Category: 2D

VIEW Conference Launches ‘Art Challenge’ Competition

In celebration of the 25^th anniversary of Italy’s premier animation and VFX event, artists are invited to submit poster designs for the competition; winner to receive a Wacom tablet and have their work prominently displayed online and at the upcoming conference, which runs October 14-19 in Turin.

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Even More Good Times ANIMATIONWorld

Ranada Shepard Talks the Re-Imagined ‘Good Times’ Animated Series

The showrunner and executive producer of Netflix’s controversial, all-new adult animated show, based on the ground-breaking 1974 CBS sitcom, discusses how her upbringing and identity as an adopted Cuban child to Black parents on Chicago’s south side informs her creative decision-making and inspires the show’s loud animation style and edgy comedy.

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Not the Imposter Headline News

‘Among Us’ Animated Series Expands Voice Cast

‘Infinity Train’ creator Owen Dennis and CBS Eye Animation Productions’ upcoming adaptation of the beloved multiplayer mystery game from Innersloth has added Patton Oswalt, Debra Wilson, Phil LaMarr, and Wayne Knight.

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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-.’

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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+.

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In Space No One Can Hear You Underachieve Headline News

‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ to End with Season 5, ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Renewed

Paramount+ has just announced the upcoming season of Mike McMahan’s 2D animated comedy will be its last, while a fourth season of the Anson Mount and Rebecca Romijn live-action starrer has been ordered ahead of its 2025 third season premiere.

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Career Training Headline News

Exceptional Minds Announces Summer 2024 Workshops

The academy prepares young adults on the autism spectrum for careers in animation, visual effects and 3D gaming; summer registration deadline is April 19.

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Business Headline News

Mofac Animation Reveals ‘The King of Kings’ Animated Feature

Directed by Seong-ho ‘Jay’ Jang, the family faith-based film is inspired by Charles Dickens’ short story ‘The Life of Our Lord.'

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The Joy of Public Libraries Headline News

Watch: PBS KIDS’ Drops ‘Arthur Meets Mychal the Librarian’ Short

In celebration of National Library Day and ahead of National Library Week, the new film features the TikTok personality and librarian who helps out ‘Arthur’ when he loses his library card.

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Ruh-Roh Headline News

‘Velma’ Sets Season 2 Max Premiere

The adult animated comedy series, which tells the origin story of ‘Scooby-Doo’s Velma Dinkley and the formation of ‘the greatest team of mystery solvers ever,’ hits the streamer April 25.

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Competitive Festivals Headline News

Fest Anča Reveals 2024 Competition Selections

Out of 1,340 film submissions from 71 countries, 206 films were selected to participate in this year’s event; The Slovak Republic’s only multimedia festival focused on animation runs June 25-30.

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Business Headline News

Superights Brings ‘Silly Sundays’ to MIPTV

Award-winning animation studio’s new 2D animated series follows 3 kids, their folks and Granny, who embrace every little moment together on their family Sundays; series premiered in Ireland and is rolling out in LatAM and the U.S.

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Can’t Humans and Monsters Just Get Along? Headline News

Crunchyroll Shares ‘That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime’ Season 3 Trailer

The popular anime series picks up with Rimuru and their nation of Jura Tempest Federation facing new threats and challenges while navigating the complexities of diplomacy, conflict, and growth.

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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.

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A New Immersive Animated Storytelling App Headline News

Storiaverse Immersive App Now Available on iOS and Android

The mobile ‘Read-Watch’ digital entertainment experience combines animation, audio, and text into rich, dynamic narrative for adults.

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Equity in the Arts Headline News

LAIKA Pledges $60K to PCC to Promote Equity in the Arts

The award-winning animation studio’s transformative partnership with Portland Community College establishes scholarship and program funds supporting the creation of an ‘Animation & Motion Graphics’ associate degree.

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Which One’s Pink? Animation Competitions Headline News

Pink Floyd's ‘The Dark Side of The Moon’ Animation Competition Winners Announced

10 winning films will roll out daily through April 7; ‘Brain Damage’ takes 1^st place and £100,000 prize, while ‘Time’ takes 2^nd place and £25,000.

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The Best in Ibero-American Animation Headline News

2024 Quirino Awards Finalists Announced

The Oscar-nominated animated feature ‘Robot Dreams’ leads the competition in 3 categories for the Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards 2024 Edition; winners to be announced May 11 in ceremony on the island of Tenerife.

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Animated Features Headline News

Lupus Films Drops ‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’ Trailer

The 3-time BAA Award-winning animated film directed by Neil Boyle and Kirk Hendry follows the saga of a young boy swept overboard on a family sailing trip who washes ashore on a remote island; the feature will screen at Marche du Film/Festival des Cannes in May.

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Business Headline News

Netflix Acquires Streaming Rights for ‘The Boy and the Heron’

Streamer inks multiyear deal for rights to the Oscar-winning film, along with 22 other Studio Ghibli films, outside the U.S. and Japan, including Oscar-winning and -nominated films ‘Spirited Away,’ ‘Princess Mononoke,’ ‘Arrietty,’ ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service,’ ‘My Neighbor Totoro,’ and ‘The Tale of The Princess Kaguya.’

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It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Shout! Studios Announces ‘Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning’ Home Release

The movie, based on the TV sequel series, comes to Blu-ray+ DVD and digital June 11 with original Japanese and English Dubs, ‘Digimon Liberator’ Promotion Pack, and special intro by director Tomohisa Taguchi; available for pre-order now.

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A New Immersive Animated Storytelling App Headline News

Storiaverse Launches ‘Read-Watch’ App That Combines Animation, Literature, and Audio

Debuting with 25 multi-dimensional stories, the company’s innovative new app empowers creators, offering a diverse array of immersive experiences that push the boundaries of digital storytelling.

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It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Japan’s Yomiuri TV to Launch YTV Animation

The new brand will leverage Yomiuri’s long history in animation while also undertaking more challenging titles.

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Getting Looney! Headline News

WBD Drops First Acme Fools Celebration ‘ACME Bootcamp’ Video

The company’s 1-month celebration of iconic ‘Looney Tunes’ features videos with elite athletes getting ‘Looney,’ defying laws of gravity and physics to get fit, with a special TikTok social filter that takes fans through a game-ified experiences like ‘Catch the Anvils.’

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Preserving Film and TV History Headline News

UCLA Festival of Preservation Runs April 5-7

UCLA Film & Television Archive’s free biannual event showcases the latest restoration projects, featuring a line-up of films reflecting the breadth of moving image history; April 6 screening of restored animated classics includes ‘French Fried,’ ‘Musical Memories,’ ‘Japanese Lanterns,’ and ‘Red Riding Hood.’