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Mortal Media Leads Investment Round for Swaybox Studios

Led by Mortal Media execs Blake Griffin and Ryan Kalil, with participation from Joel Whitley and IAG Capital Partners, the new funding will allow for an expansion and streamlining of animation studio’s production pipeline.

Catch ‘Em All Headline News

Has ‘Detective Pikachu 2’ Caught Its Director?

‘Portlandia’ co-creator Jonathan Krisel is reportedly in talks to helm the sequel to Legendary Entertainment’s extremely popular hybrid live-action-CG film ‘Pokémon: Detective Pikachu.’

Gimme more animation! Headline News

Paramount+ Expands Animation Slate with ‘SpongeBob’ and ‘Transformers’ Projects

Host of new films and series coming from Nickelodeon Animation build on popular franchises; ‘Transformers: Earthspark,’ ‘Blue’s Big City Adventure’ and a brand-new ‘Dora the Explorer’ bolsters streamer’s original kids and family programming.

Narration Rules... Sometimes! ANIMATIONWorld

How ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Crafts its Message Through the Power of Narration

Narration in film doesn't need to be a context dump; LAIKA’s hit film exemplifies how narration can elevate storytelling in animation and beyond.

Business Headline News

Blue Zoo and Plug-In Media Partner on Regional Animation Hub

Animation studios join forces to shake up the industry in the South of England; with two greenlit projects and commitment to flexible work models born from the pandemic, the joint venture hopes to spark new regional opportunities and growth in animation.

Duncan Studio Headline News

‘Mary Poppins Returns’ Animation Studio Duncan Launches ‘Duncan Originals’

Inaugural development slate includes the fantasy/sci-fi adventure ‘Nature’s End’ and ‘R.E.D.,’ a science fiction anthology series inspired by the pulp novels of the 1950s.

Amazon Studios Headline News

JAM Media, Amazon Studios Co-Producing Hybrid Series ‘Jessy & Nessy’

New mixed-media preschool series is set to launch on Amazon Prime Video at the end of 2019, with new episodes into 2020 & 2021.

Feature Film VFX Headline News

Framestore Delivers Dazzling VFX in Robert Zemeckis’ ‘Welcome to Marwen’

Creative studio’s advanced motion-capture technology and new pipeline for integrating live-action with CG dolls help director visualize true story of photographer Mark Hogancamp’s recovery from a vicious hate crime. 

Legendary Headline News

WATCH: Ryan Reynolds is Uncannily Adorable in First ‘Detective Pikachu’ Trailer

With VFX provided by MPC and Framestore, first-ever live-action movie based on the iconic face of the global Pokémon brand arrives in theaters on May 10, 2019.

Framestore VFXWorld

Framestore Delivers Spectacular Character Effects for Disney’s ‘Christopher Robin’

Oscar-winning VFX supervisor Chris Lawrence and animation director Michael Eames oversee 727 VFX shots -- including 677 featuring creature animation -- for director Marc Forster’s heartwarming return to the Hundred Acre Wood.

Atomic Cartoons Headline News

Atomic Cartoons Developing Anthology Series Based on Book Series ‘Eerie Elementary’

Following ‘The Last Kids on Earth’ collaboration for Netflix, ‘Eerie Elementary’ writer Max Brallier reteams with Atomic Cartoons for new anthology series blending live-action and animation.

Paramount Headline News

Paramount Taps Patrick Osborne for ‘Monument Valley’ Feature

Hybrid CG-animation/live-action film based on the acclaimed mobile puzzle game by Ustwo Games to be produced by Akiva Goldsman and Weed Road Pictures.

Animal Logic ANIMATIONWorld

Sony’s ‘Peter Rabbit’ Learns New Tricks for Feature Update

Animal Logic rolls with director Will Gluck’s live-action approach to create a convincing hybrid world for animal and human stars to share.

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