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Celebrating the Best in Animation Headline News

AIF 2023 Announces Line Up – Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy and The Heron’ to Kick-Off

The 5-day festival opens October 18 with GKIDS’ presentation of the legendary filmmaker and Studio Ghibli’s new film at the Hollywood landmark TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX; program includes special screenings, competitions, panels and premieres.

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In Passing Headline News

Prolific VFX Supervisor Pete Kozachik Passes at 72

The Oscar-nominated artist and frequent Tim Burton and Henry Selick collaborator died September 12 after suffering complications due to aphasia and primary progressive aphasia.

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Business Headline News

Lion Forge and Penguin Young Readers Sign Development Deal

The two companies will create a slate of children’s film and TV projects based on popular Penguin children’s titles including ‘Monster Juice,’ ‘The Pathfinders Society,’ ‘North Pole Ninjas,’ and ‘Wannabe Farms.’

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Don’t be Such A… Headline News

Roald Dahl’s ‘The Twits’ Heads to Netflix in 2025

Academy Award nominee Phil Johnston brings the iconic book to the screen in the streamer’s first animated project based on properties acquired in the 2021 Roald Dahl Story Company purchase; Jellyfish Pictures to handle the animation.

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Dora the Explorer Makes Theatrical Debut in New Animated Short

‘Dora and the Fantastical Creatures,’ which follows Dora and Boots on their journey through the rainforest to save the alebrijes, to premiere ahead of ‘PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie’ starting September 29.

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*NSYNC is Back Again Headline News

Second Trailer Drops for ‘Trolls Band Together’

DreamWorks Animation’s latest film tease features ‘Better Place’ from *NSYNC, the first new song from the boy band in 20 years, with Poppy, Branch, and of course, Tiny Diamond returning to theaters November 17.

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Hayao’s Last Hurrah Headline News

Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy and the Heron’ Coming to U.K. Theaters

Elysian Film Group, Anonymous Content, and Bleecker Street have acquired the film’s distribution rights, with a planned cinema release later this year.

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Save Carmen Headline News

Sébastien Laudenbach Helming ‘Carmen’ at Folivari

The Annecy Crystal-winning ‘Chicken for Linda!’ director has joined the 2D feature film adaptation of the classic opera, currently in development, set for theatrical release in 2026, with Film Constellation now handling sales.

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I’ll Get to It Soon ANIMATIONWorld

‘The Inventor’: Leonardo da Vinci as Artist, Engineer, and Procrastinator

In Jim Capobianco and Pierre-Luc Granjon’s new stop-motion film, the iconic Renaissance man, who wrote grocery lists on his sketches, was insatiably curious and headstrong, so much more interesting than his usual depiction as an untouchable genius; the film hits U.S. theaters September 15.

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The Traveling Extravaganza Headline News

‘Disney100: The Exhibition’ Opens November 18 in Chicago

Rarely seen treasures from the Walt Disney Archives to be showcased with visual, audio, and interactive elements at the 35,000-square-foot Exhibition Hub Art Center, debuting in the Windy City on Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse's birthday.

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Here Kitty Kitty Headline News

‘Stray’ Animated Feature in Development at Annapurna Studio

Adaptation of the feline-centric post-apocalyptic adventure game, to be directed by ‘Nimona’ helmer Nick Bruno, will reflect the game’s ‘hopepunk’ themes of positivity and kindness against all odds.

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Lookout for the Holidays! Headline News

‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever’ Coming to Disney+

Based on the popular book series by Jeff Kinney, the film follows a disaster-prone middle school student who is having an especially stressful holiday season; streaming in December.

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Celebrating The Best in Animation! Headline News

Call for Entries: 51st Annie Awards

ASIFA-Hollywood’s annual celebration of excellence in animation is set for February 17, 2024 at UCLA’s Royce Hall; the early submission deadline is October 16, with final entries accepted through December 8.

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A New Adventure Headline News

Jennifer Lee Dishes on ‘The Princess and the Frog’ Sequel Series ‘Tiana’

Walt Disney Animation Studios' Chief Creative Officer hints at a ‘new direction’ for the beloved character who embarks upon a new adventure as the newly crowned Princess of Maldonia, though a calling to her New Orleans past isn’t far behind; the show arrives on Disney+ in 2024.

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A Creative Force for Change ANIMATIONWorld

Saraswathi Buyyala Balgam: An ‘Unreal Engine’ Paving the Way for Women Creators

The former Rhythm & Hues and DreamWorks Animation senior exec switched gears and jumped headfirst into animated film and series development, creating her own shows while mentoring and collaborating with Epic Games and ASIFA India to start the Women Creators Program.

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The Road to Ottawa Headline News

19 NFB Films Heading to OIAF 2023

Official competition selections include ‘The Girl with the Red Beret’ by Janet Perlman, ‘Miserable Miracle’ by Ryo Orikasa, ‘HARVEY’ by Janice Nadeau and ‘Boat People’ by Thao Lam and Kjell Boersma; NFB programs include NFB HOTHOUSE@20 and Show-and-tell with the NFB Animation & Interactive Studio.

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On the Road to Ottawa! Headline News

All Eyes on Ottawa - OIAF 2023 Schedule is Live

The 5-day festival and TV animation conference, featuring screenings, exhibits, workshops, and entertainment, is around the corner, running September 20-24.

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Hayao’s Last Hurrah Headline News

GKIDS Drops Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy and the Heron’ Teaser

December North American release set for the highly anticipated new - and last - Studio Ghibli film from the famed Academy Award-winning director; premieres internationally tomorrow at the 48th Toronto International Film Festival.

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Business Headline News

Cloud 10 Studios Launches Cloud 10 Originals 3D Animation Content Initiative

Productions will use both 3D animation and real-time pipelines leveraging Unreal Engine as a key component.

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Stop-Motion at its Best! Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget’ Trailer and Key Art

Directed by Sam Fell, the sequel to Aardman’s hugely successful stop-motion animated ‘Chicken Run’ hits the streamer in December.

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Shout! Studios, Blue Fox Entertainment Nab Rights to ‘The Canterville Ghost’

First-ever animated adaptation of the Oscar Wilde classic stars Stephen Fry as Sir Simon, a ghost content with haunting his ancestral home until an American family buys the estate and moves in; theatrical release set for this Halloween season.

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The Never-ending Fight Against Oppression ANIMATIONWorld

How ‘Ernest & Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia’ Unknowingly Addressed Russia’s War Against Ukraine

For directors Julien Chheng and Jean-Christophe Rogers, an early WIP screening was interrupted by news of Russia’s attack; they quickly realized their film, about healing a broken, suppressed country, was more relevant and real than ever, giving them an even more heightened sense of purpose.

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Cowabunga! Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem – 3D with 2D Elements’

Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies and Point Grey Productions’ 3DCG comedy featuring the iconic green-shelled brothers as they set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers is available on digital to rent or buy today!

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careers in animation Headline News

Podcast EP 222: 2D Animator Jon Densk and His Short Film ‘Axolodyssey’

The 2D animator discusses what industry experience completely changed his view of animation, how he is improving his character performance and building a social media presence for his new short - a work in progress funded via Kickstarter.

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100 Years of Disney ANIMATIONWorld

Disney Releases Remastered ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’

As part of Disney’s 100^th anniversary celebration, the restored animated feature special 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release includes a collectible Steelbook edition at Best Buy, and Disney100 slipcovers with a collectible pin at Walmart.

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