VIDEO: Andreas Deja Releases ‘Mushka’s Lullaby’
Orchestral song from the soundtrack of the award-winning hand-drawn short film ‘Mushka’ is one of the final compositions by legendary Disney songwriter Richard M. Sherman.
Hulu Shares July Animayhem Lineup
The streamer’s sizzling summer anime offerings include new ‘Suicide Squad Isekai’ episodes dropping Thursdays and the complete Season 1 of ‘Bloom into You’ and ‘I'm Quitting Heroing’ debuting July 15.
LAIKA Acquires ‘Crumble’ Script by Brian Duffield
Oscar-winning duo Phil Lord and Chris Miller will produce, with the writer at the helm, of the studio’s latest live-action effort - an original story of a married couple who go on a world-traversing adventure in the hope of finding a cure to an ancient curse.
Image Engine Shares ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ VFX Reel
The studio created 309 VFX shots on Netflix’s live-action adaption, a faithful homage to the popular Nickelodeon animated classic, now streaming.
Skydance Reveals ‘New Paramount’ Vision Ahead of Merger Finalization
David Ellison, who will be named Chairman-CEO if the deal goes through, stressed that moving forward, the company will be a ‘confluence of art, first and foremost, working hand in hand with technology.’
Netflix Drops ‘Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie’ Trailer
The 3DCG animated adventure follows Sandy Cheeks and SpongeBob SquarePants as they head to Texas to save Bikini Bottom from a villainous plot; debuts August 2.
Apple TV+ Unveils New Trailer for ‘Time Bandits’
Created for television by Jemaine Clement, Iain Morris and Taika Waititi, the live-action, comedic adventure series for all ages premieres with the first two episodes on July 24.
The Animation Guild Sets Art Auction to Benefit Mutual Aid Fund
‘Unique and United’ exhibit at Gallery 839 features an auction of multimedia works by TAG members to be held on Thursday, July 11.
Lux Aeterna Shares ‘Einstein and the Bomb’ Creative Breakdown
Studio delivers around 70 VFX shots for Netflix’s 90-minute historical docudrama delving into Einstein, his groundbreaking ideas, and his influence on development of the atomic bomb.
Darkness Takes Hold in ‘Agatha All Along’ Teaser Trailer
Kathryn Hahn claws her way back as 'WandaVision's infamous Agatha Harkness in Marvel Television’s upcoming, thrice renamed, and campy-fun looking live-action series premiering September 18 on Disney+.
7 Animated Features to Compete at OIAF 2024
The Ottawa Animation Festival releases its official list of feature films in competition that includes Annecy 2024 Cristal Award winner ‘Memoir of a Snail,’ Jury Award winner ‘Flow,’ and the Contrechamp Grand Prix winner ‘El sueño de la Sultana;’ the event runs September 25-29.
A Look Back at Danish Animated Kids’ Series ‘John Dillermand’
Just discovered hilarious 2021 ‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’ segment spotlights the controversial public broadcaster DRTV’s stop-motion show that follows the eponymous middle-aged man with a prehensile penis that can extend several meters long.
Image Engine Shares ‘Halo’ Season 2 VFX Reel
The VFX studio created 158 VFX shots, 20 unique space vehicles, and digital doubles for the Spartan crew while staying true to the franchise’s lore and aesthetic; series now streaming on Paramount+.
Legendary Producer Jon Landau Passes at 63
The Oscar-winning producer of the hugely successful 'Titanic' and the 'Avatar' film franchise and longtime producing partner to James Cameron at Lightstorm Entertainment passed away on Friday after a battle with cancer.
Exclusive: Happy 25th ‘SpongeBob SquarePants!’ Anniversary Artwork
Nickelodeon previews brand-new key art and shares an interview with stars Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Carolyn Lawrence, Rodger Bumpass, Clancy Brown, and Mr. Lawrence; the celebration kicks off July 13 with the ‘Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards’ hosted by SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick.
Rodeo FX Names Joseph Kasparian Exec VFX Supervisor
The Emmy Award-winning visual effects veteran will help oversee the company’s team of VFX supervisors while promoting ongoing studio growth.
Mercury Filmworks and Blue Spirit Launch Seraphim Animation Pipeline
The new system blends 2D and 3D techniques, promising to blur the line between concept art and production.
Bejuba! Entertainment Acquires ‘Animixies’ Worldwide Distribution Rights
Trailer released for the 3DCG animated kids’ series that follows 2 intrepid young zoologists who explore a newly discovered Island with the help of its inhabitants, the fantastical creatures named Animixies.
Image Engine Shares ‘3 Body Problem’ VFX Breakdown Reel
The VFX studio created 137 shots for the Netflix sci-fi drama, including replicating the vastness of the Neutrino Observatory and breathing life into a photoreal chimpanzee animation.
‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ to Stream on Max with ASL Option
The latest installment in Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures ‘Monsterverse’ franchise will make its streaming debut on July 4.
2D Software Provider CelAction Promises Ethics in AI
The animation production technology company jumps into the fray with promises of ethically supported and trained AI to protect the work of artists and programmers.
Skydance, National Amusements Reach Tentative Paramount Acquisition Deal
Talks are more than back on… the purchase will not be finalized until it is reviewed by the special committee of Paramount’s board of directors, with a 45-day period to shop around for other bidders.
Crunchyroll Lands North American Rights to ‘Kizumonogatari -Koyomi Vamp-‘
Supernatural vampire compilation film from Aniplex of America to receive one-day-only release in North America, Mexico and Australia beginning in August.
Universal Moves Up ‘Wicked’ Release Date
Based on the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire and the hugely successful stage musical, Jon M. Chu’s upcoming musical fantasy adventure tells the untold story of the witches of Oz, Elphaba and Glinda; the film now hits theaters November 22.
New Baddie Sabretooth Revealed in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Teaser Trailer
Tyler Mane snarls into action alongside Ryan Reynolds’ fourth wall breaking ‘Merc with a Mouth’ and Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine in the third installment of the scandalous Marvel Studios franchise; the film hits theaters July 26.
