Animation World Network

Register Now for the ASIFAC Animation Festival and Conference

ASIFA-South’s free 2-day event runs June 28-29 featuring panels, roundtables, workshops and screenings; conference theme ‘Animation Re:Launch’ is a rallying cry for the industry to rebound and thrive after a challenging year.

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Education Headline News

ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educator’s Forum ‘Animation Book Database’ Now Live

The free, searchable online resource for books on animation as well as publications on animation, animation history, biography of important animators, and motion picture visual effects is now available.

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Brick by Brick Headline News

Trailer Drops for Pharrell Williams’ Animated LEGO Biopic ‘Piece by Piece’

The musician and producer will set imaginations free with a feature that ‘defies genres and expectations to transport audiences into a LEGO world where anything is possible.’

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Is There Hope for Humanity? VFXWorld

A ‘Sweet’ Conclusion for a Post-Apocalyptic Fairy Tale

‘Sweet Tooth’ creator Jeff Mickle looks back on the challenges and triumphs of producing the post-apocalyptic fantasy drama series, whose third and final season is now streaming on Netflix.

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From Game to Screen Headline News

Live-Action ‘Like a Dragon: Yakuza’ Adaptation Coming to Prime Video

The action-adventure series, based on the popular Japanese game franchise from SEGA, streams worldwide October 25.

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Not The Cat’s Meow ANIMATIONWorld

‘The Garfield Movie’: The Mouth is a Window to the Belly

CG animation producer Shelley Smith and VFX supervisor Freddy Chaleur discuss how DNEG Animation perfected the not very Shakespearean process of staying on model while animating the extreme poses of a furry cat, based on iconic 2D comic designs, that can eat an entire pizza in one bite.

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A Return to Sparta? Headline News

Warner Bros. Television Developing ‘300’ Series

While plot details remain a mystery, sources state the project is a prequel to the revolutionary 2006 film, with Zack and Deborah Snyder in talks to return to the franchise.

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Nickelodeon Headline News

Nickelodeon Revs Up Summer with ‘Blaze and the Monster Machines’

Week of premieres begins Monday, June 24 with an hour-long special, ‘Video Game Land: A Monster Machine Super Special’ followed by brand-new episodes from Season 8.

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Outcasts in Space Headline News

CBS Studios Drops 'Star Trek: Prodigy’ Season 2 Trailer

The first ‘Star Trek’ series for young Trekkies continues, following the motley crew of young aliens who must figure out how to work together while navigating a greater galaxy in search of a better future; all 20 episodes debut July 1 on Netflix.

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Survive! Headline News

Watch: ‘Scavengers Reign’ Season 1 Trailer

Netflix is the new home of the Annie-nominated sci-fi animated series that follows the stranded crew of an interstellar freighter and their fight to survive; all 12 episodes now streaming.

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From Page to Screen Headline News

LAIKA to Adapt Susanna Clarke’s ‘Piranesi’

Travis Knight, president and CEO of the Oregon-based stop-motion studio, will direct the animated feature film adaptation of the best-selling fantasy novel.

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The Superheroes of Comic Art Headline News

Clover Press’ ‘The Marvel Art of Michael Turner’ Kickstarter Now Live

The project features newly remastered and classic artwork from the noted creator, who passed away at age 37 in 2008, including Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, as well as rarely seen sketches.

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Really Dad? ANIMATIONWorld

A Talk with the ‘Invincible’ Robert Kirkman

The comic book writer, screenwriter, and producer discusses emotions, violence, the challenges of adaptation, and the making of his current hit animated series ‘Invincible,’ now streaming on Prime Video.

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Framestore Headline News

UPDATE: Framestore to Close Vancouver Facility

Internal email reveals July 5 closure date, attributing the decision to the industry-wide decline in production following the SAG-AFTRA strikes in 2023.

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A New Home for Classic Cartoons Headline News

MeTV Toons Unveils Debut Programming Schedule

The new broadcast network, which will be feature over 40 different classic animation series each week as the only TV destination dedicated exclusively to the genre, is set to launch June 25.

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Toonz Media Group Headline News

Toonz Media Group, Angel Studios Launching ‘Gabriel and the Guardians’

Anime-style 2D fantasy adventure series is developed by Colossul Studios with animation production by Tiger Animation and pre-production by Robot Playground.

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Follow the Breadcrumbs Headline News

Ari Aster, Lars Knudsen to EP ‘Hansel and Gretel’ Stop-Motion Feature

A twist on the familiar story, Chile’s Cristóbal León describe the project as a ‘very personal adaptation of the classic fairy tale, with the main difference that Hansel and Gretel are both boys in this version, at least at the beginning.’

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Business Headline News

Diablo Cody, Wattpad Webtoon Studios Team for ‘Death of a Pop Star’ Adaptation

The live-action film will be based on Violet Karim’s Webtoon webcomic that follows Sophie, a pop star who tragically dies and is transported to Hell, only to be resurrected by her number one fan - the Grim Reaper.

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call for entries Headline News

Call for Submissions: 4th Edition of THU’s Talent League

Trojan Horse was a Unicorn’s free 12-week program provides mentorships, support and a platform to promote a new generation of talent; application deadline is July 8.

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We Finally Get Our Dunk and Egg Headline News

Production Begins on HBO’s ‘GoT’ Prequel ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’

The show, previously referred to as ‘Tales of Dunk and Egg’ and based on George R. R. Martin’s novella ‘The Hedge Knight,’ is set a century before ‘Game of Thrones,’ and follows the exploits of two unlikely heroes.

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Women in Animation Headline News

WIA World Summit Wraps Successful 8th Edition

Day-long symposium at the 2024 Annecy Festival tackled emerging industry innovations, the power of community in the evolving animation landscape, and how to support gender equity in animation.

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2D Headline News

Mercury Filmworks Teaming with Turnip + Duck Studio for ‘Bunny McBee’

Canadian-Irish co-production deal for original 2D-animated short-form preschool series created by Emmy-nominated 'Hilda' director Andy Coyle signed at Annecy.

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Hanna Minghella Headline News

Hannah Minghella Named Netflix’s Head of Feature Animated, Live-Action Family Film

The former Bad Robot, Sony Pictures and Columbia exec boasts extensive experience in live action and animated franchise titles, including ‘Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,’ ‘Hotel Transylvania,’ ‘The Smurfs,’ and more.

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See You in Hell ANIMATIONWorld

‘Hazbin Hotel’: Blood, Violence and Decadent Sex You Can Dance To

Creator Vivienne Medrano talks about her wildly popular and hellishly funny animated adult musical comedy series – from her storytelling style to her use of the c-word – now streaming on Prime Video.

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Lucasfilm Headline News

‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures’ Season 2 Headed to Disney+ and Disney Jr.

New season of Lucasfilm’s original animated series arrives Wednesday, August 14, with new shorts on August 2 and new digital series, ‘Fun With Nubs’ available online now.