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Netflix Debuts ‘Jentry Chau vs the Underworld’ Teaser Trailer, Images

Demons, supernatural powers, and millennia-old jiangshi inhabit this new animated action series, from EPs Ali Wong and Aron Eli Coleite, about a Chinese American teen living in a small Texas town who finds out a demon king is hunting her – like being a teenager isn’t hard enough!

Business Headline News

Chicken Wing Productions Launches Studio with New Series ‘Flock & Roll’

The New York studio’s debut project, which mixes animation and live-action, follows an up-and-coming emo band consisting of five distinct avian characters.

Awards Headline News

‘In the Shadow of the Cypress’ Named Best in Show at 2024 Spark Animation Festival

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 4:30pm

Iranian filmmakers Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani’s film, about a captain suffering from PTSD who lives with his daughter, wants to be a caring father, but struggles with a harsh life, has now qualified for consideration in the upcoming Academy Awards with the win; festival runs October 31 – November 3.

Boo! Headline News

Matt Groening’s ‘Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus Volume 3’ Now Available

‘Fiendish Fables of Devilish Delicacies’ continues 'The Simpsons' annual Halloween tradition with a collection of award-winning comics along with a forward by none other than Marge Simpson.

Business Headline News

Studio 100 Unveils Kids’ Animation and Live-Action Hybrid MIPCOM Slate

The company heads to the market with a series line-up that includes the 2D/CG ‘Dino Mates;’ the animated comedy ‘BFF;’ the CG/live-action hybrid ‘Momonsters;’ and Season 3 of ‘Vegesaurs.’

R.L Returns! Headline News

‘Goosebumps: The Vanishing’ New Season Clip Revealed

Disney Branded Television’s popular anthology starring David Schwimmer, Ana Ortiz, Jayden Bartels, and Sam McCarthy, based on the bestselling ‘Goosebumps’ book series, returns to Hulu and Disney+ this coming January with 8 new episodes.

We Want More Lara! Headline News

Netflix Teases ‘Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft’ Clip

Set after the events of the ‘Tomb Raider’ video game ‘Survivor’ trilogy, the new animated series charts the globetrotting heroine’s next chapter; show debuts tomorrow, October 10.

Events Headline News

ASIFA-East’s NYC Animation Weekend Coming October 25-26

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 5:10pm

Upcoming festivities bring together some of New York City’s leading animation organizations to present programs and offer a place for animators and animation fans to meet, be inspired and enjoy animation.

Business Headline News

9 Story Expands Int'l Territories for ‘Dylan’s Playtime Adventures’

New broadcaster sales for the animated preschool series include SVT (Sweden), DRTV (Denmark), YLE (Finland), RTÉ (Ireland), Hop! (Israel), EBS (South Korea), MediaCorp (Singapore), and ETV (South Africa).

Now… That’s Weird Headline News

Weird Market 2024 Winners Announced

‘The Truth rejects you, Cornelius’ by Marc Torices and Khris Cembe won the Movistar Plus+ Short Film Project Award, while The RTVE Interactivo/Fallo de Sistema Awards went to ‘Neon Blood’ (Best Video Game Project), ‘Worldless’ (Most Innovative Video Game), and ‘Barraka’ (Weird Plus Video Game).

Heading to MIPCOM Headline News

TV Asahi, Sony Pictures Networks India Team on ‘Obocchama-Kun’ Sequel Series

The 2D comedy, which follows the hilarious adventures of Chama, a “crazy rich” boy with his outrageous school and family life, premieres at MIPCOM 2024 on October 21.

Industry Event Roundup Headline News

Industry Event News in Brief for 10/8/24: Awards, Call for Entries, and New Dates

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 10:36am

The latest info for Madrid’s Cartoon Springboard; Vancouver’s Spark Animation; Bordeaux’s Cartoon Movie; South Africa’s Durban FilmMart Institute’s DFM Pitch and Finance Forum, and Greece’s Animasyros 2024 Festival.

On the Road to Tokyo Headline News

SIGGRAPH Asia 2024 Announces 3 Keynote Speakers

Miyake Design Studio’s Yoshiyuki Miyamae, Sony Group’s Hiraoki Kitano, and WIA VP, Oscar-nominated producer Jinko Gotoh will each offer their unique insights into ground-breaking areas in computer graphics and interactive techniques; conference runs December 3-6 in Tokyo, Japan.

More Bluey and Bingo Headline News

New ‘Bluey Minisodes’ Coming This Month

The next drop of 1–3-minute shorts, written by series creator Joe Brumm, begins streaming October 7 on Disney+ and will roll out on Disney Jr., Disney Channel, and Disney Jr. On Demand throughout the week.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Crunchyroll Announces Updated Fall 2024 Anime Season

The programming bonanza continues this week with exciting new premieres and anticipated returns, including the just added series ‘Love Live! Superstar!!’ Season 3 (October 7), and ‘A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School!’ (October 8).

A City Mouse Heads to the Forest Headline News

Dandelooo Boards ‘Pol the Pirate Mouse’ as Exclusive Worldwide Distributor

The 3D animated preschool series, from Dutch studio Submarine, which follows Pol the city mouse who moves to the forest, is currently in production and set for delivery in Q2 2025.

Business Headline News

Mercury Filmworks, Trustbridge Entertainment Team on ‘Gustavo’ Preschool Series

Robert C. Ramirez boards as showrunner on the 2D animated project, based on the ‘The World of Gustavo’ series of books from Mexican author-illustrator Flavia Z. Drago.

From 2D to 3DCG to Live-action! Headline News

Jason Moore to Direct ‘Rugrats’ Live-Action/3DCG Hybrid Film

The upcoming project will be set in the real world, but the iconic toddlers will be 3DCG; ‘SNL’s Mike Day and Streeter Seidell on board as writers, with original series creators Arlene Klasky and Gábor Csupó producing.

Saturday Morning Cartoons Headline News

MeTV’S Third Annual ‘Svengoolie’s Halloween Boo-Nanza’ Begins this Weekend

Starting Saturday, October 5, the event’s first weekend includes a double feature, The Sven Squad’s special Saturday Morning Cartoons appearance for the House of Svengoolie Cartoon BOO-Nanza, and mini-marathons of Halloween-themed classic TV westerns and comedy TV series. 

Ants Always Return Headline News

Studio 100 to Produce ‘Arnie & Barney’ Animated Feature

In the upcoming ‘Maya the Bee’ franchise spin-off, a severe drought causes an ant platoon to set out to save their community… but the inept Arnie and Barney decide to tackle the problem themselves.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Crunchyroll Adds ‘Blue Lock’ Season 2 to Fall Roster

In the upcoming season, 35 players remain in the competition to become Japan’s next football striker; tune in to the premiere on October 5 at 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET.

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