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Celebrating Uniqueness and True Self Headline News

Apple TV+ Sets ‘Goldie’ Animated Kids’ Series Premiere

Inspired by Emily Brundige’s award-winning short film, the show celebrates uniqueness and the act of embracing your true self; streams February 14.

The Odd and the Eerie Headline News

Wattpad Webtoon Studios, LuckyChap to Produce ‘Stagtown’ Film Adaptation

Benjamin Brewer will direct and pen the project, an adaptation of the Punko webcomic, which centers on a mysterious town hidden away from the world on the other side of an old stone bridge.

An Immersive Portrait Gallery Headline News

National Portrait Gallery, Cinesite, and Frameless Team for UK Immersive Experience

‘National Portrait Gallery Unframed’ will launch with ‘Stories – Brought to Life,’ which explores the people who have shaped the UK’s history and culture; touring art experience premieres at MediaCity, Salford, Greater Manchester in May.

call for entries Headline News

Capcom, WEBTOON Team for ‘Monster Hunter Wilds’ Webcomic Contest

Entries must be submitted by February 19, with finalists announced on February 24 and winners revealed on February 28; prizes include a merchandise kit, Yian Kut Ku Plush, and digital code for ‘Monster Hunter Wilds.’

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

GKIDS Acquires ‘Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-’ Feature Rights

The first-ever collaboration between the ‘Evangelion’ series’ studio khara and Sunrise, home of the ‘Mobile Suit Gundam’ animated series, hits North American theaters on February 28.

Great Kryptonite Balls of Fire Headline News

DC to Launch 'Superman Unlimited' Ongoing Comic Series

Penned by Dan Slott and Rafael Albuquerque, the series sees the arrival of an extinction-level Kryptonite asteroid, which creates an arms race for the resource Green K that changes the balance of power in Metropolis; launching May 21.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

‘The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei: He Just Solves All the Mysteries’ Anime Coming in April

The prequel series to Natsuhiko Kyogoku’s renowned ‘Hyakki Yako’ novels, based on an original spin-off manga illustrated by Aki Shimizu, follows a student, her new literature teacher, and much supernatural drama.

Totoro on Stage Headline News

Casting Announced for ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ 2025 West End Run

Victoria Chen joins the cast of the Royal Shakespeare Company show as Mei, while Ami Okumura Jones returns as Satsuki alongside Dai Tabuchi as Tatsuo, Jacqueline Tateas as Granny, and Ai Ninomiyaas as the Singer; coming to the Gillian Lynne Theatre March 8 - November 2.

Honoring Excellence in VFX Headline News

VES Announces 2025 Board of Directors Officers

Kim Davidson has been re-elected as Board Chair, with Susan O’Neal elected First Vice Chair, David Tanaka as Second Vice Chair, Rita Cahill as Secretary, and Jeffrey A. Okun as Treasurer.

In Passing Headline News

Veteran Animator, Director, and Producer Robert Verrall Passes at 97

The artist, celebrated for his distinguished career, from 1945-1987, as a filmmaker and later as the head of the animation department at the National Film Board of Canada (NFB), is credited with works such as the Oscar-nominated 'The Romance of Transportation in Canada,' Ryan Larkin’s ‘Walking,’ and many others.

Anime on Disk Headline News

Crunchyroll Announces April 2025 Blu-Ray Release Calendar

Launches include ‘Shangri-La Frontier’ Season 1 Part 2, ‘Berserk of Gluttony,’ ‘One Piece’ Collection 37 and ‘Chillin’ in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers.’

Go Go Oggy Headline News

Xilam, Sony Pictures Networks India Renew ‘Oggy and the Cockroaches’ Partnership

Covering 423 episodes from the legacy IP, the extension also includes a L&M deal with Navneet, an extensive marketing campaign, and a mobile app.

Cozy Content Headline News

Miam! Distribution Acquires ‘Tweedy & Fluff’ International Rights

The stop-motion animated prequel series, created by children’s author Corrinne Averiss, follows the cloth toy Tweedy and his pet Fluff, a four-legged ball of woolly fuzz.

Honoring a Music Video Maestro Headline News

Annecy 2025 Welcomes Michel Gondry

The visionary artist, known in part for his animation work in various music videos, will serve as Festival guest, and be awarded with an Honorary Cristal; festival runs June 8-14.

Eyes and Ears and Mouth and Nose Headline News

Brazilian Animated Series ‘Lulumos’ Hits YouTube

The 3DCG show, which centers on a friendly trio with a penchant for singing educational songs that invite kids to join in, dance and have fun, is now streaming.

Awards Headline News

2025 Producers Guild Awards Movie and TV Nominations Announced

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 12:09pm

‘Flow,’ ‘Inside Out 2,’ ‘Moana 2,’ ‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’ and ‘The Wild Robot’ get the nod in the animated movie category, while ‘Dune: Part Two,’ ‘Shōgun,’ ‘The Penguin’ and ‘Wicked’ are also among the Outstanding Producer nominees.

It’s How You Play the Game Headline News

Disney+ Drops Trailer for Pixar’s ‘Win or Lose’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 11:17am

No pressure… just don’t blow it! Launching February 19, the studio’s first original series takes the perspective of eight different characters as they prepare for a championship softball game.

Awards Headline News

American Society of Cinematographers Reveals 2025 Nominees

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:31am

‘Dune: Part Two,’ ‘Shōgun,’ and ‘Wicked’ are among the nominees for the 39th Annual ASC Awards, recognizing outstanding achievement in cinematography; ceremony set for February 23.

Awards Headline News

Lumiere Awards Luncheon Canceled

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 9:28am

The Advanced Imaging Society just shared that due to the impact of the tragic Southern California fires, they are canceling the 15th Annual awards celebration; winners will still be announced February 7.

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