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Awards Headline News

5th Annual WIA Diversity Awards Announced at SPARK Animation 2021

The organization’s ongoing initiative recognizes individuals, films, and organizations working to expand diversity; Rebecca Sugar, ‘All Those Sensations in My Belly’ by Marko Dješka, and the University of Southern California  Annenberg Inclusion Initiative all honored; taped ceremony with WIA president Marge Dean now available online at the festival website.

TV Animation Headline News

Disney Shares ‘Amphibia’ Season 3 Premiere Date, Clip and Guest Voice Cast

Whoopi Goldberg, RuPaul Charles, Kate Micucci, Brad Garrett, and Anika Noni Rose among special guests starring in the new season, which also includes 22-minute Christmas special featuring new song by ‘Steven Universe’s Rebecca Sugar.

Jobs Headline News

Animation Guild Hosting ‘Getting Started in Animation for Grads’ Virtual Q&A

The free online event features a panel of industry leaders including ‘Steven Universe’ creator Rebecca Sugar and ‘Kung Fu Panda 2’ director Jennifer Yuh Nelson; topics range from interviewing and hiring insights to social media presence and working remotely.

New Animated Shorts Initiative Headline News

Cartoon Network Launches ‘Cartoon Cartoons’ Animated Shorts Program

Studio’s latest effort to nurture animation talent will give voices to a new and diverse generation of artists with mentorship and support; program’s creative council will include veteran producers Pete Browngardt, Manny Hernandez, Katie Rice, and Aminder Dhaliwal.

Fighting Against Racism Headline News

Cartoon Network Launches ‘Be An Ally’ PSA

Final anti-racism campaign spot developed by ‘Steven Universe’ creator Rebecca Sugar and Ian Jones-Quartey discusses the importance of changing the racist system by standing up and speaking up when seeing what’s unfair. 

Fighting Against Racism Headline News

Cartoon Network and ‘Steven Universe’ Fight Racism in ‘See Color’ PSA

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 11:01am

The third spot in a set of four developed by Rebecca Sugar and Ian Jones-Quartey each feature a different character from the hit series, providing kids and families productive ways to counter common narratives about racism.

Virtual Events Headline News

Pixelatl 2020 Goes Online September 1-5

Event has announced an ambitious program to promote Mexican and Latin American creative industries; featured activities include a focus on recruitment, women in animation, and business networking meetings.

SVOD Headline News

Unconventional A24 Picks Up Controversial ‘Hazbin Hotel’

Vivienne Medrano’s overnight YouTube sensation animated musical comedy from Hell is coming to TV under the ‘Uncut Gems’ and ‘Lady Bird’ entertainment company banner.

Festivals Headline News

Quirky, Unique and Compelling: OIAF 2019 is More than Just About Films

From September 25-29, Ottawa plays host to kindred spirits, collaborators and experts in all things animated, sharing tall tales and lots of good Canadian ale.

 

Nickelodeon Headline News

Nickelodeon Fires ‘Loud House’ Creator Chris Savino

Amid reports of dozens of women coming forward with allegations of abuse, showrunner of the hit animated series now in its second season is removed from the studio.

Jobs & Recruiting Headline News

Women Working in Animation Pen Open Letter Calling for End to Harassment

Series creators Rebecca Sugar, Shadi Petosky and Lauren Faust among 217 signatories on open letter sent to a dozen studios demanding an end to sexism and sexual harassment in the animation industry.

Cartoon Network Headline News

Cartoon Network Treats Fans to Musical ‘Steven Universe’ Performance at Comic-Con 2016

Musical performance includes Grammy Award-winner Estelle and creator Rebecca Sugar accompanied by voice talents Zach Callison, Michaela Dietz and Deedee Magno Hall, writers and storyboard artist Ben Levin & Jeff Liu, musician Jeff Ball, and series composers Aivi Tran and Steven 'Surasshu' Velema.

Cartoon Network Headline News

Cartoon Network Greenlights New Seasons of ‘Steven Universe’ and ‘Uncle Grandpa’

Cartoon Network Studios’ original series ‘Steven Universe’ and ‘Uncle Grandpa’ return with fifth seasons this spring.

Steven Universe Headline News

Rebecca Sugar's 'Steven Universe' Headed to Teletoon Canada

Steven Universe, the new series from writer and storyboard artist Rebecca Sugar, premieres on Teletoon Canada's flagship Can't Miss Thursdays programming block Thursday, April 24.

Cartoon Network Headline News

CN Teams with WeLoveFine for ‘Steven Universe’ Design Contest

Cartoon Network and WeLoveFine invite fans to submit designs based on the hit show Steven Universe for the first-ever Steven Universe design contest, with special guest judges series creator Rebecca Sugar, supervising director Ian Jones-Quartey, and background artist Steven Sugar.

Women in Animation Headline News

WIA to Present ‘Directors’ Club’ Panel & Screening March 9

Elite group of women film and TV directors join Animation Breakdown and Women in Animation for the “Directors’ Club” event at The Cinefamily on Sunday, March 9th.

Rebecca Sugar Headline News

‘Steven Universe’ Bows to Big Ratings

From first-time series creator Rebecca Sugar, ‘Steven Universe,’ Cartoon Network’s newest original animated comedy series, becomes the network’s most-watched series premiere to date in 2013 among kids 6-11 and boys 6-11.