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The famed writer and producer’s inaugural foray into animation weaves together his kids’ book trilogy into a magical 3DCG tale of family, friends, love,...

The pair have curated 10 Marvel comics into one, 280-page collectible hardcover collection, now on sale from The Folio Society; 100 signed copies are also now available.

Ho Ho Ho! ANIMATIONWorld

A Festive First: Richard Curtis’ Animated Adventure 'That Christmas'

The famed writer and producer’s inaugural foray into animation weaves together his kids’ book trilogy into a magical 3DCG tale of family, friends, love, and loneliness – along with countless turkeys – and a Santa facing his most challenging evening ever; from Locksmith Animation, the film debuts globally today, December 4, on Netflix.

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Apple TV+ Sets ‘Eva the Owlet’ Season 2 Premiere, ‘Eva’s Moon Wish’ First Look Clip

The new season of the CG-animated series will premiere on January 24, 2025, while the upcoming holiday special debuts December 13.

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We Marvel at This Collection Headline News

Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum Present ‘Marvel Unforgettable Stories’

The pair have curated 10 Marvel comics into one, 280-page collectible hardcover collection, now on sale from The Folio Society; 100 signed copies are also now available.

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Yes My Precious! Headline News

Watch: ‘Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’ Anime Production Featurette

Go behind-the-scenes to see the hand-drawn animation process used to create the upcoming anime adventure that takes you back to the epic world of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy.

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‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’: Weaving Captivating Music into a Hand-Drawn Visual Feast

Composer Stuart Hancock discusses how he created the evocative soundtrack that so beautifully meshed with Neil Boyle and Kirk Hendry’s poignant 2D animated adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s novel, spotlighting the power of connection and the beauty of nature; releases November 26 on VOD.

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SUPERPROD, Coolabi to Develop ‘Beast Quest’ Animated Series

Based on the children’s fantasy book series by Adam Blade, the adaptation will follow the adventures of Tom and Elenna on their quest to protect the Kingdom of Avantia from the evil wizard Malvel.

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Dare to be bad! Headline News

The Felons Return in ‘The Bad Guys 2’ Trailer

Everyone’s favorite bad guys kind of gone good are back in DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming animated comedy about a crackerjack crew of animal outlaws, now-reformed, who get hijacked into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist, masterminded by a new team of criminals: The Bad Girls; coming summer 2025.

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DreamWorks Drops ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Featurette

Go behind-the-scenes with three-time Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois to get a first glimpse of his passion project, a live-action reimagining of the first film of the studio’s hugely successful animated trilogy that first hit theaters in 2010.

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Epic Storyworlds Announces ‘Guiby the Super Baby’ Animated Series

Adaptation of the comic book series, which follows a fearless three-and-a-half-year-old who confronts dark forces, premieres on Télé-Québec, YouTube in 2025, with a complementary Roblox experience.

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Hiccup and Toothless Return in Live-Action ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Teaser Trailer

Three-time Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois write, produces and directs the reimagined first film of DreamWorks Animation's hugely successful animated trilogy that first hit theaters in 2010.

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Well Hello Miss American Pie Headline News

Demente Animation Studios, Meteor 17 Enter Joint Venture

The companies will collaborate on animated specials inspired by Meteor 17 Books’ catalogue, including ‘Don McLean’s American Pie: A Fable’ and ‘Vincent: Starry Starry Night.’

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We Want More Fionna & Cake Headline News

Exclusive Download: Issue #1 of ‘Adventure Time with Fionna & Cake #1-6’

Enjoy a fun read that takes you back to the land of Ooo with ‘Adventure Time: The Fionna and Cake Compendium, Vol. One,’ a super-sized edition of some of Fionna and Cake's most memorable adventures together in one complete collection for the first time – in shops November 20.

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Hulu Drops ‘The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland’ Official Trailer

Based on Carys Bexington’s bestselling book, the animated feature follows St. Nick as he goes down the rabbit hole and meets a host of familiar characters who help him save Christmas; the holiday flick hits Hulu on November 15.

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A Chef’s Life for Me Headline News

Animated Feature ‘A Greyhound of a Girl’ Now Available On-Demand

The film, based on Roddy Doyle's acclaimed book about an 11-year-old girl who dreams of becoming a great chef, stars Brendan Gleeson and Sharon Horgan.

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‘The Pout-Pout Fish’ Adds Star-Studded Voice Cast

Nick Offerman, Amy Sedaris, Nina Oyama, Jordin Sparks, Miranda Otto, and Remy Hii join the upcoming animated film, based on Deborah Diesen’s bestselling preschool book series, from Like a Photon Creative and MIMO Studios.

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‘Hitpig!’: Berkeley Breathed’s Zany ‘Pete & Pickles’ Adaptation Arrives

Jason Sudeikis and Lilly Singh star alongside Rainn Wilson in the fun, colorful 3DCG animated comedy about a clever bounty hunting pig on a global adventure to return a dancing elephant Pickles to a maniacal Vegas showman… for a million bucks; in theaters November 1.

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Max & the Midknights: Imitating Stop-Motion to Spark Imagination

Nickelodeon’s all-new 3DCG series adaptation of Lincoln Peirce’s best-selling book series, about an adventurous 10-year-old named Max and her friends on their quest to save Byjovia, uses highly textured sets, practical-looking effects, and stylized character movements to convey the wonderfully imperfect world of stopmo storytelling; debuts today, October 30.

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Eoin Colfer’s ‘Juniper’s Christmas’ to Get Feature Adaptation

Bonnie Arnold and Louise Goodsill are teaming up on the film, which follows 11-year-old Juniper Lane as she’s thrown into a Christmas adventure after a mysterious woodsman exposes her to North Pole magic; could the man be Santa in disguise?

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Building the World of ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’

From the Minotaur and the Chimera to the Underworld and the pit of Tartarus, Senior VFX Supervisor Erik Henry talks about what it took to create the mythological universe for the hit Disney+ series, now streaming.

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Netflix Releases ‘That Christmas’ Trailer, New Images

The festive 3DCG animated feature from Locksmith Animation, based on the kids’ book trilogy by famed author Richard Curtis, releases globally on December 4.

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R.L Returns! VFXWorld

The Many Challenges of Bringing ‘Goosebumps’ to Life

Senior VFX Supervisor Lawren Bancroft-Wilson talks about the panoply of creative forces that came together to produce realistic visuals for the Disney+ and Hulu series that’s based on R.L. Stine’s famous young adult horror novels.

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Comic Book News in Brief for 10/10/24: New and Upcoming Releases

The latest info for ‘Dracula: Book II – The Brides;’ ‘Aristotle: A Graphic Biography;’ ‘Frank Miller’s Ronin Rising’ and ‘Pandora (Book 1);’ and ‘The Toxic Avenger #1.’

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Atomic Cartoons' Original Special ‘The Day You Begin’ Heads to PBS KIDS

The one-hour special, based on Jacqueline Woodson’s bestselling picture book, is now in production at the Thunderbird Entertainment Kids and Family production arm.

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Matt Groening’s ‘Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus Volume 3’ Now Available

‘Fiendish Fables of Devilish Delicacies’ continues 'The Simpsons' annual Halloween tradition with a collection of award-winning comics along with a forward by none other than Marge Simpson.

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R.L Returns! Headline News

‘Goosebumps: The Vanishing’ New Season Clip Revealed

Disney Branded Television’s popular anthology starring David Schwimmer, Ana Ortiz, Jayden Bartels, and Sam McCarthy, based on the bestselling ‘Goosebumps’ book series, returns to Hulu and Disney+ this coming January with 8 new episodes.