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They’re Coming Together… Again Headline News

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Heads to Digital and Blu-ray/DVD

They’re coming together… again… Experience all the laughs with hours of exclusive bonus content, including a gag reel, deleted scenes, filmmaker commentary and featurettes, when Marvel’s hit film arrives October 1 on digital retailers (Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango) and explodes October 22 on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD.

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Thank You For Your Cooperation Headline News

Peter Ocko Named Writer, Showrunner on ‘Robocop’ Prime Video Series

The ‘Lodge 49’ showrunner is joined by Atomic Monster’s James Wan, Michael Clear, and Rob Hackett, who will executive produce.

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Animated Shorts of the Month ANIMATIONWorld

Binocular Briefs - September 2024

AWN’s latest survey of under-the-radar animated shorts currently traveling the festival circuit or new to online viewing.

In 2D, 3D, CG, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Binocular Briefs | Geographic Region: All

Awards Headline News

‘La Voix des Sirènes,’ ‘Flow’ Lead OIAF 2024 Winners

Gianluigi Toccafondo takes home the Grand Prize for short animation, while Gintz Zilbalodis takes home the Grand Prize for feature animation, at the 48th annual Ottawa International Animation Festival.

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It’s Looking Like Fire Headline News

Production Starts on ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Season 2, New Cast Member Named

Miya Cech joins the show as fan-favorite character Toph, a master earthbender who was born blind but uses her feet to feel and sense the world around her.

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The Cordyceps Will Soon Return Headline News

HBO Releases Teaser Trailer, Key Art for ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2

Taking place annually on September 26, ‘TLOU Day’ celebrated the franchise and its dedicated fan community; the highly anticipated second season hits HBO and Max in 2025.

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Tina Gets Bad Ratings! Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘Bob’s Burgers – The Tina Table: The Tables Have Tina-Ed’

In the Season 15 premiere, Tina tries to save her school news segment, while Bob and Linda entertain Teddy with made up plots to horror movies they’ve never seen; airing September 29 on FOX.

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Vengeance Has A New Name Headline News

Lionsgate Shares First ‘Ballerina’ Trailer

Ana de Armas joins the murky, fiendish and bloody world of assassins, circa ‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum,’ in the action-packed origin story of Eve Macarro and the traditions of the Ruska Roma; hitting theaters June 5, 2025.

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Welcome to Hells Door! ANIMATIONWorld

Beyond Thor and Loki: ‘Twilight of the Gods’ Takes a Deeper Dive into Norse Mythology

Executive producers Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder, and Wesley Coller discuss their all-new 2D adult animated series about an iron-willed warrior’s vow of vengeance on the Thunder God, now streaming on Netflix.

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Competitive Animation Festivals Events

SPARK ANIMATION 2024

Begins: October 31, 2024

The festival returns to Vancouver featuring an expansive program of talks, presentations, screenings, and network opportunities running October 31-November 3; online programming will be available on-demand through December 31.

In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Festival, Films, Music Videos, Short Films | Event Types: Non-competitive Festivals

Max Shares ‘Velma: This Halloween Needs to Be More Special!’ Images

The clock is ticking and Velma’s friends have just 24 hours to bring her back while trying to avoid the wrath of a vengeful spirit; the Max Original animated special streams October 3.

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Competitive Festivals Events

CINANIMA 2024

Begins: November 8, 2024

The Oscar qualifying event returns to Espinho November 8-17 to promote animation and its creators with a commitment to educating professionals and the public.

In 2D, 3D, Cartoons, Education and Training, Festival, Films, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

Unpacking SCAD AnimationFest 2024 With Paula Wallace and Dan Bartlett

The university’s founder and the Dean of the School of Animation and Motion discuss the array of top speakers and program highlights, including Genndy Tartakovsky receiving the Award of Excellence and Toby Wilson presenting 'Blue Eye Samurai,' at the annual celebration of animation, which starts tomorrow, September 26, running through September 28.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: North America

Possessed by the Spirit of Halloween Headline News

Hulu Drops ‘Solar Opposites Halloween Special Part 2’ Trailer

In ‘The Hunt for Brown October’ things get spooky when the Spirit of Halloween starts to take over Korvo's life, streaming October 7.

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We Want More Dinosaurs Headline News

Amazon Kids+ and Prime Video Share ‘Dino Dex’ First Look

The new live-action CGI series from Sinking Ship Entertainment follows Dex, who along with his neighbor, goes on hilariously fun explorations to study dinosaurs; first 9 episodes debut October 20 with more coming in 2025.

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Where is Santa? Headline News

Amazon MGM Drops ‘Red One’ Official Trailer #2

Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans are unhappily paired to track down Santa, Code Name: RED ONE, who gets kidnapped right before Christmas, in the comedy adventure coming to theaters November 15.

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Dang that Guy Can Draw! ANIMATIONWorld

Bringing 3D Lighting Effects to 2D Animation in ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon’

Noah Catan and the team at Bent Image Labs used his Pantheon software tool to add critical volumetric shading to the key opening scenes of the film, set in Harold’s illustrated book world, without making the characters and their simple lines look like the came from a completely different world.

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It’s Anime-zing Headline News

Three New Teasers, Poster Released for ‘Dan Da Dan’ Series

The new trailers for the anime adaptation of Yukinobu Tatsu's manga focus on key show themes, such as ‘battle,’ ‘love,’ and the ‘occult;’ the series releases worldwide on ADN, Crunchyroll, Hulu, Muse, and Netflix on October 3.

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The Road to Turin Headline News

VIEW 2024 Reveals Expansive Full Conference Lineup

Jonathan Nolan, Fede Alvarez, Kelsey Mann, and Chris Sanders are just a few of the top speakers who’ll be attending as the English-speaking event celebrates its 25th anniversary, bringing together industry professionals, students, and enthusiasts in a celebration of the latest achievements in animation, VFX, and games; the event runs October 14-19 in the beautiful baroque city of Turin, Italy.

In AR/VR/XR, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe

Festival Events

Bucheon International Animation Festival 2024

Begins: October 25, 2024

Animated films will compete in five categories at the festival, running October 25-29 in Bucheon.

In 2D, 3D, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films, Television | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

Festivals Headline News

Genndy Tartakovsky to be Honored as SCAD AnimationFest 2024 Returns to Atlanta

The legendary genius behind ‘Dexter’s Lab,’ ‘Samurai Jack’ and “Hotel Transylvania’ to receive the Award of Excellence at the festival, which runs September 26-28; the 3-day event features screenings, panel discussions, and presentations from SCAD Alumni students, alumni and industry creatives.

In Awards, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, People, Short Films, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America

Geeked Week Returns Headline News

Geeked Week Day 3 Reveals

Netflix’s week-long event continued with more exclusive images and videos including the animated series ‘Twilight of the Gods’ and ‘The Dragon Prince,’ as well as the live-action series adaptation of ‘One Piece.’

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Technology Headline News

Zibra AI Launches ZibraVDB

UE plugin brings film-quality, real-time volumetric VFX into games via GPU-powered compressed VFB effects.

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All Must Choose VFXWorld

Wētā FX Delivers the Dragons - and More - for HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon’

VFX Supervisor Wayne Stables talks about how he and his team helped manifest a slew of dragons – without getting toasted – for HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel.

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What a Pickle! Headline News

Aniventure and Viva Pictures Drop ‘Hitpig!’ Trailer

From famed cartoonist and author Berkeley Breathed to the screen! Jason Sudeikis, Lilly Singh, and Rainn Wilson star in the crazy new animated feature about a clever bounty hunting pig who gets his biggest job yet: returning an escaped dancing elephant to its owner; animated by Cinesite, the film hits theaters November 1.