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Netflix Drops ‘Astérix & Obélix: The Big Fight’ Teaser

The animated series created by Alain Chabat, which hits the streamer Spring 2025, follows the exploits of the beloved Gaulish duo after their village’s potion master forgets the crucial magic potion recipe.

Festivals Headline News

L’Alliance New York Announces Animation First 2025 Program

Returning for its 8th edition, the festival runs January 21-26 2025, and will present 7 feature-length films and 5 short film programs, with a special focus on Swiss animation.

Business Headline News

Disney Acquires Lionel Messi-Inspired ‘Messi and the Giants’ Series

By Dan Sarto | Monday, December 16, 2024 at 12:24pm

The 3DCG sci-fi show about a young boy named Leo who is transported from his home in Argentina into a fantastical alternate universe will debut on Disney Channel followed by Disney Channel On Demand and Disney+.

Commercials Headline News

See Creature Animation, Cossette, Rodeo FX Team for ‘Hanging by a Thread’

The handcrafted crochet stop-motion commercial is part of a broader awareness campaign about psychological health in the workplace that aims to prevent psycho social risks such as bullying and harassment.

Wild Island Adventures Headline News

Disney Channel Drops ‘StuGo’ Teaser Trailer, Premiere Date

The animated Sci-Fi series will premiere with two episodes January 11, 2025 on Disney Channel at 8:00pm ET/PT; a sneak peek of the series will air on January 1 at 8:50pm ET/PT.

Honoring the Best in Kids and Family TV Animation Headline News

3rd Annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards Nominees Announced

Noms go to a slew of great animation in kids’ programming including the popular ‘Blue’s Clues & You!’ preschool series, Nick’s ‘The Tiny Chef Show,’ and Disney+’s hit ‘Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur;’ awards ceremony slated for March 15, 2025.

Harley and Ivy Return Headline News

Max Drops ‘Harley Quinn’ Season 5 Official Trailer

The Max Original adult animated series starring Kaley Cuoco and Lake Bell debuts its new season on January 16, followed by a new weekly episode through March 20.

Big Pharma Meets Magic Mushrooms Headline News

Adult Swim Announces ‘Common Side Effects’ Series Premiere

The animated comedy/thriller, which explores the discovery of a mysterious healing mushroom, debuts February 2 at 11:30pm ET/PT; new episodes stream Mondays on Max

Awards Headline News

75th Annual ACE Eddie Awards Nominees Revealed

By Dan Sarto | Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:02am

‘Flow,’ ‘Inside Out 2,’ ‘Moana 2,’ ‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl,’ and ‘The Wild Robot’ are nominated in the best edited animated features category; winners for outstanding editing will be announced at the January 18 awards ceremony.

Honoring Excellence in Visual Effects Headline News

Hiroyuki Sanada, Takashi Yamazaki Receive Special VES Awards

Actor/producer Sanada is honored with the VES Award for Creative Excellence, while FX supervisor/filmmaker Yamazaki receives the VES Visionary Award; both will be presented at the 23rd Annual VES Awards on February 11, 2025.

Dark New Shorts from Tim Miller Headline News

BUCK, Blur Studio Team for ‘Secret Level’ Main Titles

The duo created both the opening titles and episode title sequences for the animated anthology series, drawing inspiration from pixels and cubes, the fundamental building blocks of video games.

Listen Up DC Fans Headline News

DC, DC Studios, Max Team to Launch ‘DC Studios Showcase: The Official Podcast’

Hosts Frankey Smith & Tyler Coates, with comic correspondent Coy Jandreau, break down the latest on all things DC and DC Studios in the unscripted video podcast series.

Supporting Women in African Animation Headline News

Triggerfish, UNESCO Team for ‘The Creator Labs’ Initiative

Applications for the program to advance women in the African animation industry are open now until January 5, 2025; opportunity is open to talent across Africa, with a Director Lab for aspiring directors and an Animation Art Lab for artists.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

CyberAgent Drops Teaser Trailer for ‘The Summer Hikaru Died’

The anime series adaptation of ‘The Summer Hikaru Died’ manga by Mokumokuren, which follows a boy who experiences strange incidents with an entity impersonating his best friend, will stream on Netflix in 2025.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Crunchyroll Drops ‘Solo Leveling’ Season 2 Trailer, Opening Theme

New song ‘ReawakeR,’ performed by LiSA, featuring Felix from Stray Kids, and composed by Hiroyuki SAWANO, featured in trailer; season premieres January 2025.

Business Headline News

European Film and Audiovisual Markets Group Launches F.A.M.E. Alliance

The 24 signatories aim to unify the region and address industry challenges while supporting independent creation, diversity in storytelling, and smaller production countries.

Solidarity! Headline News

The Animation Guild Releases Statement on Contract Ratification

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:28am

The guild’s executive board reacts to what it notes are ‘a small minority’ getting ‘an outsized voice’ regarding the tentative AMPTP agreement, saying it has voted unanimously to recommend ratification. 

People Headline News

Aardman Appoints 3 New Members to Board of Trustees

Caroline Norbury OBE, Deep Sehgal, and Laurence Green boast experience across advertising, creative industries, and Film & TV; will help ensure company runs to the standards and values of its employees and Aardman’s founders.

Solidarity! Headline News

3 Animation Guild Leaders to Vote Against New Contract

Several members of the negotiating committee have expressed discontent on social media over the guild’s new AMPTP tentative agreement, citing a lack of protections for artists against generative AI and staffing minimums.

Events Headline News

AVAF, SAIK, Toonz Team for International AniMela-AMS Fest

The event, which features a strategic partnership with the Annecy Festival, is scheduled for March 6–9, 2025, and will offer knowledge centers, experiential zones, film screenings, and professional networking opportunities for India's creative sector.

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