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Step into the Light… and Dark ANIMATIONWorld

Shedding Light on ‘Nimona’s Shadow Metaphors

Production designer Aidan Sugano and co-directors Nick Bruno and Troy Quane discuss the meticulous use of lighting, its intensity, and how it interacts with characters, to reinforce the emotional and psychological purposes of each shot in the critically acclaimed 3DCG feature, now streaming on Netflix. 

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Warner Bros. Discovery Announces San Diego Comic-Con Panels

The slate of four panels showcases new original animated films, including Adult Swim’s ‘The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart’ and ‘Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar,’ and will feature appearances from cast and creatures.

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Netflix Releases ‘Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie’ Trailer

The new 3DCG animated feature, based on the popular ‘Miraculous’ series, joins the Netflix Family Summer lineup on July 28.

Release the… Hounds? ANIMATIONWorld

‘Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken’: Getting Down to the Bones of a Boneless Character

On DreamWorks Animation’s new 3DCG film, giving the titular hero soft, octopus-like curves capable of flexible, fluid movement that still looked slightly alien required designs – and rigs - that were bendable in ways never done at the studio; the movie hits theaters today, June 30. 

Those Rascally Shape Shifters ANIMATIONWorld

Revelations on Storytelling and Non-Conformity: ND Stevenson Talks ‘Nimona’

Based on his New York Times bestselling graphic novel, the 3DCG animated film follows Ballister Boldheart, a knight framed for a crime he didn’t commit, and the titular, mischievous shapeshifter who sets out to help him prove his innocence; coming to Netflix June 30.

Theatrical Multiverse Headline News

Multiple Theatrical Versions of ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Confirmed

At least two different versions of the hit animated follow-up to 2018’s ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ have been discovered in cinemas, with more potentially to follow.

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Character Posters, Cast Featurette Drop for ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’

Meet the cast of the all new animated TMNT, co-written by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and Jeff Rowe, in theaters August 2.

Anyone Can Wear the Mask ANIMATIONWorld

Fine-Tuning the Spider-Verse: A Chat with Justin K. Thompson

The co-director talks about his 'eye-bleeding' work on the visuals, and careful avoidance of excess wackiness, in Sony Pictures Animation’s acclaimed mega-hit 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,' now playing in theaters worldwide.

The Final Countdown ANIMATIONWorld

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Gets a Color Grade of A

For Company 3 senior colorist Jason Hanel, though most visual decisions have already been reflected in the film’s rendered and re-rendered final imagery, in post, he still provides a tremendous amount of scene by scene fine-tuning to get the film’s look just right.

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DIGIC and Axis Studios Partner on ‘Words Apart’ Animated Fantasy Adventure

The studios’ co-development projects kick off with the 4-quadrant film set in a world split by two powerful feuding brothers with clashing convictions.

Recognizing Japan’s Child Suicide Epidemic ANIMATIONWorld

‘Lonely Castle in the Mirror’ Reflects Japan’s Ugly Rise in Child Suicide and Bullying

Director Keiichi Hara discusses his anime feature about a young girl, mercilessly harassed at school, who escapes through a portal to an enchanted castle where she and a group of teens must play a game together to uncover the mysterious connection that unites them; the GKIDS film’s limited North American theatrical run begins June 21.

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POM Launches New Subsidiary POM Anime at Annecy 2023

The anime arm kicks off with festival screening of ‘The First Slam Dunk’ feature, based on the ‘Slam Dunk’ manga series, slated for release in cinemas across Scandinavia, Poland, Baltics, Greece, and the Central European region late Summer 2023.

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'Chicken for Linda!’ and ‘27’ Take Top Awards at Annecy 2023

By Dan Sarto | Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 2:46pm

Films by Chiara Malta & Sebastien Laudenbach and Flóra Anna Buda among 22 winners at the jam packed 47th festival edition that saw a record 15,820 accredited attendees (a 19% increase on 2022) from 102 countries.

Space Station Thrills! Headline News

Watch: ‘Babylon 5: The Road Home’ Trailer

Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment celebrates the 30th anniversary of the popular series with an animated feature that continues the sci-fi saga; coming to Digital, 4K Ultra HD, and Blu-Ray in August.

90 Minutes of Family Fun ANIMATIONWorld

Re-VIEW: ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ – Simply a Delight

The Universal Pictures and Illumination hit deftly re-imagines the much-loved game as an entertaining, 90-minute action-packed family spectacle.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

GKIDS Announces ‘Lonely Castle in the Mirror’ English-Language Voice Cast

The feature follows Kokoro as she is transported, along with six other students, inside an enchanting castle and invited to play a mysterious game; coming to select U.S. theaters June 21 and 22.

Anyone Can Wear the Mask ANIMATIONWorld

‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Ups the Visual and Narrative Ante

Co-director Joaquim Dos Santos talks action, abstraction, and all things Spidey in a wide-ranging discussion of Sony Pictures Animation’s hit sequel, now playing in theaters worldwide.

Ay Caramba! Headline News

Jorge R. Gutiérrez Announces New Netflix Series at Annecy 2023

During his Tuesday Masterclass, the Emmy and Annie-award-winning director, animator and designer revealed a new, limited series based in the ‘Maya and the Three’ and ‘Book of Life’ mythological Mesoamerican universe.

Those Rascally Shape Shifters Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘Nimona’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 6:38am

Based on the New York Times bestselling graphic novel by ND Stevenson, the 3DCG animated film follows Ballister Boldheart, a knight framed for a crime he didn’t commit, and the titular shapeshifter who sets out to help him prove his innocence; coming to the streamer June 30.

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Genndy Tartakovsky Goes ‘Nuts’ with ‘Fixed’ Feature Presentation at Annecy 2023

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 3:44pm

Alongside producing partner Michelle Murdocca, the prolific ‘Samurai Jack’ and ‘Hotel T’ franchise director took the stage, and with a detailed display of artwork, storyboards, layout and finished animation, regaled a packed Petite Salle crowd with how truly funny – and treasured – a dog’s balls really are.

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