New Trailer, Poster Revealed for ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’
Exploring the unlikely rise of the legendary, beloved king of the Pride Lands, the film blends live-action filmmaking techniques with the latest photoreal CGI; coming to theaters December 20.
Teaser Trailer, Poster Revealed for ‘Disney’s Snow White’
Mirror mirror on the wall… the live-action/3DCG hybrid musical reimagining of the classic 1937 film, which stars Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot as Snow White and the Evil Queen, hits theaters March 21, 2025.
Disney Animation Unveils ‘Moana 2’ Trailer, Poster, and Images
Moana and demigod Maui reunite to answer a call from the ancestors, three years after they teamed up in the original film, in an expansive new South Pacific animated adventure; the film sets sail November 27.
‘The Simpsons’ Season 35 Release Date Announced
Four never-before-seen episodes will stream this season exclusively for Disney+ subscribers; the longest-running animated series premieres October 2.
The Animation Guild Study Highlights Pay Disparities
Comprehensive study conducted with IATSE and University of Massachusetts Amherst Labor Center examines pay equity across crafts the guild serves.
Genndy Tartakovsky’s Animated ‘Fixed’ Gets Cut at Warner Bros.
In another cost-cutting move similar to the shelving of ‘Coyote vs. Acme,’ the company will not be releasing the ‘Dexter’s Laboratory’ and ‘Samurai Jack’ creator’s first R-Rated comedy about a dog who finds out he’ll be neutered in the morning.
Trailer Drops for Gints Zilbalodis’ Indie Hit Feature ‘Flow’
The Annecy Jury award-winning 3DCG film follows a cat who wakes up in a universe invaded by water, where all human life seems to have disappeared.
Immersive ‘Bikini Bottom’ Experience Launches for Apple Vision Pro
In celebration the ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ 25th anniversary, Paramount+ app lets users transform their space into Bikini Bottom with a direct view of the iconic pineapple-under-the-sea and more.
Crunchyroll Surpasses 15M Subscribers
Streaming service boasts 50,000 episodes and over 25,000 hours of anime series, music, and films with content dubs in 12 languages; new bold brand identity reflects genre’s dynamic nature and popularity.
Infinity Festival: Where Hollywood and Silicon Valley Converge
Sony Pictures Imageworks CTO Mike Ford and Head of Production Mandy Tankenson co-chair the 7th edition which returns to Hollywood November 6-9; the event celebrates the convergence of art, technology and entertainment.
KIRI Engine 3D Scanner App Version 3.9 Introduces Auto-Rigging
Major upgrade to photoreal 3D scanning system expands cloud-based toolset with Featureless Object Scan 2.0 and Auto-Rigging, along with major UI enhancements that improve feature access and ease of use.
Celebrate Int’l Cat Day with Disney Jr.’s ‘SuperKitties: Su-Purr Adventures’
The new short-form series is now available on Disney+ after premiering August 7 on Disney Jr., and also airing on Disney Channel.
Alliance of Ontario Studios Launches Ticket VFX
Krow VFX, Torpedo Pictures, and Tryptyc combine strengths and talent rosters to offer concept-to-post-production services with an emphasis on philanthropy.
RADiCAL Announces Single-Camera Real-Time Markerless MoCap Solution
The new performance capture tools use a webcam or smartphone for finger tracking, higher fidelity facial mocap, and new upper body modes that are compatible with company’s full body mocap product.
Disney and Pixar Drop ‘Inside Out 2’ Home Release Trailer
The highest-grossing animated movie of all time comes to digital August 20 and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on September 10; film returns to Riley’s now teenage mind, where HQ must make room for unexpected new emotions: Anxiety, Envy, Ennui, and Embarrassment.
Ed Sheeran Records ‘Under the Tree’ for Netflix’s Upcoming ‘That Christmas’
The award-winning singer/songwriter’s new song is featured in Locksmith Animation’s animated film, coming December 6, directed by Simon Otto, based on the beloved children’s book series by BAFTA winning, Oscar nominated writer/director Richard Curtis.
Multiple Unions Issue Solidarity Statement Ahead of TAG-AMPTP Negotiations
Members urged to attend ‘Stand with Animation’ rally August 10 and support The Animation Guild ahead of next week’s negotiations with Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.
Lionsgate Television Developing ‘John Wick’ Sequel Series
The show, titled ‘John Wick: Under the High Table,’ picks up after the events of ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ and is currently being shopped to potential networks and streaming services.
YES App Introducing ‘HexClad Presents Bronx Buds’ Animated Series
The baseball-centric app featuring NY Yankees and Brooklyn Nets telecasts, content, live stats, play-along games, and watch-party functions launches kids’ animated series that aims to instill a love of baseball and promote team spirit and values; first episode kicks off August 17.
FLAMIN Animations Announces Artist Selections
Award-winning animation studio Blinkink partners with Film London and Arts Council England’s program supporting black-identifying artists within the art, film, and animation; artists receive £3,000 each to create 1–3-minute animations, along with mentoring opportunities, development support, and advice.
Sony’s Bungie Game Studio to Cut 17% of Workforce
Like most recent layoffs, the restructuring has been blamed on the current economic downturn; 12% of employees will be integrated into Sony Interactive to spare additional talent from the axe.
Mark Hamill Joins Cast of ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants’
Nickelodeon and Paramount Pictures announced the prolific voice actor will play The Flying Dutchman in the upcoming film during the 25th anniversary panel at Comic-Con.
Apple TV Visual Effects Workers Vote to Join IATSE
After a unanimous vote in a National Labor Relations Board ballot count on Tuesday, both parties will be allowed a period of five business days to raise objections before the vote is certified.
Tech Trio Reveals 4D Facial Performance Capture Service
At SIGGRAPH 2024, Clear Angle Studios, DI4D, and TexturingXYZ announced collaboration on new standard of performance-driven digital human faces; video offers a glimpse into the ‘future of interactive entertainment.’
Hannah Waddingham to Narrate ‘Tiddler’ Animated Christmas Special
The underwater adventure from BBC and Magic Light Pictures about the power of imagination and finding confidence in yourself airs this Christmas on BBC iPlayer and BBC One.
