BOXX Ups Tim Lawrence to CTO
Company founder takes on new role as the company experiences continued growth in professional workstation technology, AI systems and cloud computing.
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.
‘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.
Donald Duck Stars in Special ‘Hot Ones’ Episode
As part of a ‘90 years’ celebration of the iconic animated Walt Disney Company character, Donald appears on the celebrity interview show to prove he can take on the heat after a challenge by Daisy Duck.
Sendhil Ramamurthy Joins Cast of Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Season 2
The ‘Heroes’ and ‘Covert Affairs’ actor will play Nefertari Cobra, the King of Alabasta and the patriarch of the Nefertari family.
Christian McGuigan and Timothy Reckart Launch Sycamore Studios
The kids and family animation studio taps writing partners Cal Brunker and Bob Barlen for inaugural project, an animated adaptation of the children’s classic ‘Doctor Dolittle.’
Rodeo FX Soars in ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 VFX Breakdown Reel
See how the studio created the show’s iconic, larger than life dragons with a seamless fusion of on-set footage and CG assets, each crafted to embody a distinct personality; the terrifyingly regal and composed Silverwing joins the hunt in the new season.
‘Star Trek’ Invites Fans to ‘Take the Chair, Make an Impact’
In celebration of the 5th annual ‘Star Trek Day,’ franchise launches global campaign aimed at giving back; pop-up fan activations set for Chicago, Vancouver, and Berlin and select ‘Star Trek’ episodes stream free September 7-13 across Paramount+ platforms.
World VFX Day Launches Worldwide VFX Challenge
The 2nd annual event opens VFX challenge, #EscapeToTheMoon, to anyone, anywhere; event will be live streamed from Tokyo, Japan December 6 and 8 with winners showcased throughout – submission deadline is September 30.
Lil Thrashers Drops ‘Lizzie Wilding: Heavy Metal Werewolf’ Trailer
From the creators of the award-winning short ‘No Weenies Allowed’ the new heavy metal animated series follows a headbanging were-pup as she navigates the challenges of a new town, a new school, and some serious rage issues; pilot episode ‘Welcome to Grimstone!’ is now streaming.
OIAF 2024 Panel Set: Go Behind the Scenes of ‘The Wild Robot’
Writer/director Chris Sanders will lead a discussion exploring the story and artistry of DreamWorks Animation’s new film at the Ottawa International Animation Festival, North America’s leading animation festival, which runs September 25-29.
Netflix Shares ‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’ First-Look Clip
‘Norbot the Smart Gnome’ joins the stop-motion antics of ‘Wallace & Gromit’ in the upcoming animated feature from Aardman; Gromit’s worry that Wallace is too dependent on his inventions proves justified after he invents a ‘smart’ gnome; film streams this winter.
Call for Entries: 2nd Annual Andreas Deja Scholarship
Submissions are now being accepted for The Creative Talent Network’s 2024 initiative, ‘The Perfect Fit?’ designed by the famed animator himself, to create a pencil animation of a character struggling to fit into a coat/jacket; the entry deadline is September 27.
ITFS 2025: The Call for Entries Starts September 1
The Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS) will begin accepting film submissions for the main competitions on Sunday, September 1; deadlines for the short film competition are November 15 and feature-length film competition is January 15, 2025.
Production Begins on ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’
The Paramount+ all-new original series will follow the adventures of a new class of Starfleet cadets as they come of age in one of the most “legendary places in the galaxy.”
James Spader to Reprise Ultron Role in ‘Vision’ Series
MCU franchise star Paul Bettany also returns in the upcoming ‘WandaVision’ spinoff, set to begin production in 2025.
Angel Studios Greenlights ‘The Wingfeather Saga’ Season 3
One of the largest crowdfunded 3DCG animated series in history gets the go-ahead for a third season chronicling the Igiby family's epic journey in ‘The Ice Prairies;’ new episodes will follow the clan as they flee to toward the Northern Ice Prairies to escape the Fangs of Dang.
HAELE 3D - Portrait Studio Pro Coming to Steam
The 3D facial anatomy drawing reference tool for beginner and advanced artists includes characters, proportions, expressions, lights and environments; Portrait Studio Lite now available.
3Dconnexion Shares ‘SpaceMouse Wireless – Bluetooth Edition’ Case Study
Watch ‘HaZimation: Innovating Filmmaking with SpaceMouse’ and see how London-based micro studio HaZimation embraced the 3D design tool resulting in a ‘game-changing’ path for its creative processes while boosting productivity and efficiency.
Proof Shares ‘Damsel’ Previs, Postvis Reels
The leading visualization studio’s work focused on the cave sequences and all scenes ‘dragon related’ on Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and Netflix’s fantasy adventure about a dutiful ‘damsel’ who marries a handsome prince, only to find herself trapped inside a cave with a fire-breathing dragon to settle an ancient debt.
V-Nova Launches V-Nova Studios Division
Company to debut new technology, V-Nova PresenZ, with an immersive XR experience and panel at the Venice Film Festival on September 1.
Prime Video Releases ‘The Legend of Vox Machina’ Season 3 Trailer, Key Art
The loveable band of misfits returns October 3 to travel to hell – and back – to save Exandria; trailer features the brand-new track ‘Bang Your Head’ from AWOLNATION’s newest album ‘The Phantom Five.’
The Salvation Poem Project Unveils Animated Feature Film ‘Light of the World’
Based on the life of Jesus seen through the eyes of his youngest apostle John, the film releases in theaters nationwide Summer 2025.
Ánima Kitchent’s ‘Cuquin’ Season 2 Coming to Max and Cartoonito Latin America
Spanish animation company teams up with Warner Bros. Discovery on second season of the popular animated preschool adventure series, premiering mid-2025.
‘Hanna-Barbera, the Recorded History: From Modern Stone Age to Meddling Kids’ Now Available
New book from Greg Ehrbar features the first extensive Hanna-Barbera discography ever published, revealing unexplored aspects of its artistry, with over 140 photos and illustrations.
