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Facing Your Fears Headline News

Netflix Releases Charlie Kaufman’s ‘Orion and the Dark’ Teaser

The 3DCG feature from DreamWorks Animation, penned by the Oscar-winning writer and filmmaker, tells the story of an average kid and his not-so-average all-consuming fears, coming to the streamer in February 2024.

Holiday Magic Headline News

Apple TV+ Shares ‘The Velveteen Rabbit’ Trailer

Based on the famed children’s book by Margery Williams, the live-action animated hybrid tells the story of a child who, with his new favorite toy, discovers lifelong friendship and a world of magic; the family holiday series streams November 22.

Christmas Adventures Headline News

The BBC and Magic Light Pictures Share ‘Tabby McTat’ First Look

Based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's book, the animated Christmas adventure tells the story of a friendship between a musical cat and a talented busker called Fred - produced for BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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Nelvana Inks ‘Millie Magnificent’ Distribution Deals

Based on the popular kids’ book series by Ashley Spires, the new original 3DCG preschool series heads to Canal+ in France and Treehouse in Canada in 2024 – coming to MIPCOM this month.

Who Doesn’t Love a Ginger? Headline News

Exclusive: Incredible Film Shares ‘Tummy Tom and The Lost Teddy Bear’ First Look Trailer

Featuring Tummy Tom, the mischievous ginger tom cat, the all-new animated series based on the bestselling children’s books by Joet Boeke is slated for a Summer 2024 release; show heads to MIP Junior running October 13-15.

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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Lion Forge and Penguin Young Readers Sign Development Deal

The two companies will create a slate of children’s film and TV projects based on popular Penguin children’s titles including ‘Monster Juice,’ ‘The Pathfinders Society,’ ‘North Pole Ninjas,’ and ‘Wannabe Farms.’

Don’t be Such A… Headline News

Roald Dahl’s ‘The Twits’ Heads to Netflix in 2025

Academy Award nominee Phil Johnston brings the iconic book to the screen in the streamer’s first animated project based on properties acquired in the 2021 Roald Dahl Story Company purchase; Jellyfish Pictures to handle the animation.

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DreamWorks and DNEG Alum Archie Donato Joins Jellyfish Pictures

The industry veteran comes on board as creative director of animation as the studio expands into feature animation and high-end TV; animation division also recently welcomed Chrissy Metge as executive producer and Louis Flores as VFX supervisor. 

We All Need a Best-Feathered Friend! Headline News

Exclusive Apple TV+ Clip: ‘Duck & Goose: Twig Guitar’

Season 2 of the hugely popular preschool series about two best-feathered friends who learn to embrace each other’s differences hits the streamer tomorrow, July 7, with 8 all-new episodes.

We All Need a Best-Feathered Friend! Headline News

Apple TV+ Drops ‘Duck & Goose’ Season 2 Clip

The series follows two best-feathered friends who learn to embrace each other’s differences; based on the bestselling books by Tad Hills, the series sophmore season premieres July 7.

Wait… I’m a What? ANIMATIONWorld

‘Not Quite Narwhal’ Tells a Story for All of Us

Co-executive producers Brian K. Roberts, Nakia Trower Shuman, and Sarah Katin talk about their all-new 3DCG kid’s series, based on Jessie Sima’s NYT bestseller, about a curious, fun-lowing narwhal who one day discovers he’s actually a unicorn; show debuts today, June 19, on Netflix.

Facing Your Fears Headline News

DreamWorks Shares ‘Orion and the Dark’ First Look at Annecy 2023

Nighttime doesn’t have to be frighttime… written by Oscar winner Charlie Kaufman, the 3DCG animated feature tells the story of an average kid and his not-so-average all-consuming fears; coming to Netflix in 2024.

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Max Greenlights ‘Hop’ Kids’ Animated Series

Based on ‘Arthur’ creator Marc Brown’s children’s book, the new show is grounded in emotional reality but soars into a fantasy world populated by dragons, trolls, talking banjos, and magic crayons.

Wait… I’m a What? Headline News

DreamWorks and Netflix Drop ‘Not Quite Narwhal’ Trailer and Art

The animated preschool series, about curious and fun-loving Kelp, who has always believed he was a narwhal until he finds out he’s not, comes to the streamer next month.

The Saga Continues Headline News

Exclusive: Angel Studios Reveals 'The Wingfeather Saga' Season 2 Cast

‘The Lord of the Rings’ Billy Boyd, ‘Wolfwalker’s’ Eva Whittaker and ‘Downton Abbey’s Lesley Nicol join the returning cast for the new season of the top crowdfunded animated family series based on the ‘The Wingfeather Saga’ fantasy-adventure books by Andrew Peterson.

Kids Want to Know Everything ANIMATIONWorld

‘Harriet the Spy’s Emotional Season 2 Arrives on Apple TV+

The Jim Henson Company’s Lisa Henson and Titmouse’s Niko Guardia and Allison Craig discuss the show’s titular, ‘unapologetic’ 11-year-old amateur sleuth, the hurt feelings her secret notes cause once revealed, and how a show about New York, made in New York, was especially meaningful to the production crew.

Kids Want to Know Everything Headline News

Apple TV+ Shares ‘Harriet the Spy’ Season 2 Trailer

The outspoken and perpetually curious 11-year-old Harriet M. Welsch returns May 5 in all-new episodes of the hugely popular animated series based on Louise Fitzhugh’s iconic novel.

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Magic Frame Animation and Creation Entertainment Team Up on ‘Aliens FC’

The studios will present the animated kids' film at Marché du Film in May alongside other collaborations, including upcoming animated series ‘Buddy Bots’ and Christmas film ‘Paul Martin and the Magic Magnifying Glass.’

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Seth MacFarlane Names Faith Sedlin Fuzzy Door Tech President

The production company’s new tech division taps former Siri CMO to helm development and operations, including expansion of company’s flagship AR production visualization tool ViewScreen.

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Sixteen South and Nelvana Option ‘A Horse Named Steve’

Belfast-based studio teams up with kids’ content giant on an animated adaptation of Toronto author-illustrator Kelly Collier’s popular picture book about the humorous exploits of an endearingly self-absorbed horse.

Hoot Hoot! Headline News

Exclusive: Apple TV+ Shares ‘Eva the Owlet’ Clip

AWN readers get a special sneak peek at the all-new animated series about a creative, cheeky owlet with big ideas and an even bigger personality, who goes on high-flying adventures with her best friend who lives next door; based on the ‘Owl Diaries’ series by award-winning author Rebecca Elliott, the show hits the streamer March 31.

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