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Lucasfilm’s Industrial Light & Magic to Close in Singapore

Due to changes in the global entertainment industry, the studio known for ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars,’ which began as Lucasfilm Animation Singapore in 2004, will soon shutter its doors, eliminating over 300 jobs. 

VFX for TV Headline News

FutureWorks Delivers on Indian ‘Ray Donovan’ Adaptation

By Dan Sarto | Monday, August 7, 2023 at 12:58pm

The VFX studio contributed 1,800 shots for Netflix India’s ‘Rana Naidu’ series, based on the popular American Showtime drama series; work included action clean-ups, greenscreen sequences, and CG elements such as the creation of a realistic snake that appears during a drug-induced hallucination.

Business Headline News

Dandelooo Inks Deal with Youku

420+ episodes of the French animation studio’s preschool series head to China’s Youku Kids Channel; titles include ‘Hungry Bear Tales,’ ‘Our Piggy,’ ‘Kiwi,’ ‘Kosmix,’ ‘Cubs,’ and ‘Pompon Little Bear.’

Business Headline News

Watch Teaser: ‘Tom and Jerry’ Headed to Singapore in New Cartoon Network Series

The iconic franchise will feature unique Asian stories and locations – produced by Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios in association with Aum Animation Studios India.

Hayao Miyazaki Returns! Headline News

GKIDS Acquires Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy and The Heron’ North America Distribution Rights

The Academy Award-winning filmmaker’s first feature in 10 years opens this weekend in Japan, will hit theaters in North America later this year.

Unreal Engine in Previs Headline News

FutureWorks Delivers ‘Trial by Fire’ Previs

Using Unreal Engine, the studio helps create authentic sequences of smoke and fire to Netflix’s miniseries inspired by the 1997 Delhi cinema tragedy that took 59 lives.

Business Headline News

Warner Bros. Discovery Rebrands Boomerang as Cartoonito in Southeast Asia

The preschool age-focused channel will include favorites such as ‘Tom & Jerry,’ ‘Baby Looney Tunes,’ and ‘Grizzy and the Lemmings’ alongside new shows like ‘Mittens & Pants’ and ‘Vida the Vet.’

call for entries Headline News

Call for Entries: ATF x TTB Animation Lab & Pitch 2023 Open for Submission

The Animation Lab & Pitch 2023 invites Asian and European animation producers to apply for a two-part workshop aimed to offer insight into the animation market on both continents.

Business Headline News

Genius Brands Partners with Powerkids Entertainment on New Kid’s Channel

The co-branded Powerkids Kartoon Channel! will offer ‘Shaq’s Garage;’ ‘Roblox Rumble;’ ‘The Jungle Book;’ ‘Peter Pan;’ ‘Rainbow Rangers;’ ‘Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten;’ and other kid’s programming.

TV Animation Headline News

Toei Animation Unveils ‘Ikimono-san’ Key Art, Trailer, and Theme Song Artist

The new animated series, directed by Atsushi Wada (‘Bird in the Peninsula’), follows Bōzu and his dog Inu as they interact with animals and insects.

That Darn Cat Headline News

Animated Feature ‘10 Lives’ Snags Chinese Distribution Deal

London-based production startup Taost Entertainment has acquired the Chinese distribution rights to upcoming 3DCG animated film from Original Force, directed by Chris Jenkins, premiering in North American theaters August 24.

The Horrors of War Headline News

Julia Morizawa’s ‘Dragonfly’ to Premiere at 39th Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival

The short, part of the festival’s May 7 ‘Lost and Found’ animation program, tells a young girl’s story of discovering her mother’s survival of the 1945 Tokyo Firebombing.

Meet the New Boss Headline News

Suzuki Toshio Named Studio Ghibli President Amidst Misconduct Allegations

The studio co-founder has taken the reins from former president Hoshino Koji, who retired this week after alleging Suzuki misappropriated company funds.

Say it Aint So! Headline News

Has Studio Ghibli Co-Founder Toshio Suzuki Been Caught Misappropriating Funds?

CBR.com reports that company president Koji Hoshino will leave in June after admonishing Suzuki for spending studio money on his girlfriend going back to 2013.

On the road to Annecy Headline News

The Monk Studios’ ‘The Adventures of Tumbi’ Coming to Annecy in June

The Bangkok studio’s latest original, selected as a Mifa Campus 2023 finalist, is a co-production with Hong Kong toy design and manufacturer Unbox Industries.

And the Winner Is! Headline News

‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’ Named Anime of the Year at 2023 Anime Awards

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 6, 2023 at 9:11am

The Netflix series about a street kid trying to survive in a technology and body modification-obsessed future metropolis leads all winners with 6 awards, while ‘JUJUTSU KAISEN 0’ takes best film along with 3 others, in this weekend’s ceremony livestreamed from Tokyo.

It’s Gonna Be Anime-zing! Headline News

2023 Crunchyroll Anime Awards Reveals Celebrity Line-Up

The leading anime platform boasts a-list slate of presenters participating in this year’s award ceremony taking place Mach 4; returning to the genre’s birthplace, the event streams live from Tokyo, honoring creators, musicians, and performances across streaming and theatrical.

animated short films Headline News

Final Frontier and Le Cube Create New ‘Naraka: Bladepoint’ Trailer

Launching the newest chapter of Netease’s martial-arts-driven game, ‘Showdown - Gelid Yushan,’ the 2D animated short features anime-like action while staying true to the franchise’s distinct Wuxia-style sword craft.

Business Headline News

DNEG Acquires Key Production and Post-Production Facilities in India

The leading VFX and animation studio’s deal with parent company Prime Focus Limited for India-based integrated film and TV studio assets includes PF Studios, Digital Intermediate, Equipment Rental Services (EQR), and PFL’s Advertising post-production business.

careers in animation Headline News

Podcast EP 196: Pattama Homrod and Building an Animation Career in Thailand

The mixed media artist, stop-motion and 2D animator shares her career journey, including her schooling and how she navigated opportunities to branch off as a freelancer.

Doh! Headline News

‘The Simpsons’ Episode Removed from Disney+ in Hong Kong for ‘Labor Camp’ Comment

Streamer takes down ‘One Angry Lisa’ episode from its Season 34 offering, joining a previously removed episode from Season 16 which mentions Tiananmen Square.

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