Nine Participants Chosen for Nickelodeon’s Annual Writing and Artist Programs
Programs provide an opportunity to develop and hone creative skills, focusing on cultivating talent through hands-on experience.
Category: Writing
‘Twisted Metal’ Live-Action Adaptation Speeds to the Small Screen
Sony Pictures Television and PlayStation Productions team up on their second live-action series based on a popular game; new series centers on a motor-mouthed outsider tasked with delivering a package in a post-apocalyptic wasteland.
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Podcast EP97: Disney TV Animation Storyboard Artist Lila Martinez's Journey from Mexico to the US
The Disney artist discusses her career path that eventually saw her work on some of TV’s biggest animated shows, including ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘American Dad!’
VIS KIDS Announces New Partners and Animated Kids and Family Slate
Just launched division of ViacomCBS International Studios reveals global creator partnerships and development plans.
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William Joyce and DNEG Teaming on Animated ‘The Great Gatsby’ Feature
Brian Selznick to pen script for first ever animated version of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 classic American novel.
George R.R. Martin and Kalinda Vazquez to Adapt ‘Roadmarks’ for HBO
The duo will executive produce the series, based on famed sci-fi author Roger Zelazny’s 1970s novel which features a time traveling highway and… dragons.
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Gratz College to Host Art Spiegelman March 7
Online event will feature the famed Pulitzer Prize-winning artist, illustrator, and author of ‘Maus;’ the teach-in will a feature keynote presentation and breakout sessions with the author.
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Douglas Goldstein Makes Things ‘Funny as Hell’ in SYFY’s ‘Devil May Care’
In the Emmy Award winner’s new TZGZ animated comedy series, a millennial finds himself running the Devil’s social media effort, working to get Hell trending while navigating familial and staffing challenges.
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Netflix Inks Development Deal for Brian Jacques’ ‘Redwall’ Book Series
Work on feature film and series underway with writer Patrick McHale; projects will be based on heroic animal adventures from the Penguin Random House Children’s UK books that have sold over 30 million copies.
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Animal Logic Begins Work on Animated Musical ‘Toto’ for Warner Bros.
Pre-production begins at studio’s Vancouver facility on adaptation of Michael Morpurgo and Emma Chichester Clark’s 2017 book, ‘Toto: The Dog-Gone Amazing Story of the Wizard of Oz.’
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Stacy Osei-Kuffour to Pen Marvel Studios’ ‘Blade’ Reboot
The ‘Hunters’ and ‘Watchmen’ story editor gets the nod after a pain-staking discovery process aided by star Mahershala Ali.
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Peter Dinklage, Duncan Studio and Nelvana to Produce ‘This Was Our Pact’ Feature
Based on Ryan Andrews’ award-winning graphic novel, the magical family adventure will be adapted by ‘Wolfwalkers’ writer Will Collins.
Real-Time Gaming Tech Shines in Heartwarming ‘Windup’ Animated Short
For Chinese director Yibing Jiang, Unity’s real-time tools enabled a small global team of artists to work quickly and efficiently, in parallel rather than sequentially, to produce a beautiful and touching film about the bond between a father and his ailing daughter.
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‘The Simpsons’ Leads WGA Nominations for Animation
Fox nabs five of six noms for animation, including four for ‘The Simpsons, and one for ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ while Netflix picks up one for ‘BoJack Horseman.’
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‘Skull Island’ and ‘Tomb Raider’ Anime Series in Development at Netflix
Adding to their extensive slate of previously announced anime projects, Netflix has greenlit two new series, from Legendary Television, based on hugely popular film and game franchises.
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Netflix Buys Lord and Miller’s ‘The Mitchells vs. The Machines’ from Sony Pictures Animation
Previously titled ‘Connected’ and slated for an October 23, 2020 theatrical release before being unset, the animated comedy from the Oscar-winning ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ producers will be released later in 2021.
‘John Wick’ Writer to Pen ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Series
Following news of a ‘D&D’ movie, a TV series is now also in development, although plot information is still under wraps.
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Big Brother is Coming with ‘Nineteen Eighty-Four’ TV Adaptation
New series will be based on the Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan's play ‘1984,’ tweaked to fit modern times.
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Listen: ‘Soul’ Co-Director Kemp Powers Talks Insights, Clarity, and Setbacks
In a Spark & Fire podcast about his work on Pixar’s new film, the writer/director discusses the challenge and discipline of writing, and his commitment to working out the wonderful barbershop scene.
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Denis Leary’s ‘Dogs Playing Poker’ Shorts Debut on January 9 FOX NFL Pregame
Fox Entertainment and the famed comedian team up on new animated shorts, based on Icebox’s ‘Poker Night,’ about five dog friends playing cards and shooting the sh@t about sports.
48th Annual Annie Awards Now Open for Submissions
ASIFA-Hollywood issues call for entries; excellence in 10 production categories and 22 achievement categories, along with a number of honorary awards, will be recognized at April 16 virtual ceremony.
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Hand-Drawn ‘Minor Accident of War’ Tells Harrowing Personal WWII Story
The Oscar-qualified short combines 2D animation with contemporary artistry to adapt a poem about the true-life experiences of poet and World War II veteran Edward Field.
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Magicians Perform More Than Just Magic in Taylor Meacham’s ‘To: Gerard’
Premiering today on NBC’s Peacock, DreamWorks Animation’s latest animated short brings together the director’s love for animation, the art of illusion, and his father.
Dav Pilkey’s ‘Dog Man’ Feature Greenlit at DreamWorks Animation
Peter Hastings to direct, as studio begins development on new movie based on prolific ‘Captain Underpants’ author and illustrator’s #1 global bestselling series about a loveable canine superhero and his friends.
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CBS Studios Inks Two-Year Deal with Mike McMahan
Emmy Award-winning TV animation writer/producer is known for top animated adult comedy series including CBS All Access’ ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks,’ Adult Swim’s ‘Rick and Morty,’ and Hulu’s ‘Solar Opposites.’
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