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81st Golden Globe Awards Nominations Announced

‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ and ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ lead the Best Motion Picture – Animated category while also getting nods in ‘Cinematic and Box Office Achievement’ and ‘Best Original Score - Motion Picture;’ winners will be announced at an awards ceremony January 7, live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

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In Passing Headline News

Comedy and TV Legend Norman Lear Passes at 101

Known for his early ‘70s sitcoms, including ‘All in the Family’ and ‘Sanford and Son,’ the famed creative contributed his talents to numerous hit shows and films, both live-action and animated, until his last days.

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A New Direction Headline News

‘Loki’ EP Michael Waldron to Write ‘Avengers: Kang Dynasty’

The Disney+ show’s creator replaces previous writer Jeff Loveness as the production moves in a new direction, also sans original director Destin Daniel Cretton; the troubled film is still slated for a May 1, 2026 release.

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More Dark DC Stories Coming Headline News

Ana Nogueira to Pen DC Studios ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’ Feature

First announced as part of James Gunn and Peter Safran’s new DCU, the live-action science fiction adventure is based on Tom King’s award-winning dark comics stories; Sasha Calle to reprise her role as Superman’s cousin Kara Zor-El, along with her superdog Krypto.

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Be Careful What You… Well You Know! ANIMATIONWorld

Jennifer Lee Talks Walt Disney Animation Studios’ ‘Wish’

Reflecting on 100 years of moviemaking, the studio’s Chief Creative Officer and writer/executive producer of its new animated musical – hitting theaters today - discusses the return of the classic Disney villain, using modern animation technology to create a throwback visual style, and how Walt Disney’s push to always evolve as storytellers and innovators still guides her efforts today.

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We Want More Snoopy! Headline News

Apple TV+ Greenlights New 3DCG ‘Peanuts’ Feature

From WildBrain Studios and Peanuts Worldwide, the untitled film, set to begin production next year, will see the Peanuts gang go on an epic adventure to the Big City and learn the true meaning of friendship, while meeting some surprising new friends along the way.

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Honoring the Best in Kids and Family TV Animation Headline News

2nd Annual Children’s & Family Emmy Nominees Announced

Lots of great animation being recognized - ‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures,’ ‘The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special,’ and ‘I Am Groot’ among top nominees; the award’s ceremony to be revealed next week.

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Diversity in Creative Development ANIMATIONWorld

Ellen Doherty Talks Fred Rogers’ Legacy and the Future of Writers' Neighborhood

22 years after the final episode of ‘Mister Rogers' Neighborhood’ aired, Fred Rogers Productions continues its mission to create quality kid’s content with a slate of award-winning series and its innovative, eight-week program for emerging BIPOC writers that focuses on how to build and sustain a career as a freelance writer in children's media.

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Diversity in Creative Development Headline News

2nd CAPE Animation Directors Accelerator Class Announced

Program, which kicked off at Lightbox Expo, includes a month of in-person and virtual sessions; participants are paired with high-level animation industry mentors while developing and honing creative and leadership skills.

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A Musical Adventure Headline News

Paul McCartney’s Animated ‘High in the Clouds’ Finds Director, Writer

Toby Genkel will direct the feature film adaptation of the iconic rocker’s 2005 novel from a screenplay by Jon Croker, with pre-production to begin first quarter 2024.

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In Space No One Can Hear You Underachieve ANIMATIONWorld

Mike McMahan Talks ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Season 4

As he does with AWN every season, the two-time Emmy winner riffs on his latest collection of sci-fi adventures that ‘boldly, but not too boldly’ go where no one has gone before; his uniquely funny and very ‘Trekky’ adult animated comedy, the ‘Star Trek’ franchise’s first, is now streaming on Paramount+.

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A New Disney Animated Adventure Headline News

Joyce Sherri Takes Over as Lead Writer, Director on ‘Tiana’ at Disney+

The ‘Midnight Mass’ penner replaces previously announced writer/director Stella Meghie, who remains on the animated series as an executive producer; the show arrives on Disney+ in 2024.

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Call for Entries: 8th annual Festival of Cinema NYC film festival at Regal Cinemas

Begins: August 2, 2024

Entering its 8th year, Festival of Cinema NYC will be taking place from August 2nd - 11th, 2024 at the legendary Regal UA Midway theater in Forest Hills Queens, New York; submissions of all lengths and genres as being accepted.

Here Kitty Kitty! Headline News

Jellyfish Originals Adapting ‘Toto the Ninja Cat’

Studio to produce animated comedy series, based on author Dermot O’Leary’s book series, about Toto, a partially sighted cat with razor-sharp senses, a nose for danger and a crime-busting spirit of adventure.

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AI Blogs

The WGA Buys Time

The short game on AI goes to the Writers Guild of America, but the studios are playing the long game.

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Chris Sanders Returns to DreamWorks to Write and Direct ‘The Wild Robot’

The three-time Oscar nominee is adapting Caldecott Honor winner Peter Brown’s 2016 NY Times bestseller, with Jeff Hermann producing and Dean DeBlois, with whom he wrote and directed both ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ and ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ executive producing.

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An End in Sight Headline News

WGA Leaders Vote… the 148 Day Strike is Officially Over

After five consecutive days of negotiations that lead to a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract, guild leaders have voted and the strike is officially over.

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An End in Sight Headline News

WGA, AMPTP Set to End Strike with Historic Contract Agreement

After 146 days on strike and five consecutive days of negotiations, both parties have tentatively agreed on a new three-year contract, with guild leaders expected to vote on the final pact and strike lift on Tuesday.

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Cleanup Never Felt So Dirty Headline News

Gigglebug Entertainment Launches ‘In Stitches’ Adult Animation Sub-label

Its first project, the workplace comedy ‘Soap,’ will be written by ‘The Amazing World of Gumball’ writers Tobi Wilson and Paul Rice.

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call for entries Headline News

2024 British Animation Awards Open for Entries, Adds Int’l Animated Series Category

Also announced is the separation of long format project honors into Best Long Form Animation and Best Feature Film awards.

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Celebrating The Best in Animation! Headline News

Call for Entries: 51st Annie Awards

ASIFA-Hollywood’s annual celebration of excellence in animation is set for February 17, 2024 at UCLA’s Royce Hall; the early submission deadline is October 16, with final entries accepted through December 8.

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A New Adventure Headline News

Jennifer Lee Dishes on ‘The Princess and the Frog’ Sequel Series ‘Tiana’

Walt Disney Animation Studios' Chief Creative Officer hints at a ‘new direction’ for the beloved character who embarks upon a new adventure as the newly crowned Princess of Maldonia, though a calling to her New Orleans past isn’t far behind; the show arrives on Disney+ in 2024.

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A Creative Force for Change ANIMATIONWorld

Saraswathi Buyyala Balgam: An ‘Unreal Engine’ Paving the Way for Women Creators

The former Rhythm & Hues and DreamWorks Animation senior exec switched gears and jumped headfirst into animated film and series development, creating her own shows while mentoring and collaborating with Epic Games and ASIFA India to start the Women Creators Program.

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Art Blogs

From the Groundhog Up

The making of a labor of love: ‘GRANDPA GROUNDHOG.’

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Kevin Geiger’s Kids’ Book ‘Grandpa Groundhog’ Now Available

The artist, animator, and Disney veteran’s heartwarming story of a gruff grandpa and a grumpy groundhog who compete for territory but find common ground is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Bookshop.org.

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