Legendary Entertainment Announces ‘Pacific Rim’ Prequel Series
The project is part of a newly minted first-look television deal with Eric Heisserer, who is joined by Carmen Lewis under their Chronology banner.
15th Anniversary ‘Coraline’ Release Scores $20M+ Worldwide
LAIKA’s has reported ‘beyond-expectations’ box office results on re-release of its acclaimed 2009 stop-motion animated film; Fathom and Trafalgar Releasing extend run through August 29, opening more international markets.
VIEW 2024 Speaker Updates: Swen Gillberg to Talk ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’
The VFX supervisor shares the digital magic that helped bring together two of the world’s most popular superheroes at Italy’s premier animation and visual effects event that runs October 14-19 in the beautiful baroque city of Turin.
AX Cinema Nights Kicks off In September
Iconic Events and Anime Expo present classic anime films in 500+ theaters in the U.S. and select cities in Canada; movies include ‘Ninja Scroll 30th Anniversary,’ and ‘Metropolis 2001.’
Netflix Drops ‘Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft’ Animated Series Trailer
Set after the events of the ‘Tomb Raider’ video game trilogy, the show follows the globetrotting heroine after she abandons her friends and embarks on perilous solo adventures; debuts October 10.
Moonbug Launches ‘CoComelon - Kids Learn & Play’ App
Preschoolers learn alongside familiar characters about shapes, colors, sounds, letters, numbers, and daily routines; subscription enhances free offerings with mini-games and activities themed around popular ‘CoComelon’ songs.
Exclusive Clip: ‘The Last Unicorn’ Bonus Feature
Shout! Studios brings Peter S. Beagle’s beloved film, a poetic tale of a brave unicorn’s journey through a mystic land, seeking others of her kind, to 4K UHD as a 4K UHD +Blu-ray combo pack tomorrow, August 20.
The Animation Guild, Studios Fail to Reach Deal
Negotiations between TAG and AMPTP have concluded unsuccessfully after a week of bargaining; additional negotiations scheduled for September to continue talks on a new three-year contract.
Comedy Central Adds ‘Family Guy’ to Animation Lineup
Seth MacFarlane’s award-winning adult animated series joins the Paramount family for the first time, kicking off Labor Day with an all-day marathon.
Applications Open: 6th Annual Native American Animation Lab
Running December 2-6, the in-depth workshop supports development of animated projects by Native Americans with one-on-one mentoring, group sessions and pitch sessions in front of a panel of animation creative executives; the application deadline is September 27.
‘Hamster & Gretel’ Season 2 Trailer, Guest Cast and Premiere Date Shared
The series, which follows Gretel and her superpowered hamster who face a global extraterrestrial threat, returns for a second season September 14 on Disney+, with two episodes airing weekly.
Converse, LAIKA Team on Collection for ‘Coraline’ 15th Anniversary
Fans attending the theatrical re-release of the beloved stop-motion film will get exclusive, early access to the footwear and apparel starting August 15.
Toho Drops Official Trailer for ‘My Hero Academia: You're Next’
U.A. High School student Izuku Midoriya confronts the villain who imitates the hero he's long admired in the animated film, hitting theaters in the U.S. and Canada starting October 11.
Titmouse and Polygon Pictures Team Up to Produce Multiple New CG Series
Non-exclusive partnership will combine both studios’ distinctive styles and expertise, promising comic and subversive creative storytelling coupled with high-end CG.
Disney Jr. Greenlights ‘Sofia the First: Royal Magic’
A sequel to Disney’s award-winning series, 'Sofia the First,' created by Emmy-Award winner Craig Gerber, is now in production, coming in 2026.
PBS Kids Greenlights ‘Donkey Hodie’ Season 3
Crossover special with ‘Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood’ animated characters reimagined as puppets will join the new season’s episodes, all coming in 2025.
Nelvana’s redknot Series Head to Peacock
Popular animated show ‘Agent Binky: Pets of the Universe’ streams August 15 in the U.S. followed by ‘The Dog & Pony Show’ in September and ‘Super Wish’ in October.
AnimEigo Announces ‘Otaku No Video’ Blu-Ray Debut
The anime, which spoofs the life and culture of otaku as well as the history of Studio GAINAX and its creators, will be released October 8.
Teaser Trailer Drops for Pixar’s ‘Win or Lose’
Coming to Disney+ December 6, the studio’s first original series takes the perspective of eight different characters as they prepare for a championship softball game.
Platige Image Shares CGI Launch Trailer for Esports World Cup
Working directly alongside the EWC Foundation, the studio created the entire production, from script to animation style and full 3DCG realization.
Juried Category Emmy Awards Announced
Artists on ‘Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake,’ ‘Blue Eye Samurai,’ ‘Clone High,’ ‘In the Know,’ and ‘Scavengers Reign’ were among those awarded for work in background design, character animation, production design, and storyboarding; winners will be formally recognized as part of the two-night 76th Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony on September 7-8.
Teaser Trailer Drops for Live-Action ‘Like a Dragon: Yakuza’ Adaptation
The action-adventure series, based on the popular Japanese game franchise from SEGA, streams October 24 worldwide on Prime Video.
Disney Sets ‘Frozen 3’ Release Date
The third animated feature film installment in the beloved franchise will hit theaters during a Thanksgiving season far, far away… on November 24, 2027.
Sony Drops ‘Kraven the Hunter’ Trailer #2
Iconic villains aren’t born. They’re made… especially for film! Aaron Taylor-Johnson stars alongside Russell Crowe in the visceral origin story of the the world’s greatest, and most feared hunter… with a vendetta against Spider-Man. Film hits theaters December 13.
‘South Park (Not Suitable for Children)’ Heads to Blu-ray and DVD
The special event, which follows the seedy underbelly of the world of online influencers in South Park, debuts on Blu-ray and DVD November 5.
