Nickelodeon and James Corden to Develop Animated ‘Real Pigeons Fight Crime’
Multi-platform deal calls for film and TV series based on newest title in Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood’s best-selling book series.
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Netflix Greenlights ‘DeadEndia’ Animated Kids’ Series
New 2D animated series, based on Hamish Steele’s spooky graphic novels, will premiere globally on Netflix in 2021.
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New Book Chronicles Inspiring Life and Tragic Death of Chris Buck’s Son Ryder
‘Leave Your Light On,’ by Shelley Buck, artist and wife of the Oscar-winning Frozen and Frozen 2 director, shares the story of her son’s valiant battle against an unrelenting illness, the rich life he lived, and the love he shared with his family and friends.
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Shin-Ei Animation and AlphaBoat Bring ‘Atashin’chi’ to YouTube
Based on the original manga by Eiko Kera, the new channel will stream past episodes of the popular anime series.
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WATCH: New Trailer for Crunchyroll Original ‘The God of High School’
New series, based on Yongje Park’s comics and published on WEBTOON, will premiere July 6 exclusively on the streaming platform.
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WB’s 24-Hour Mega DC FanDome Free Virtual Event Set for August 22
Global DC Multiverse immersive gathering will highlight WB games, film, TV and comic announcements, cast and creator presentations and exclusive preview footage.
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TidalWave to Develop ‘Stormy Daniels: Space Force’ Comic Book Series
Bohemia Group is developing an animated series based on the new comic book property.
Yen Press Announces ‘Star Wars Leia, Princess of Alderaan’ and ‘Star Wars Rebels’ Manga
New ‘Star Wars’ series, available in print and digital, take place before ‘Star Wars: A New Hope.’
Netflix Greenlights DC’s ‘Sweet Tooth’ with Robert Downey Jr. Exec Producing
New series from Team Downey follows a part deer / part boy who journeys through a post-apocalyptic world seeking answers to his hybrid origins.
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Disney+ Greenlights ‘Just Beyond’ Series Based on R.L. Stine Graphic Novel
8-episode series was created by writer Grahame-Smith, author of ‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’ and ‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Killer.’
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‘Sardine in Outer Space’ Hits Teletoon+ May 4
Toon Factory defines their path in the world of kids’ animation with new and future series including, ‘How to Shrink…,’ ‘Mood,’ and ‘The Music Traveller.’
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HBO Taking a Ceno-Bite Out of the ‘Hellraiser’ Universe
New series based on famous horror film franchise mythology said to be in development at WarnerMedia’s famed premium network.
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E-books, Free Books, 1-2-3 (4) Books
Peewee Frog makes its library of e-books free for coronavirus-challenged families.
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ASIFA-Hollywood Announces 2020 Faculty Grants
Organization’s annual Animation Educator’s Forum grants are awarded to full and part-time teachers for research, scholarly activities or creative projects.
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Zoic Studios and Tapas Media to Co-Develop ‘MNEMOSYNE’
AI-infused thriller comic to be developed for TV and cross-platform adaptation.
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Oscar-Winning Director Gene Deitch Dies at 95
Legendary animator, illustrator, producer, and author, who won an Academy Award in 1961 for his animated short, ‘Munro,’ passed away last Thursday at his home in Prague.
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WATCH: First Trailer for Crunchyroll Original ‘The God of High School’
Studios’ latest original series, based on Yongje Park and WEBTOON’s comic series of same name, will premiere exclusively on the streaming platform this coming July.
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Stephan Franck Launches Kickstarter for ‘PALOMINO’ Graphic Novel
First of Dark Planet Comics’ four-part series captures urban country music scene in Los Angeles in the 1980s.
WATCH: Trevor Romain’s ‘How to Explain Coronavirus to Kids’ Animated Short
Simple stop-motion short film, by best-selling kid’s author and illustrator, helps parents explains, and children understand, about slowing the spread of COVID-19.
‘Hello Ninja’ Season 2 Trailer Released, April 24 Premiere Set
Netflix and N.D. Wilson’s hit preschool series, about a group of problem-solving, pint-sized ninjas, returns with 10 new episodes.
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Toonz Media and Keith Chapman Productions Partner on ‘Paddypaws & Pals’
Companies to co-develop and produce new CGI animated preschool series for global distribution.
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DreamWorks Releases Free ‘Trolls World Tour’ Virtual Activity Kit
Just in time for the film’s April 10 premiere, studio rolls out downloadable party pack and coloring book, plus a ‘How to Draw a Troll’ tutorial series.
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The New Normal
Reality REALLY bites: a report from the field.
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WATCH: DreamWorks Releases ‘Archibald’s Next Big Thing’ Season 2 Trailer
Emmy Award winner Tony Hale’s animated comedy about the misadventures of a curious, loveable chicken returns to Netflix on March 20.
OddBot Announces 2 New Animated Series, ‘Job Jungle’ and ‘True Martian’
Studio also announces book option on ‘Beautiful Oops!;’ planned series will show kids how to transform blunder to wonder.
