Reflecting on 30 years of DreamWorks Animation
Chris Sanders, Raymond and Christopher Zibach, Rebecca Huntley, Joel Crawford, and Jason Mayer share their thoughts on the studio’s first three decades, how it nurtured and supported their lives and careers, and how that ‘family’ atmosphere in turn spurred the visionary storytelling and beloved characters created within its walls.
Ánima Kitchent’s ‘Cleo & Cuquín’ Headed to Mexico’s Televisaunivision
The broadcaster will introduce viewers to Seasons 1 and 2 of the animated preschool series, as well as a collection of musical clips and the popular ‘Discover & Explore’ episodes.
Christopher Batty Talks the Cinematography of ‘Transformers One’
From the innovative use of mocap for fast prototyping with virtual story reels to choosing the right cameras to ensure a proper sense of scale on massive sets and environments, the cinematographer discusses how he handled layout and composition on Josh Cooley and Paramount’s 3DCG origin story of how two best friends became the sworn enemies Optimus Prime and Megatron.
CTN eXpo 2024 to Debut International Student Exchange Program
The upcoming event is set to transform the city’s ‘Animation Week’ into a hub for seasoned and emerging creators to recharge, inspire, celebrate, and ignite their passion for storytelling, running November 21-24 in Burbank, California.
Moonbug Lays Off Small Percentage of Workforce
The ‘CoComelon’ producer has cut less than 5% of its workforce in Los Angeles and London in an alleged effort to downsize in-house writers in favor of a freelance model.
Netflix Drops ‘Jentry Chau vs the Underworld’ Official Trailer
Demons, supernatural powers, and millennia-old jiangshi inhabit this animated action series, from EPs Ali Wong and Aron Eli Coleite; series premieres December 5.
Animaj Introduces ‘Sketch-to-Motion’ AI Tool
Tailored for high-end projects like the upcoming 'Pocoyo Season 6,' the software turns rough sketches, even rough storyboards, into fully-rendered 3D animations with one click.
Of Love, Loss and Music: How Scot Stafford’s Daughter Influenced ‘Ultraman: Rising’s Score
The Emmy Award-winning composer shares for the first time how his daughter’s serious accident, in the middle of production, brought him even closer to his role as a parent while influencing his work writing music for a film with so many uncomfortable parallels about trying – and sometimes failing - to protect one’s family.
Six New ‘Bluey Minisodes’ Headed to Disney+
The next drop of 1–3-minute shorts, written by series creator Joe Brumm, begins streaming December 9 on Disney+ and will roll out on Disney Jr., Disney Channel, and Disney Jr. On Demand throughout the week.
Building the Crazy World of ‘Dullsville and the Doodleverse’
Billed as a ‘journey beyond the threshold of sanity’ featuring Hap, a mad scientist and his cat Mello, the new animated short from Burnt Toast and his company Doodles brings together the music of stars like Pharrell Williams and Lil Wayne with hand-drawn and CG animation that required all new pipelines, processes, and the tightest of schedules.
‘Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk’ Adds Additional Voice Cast
Jason Isaacs, Jimmi Simpson, and Russell Peters join Will.i.am and Snoop Dogg on the musically-driven animated film, which follows a mixed-breed Pigeon-Hawk on a quest of self-discovery.
Animation Workers March on DreamWorks, Present Petition for Fair Deal
The Animation Guild, TAG 839, ramped up negotiations with a second ‘March on the Boss’ to remind animation industry execs that members will stand together to achieve fair wages, job security, and guardrails around Generative AI use.
Prime Video Drops ‘Secret Level’ Official Trailer
The all-new animated anthology from Tim Miller, which features original stories set within the worlds of some of the most beloved video games, premieres December 10.
Genvid Entertainment Reveals ‘DC Heroes United’ Story Trailer
The all-new interactive streaming series is paired with a mobile game, based on DC Comics and set at the beginning of the Justice League, which allows the audience to decide what happens to the characters; game premieres November 20 on the App Store/Google Play – series November 21 on Tubi.
Unreal Engine 5.5 Now Available
Latest update features major enhancements to animation authoring, rendering, virtual production, mobile game development, and developer iteration toolsets.
Studio 100 Drops ‘Heidi – Rescue of The Lynx’ Trailer
In the upcoming animated film, Heidi continues her iconic 140-year female protagonist legacy as she embarks on a thrilling mission to save a lynx in peril; the film hits theaters in 2025.
Animated Comedy ‘The Jennie Show’ Returns for Season 2
In the new season, Jennie continues her exploration of identity and belonging, and encounters quirky cultural nuances that define the essence of being a true local; new weekly episodes air on TaiwanPlus.
‘Donkey Hodie’ New Years Special Heads to PBS Kids
From Fred Rogers Productions, ‘A Donkey Hodie New Year’ follows Someplace Else and Donkey Hodie, who is preparing for her special family tradition with Grampy and Cousin Hodie; the episode airs December 2.
Shakira Returns to ‘Zootopia 2’ as Gazelle
The Colombian singer shares that she’s coming back for the ‘Zootopia’ sequel that sees detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile; film hits theaters November 26, 2025.
Marvel Drops ‘What If…?’ Third and Final Season Trailer
The Watcher returns to Disney+ with the last 8 new episodes of the studio’s first ever animated series, inspired by their 1977 comic anthology, that tantalizes fans with alternate, hypothetical new versions of favorite stories, all observed and discussed in ‘Twilight Zone’ style; coming December 22.
Cinesite Appoints Adipat Virdi as XR Executive Director
The former Facebook Global Creative Product Lead for Immersive will lead and develop client relationships for new projects as the company expands its footprint in the immersive market.
Disney Announces ‘Ice Age 6’ is Now in Production
A video revealing a new film in the hugely successful animated franchise, featuring returning cast members Ray Romano, Queen Latifah and John Leguizamo, was played for fans during a panel at D23 Brazil.
Exclusive Download: Issue #1 of ‘Adventure Time with Fionna & Cake #1-6’
Enjoy a fun read that takes you back to the land of Ooo with ‘Adventure Time: The Fionna and Cake Compendium, Vol. One,’ a super-sized edition of some of Fionna and Cake's most memorable adventures together in one complete collection for the first time – in shops November 20.
Apple TV+ Drops ‘Sago Mini Friends’ Season 3 Teaser Trailer
The animated preschool series returns November 22 with another season centered on Harvey the floppy-eared dog and his best friends, Jinja the cat, Jack the rabbit and Robin the bird, as they play, explore, and celebrate their joyful town of Sagoville.
Disney Drops Final Trailer for ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’
Barry Jenkins’ all-new film takes audiences back in time with a host of fan-favorite characters like Mufasa, Scar, Sarabi, Rafiki and Zazu before they called Pride Rock home; movie blends live-action filmmaking techniques with the latest photoreal CGI; coming to theaters December 20.
