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Bizarre Teaser Trailer Drops for ‘A Minecraft Movie’

Reaction is mixed for the big-screen adaptation of Mojang’s best-selling video game, directed by Jared Hess and starring Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Sebastian Eugene Hansen, and Jason Momoa; film hits theaters April 4, 2025.

The Emmy Goes to? Headline News

‘Shōgun,’ ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Lead Creative Arts Emmy Winners

By Dan Sarto | Monday, September 9, 2024 at 8:37am

Two shows set in early 1600s Japan, FX’s 10-episode historical drama based on James Clavell’s 1975 novel, and Netflix’s animated drama about a mixed-race sword master living a life in disguise and shame while seeking vengeance, led the pack at the awards ceremonies held over two days this weekend at the Peacock Theater in LA.

The Road to Turin Headline News

Fede Alvarez to Deliver Keynote at VIEW 2024

Award-winning ‘Alien: Romulus’ director will present live at Italy’s premier animation and VFX event running October 14-19 in the beautiful baroque city of Turin.

People Headline News

Snipple Names Mike Hegarty Head of International Partnerships

House of Cool alum tasked with driving studio’s growth, spearheading global strategic partnerships and leading the company’s expanded 2D production services.

We Want More Twilight! Headline News

Netflix Orders ‘Twilight’ Animated Series ‘Midnight Sun’

First announced in 2023 as a series reboot at Lionsgate Television, the project serves as a retelling of the original ‘Twilight’ novel from the perspective of the broody vampire Edward Cullen.

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LAIKA Taps ‘Dune’ Writer Jon Spaihts to Pen and Direct Sci-Fi Thriller

The Oscar-nominated screenwriter will make his directorial debut in the yet unnamed live-action film that tells the tale of a woman investigating a mystery that took place during a week she cannot remember.

It’s Kraptastic! Headline News

Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Alison Brie Among ‘Krapopolis’ Season 2 Guest Stars

Check out the clip of ‘The Bear’ star as Shlub; other stars making guest voice appearances alongside the 'Community' star include Seth Rogan, Danny Pudi, and Nick Kroll – coming to FOX September 29 and Hulu the next day.

Spiral Horror Headline News

Adult Swim Drops Official Trailer for ‘Uzumaki’ Animated Series

The adaptation of Junji Ito’s supernational horror manga ‘Uzumaki’ will premiere September 28 at 12:30am during the Toonami block, streaming the next day on Max.

We Return to Piltover and Zaun Headline News

Netflix Debuts Official Trailer, Images for ‘Arcane’ Final Chapter

One of the streamer’s most successful animated series ever, based on the video game ‘League of Legends,’ returns for its final chapter this November.

The New DCU Headline News

Max Sets December 5 ‘Creature Commandos’ Debut

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 2:51pm

The new adult animated series, which tracks a secret team of incarcerated monsters recruited for missions deemed too dangerous for humans, marks the first title to kick off the new DC Universe.

Drama in Westeros Headline News

George R.R. Martin Slams Big Change to ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2

According to a since deleted blog post, the miffed author believes the erasure of Aegon and Helaena’s third child Maelor has caused a “butterfly effect” that weakens the plot and will cause bigger issues in the subsequent third and fourth seasons.

Awards Headline News

ASIFA-Hollywood Announces 2024 Faculty Grants

Organization’s Animation Educators Forum awards support individuals or groups with their research, scholarly activity, or creative projects in animation; 6 selected projects share in over $19K in funding.

Wallace & Gromit Return Headline News

‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’ World Premiere Set at AFI Fest

Aardman’s famed stop-motion comic duo returns in an epic new adventure set to debut October 27 at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre – coming to Netflix this winter; AFI Fest runs October 23-27.

5 Seconds of Fun Headline News

Titmouse Announces ‘Best of 5 Second Day’ Screenings

The 1 night only September 20 event features a compilation of 16 years of fan-favorite, provocative, and emotional creations from Titmouse’s hugely popular annual ‘5 Second Day’ events; tickets are now on sale.

We Don’t Do Decaf! Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘Futurama: Planet Espresso’

They brought the sacred sacrament of coffee to the universe, and they don’t do decaf… In the all-new episode streaming on Hulu September 9, Hermes inherits a Jamaican coffee farm that holds the ruins of an ancient spaceship and learns the origins of Earth’s most important elixir of life.

Heading to Ottawa! Headline News

17 NFB Films Heading to OIAF 2024

Official competition selections include ‘Maybe Elephants’ by Torill Kove, ‘In the Shallows’ by Arash Akhgari and ‘Hairy Legs’ by Andrea Dorfman; 4 NFB shorts included in “What Is It Good For? Experiences Of War in Animation” special screening.

call for entries Headline News

Call For Entries: Black Sea '24 Animation Workshop

10 selected project creators from Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey and Georgia will be invited to attend a 5-day workshop in Tbilisi, Georgia November 26–30, with 5 workshopped projects selected for presentation at the MIFA market in June 2025; submission deadline is October 6.

Cats and Water Don’t Mix Headline News

Release Date Set for ‘Flow’ Animated Feature

Gints Zilbalodis’ Annecy award-winning 3D animated film, which follows a cat who wakes up in a universe where all human life seems to have disappeared, opens in New York and Los Angeles on November 22.

They’re Bad But Good But Haunted Headline News

DreamWorks Drops ‘The Bad Guys: Haunted Heist’ Trailer

It’s gonna get scary when the ‘Bad Guys’ return to deceased crook Reginald E. Scary’s haunted mansion on a quest to score his prized amulet; new 3DCG Halloween Special comes to Netflix October 3.

Let the Manic Mayhem Begin… Again! Headline News

‘Despicable Me 4’ Comes to Digital September 10

With more than $900 billion at the box office, the newest entry in the hugely popular ‘Despicable Me’ franchise also comes to 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on September 24, with over an hour of bonus content with ‘Minions’ mini movies, voice recording sessions with Steve Carell and Will Ferrell, deleted & extended scenes, and other hilarious extras.

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