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.
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'SNL' VFX Workers Unionize, Win Recognition with Unanimous Support
The group includes 16 artists and leads who unanimously supported unionization with IATSE; the workers, ‘look forward to celebrating Season 50 by joining in SNL's decades-long tradition of supporting union labor, and to helping negotiate a contract that reflects the substantial value we add.’
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.
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Ronald D. Moore to Showrun ‘God of War’ Game Adaptation at Prime Video
Based on the critically acclaimed PlayStation videogame franchise, the live-action series follows God-in-exile Kratos, who stumbles into an epic adventure as he attempts to spread the ashes of his diseased wife with his estranged son.
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.
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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.
Paul Franklin Joins BeloFX as Creative Director
The Oscar winning VFX supervisor and filmmaker, known for his work on ‘Interstellar’ and ‘Inception,’ as well as co-founding DNEG in 1998, follows fellow co-founders Matt Holben and Alex Hope to the Canada, UK and India-based studio.
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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.
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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.
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Marvel’s ‘Blade’ Reboot Sliced from Disney Release Slate
The film, which follows the half-human, half-vampire Eric Brooks as he seeks revenge for the death of his mother, will no longer debut on November 7, 2025; Mahershala Ali is still expected to star alongside Mia Goth in an undisclosed role.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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Pitch Black Names Manuel Ramírez President of El Ranchito
Co-founder Félix Bergés passes the reins to the 20+ year visual effects veteran who will lead the studio and work to establish Spain as a global VFX hub.
LAIKA Partners with Portland State University on Workforce Development
The award-winning ‘Coraline’ animation studio and PSU launch a 3-year pilot program aimed at preparing a diverse pool of career-ready graduates to support the region’s creative industries.
‘Dino Dex’ Now Streaming on Amazon Kids+ and Prime Video
From the Emmy Award-winning ‘Dino’ franchise, the live-action CGI series follows 9-year-old Dex, who with his neighbor Kayla, goes on hilariously fun explorations to study dinosaurs.
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Max Drops New ‘Creature Commandos’ Trailer
DC Studios’ upcoming adult animated series, which tracks a secret team of incarcerated monsters recruited for missions deemed too dangerous for humans, debuts December 5.
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559 Teams, 107 Schools - 24 HOURS: Animation Contest Winners Announced!
2795 students from 23 countries participated in the free student challenge to produce a 30-second animated film in under 24 hours; over $77K in prizes were awarded to 8 teams.
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‘The Legend of Vox Machina’ Renewed for Season 4
Prime Video has ordered another season of Critical Role’s animated fantasy adventure series; the Season 3 finale premieres October 24.
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