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It’s About Time! ANIMATIONWorld

SCAD Student Films Spotlight Pantheon 2D Tech and Our Relationship with Time

‘Time Flies, and ‘Chelita, Como Me Duele Quererte,’ though completely different films, share the concept of lost time; they also share the use of exciting new software, developed by SCAD alum Noah Catan, that enables 3D lighting effects on 2D animation.

Climate Activism Through Animation Headline News

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.

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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.

We Want More Lara! Headline News

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.

It’s My Story and I’m Sticking With It ANIMATIONWorld

Again, a Skinny Nerd, Only Now in 2D: Chris Rock Returns in ‘Everybody Still Hates Chris’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 3:03pm

Creator, writer, showrunner and EP Sanjay Shah talks about his new Comedy Central series, an adult animated ‘reimagining’ of Chris Rock’s award-winning live-action series, ‘Everybody Hates Chris,’ that features the ‘Fargo’ and ‘Madagascar’ franchise star narrating a new set of autobiographical stories inspired by his early years in 1980s working-class Brooklyn.

The New DCU Headline News

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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‘Memoir of a Snail’ Wins Best Film Award at BFI London Film Festival

Adam Elliot’s funny and emotional stop-motion tale of separated twins in 1970s Australia takes home the top award for features at the UK’s leading celebration of cinematic culture.

Some Spicy Animation Headline News

Disney Shares ‘Family Guy’ Holiday Special First Look, Release Date

The upcoming Hulu exclusive, “Gift of the White Guy,” which follows Peter as he attempts to recover Lois’ Christmas brooch, premieres on November 25; also, watch Peter’s bare it all while eating spicy wings on an episode of ‘Hot Ones.’

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‘Flow,’ ‘Memoir of a Snail’ Lead Animation Is Film Winners

Gintz Zilbalodis' feature takes home the Grand Prize, while Adam Eliot's takes the Special Jury Prize along with the Audience Award in a tie with ‘The Colors Within;’ in shorts, ‘Wander to Wonder’ won the Grand Prize and ‘A Crab in the Pool’ earned the Special Jury Prize.

Heroes and Goo Coming to You Headline News

‘Heroes of Goo Jit Zu’ Animated Series in Development

Moose Toys and Man of Action Entertainment will create the show, which will feature the beloved goo-filled action heroes who always fight to save the day; current YouTube series boasts 12 episodes with over 335 million views.

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‘Gainsbourg’ Animated Documentary in Development at Logical Pictures

Based on a 1989 interview with French pop poet Serge Gainsbourg, the ‘ballpoint pen style’ film chronicles the famed Parisian’s decades-long career peppered with controversy, affairs, and abusive relationships.

Brick by Brick ANIMATIONWorld

‘Piece by Piece’ Resets Expectations of What LEGO Movies Can Be

Director Morgan Neville and animation director Howard E. Baker discuss how they blended LEGO animation and documentary filmmaking techniques to visualize Pharrell Williams’ unique musical journey, offering a fresh take on how animated biopics can capture the emotional depth of their subjects.

You Had Me at Dr. Doofenshmirtz Headline News

Cast Announced for ‘Phineas and Ferb’ New Season

Vincent Martella, David Errigo Jr., Ashley Tisdale, Caroline Rhea, Dee Bradley Baker and Alyson Stoner will reunite for the for the shows 2025 return, as revealed by co-creators Dan Povenmire and Jeff ‘Swampy’ Marsh at the recent New York Comic Con.

The New Detective in Town Headline News

Martin Short Joins ‘Grimsburg’ Season 2

The comedy legend will voice the recurring role of Otis Volcanowitz, Grumsburg’s newest - and youngest - detective in FOX’s animated comedy series starring and executive produced by Jon Hamm.

Happy 400th! Headline News

Cartoon Network Celebrates ‘Teen Titans Go!’ 400th Episode

A special stop-motion animated episode of the longest running DC animated series premieres across all Cartoon Network global markets on November 30; 2 new ‘Teen Titan’ Roblox mini-games were also announced at NYCC2024, along with the new animated short-form series ‘Beast Boy: Lone Wolf,’ premiering on Cartoon Network and YouTube in the UK this month.

An Undersea Holiday Headline News

Nick Renews ‘The Patrick Star Show’ for Seasons 4 & 5

The network’s New York Comic Con panel also unveiled holiday special clips and sneak peeks for ‘Snow Yellow,’ ‘SpongeBob & Sandy’s Country Christmas,’ and ‘Thanks But No Thanksgiving.’

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2024 Spark Animation Unveils Full Conference Lineup

The conference, running November 2-3, will feature directors behind some of the year’s most anticipated animated films, such as Shannon Tindle, Vicky Jenson, Josh Cooley, and more.

More Wubbin More Dubbin Headline News

‘Rick and Morty’ Renewed for 2 More Seasons

Executive producers Dan Harmon and Scott Marder announced the move at New York Comic Con; the hit adult animated series will now run at least through 2029.

It’s Cracking Good! Headline News

‘Wallace & Gromit’ Comes to 4K UHD For the First Time

‘Wallace & Gromit: The Complete Cracking Collection (4K UHD Collector's Edition)’ arrives in a deluxe gift-worthy set from Aardman and Shout! Studios on December 10.  

Did Young Black Sabbath Do the Music? Headline News

‘Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends’ Series Greenlit at Disney Jr.

The first animated ‘Iron Man’ preschool show, which follows a young Tony Stark and his world-saving besties Riri Williams (Ironheart) and Amadeus Cho (Iron Hulk), is set to debut in 2025 on Disney Jr. and Disney+

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Prime Video Drops ‘Invincible’ Season 3 Teaser Trailer, Premiere Date

The adult-animated superhero series from Skybound Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios, based on Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series, premieres February 6, 2025, with additional episodes hitting every Thursday through March 13.

preschool animation ANIMATIONWorld

‘Mighty Monsterwheelies’: Universal’s ‘Monster’ Truck Heroes for Preschoolers

Creator Kyel White and EP Stephanie Simpson talk about their new animated adventure-comedy series from DreamWorks Animation, which turns some of Universal Pictures’ most well-known cinematic ‘monsters’ into heroic rescue vehicles; show debuts October 14 on Netflix.

Heading to NYC Headline News

Toei Animation Bringing ‘Dragon Ball,’ ‘One Piece,’ and ‘Digimon’ to NYCC 2024

The studio’s upcoming programming line-up, which runs October 17-20, includes a trio of franchise panels, featuring celebrity guests and two popup shop experiences: the Mugiwara Store and Toei Animation X Dim Mak.   

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