Second ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ Trailer is Missing Controversial Character
Arthur Curry and Orm team to protect their bloodline and Atlantis from the dastardly Black Manta in the ‘Aquaman’ sequel, hitting theaters December 22.
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Stoopid Buddy Stoodios Launches ‘The Von Dingles’ Kickstarter
Seth Green and John Harvatine have teamed up with Macroverse and artist Patrick Williams on a new Halloween project, bringing their graphic novel direct to fans, kicking off with a stop-motion short - and tons of images - to introduce audiences to the world of some cute, talking eggs.
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Boman Animation Drops ‘The Black Maroon Adventures’ Pilot
Canadian Studio launches Kickstarter campaign to support its new animated series Inspired by Afro-Creole history, culture, and mythology, featuring a superhero who returns 221 years after his death hoping to repair a broken world.
LightBox Expo Coming to Pasadena
Running October 27-29, the 3-day event celebrates artists and creators behind acclaimed films, animation, games, TV shows, comics, and illustrations and features panels, talks, and presentations by industry leaders, including director Sam Fell, Aardman Animation co-founder Peter Lord, directors Nick Bruno and Troy Quane, and NYT Bestselling Graphic Novel author ND Stevenson.
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‘Hellboy Artists Collection: Richard Corben’ First Look Revealed
The Dark Horse Comics collection, an oversized deluxe format hardcover containing over 300 pages of essential ‘Hellboy’ stories, celebrates the legacy of the iconic horror artist; goes on sale in 2024.
Netflix’s ‘Hilda’ Season 3 Sneak Peek Comes to OIAF 2023
Sony Pictures Television-Kids and Mercury Filmworks bring 2-episodes of the Emmy, BAFTA, and Annie Award-winning animated series to the Ottawa International Animation Festival September 21; the 3rd and final season streams in December - the festival runs September 20-24.
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First Full-Length Trailer Drops for ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’
Arthur Curry and Orm flaunt the bromance of the year in the ‘Aquaman’ sequel as the duo team to save Atlantis from the dastardly Black Manta, hitting theaters December 20.
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Casper Kelly Talks ‘Star Trek: very Short Treks’: A Funny Celebration of Humanity
The Adult Swim veteran discusses his use of slightly weird, experimental comedy on five new 2D shorts that honor ‘Star Trek: The Animated Series’ 50th anniversary, kicking off this Friday with ‘Skin a Cat.’
CBS Studios Teases ‘Star Trek: very Short Treks’ Trailer
New series of animated promotional shorts honors ‘Star Trek: The Animated Series’ 50th anniversary, kicking off Friday with ‘Skin a Cat;’ also coming Friday - new comic book, ‘Star Trek: The Animated Celebration Presents The Scheimer Barrier,’ chapter 1.
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Sasheer Zamata Joins ‘Agatha: Coven of Chaos,’ Aubrey Plaza Role Revealed
The comedian will play sorceress Jennifer Kale in the upcoming Marvel and Disney+ miniseries, while the ‘White Lotus’ actress will play Rio Vidal, an original main villain character created for the show.
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From Sensei to Biker: Wētā FX Takes Pogo for a Ride in ‘Umbrella Academy’
The leading visual effects company, led by VFX Supervisor Chris White, revisits one of the Netflix series most compelling – and fully CG – characters in Season 3’s ‘Marigold’ episode, nominated for an Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Single Episode Emmy.
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Pixelatl Festival 2023
Begins: September 5, 2023
The 12th Mexico’s annual animation, videogame, and comic festival will take place in Guadalajara September 5-9, 2023.
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DC Announces New ‘Justice League,’ ‘Watchmen’ Animated Films
The logos for both upcoming direct-to-video features were revealed during the DC Studios panel at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, with further details kept deeply under wraps.
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SVA Announces Academic Program Name Changes
The title changes are key to ensuring that SVA keeps up with an evolving industry and will be effective this fall; the class of 2024 will be the first to graduate under the new program names.
Leslie Iwerks’ ‘Superpowered: The DC Story’ Now Streaming on Max
The Academy Award and Emmy-nominated filmmaker discusses her 3-part DC docuseries that features over 60 new and archival interviews with the industry’s most prolific creators.
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Third Round of Reshoots Wrap for 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom'
Due to changes from three different executive teams, pandemic shutdowns, and actor controversy, the ‘Aquaman’ sequel has undergone numerous rewrites, reshoots, and postponements, with the newest round finishing right as SAG actors went on strike.
Legible Signs ‘The Batman’ EP Michael Uslan to Develop New Stan Lee Comics
The new eBooks will feature proprietary rich media that includes video, audio, and unique graphics to bring the legendary creator’s never-before-seen characters to life.
Zack Stentz to Pen ‘The Wheel of Time’-Inspired Animated Film
The ‘X-Men: First Class’ and ‘Thor’ scribe will draw from Robert Jordan’s graphic novel series for the feature adaptation ‘The White Tower.’
Warner Bros. Japan Drops ‘Suicide Squad ISEKAI’ Trailer
At Anime Expo 2023, Warner and WIT Studio revealed the all-new anime series - where DC’s Harley Quinn, the Joker, and The Suicide Squad descend onto the stage of ISEKAI.
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‘Superpowered: The DC Story’ Heads to Max This Summer
The three-part docuseries, co-directed by Leslie Iwerks and Mark Catalena, and narrated by Rosario Dawson, debuts on the streamer July 20.
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WEBTOON’s ‘Bloodhounds’ Coming to Netflix
Jeong Chan’s original 10-episode webcomic is available now on the digital platform; the live-action series hits the streamer June 9.
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KEPYR Kicks Off ‘Kindred Spirits 2023’ Campaign with ‘Mandalorian’-Themed Art Auction
The kids’ media charity raises funds and awareness supporting UNICEF’s continued humanitarian assistance to 850,000 children displaced by the recent devastating earthquakes in Syria and Türkiye; online and in person events include a virtual auction featuring original art – inspired by the Lucasfilm series - by renowned comics and animators.
Oni Press to Release Derek M. Ballard’s ‘Cartoonshow’
The ‘Adventure Time’ and ‘The Midnight Gospel’ writer’s debut graphic novel, first published online, follows the real-life challenges of being a single dad, filled with insightful humor and satirical reflections on contemporary American life.
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Fernando Trueba’s Animated ‘They Shot the Piano Player’ Acquired at Cannes
Sony Pictures Classics snags the rights for the Bossa Nova-themed feature co-directed by the ‘Chico & Rita’ duo Trueba and Javier Mariscal, with plans for an awards season release.
Amber Heard to Appear in ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ Despite Removal Campaign
The controversial actress appears during a brief battle sequence in the first ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ trailer, revealed to audiences during Warner Bros.’ CinemaCon 2023 panel.
