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Podcast EP 229: Mindy Johnson On Women in Animation & ‘Pencils Vs Pixels’

The award-winning author, historian, filmmaker, and educator discusses animation’s history and the upcoming documentary highlighting Disney’s transition from hand-drawn to CG animation.

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Disney Branded TV and Baobab Studios Partner on 'Intercats'

Studios team up with award-winning screenwriter Pamela Ribon (‘My Year of Dicks’) to develop an animated sitcom about the cats who produce the hysterical cat videos that go viral on the Internet.

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Podcast EP 187: How Chris Walsh Produced the Stop-Motion Film ‘Orchid’

The filmmaker, author, and academic discusses building a home stop-motion studio, the challenges he faced self-producing his COVID lockdown film, and what teaching has taught him about storytelling.

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WildBrain Inks ‘First Look Deal’ With Bonnie Arnold

Ex-DreamWorks Animation exec and ‘How to Train your Dragon’ franchise producer now developing ‘Dragon’ author Cressida Cowell’s latest book ‘Which Way to Anywhere;’ exec to spearhead numerous episodic projects, TV specials, and features for the family and kids’ entertainment company.

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Netflix Greenlights 2 New DreamWorks Animation Preschool Series

New shows ‘Not Quite Narwhal’ and ‘Dew Drop Diaries’ join the streamer’s expanding preschool line-up that includes the studio’s hugely popular ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse,’ which just launched Season 4.

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Nickelodeon Greenlights 2 New Animated Series

‘Max & the Midknights’ follows the adventures of a 10-year-old girl in her pursuits to become a knight; and ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors,’ features the hilarious shenanigans and ridiculous adventures of roommates Rock, Paper, and Scissors.

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KEPYR’s ‘Kindred Spirits’ Campaign - UNICEF Aid for Displaced Kids Now Underway

The month-long online fundraiser runs through June 20 - World Refugee Day; campaign supports UNICEF’s work aiding displaced children around the world.

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Gratz College to Host Art Spiegelman March 7

Online event will feature the famed Pulitzer Prize-winning artist, illustrator, and author of ‘Maus;’ the teach-in will a feature keynote presentation and breakout sessions with the author.

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HBO Max Presents RTX at Home Animation Festival September 15-25

Global virtual celebration of creators and talent from popular animated Rooster Teeth shows will stream live on RoosterTeeth.com and Rooster Teeth apps.