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.
‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ Trailer Sees Dr. Robotnik Return to… Save the World?
Keanu Reeves channels his ‘Matrix’ alter ego as ‘Shadow the Hedgehog,’ a mysterious villain that Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails must reunite against… with an all new, highly unlikely alliance; the animated/live-action feature hits theaters this holiday season.
DC Comics, The Hero Initiative Team Up for ‘The Superman 100 Project’
The compilation of original cover drawings for ‘Superman #6’ features art by Alan Davis, Kevin Eastman, José Luis García-López, Dan Jurgens, Ed McGuinness, Frank Miller, Frank Quitely, and others; paperback and a limited-edition hardcover release on December 18.
Exclusive First Look ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon’ Deleted Scene
A porcupine, a diner, a salad bar… what could go wrong? Watch the ‘Diner Disruption’ clip celebrating the digital release of the live-action/animated hybrid feature starring Zachary Levi as a wonder filled grown-up Harold who doesn’t quite think things through; available for purchase and rental today!
Kartoon Studios’ ‘Shaq’s Garage’ Season 2 Now Streaming
New episodes of the show based on the basketball star’s love for cars and helping the community are available on the Kartoon Channel! Platform; the new animated nursery rhyme and sing-along series ‘Baby Shaq’ coming soon.
OIAF 2024 is Around the Corner – Get Ready!
Here’s what you need to know to make your festival stay a bit easier; the oldest and largest North American animation runs September 25-29, 2024.
Netflix Drops ‘Terminator Zero’ Red Band Trailer
At ANIME NYC streamer teases August 29 release starring Sonoya Mizuno as Eiko, the resistance fighter sent back in time to stop Skynet’s impending attack on humanity; also revealed ‘Sakamoto Days’ and ‘Leviathan’ anime coming in 2025.
Causeway Shares ‘Breaking Cycles: Building Lives – The Animation’ Short
U.K.-based charity that supports 4,500+ individuals each year to help them break out of cycles of crime taps CC Animation Studio to help tell the real-life story of one man who did.
The Visual Effects Society Announces Special 2024 Honorees
Distinguished VFX practitioners will be recognized this Fall, including 2024 VES Founders Award recipient Brooke Breton, and the 2024 class of VES Hall of Fame inductees Tim McGovern, Thad Beier, Maya Deren, and Dorothy Davenport.
Jonathan Nolan to Keynote VIEW 2024
The award-winning writer, director, producer and ‘Fallout’ EP will appear in person, in conversation with VFX supervisor Jay Worth, at Italy’s premier animation and VFX event running October 14-19 in the beautiful baroque city of Turin.
Japanese Visual Artist and Animator Keiichi Tanaami Passes at 88
Revered independent filmmaker played a role in the development of autonomous and experimental animation film in Japan.
Crunchyroll Drops Trailer, Announces ‘KIZUMONOGATARI -Koyomi Vamp-‘ Theatrical Release
The anime streamer and Sony Pictures Entertainment bring the highly anticipated blood-sucking film into theaters for a special one-day limited run on August 28.
Wes Ball to Direct ‘Ruiner’ Film Adaptation at Universal
The 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' director will helm the new film based on the video game from Reikon, with Michael Arlen Ross penning the script.
‘Naruto’ FAST Channel Coming to Amazon Freevee
The free channel will be powered by ads, allowing viewers to choose between a dedicated linear channel and an on-demand viewing experience.
Rules, Procedures Announced for 23rd Annual VES Awards
Most notably, the submission deadline has been moved up to October 31; the submission cost remains the same at $460.00 per entry.
