Tagged With: Animated Movies

Winning the ‘Golden Ticket’ at Annecy 2023 Headline News

Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri Presents ‘Migration’ First Look at Annecy 2023

In a surprise appearance, global superstar Pharrell Williams presented Meledandri with the Festival’s distinguished honor, a ‘Golden Ticket’ lifetime accreditation; Oscar-nominated filmmaker Benjamin Renner joined the studio chief in the footage reveal of their upcoming December animated comedy adventure release.

Facing Your Fears Headline News

DreamWorks Shares ‘Orion and the Dark’ First Look at Annecy 2023

Nighttime doesn’t have to be frighttime… written by Oscar winner Charlie Kaufman, the 3DCG animated feature tells the story of an average kid and his not-so-average all-consuming fears; coming to Netflix in 2024.

People Headline News

Modern Magic Names Belinda Blacklock VP of Animation

The company, founded by Rodney Rothman and Adam Rosenberg, taps animation pro to find, develop and produce animated film and TV projects; new hire follows company recently signing first-look animated broadcast deal with Fox.

People Headline News

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.’

Heading to Ottawa in September Headline News

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.

You’re Welcome Headline News

Thomas Kail to Direct Live-Action ‘Moana’ Adaptation

The ‘Hamilton’ helmer joins the upcoming remake, starring Dwayne Johnson as the demigod Maui, whom he voiced in the original 3DCG animated film.

Business Headline News

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.

Animation Festivals Headline News

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.

Opposites React Headline News

New Posters, Featurette Drop for ‘Elemental’

Catch the new video, about Disney and Pixar’s latest 3DCG animated film, that introduces moviegoers to key characters and the voice talent bringing them to life, along with director Peter Sohn; movie hits theaters June 16.  

Annecy 2023 Headline News

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.

Can’t Wait Till School’s Out!; Netflix Headline News

'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.’

It’s Anime-zing Headline News

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.’

It's Anime-zing Headline News

‘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.

Anime-zing! Headline News

Crunchyroll Sets ‘PSYCHO-PASS: Providence’ North American Theatrical Release Date

The newest addition to the ‘PSYCHO-PASS’ sci-fi thriller franchise continues the story of young inspector Akane Tsunemori and the authoritarian Sibyl System in futuristic Japan; film hits cinemas July 14 with advanced fan showings July 11 and July 13. 

Awards Headline News

‘Our Uniform’ and ‘Amarradas’ Take Top Honors at 2023 Animayo Awards

Yegane Moghaddam’s film wins the Grand Jury Prize and the Award for Best Mixed Technique, while Carmen Córdoba wins for Best Spanish Short Film, at the Oscar qualifying event.

Family Summer Lineup Headline News

Netflix Shares ‘Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie’ Teaser and Art

Based on the popular ‘Miraculous’ series, the animated feature joins the streamer’s ‘Family Summer Lineup’ in July.

Business Headline News

Studio 100 Film to Showcase ‘Giants of La Manch’ at Marche du Film, Cannes

From ‘Rio 2’ writer Carlos Kotkin, the animated comedy follows the heir of Don Quixote as he and his friends save their hometown in La Mancha.

People Headline News

LAIKA Ups CMO David Burke to COO

With the additional title, the studio exec’s responsibilities include all aspects of the company’s operations while he continues to lead brand marketing and film development.

indie animation Headline News

‘Johnny & Me - A Journey Through Time with John Heartfield’ Heads to Annecy 2023

An official selection in the ‘Coutrechamp’ feature film category, Katrin Rothe’s film, mixing documentary and fictional elements, details how the father of political photomontage, protesting against German warmongering, became an enemy of the Nazi state; the festival runs June 11-17.

New Voices in Animation Headline News

FIAPF and WIA Announce 2023 ‘Stories x Women’ Program Participants

By Dan Sarto | Friday, May 12, 2023 at 8:34am

Initiative provides mentoring and coaching sessions from industry experts to prep women animators from emerging animation communities in Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America to pitch projects next month at Annecy 2023.

Business Headline News

Great Wolf Entertainment Teams with Kidoodle.TV on ‘Adventures of the Great Wolf Pack’

Both the new animated series and film ‘The Great Wolf Pack: A Call to Adventure,’ animated by Six Point Harness, are now streaming.

Business Headline News

Toonz Feature Film and Gold Valley Films Strike Six Picture Deal

The studios are already in production on their first project, ‘Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk,’ starring rapper will.i.am, Jennifer Coolidge, Luis Guzmán, Jennifer Hudson, and Snoop Dogg.

Home Entertainment Headline News

‘Swan Princess: A Fairytale is Born’ Comes to Digital and DVD May 23

From Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, the 3DCG animated feature shows how the Swan Princess’ journey truly began, following Uberta’s rise to royalty and all she learned along the way.

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