Kevin Hart Animated Series ‘Lil Kev’ Heads to BET+
Wanda Sykes and Deon Cole star alongside the famed actor/comedian in the series chronicling his childhood through the lens of humor and heart; the Hartbeat project streams this Spring.
Epic Story Media Launches Toys Division
Led by Kim Morris, the new business unit, which designs and manufactures toy lines for inhouse and client properties, will unveil its first products at the upcoming Spielwarenmesse Toy Fair in Nuremberg from January 28 – February 1.
14 Scientific & Technical Achievements to be Honored at Academy Sci-Tech Awards
Ceremony, rescheduled for April 29 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, celebrates individuals and companies whose discoveries and innovations have contributed in significant and lasting ways to the motion picture industry.
Blinkink, Coldplay Team for ‘ALiEN HiTS/ALiEN RADiO’ Music Video
Isabel Garrett directs 28 global collaborators, including Sam Gainsborough, Will Wightman, and Studio Gruff, to create a mixed-media mosaic of life and love that premiered as part of the band’s ‘A Film for The Future’ project.
The LEGO Group, Netflix, Tomorrow Studios Team for Multiple ‘One Piece’ Sets
Collaboration will bring some of the most iconic scenes in the live-action series to life - in brick form.
Psyop Appoints Jen Cadic, Andrea Panda to Leadership Team
The two seasoned executive producers at the studio are promoted to new roles as MD, Animation and Live Action/VFX, respectively.
PBS KIDS Sets ‘Weather Hunters’ Animated STEM Series Premiere
The project, created by and starring Al Roker to further young audience’s understanding of Earth Science and Meteorology, launches July 7.
Robert Eggers to Write, Direct ‘Labyrinth’ Sequel Film
The long gestating Tristar Pictures project will be produced by Chris Columbus, Eleanor Columbus, and Lisa Henson, with Brian Henson executive producing; Eggers will pen the script with writing partner Sjón.
Annapurna Taps Leanne Loombe as Head of Games
The former Netflix games exec will tackle publishing, development, and creative for games in development, reporting to president of Interactive and New Media Hector Sanchez, who continues to oversee the company’s larger games strategy.
UK Government to Invest £60 Million in Creative Industries
Hundreds of creative businesses and projects across the UK will receive government funding to help them grow as part of a major boost to the economy, marking the first step of the Government's Sector Plan.
The 97th Academy Awards: VFX Nominees React
Oscar nominees named this morning for Best Visual Effects share their reactions.
The 97th Academy Awards: Animation Nominees React
Oscar nominees named this morning for Best Animated Feature and Best Animated Short share their reactions to the great news.
Adobe Introduces Software Updates, Invests in Filmmaker Community
Company unveils new Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and Frame.io innovations to streamline post-production and save time; the Film & TV Fund has been expanded with $5M to accelerate career growth for underrepresented creators.
Tuttle Publishing Announces New ‘How to Create Manga’ Book
The complete ‘Dynamic Hand & Body Movements’ guide from Sideranch shows beginners how to draw characters with correct proportions and perspectives when performing different actions, with useful tips on depicting dynamic motions and movements more accurately; out April 18.
Matthew Thunell Joins 9iFX as VP Business Development & Strategy / EP
Exec’s 20-year career began at Lucasfilm/ILM; has worked on a diverse range of projects, from ‘Star Wars’ to campaigns and collaborations with Ferrari, Lady Gaga, and the U.S. Department of Defense.
OAK9 Entertainment, Boat Rocker Strike 3-Season Global Distribution Deal
The preschool series ‘Stomp! Stomp! Rhinos!’ has become the first Lithuanian animated franchise to achieve worldwide distribution.
Apple TV+ Sets ‘Goldie’ Animated Kids’ Series Premiere
Inspired by Emily Brundige’s award-winning short film, the show celebrates uniqueness and the act of embracing your true self; streams February 14.
Nominations Announced for the 97th Academy Awards
‘Flow,’ ‘Inside Out 2,’ ‘Memoir of a Snail,’ ‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl,’ and ‘The Wild Robot’ nab noms for Best Animated Feature, while ‘Alien: Romulus,’ ‘Better Man,’ ‘Dune: Part Two,’ ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,’ and ‘Wicked’ take the top spots for Best Visual Effects.
National Portrait Gallery, Cinesite, and Frameless Team for UK Immersive Experience
‘National Portrait Gallery Unframed’ will launch with ‘Stories – Brought to Life,’ which explores the people who have shaped the UK’s history and culture; touring art experience premieres at MediaCity, Salford, Greater Manchester in May.
Wattpad Webtoon Studios, LuckyChap to Produce ‘Stagtown’ Film Adaptation
Benjamin Brewer will direct and pen the project, an adaptation of the Punko webcomic, which centers on a mysterious town hidden away from the world on the other side of an old stone bridge.
Capcom, WEBTOON Team for ‘Monster Hunter Wilds’ Webcomic Contest
Entries must be submitted by February 19, with finalists announced on February 24 and winners revealed on February 28; prizes include a merchandise kit, Yian Kut Ku Plush, and digital code for ‘Monster Hunter Wilds.’
FOLKS, FuseFX Combine for FOLKS USA
The sister studios and brands within Pitch Black have consolidated to allow leveraging of shared capabilities, technology, and talent across North America.
FOX’s Animation Domination Returns this Winter
The season premieres of ‘Family Guy,’ ‘Grimsburg,’ and ‘The Great North,’ plus new episodes of ‘Krapopolis,’ air February 16, while ‘The Simpsons’ returns March 30.
‘Invincible’ Season 3 Voice Cast Announced
Actors joining the animated superhero series include Aaron Paul, Simu Liu, Jonathan Banks, and Kate Mara; new episodes debut February 6.
Apple TV+ Drops ‘Eva the Owlet’ Season 2 Clip
Catch a glimpse of Treetopington… new episodes of the animated kids’ series center on a night in the life of Eva, premiering globally January 24.
