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In Passing Headline News

Disney Imagineering Consultant and Artist Dan Goozee Passes at 80

The creative, also known for his movie poster art and production illustrations on shows like ‘Battle for the Planet of the Apes’ and ‘Battlestar Galactica’ died of an age-related condition on April 7.

People Headline News

Stephanie Beatriz and Tim Meadows Join ‘Harry and the Mutant Mid-Century Furniture’ Voice Cast

Stars join Andy Richter, Matt Walsh and Seth Green in the upcoming animated comedy/sci-fi feature film set in the 1960s about a young boy named Harry, who is convinced that his dad, a chair designer, was abducted by aliens.

It’s Not Personal It’s Business Headline News

Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap to Produce ‘Monopoly’ Live-Action Adaptation

The team behind ‘Barbie’ and the upcoming ‘Sims’ adaptation will collaborate with Lionsgate and Hasbro Entertainment on the board game feature, although plot details remain mum.

Heading to Stuttgart Headline News

It’s Next Week! FMX 2024 Shares More Updates

Attendees can explore the sound design of ‘Dune Part 2,’ the visual effects of ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender,’ and the invisible VFX of Ridley Scott's ‘Napoleon;’ 4-day event kicks off in Stuttgart on April 23, 2024.

It’s Anime-zing Headline News

Crunchyroll’s ‘Spy x Family Code: White’ Hitting Theaters April 19

The anime destination also revealed theatrical release dates for ‘Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle’ and ‘Blue Lock the Movie -Episode Nagi-.’

How Cute! ANIMATIONWorld

‘Puffin Rock’ Returns with A New Movie, New Friends, and More to Come

Director Jeremy Purcell and Assistant Director / Sequence Director Lorraine Lordan talk about their animated feature, ‘Puffin Rock and the New Friends,’ from Cartoon Saloon and Shout! Studios, based on the award-winning preschool series, that follows puffins Oona, Baba, May and Mossy, with new friends Isabelle, Phoenix and Marvin, in a race to save a lost egg before a storm hits their rock island home; available today, April 16, on Google TV, Prime Video and Apple TV+.

Business Headline News

Seth Green and Tracy Falco to Produce ‘Meerkat Manor’ Animated Feature

Warner Bros. Pictures Animation announced the 3DCG adaptation of the hugely popular Animal Planet docu-series, taking the Whiskers family on all-new animated adventures.

What Me Worry? ANIMATIONWorld

Kelsey Mann and Mark Nielsen Talk ‘Inside Out 2’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 11:00am

The director and producer discuss their new film, the feel good / sad / angry / anxious movie of the summer, Pixar’s highly anticipated sequel to Pete Docter’s Oscar-winning 2015 ‘Inside Out;’ the emotions are back… with new digs and unexpected guests, coming to theaters June 14.

Not The Cat’s Meow Headline News

Sony Drops ‘The Garfield Movie’ Official Music Video ‘Let It Roll’

Watch the new short, as Keith Urban and Snoop Dogg let it roll… and let it ride in their ode to the Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat; the animated comedy pounces into theaters May 24.

Just a Small-Time Pony Headline News

Netflix Shares ‘Thelma the Unicorn’ Trailer

Musician and solo artist Brittany Howard stars as Thelma, a small-time pony who dreams of becoming a glamorous music star; the 3DCG musical, based on the books of Aaron Blabey, hits the streamer May 17.

Skadoosh! Headline News

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Now on Digital

Jack Black is back as everyone’s favorite, skadooshiest panda in the latest chapter of DreamWorks Animation’s popular franchise; all-new never-before-released animated short ‘Dueling Dumplings’ included on select digital platforms.

Last Turtle Standing Headline News

R-Rated Live-Action ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Feature in Development

Paramount and Walter Hamada are producing the project, titled ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin,’ which will adapt a popular storyline from the recent IDW comics; Tyler Burton Smith is set to pen the script.

What ‘IF’ They Were Real? Headline News

Paramount Pictures Drops ‘IF’ Final Trailer and Slew of Posters

Ryan Reynolds is at his cheekiest in writer/director John Krasinski’s live-action/3DCG feature that follows a young girl who suddenly realizes she can see everyone’s imaginary friends; in theaters May 17. 

Madness of Two Headline News

Warner Bros. Drops First Teaser Trailer for ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’

The gritty ’80s jukebox musical, which centers on the romantic relationship between Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker and Lady Gaga’s Harley Quinn, dances into theaters October 4.

We Like Rifts in Space and Time Headline News

HaZimation Sets ‘Max Beyond’ Digital Release

The animated action-thriller, created entirely in Unreal Engine, follows Max, a boy held captive who tries to use his ability to create rifts in space and time to escape; available in the U.K. April 22 and the U.S. April 23 with spin-off video game coming mid-2025.

Flame On… Again Headline News

‘The Fantastic Four’ Finds its Silver Surfer

Julia Garner joins Marvel’s remake that stars Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby as Susan Storm (The Invisible Woman), Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm (The Thing), and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm (The Human Torch); the film flies into theaters July 25, 2025. 

Well Well Mr. Anderson Headline News

Drew Goddard to Direct ‘Matrix 5,’ Lana Wachowski to Executive Produce

Although plot details remain firmly under wraps, the film promises to honor ‘what Lana and Lilly began over 25 years ago,’ while ‘offering a unique perspective.’

Shake It Up! Headline News

Disney Shakes Up Release Slate, Live-Action ‘Moana’ Delayed

The feature adaptation of the original animated feature has moved from June 27, 2025 to July 10, 2026, while the animated ‘Moana 2’ sequel will still premiere November 27, 2024; the anticipated ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ has been confirmed for a 2026 release.

Flipendo! Headline News

‘Harry Potter: Visions of Magic’ Headed to Singapore

Resorts World Sentosa will host the unique multimedia spectacle, which made its international debut in Germany; 10,000 square feet of expanded space are being added when the event opens Fall 2024.

Heading to Stuttgart Headline News

FMX 2024 Shares Another Round of Program Updates

Attendees can explore the stylistic design choices behind ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ and gain insight into artistic and technological innovations developed for ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire;’ 4-day event kicks off in Stuttgart on April 23, 2024.

In-Passing Headline News

Henson Creature Shop Innovator David Barrington Holt Passes at 79

By Dan Sarto | Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 8:59am

The long-time leader of The Jim Henson Company’s first Creature Shop in Los Angeles, whose pioneering work included development of the ground-breaking Henson Performance Control System that revolutionized computer-driven puppetry, died of cancer on March 13.

The Scariest Ballerina Headline News

Universal Drops New Trailer for ‘Abigail’

From Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, the directing team behind ‘Ready or Not,’ 2022’s ‘Scream,’ and ‘Scream VI,’ comes a blood-thirsty new vision for vampire flicks featuring a monstrous little girl, out April 19. 

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