Pixar Sets Disney+ Release Dates for Two New Series
The ‘Inside Out 2’ mockumentary-style limited spinoff series ‘Dream Productions’ premieres December 11, while ‘Win or Lose’ hits the streamer February 19, 2025.
Max Shares ‘Velma: This Halloween Needs to Be More Special!’ Images
The clock is ticking and Velma’s friends have just 24 hours to bring her back while trying to avoid the wrath of a vengeful spirit; the Max Original animated special streams October 3.
Unpacking SCAD AnimationFest 2024 With Paula Wallace and Dan Bartlett
The university’s founder and the Dean of the School of Animation and Motion discuss the array of top speakers and program highlights, including Genndy Tartakovsky receiving the Award of Excellence and Toby Wilson presenting 'Blue Eye Samurai,' at the annual celebration of animation, which starts tomorrow, September 26, running through September 28.
Hulu Drops ‘Solar Opposites Halloween Special Part 2’ Trailer
In ‘The Hunt for Brown October’ things get spooky when the Spirit of Halloween starts to take over Korvo's life, streaming October 7.
AX Cinema Nights Adds ‘Mobile Suit Gundam’ Films to Anime Theatrical Lineup
Iconic Events Releasing and Bandai/Namco have teamed to add several new titles to the 2024/2025 AX Cinema Nights lineup, including ‘Mobile Suit Gundam,’ ‘Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow,’ ‘Mobile Suite Gundam III: Encounters in Space,’ and ‘Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack,’ set to run October - April 2025.
Adult Swim to Screen Multiple Sneak Peeks At New York Comic Con
Can’t-miss panels include ‘Rick and Morty’ season eight and ‘Lazarus’ sneak peeks, and well as the ‘Night of New’ screening featuring early looks at ‘Women Wearing Shoulder Pads,’ ‘Common Side Effects,’ and ‘YOLO: Rainbow Trinity;’ event runs October 17-20.
Titmouse Announces ‘Drunkards, Druggies & Delinquents’ TTRPG
The leading animation studio’s first foray into tabletop role playing games kicks off its crowdfunding campaign on October 8, 2024, with expected fulfillment by Spring 2025.
Yellow Launches ‘AI Character Generator’
Now available to the public in Beta, the DAZ Studio plug in streamlines 3D character creation.
Titmouse Teams with Cool Cats on ‘The Milk Chug’ Animated Series
Watch the trailer for the 13-episode season featuring the storytelling brand’s characters Blue Cat, Chugs and friends; premieres September 26 on Cool Cats’ YouTube channel.
Bringing 3D Lighting Effects to 2D Animation in ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon’
Noah Catan and the team at Bent Image Labs used his Pantheon software tool to add critical volumetric shading to the key opening scenes of the film, set in Harold’s illustrated book world, without making the characters and their simple lines look like the came from a completely different world.
Three New Teasers, Poster Released for ‘Dan Da Dan’ Series
The new trailers for the anime adaptation of Yukinobu Tatsu's manga focus on key show themes, such as ‘battle,’ ‘love,’ and the ‘occult;’ the series releases worldwide on ADN, Crunchyroll, Hulu, Muse, and Netflix on October 3.
DreamWorks Reveals Official Trailer, Voice Cast for ‘Mighty Monsterwheelies’
The animated adventure-comedy preschool series, which follows a team of half-monster - half-rescue vehicle heroes debuts October 14 on Netflix.
VIEW 2024 Reveals Expansive Full Conference Lineup
Jonathan Nolan, Fede Alvarez, Kelsey Mann, and Chris Sanders are just a few of the top speakers who’ll be attending as the English-speaking event celebrates its 25th anniversary, bringing together industry professionals, students, and enthusiasts in a celebration of the latest achievements in animation, VFX, and games; the event runs October 14-19 in the beautiful baroque city of Turin, Italy.
Netflix, Riot Games Share ‘Arcane’ Clip, Set Season 2 Premiere
One of the streamer’s most successful animated series ever, based on the video game ‘League of Legends,’ returns for its final chapter when Act 1 drops November 9, Act 2 drops November 16, and Act 3 drops November 23.
Genndy Tartakovsky to be Honored as SCAD AnimationFest 2024 Returns to Atlanta
The legendary genius behind ‘Dexter’s Lab,’ ‘Samurai Jack’ and “Hotel Transylvania’ to receive the Award of Excellence at the festival, which runs September 26-28; the 3-day event features screenings, panel discussions, and presentations from SCAD Alumni students, alumni and industry creatives.
Geeked Week Day 3 Reveals
Netflix’s week-long event continued with more exclusive images and videos including the animated series ‘Twilight of the Gods’ and ‘The Dragon Prince,’ as well as the live-action series adaptation of ‘One Piece.’
Netflix Debuts ‘The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep’ Clip, Sets Release Date
Based on ‘Witcher’ author Andrzej Sapkowski’s short story ‘A Little Sacrifice,’ the film follows Geralt of Rivia as he investigates a series of attacks in a seaside village; film streams February 11th, 2025.
Call for entries for the CEE Animation Workshop 2025 is now open!
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2024 Cartoon Forum Tributes Winners Announced
Peer-to-peer awards honor broadcasters, investors/distributors, and producers in the promotion and development of European animation; Franco-German public broadcaster ARTE, Germany’s ZDF Studios, and Ireland’s Cartoon Saloon were honored.
Geeked Week 24 Kicks Off with Reveals, Sneak Peeks, and Surprise Releases
Netflix’s week-long event began with videos and announcements for the animated series ‘Castlevania Nocturne,’ ‘Wolf King,’ and ‘Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance.’
Disney Animation Names Jared Bush CCO as Jennifer Lee Steps Down
The Oscar-winning ‘Frozen’ writer and director will return to fulltime filmmaking as writer and director of ‘Frozen 3’ and ‘Frozen 4,’ while the Oscar-winning ‘Encanto’ writer and director assumes the chief creative officer role, effective immediately.
Lilly Wachowski Boards ‘Hell Followed with Us’ Animated Adaptation
The ‘Matrix’ filmmaker teams with Trustbridge Entertainment, Circle Management + Production, Powerhouse Animation Studios, and Line Mileage on the film project, with a screenplay by Alvaro Rodriguez and Warren Wagner.
Nickelodeon Drops ‘Max & the Midknights’ Trailer, Key Art, and Voice Cast
The original 3DCG series follows 10-year-old Max and friends on their quest to save Byjovia in the adaptation of Lincoln Peirce’s best-selling book series, premiering October 30.
Riot Games, Virgin Music Unveil ‘Arcane’ Season 2 Original Soundtrack Lineup
The groundbreaking album ‘Arcane League of Legends: Season 2 (Soundtrack from The Animated Series)’ features over 20 electrifying singles by superstar artists, including Woodkid, Twenty One Pilots, Stray Kids, and more.
Aniventure and Viva Pictures Drop ‘Hitpig!’ Trailer
From famed cartoonist and author Berkeley Breathed to the screen! Jason Sudeikis, Lilly Singh, and Rainn Wilson star in the crazy new animated feature about a clever bounty hunting pig who gets his biggest job yet: returning an escaped dancing elephant to its owner; animated by Cinesite, the film hits theaters November 1.
