Bad Robot, Warner Bros. Animation Team For ‘Emily the Strange’ Feature
‘Nimona’ writer Pamela Ribon will pen the screenplay for the new film about the beloved pop culture icon, known for her striking aesthetic and witty observations about society.
Roland Emmerich to Develop Live-Action ‘Space Nation’ Series
The series builds on the recently launched Web3 video game ‘Space Nation Online’ and animated shorts featuring the game character Zoey, which were executive-produced by Emmerich and Marco Weber, with creative direction by Martin Weisz.
Netflix Drops ‘Spellbound’ Official Trailer, Key Art, New Images
Get swept away on a monstrous adventure when the animated feature from Skydance Animation and director Vicky Jenson debuts November 22.
The Pixar ‘Toy Story’ 3D Zoetrope Returns to the Academy Museum
On display through July 2025, back by popular demand, the unique, large scale zoetrope features characters from animation studio’s famed franchise, giving visitors a birds-eye view of the optical illusion that makes all moving pictures possible.
Prime Video Announces ‘Secret Level’ Adult-Animated Anthology Ensemble Cast
The all-new series from Tim Miller, which features original stories set within the worlds of some of the most beloved video games, premieres December 10.
Max & the Midknights: Imitating Stop-Motion to Spark Imagination
Nickelodeon’s all-new 3DCG series adaptation of Lincoln Peirce’s best-selling book series, about an adventurous 10-year-old named Max and her friends on their quest to save Byjovia, uses highly textured sets, practical-looking effects, and stylized character movements to convey the wonderfully imperfect world of stopmo storytelling; debuts today, October 30.
RIVA Studios Makes Bid to Acquire TeamTO
The proposed sale, subject to approval from the Commercial Court of Paris on October 30, follows the French animation studio's September announcement of insolvency, attributed to market challenges in the animation industry over the past two years.
Azuki’s ‘Enter the Garden’ Anthology’s Episode 2 Creative Team Announced
Yukio Takatsu, Taku Kishimoto, and Kazuto Nakazawa join ‘Fractured Reflections,’ the second installment of the 3-part anime series, as director, series composition (writing), and character designer.
Disney+, ESPN to Stream Live Animated NFL Game Set in ‘The Simpsons’ World
Bart joins the Bengals while Homer teams with the Cowboys in ‘The Simpsons Funday Football’ live altcast, with animated versions of Mina Kimes, Dan Orlovsky and Drew Carter, streaming December 9 at 8 PM.
Mike McMahan Reflects on ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Fifth and Final Voyage
As he has done with AWN for each of his storied animated sci-fi comedy’s previous seasons, the show’s Emmy Award-winning creator and passionate leader riffs on his newest set of Starfleet adventures, the show’s legacy within the iconic ‘Star Trek’ franchise, and how there’s ample room for at least 50 more episodes, if not more, to ‘boldly, but not too boldly’ go where no one has gone before; now streaming on Paramount+.
Cinesite Celebrates 10 Years of Innovation and Growth in Montreal
In honor of its 10th anniversary, the leading animation and VFX studio has released a retrospective showreel celebrating the innovation and artistry delivered in Quebec.
The Wiggles, Sinking Ship Team for Animated Series
The project, announced at MIPCOM, is an original concept built upon the group’s core themes, delivering a new adventure for young audiences and families.
Eoin Colfer’s ‘Juniper’s Christmas’ to Get Feature Adaptation
Bonnie Arnold and Louise Goodsill are teaming up on the film, which follows 11-year-old Juniper Lane as she’s thrown into a Christmas adventure after a mysterious woodsman exposes her to North Pole magic; could the man be Santa in disguise?
Awesome Inc Creates ‘What We Do In the Shadows’ Promotional Campaign
Aiming to reflect the chaos and comedy of the hit Hulu show’s infamous vampire roommates, the studio ‘landed on an epic bat swarm using hand drawn cel animation, sneaking in bat cameos of feature characters Nadja, Laszlo and Nandor;’ show’s sixth and final season now streaming.
AMD Radeon GPUs Turbocharge New AI Tools in CG Software
From post-production VFX to rendering and retouching, key content creation applications are employing AI and machine learning features, coupled with the latest AMD GPUs, to greatly increase artist productivity by speeding up routine tasks without the need to upload commercially sensitive data to the cloud.
SCAD Student Films Spotlight Pantheon 2D Tech and Our Relationship with Time
‘Time Flies, and ‘Chelita, Como Me Duele Quererte,’ though completely different films, share the concept of lost time; they also share the use of exciting new software, developed by SCAD alum Noah Catan, that enables 3D lighting effects on 2D animation.
Greenpeace East Asia Unveils ‘My Pet Footprint’ Animated Series Trailer
Set to launch via Kickstarter in 2025, the project is produced in collaboration with the Wit & Wisdom, and follows 15-year-old Bella and her sentient carbon footprint companion.
Animated Series 'Clawlolo' to Launch on Cartoonito YouTube Channel
From producer Rymanco and distributor Epic Story Media, the show, which captures the vibrant spirit of underwater life with Eric the Crab and his aquatic friends, recently wrapped its first season.
Netflix Releases ‘That Christmas’ Trailer, New Images
The festive 3DCG animated feature from Locksmith Animation, based on the kids’ book trilogy by famed author Richard Curtis, releases globally on December 4.
The Truly Incredible ‘The Remarkable Life of Ibelin’
3D animator and DP Rasmus Tukia talks about Benjamin Ree’s ‘must see’ live-action / animated documentary about the vibrant, expansive, but secret virtual life of a young Norwegian, Mats Steen, who died at age 25 of a degenerative disease, and whose ‘World of Warcraft’ game exploits and incredible legion of friends were only discovered upon his death, debuting today, October 25, on Netflix.
Animation Workers March on Netflix, Present Petition for Fair Deal
The Animation Guild, TAG 839, ramped up negotiations with a ‘March on the Boss’ to remind execs at the streamer that members will stand together to achieve fair wages, job security, and guardrails around Generative AI use.
Netflix Renews ‘Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft’ For Season 2
On the heels of the series launch earlier this month, the streamer reveals that Laura Croft will return with ‘thrilling new adventures taking her around the globe’ as she delves deeper into the hidden secrets of Orisha history.
2K Motion Capture Studio Workers File for Union Election
Staff members at the Petaluma, California-based company responsible for multiple Take-Two Interactive game franchise productions file with the NLRB, seeking to address core issues including pay equity and work conditions.
WAVES Animation & Filmmaking Competition – Empowering India’s Creative Economy
With the demand for animation and VFX services rising, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and Dancing Atoms Animation Studios’ groundbreaking new animation filmmaker competition, designed to nurture homegrown talent and showcase their work globally, is calling for anyone of Indian origin to submit a project idea for a chance at masterclasses, mentorships, prizes and to pitch to industry leaders at WAVES 2025.
Adobe Celebrates 5 Years of Fresco, Now Available for Free
Ahead of Lightbox Expo, the tech giant announces major updates to its digital painting and drawing app, now offered without charge to all users; the Expo runs October 25-27 at the Pasadena Convention Center.
