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Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group Signs First-Look Deal with Locksmith Animation

The first projects jointly developed under the new pact will be the animated features ‘Bad Fairies,’ a subversive musical comedy set in contemporary London, and ‘The Lunar Chronicles,’ a sci-fi twist on ‘Grimms’ Fairy Tales.’

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Bill Damaschke to Lead Warner Bros. Rebranded Feature Animation Division

The animation visionary, known for ‘Shark Tale,’ ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ and ‘Kung Fu Panda’ will act as president of the newly minted Warner Bros. Pictures Animation.

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Watch: True August’s ‘Felt It In Stereo’ Animated Music Video

Director Mel Tomlin combines traditional animation with cutting-edge AI to bring visual life to the focus track from the new album ‘Breathing Room, released today.

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Bardel Announces ‘The Immortal’ Animated Feature

By Dan Sarto | Friday, June 9, 2023 at 8:14am

The studio behind ‘Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet’ has partnered with screenwriters Amy Higgins and Todd Casey, and ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ executive producer Jason Lust, on a 2D film about a young girl whose family is taken captive by a mystical shepherd who has lost faith in humanity; filmmakers will be attending Annecy 2023.

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Nexus Studios Adds Emily Dean to Commercial Roster

The writer, director and artist boasts directorial, story artist and visual consultant credits on shows including the award-winning Netflix animated series, ‘Love Death + Robots,’ ‘Hotel Artemis,’ and the Oscar-winning short ‘Hair Love.’

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OIAF 2023 Passes Now on Sale

The 5-day September festival and TV animation conference, which features screenings, exhibits, workshops, and entertainment, invites Canadian creators to kickstart their animated series concept with the annual Pitch THIS! event – submissions deadline is June 16; kids ages 8-12 can apply to participate in the OIAF Kids Jury - submissions deadline is July 12.

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‘Blanket of Words’ Named Top Animated Short at 2023 LALIFF

Academy Award-nominated actor Edward James Olmos announced the festival winners to close out the 22nd edition of the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival.

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Live-Action ‘Miles Morales’ Feature is On!

Producer Amy Pascal confirmed that a live-action movie following Brooklyn’s friendly neighborhood Spidey is in development, as well as a ‘Spider-Woman’ film featuring the voice of Hailee Steinfeld.

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TAOST Entertainment Teams with Bang in Bangkok on ‘Up Chao’ Animated Feature

SoHo-based studio invests in the development and scores exclusive Web3 rights to the film, written by Chris Jenkins (‘Surf’s Up’); team heads to Annecy 2023 and Mifa, running June 11-17.

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Countryside Animafest Cyprus 2023 Shares Poster by Michael Dudok de Wit

The Oscar-winning animator drew inspiration from the village of Salamiou’s landscape, creating ‘Views of World’ for the 22nd edition of the festival returning August 9-12.

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Annecy 2023 Hosts ‘Ozi: Voice of the Forest’ French Premiere

The 3DCG animated feature, screening June 13, follows the journey of a teenage orangutan, Ozi, and her friends on a voyage of discovery while highlighting the plight of the world’s rainforests and ecosystems; the festival runs June 11-17.

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Animated Feature ‘10 Lives’ Snags Chinese Distribution Deal

London-based production startup Taost Entertainment has acquired the Chinese distribution rights to upcoming 3DCG animated film from Original Force, directed by Chris Jenkins, premiering in North American theaters August 24.

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Mason Thames, Nico Parker Board ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Live-Action Feature

‘The Black Phone’ and ‘The Last of Us’ actors will portray franchise romantic leads Hiccup and Astrid in the Universal Pictures adaptation, set to release March 14, 2025.

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'Nimona' Leads Netflix's Family Summer Animation Lineup

Nick Bruno and Troy Quane's new animated adventure is one a trove of new and returning animated kids and family films and series hitting the streamer starting June 1 that also includes ‘The Monkey King,’ ‘Supa Team 4,’ and ‘Not Quite Narwhal.’

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Benedict Cumberbatch, Claire Foy Join ‘Mog’ Voice Cast

The A-list duo will portray Mr. and Mrs. Thomas in an animated feature adaptation of the beloved British children’s book ‘Mog’s Christmas’ from Channel 4, airing this holiday season.

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Paramount Bumps Up ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ Release

The Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies and Point Grey Productions 3DCG flick featuring the iconic green shelled bros will now hit theaters August 2 instead of August 4.

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LatinX in Animation Announces Animation Program for LALIFF 2023

By Dan Sarto | Friday, May 26, 2023 at 8:56am

LXiA reveals an expansive, exciting slate of premieres, in-person panel discussions, an animated shorts program, and virtual ‘cafecitos’ coffee chats, running June 1-3; LALIFF runs May 31-June 4.

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Crunchyroll Shares New Acquisitions for 2023

Titles coming to the streamer include ‘Horimiya: The Missing Pieces;’ ‘The Great Cleric;’ ‘Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 3;’ ‘Am I Actually the Strongest?;’ ‘I’m in Love with the Villainess;’ ‘I Shall Survive Using Potions!;’ and ‘MF GHOST.’

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‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc’ English Dub Arrives on Crunchyroll

The series, based on Koyoharu Gotoge’s manga, follows Tanjiro Kamado as he joins the Demon Slayer Corps; show debuts May 28 with new episodes dropping weekly.

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New Trailer Drops for ‘Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken’

Kirk DeMicco and DreamWorks Animation’s new 3DCG film tells the story of a shy 16-year-old, who discovers she’s descended from a legendary line of royal sea Krakens, swimming into theaters June 30.

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