What’s in a Name Anyway? Headline News

Warner Bros., DC Comics Sued by Superman Co-Creator’s Estate

The suit aims to block the distribution of the iconic alien superhero’s IP in the U.K. and other territories without acquiring a license from the Estate.