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Netflix Inks Deal with ‘Umbrella Academy’ Publisher Dark Horse Entertainment
First-look deal with iconic comic and graphic novel publisher will provide IP development opportunities for both film and TV projects.
Rai Ragazzi Launches Expanded Slate of New Animated Kid’s Shows
New cartoons and innovative programs announced at the Cartoons on the Bay festival provide a rich selection of programing for preschoolers to teens.
Disney’s Freeform Entering Animation with Two New Comedy Series
Emma Roberts to executive produce ‘Betches’ and Felicia Day to oversee pilot for ‘Woman World,’ based on the graphic novel by Aminder Dhaliwal.
The Third Floor Announces Story Attic Content Initiative
Leading visualization studio launches online showcase for original science fiction and fantasy-themed digital comics, illustrations and videos created by leading comic book artists and illustrators.
Netflix Adapting Graphic Novel ‘Pashmina’ into CG-Animated Musical Feature
‘Bend It Like Beckham’ filmmaker Gurinder Chadha and producer Ashok Amritraj’s Hyde Park Entertainment adapting the bestselling fantasy-adventure graphic novel by Nidhi Chanani.
Warner Bros. Prepping ‘Plastic Man’ Feature
Amanda Idoko hired to write the screenplay for comedic action-adventure based on the DC Comics super hero.
Miles Flails Through Web-Swinging 101 in New ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Clip
Reluctant mentor Peter Parker and his bumbling protégé barely escape with their lives in latest look at Sony’s upcoming animated comic-adventure.
Marvel Comics Legend Stan Lee Dies at 95
Prolific writer, editor and publisher co-created many of the industry’s most iconic characters, including Spider-Man, Iron-Man, the Hulk and Black Panther.
GIVEAWAY: Win Free Tickets to Pictoplasma NYC!
Berlin-based Pictoplasma Conference returns to New York November 7 & 8 to present today’s most trailblazing and trendsetting character design with speakers including Réka Bucsi, Peter Sluszka and Sophie Koko Gate.
WATCH: Spider-Ham Revealed in New ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Trailer
John Mulaney’s hilarious Peter Porker is one of six Spideys sharing screen time in latest preview of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller animated feature being released by Sony December 14.
Technicolor and Nekton to Partner on ‘The Deep’ Education-Entertainment Development
Animated underwater adventure series based on Tom Taylor’s graphic novel at center of planned cross-platform content expansion.
Mexico’s Pixelatl Festival Wraps 2018 Edition
Girl Power: Pitch Me The Future development prize awarded to ‘Forgotten Forest’ by Madelein Treviño.
Sony Bringing ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ to New York Comic Con
Panel will promote studio’s highly anticipated animated take on an alternate universe separate from the MCU that swings into theatres December 14.
Marvel Comic Book Artist Marie Severin Dies at 89
‘Spider-Woman’ co-creator spent decades in the shadows before finally gaining recognition for her outstanding achievements.
Pictoplasma NYC Returns November 7 & 8
Berlin-based Pictoplasma Conference returns to New York to present today’s most trailblazing and trendsetting character design with speakers including Réka Bucsi, Peter Sluszka and Sophie Koko Gate.
‘Lost & Found’ and ‘Where’s PADO!’ Take Top Honors at Seoul’s SPP
Seven animation and web cartoon projects are awarded for global market potential at 18th annual cartoon and animation conference and market.
Italian Comics Giant Bonelli Launches Film and TV Arm With ‘Dylan Dog’
10-episode live-action series about ‘the nightmares investigator’ now in development, with other projects planned based on publisher’s most popular characters.
LOOK: Sony Reveals New Concept Art for ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’
Spider-Man and Doctor Strange Co-Creator Steve Ditko Dies at 90
Legendary comic book artist, along with Stan Lee, created two of Marvel’s most enduring and popular characters.
Screenings and New Graphic Novel Mark ‘Yellow Submarine’ 50th Anniversary
Famous 1968 animated Fab Four fantasy hits theatres this month, with book adaptation 20 years in making coming in August.
New ‘Smurfs’ Series Announced
Peyo Productions, Dupius Edition & Audiovisuel announce the series with co-production partners TFOU in France and KETNET and OUFTIVI in Belgium.