Studio 100 Drops ‘Heidi – Rescue of The Lynx’ Trailer
In the upcoming animated film, Heidi continues her iconic 140-year female protagonist legacy as she embarks on a thrilling mission to save a lynx in peril; the film hits theaters in 2025.
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Animated Comedy ‘The Jennie Show’ Returns for Season 2
In the new season, Jennie continues her exploration of identity and belonging, and encounters quirky cultural nuances that define the essence of being a true local; new weekly episodes air on TaiwanPlus.
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‘Donkey Hodie’ New Years Special Heads to PBS Kids
From Fred Rogers Productions, ‘A Donkey Hodie New Year’ follows Someplace Else and Donkey Hodie, who is preparing for her special family tradition with Grampy and Cousin Hodie; the episode airs December 2.
Shakira Returns to ‘Zootopia 2’ as Gazelle
The Colombian singer shares that she’s coming back for the ‘Zootopia’ sequel that sees detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile; film hits theaters November 26, 2025.
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Marvel Drops ‘What If…?’ Third and Final Season Trailer
The Watcher returns to Disney+ with the last 8 new episodes of the studio’s first ever animated series, inspired by their 1977 comic anthology, that tantalizes fans with alternate, hypothetical new versions of favorite stories, all observed and discussed in ‘Twilight Zone’ style; coming December 22.
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Cinesite Appoints Adipat Virdi as XR Executive Director
The former Facebook Global Creative Product Lead for Immersive will lead and develop client relationships for new projects as the company expands its footprint in the immersive market.
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Disney Announces ‘Ice Age 6’ is Now in Production
A video revealing a new film in the hugely successful animated franchise, featuring returning cast members Ray Romano, Queen Latifah and John Leguizamo, was played for fans during a panel at D23 Brazil.
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.
Marvel Reveals ‘Thunderbolts*’ Special Look Trailer
Florence Pugh stars as the ‘down in the dumps’ assassin leader of the MCU’s most unlikely band of misfits in the Jake Schreier film, hitting theaters May 2, 2025.
Marvel Drops ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Trailer
Anthony Mackie returns to ‘wield the shield’ as Cap himself, landing in the middle of an international incident – of course – and a nefarious global plot, hitting theaters February 14, 2025.
Apple TV+ Drops ‘Sago Mini Friends’ Season 3 Teaser Trailer
The animated preschool series returns November 22 with another season centered on Harvey the floppy-eared dog and his best friends, Jinja the cat, Jack the rabbit and Robin the bird, as they play, explore, and celebrate their joyful town of Sagoville.
Disney Drops Final Trailer for ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’
Barry Jenkins’ all-new film takes audiences back in time with a host of fan-favorite characters like Mufasa, Scar, Sarabi, Rafiki and Zazu before they called Pride Rock home; movie blends live-action filmmaking techniques with the latest photoreal CGI; coming to theaters December 20.
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‘Arcane’ Season 2: More Songs, Darker Animation, and Lots of Shimmer
Riot Games’ multiple Annie and Emmy Award-winning adult animated steampunk series is back with a long-awaited new season filled with twice the number of songs, a deeper dive into the inner workings of magic and its connection to hextech, and more grimy, seedy underbelly fun; premieres November 9 on Netflix.
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‘Mass Effect’ Series in Development at Amazon MGM Studios
‘Fast & Furious 9’ writer Daniel Casey will executive produce and pen the script for the first adaptation of the fan-favorite sci-fi video game.
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‘Star Wars’ Film Trilogy in Development at Lucasfilm
Simon Kinberg will write and produce alongside Kathleen Kennedy; set after the events of ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,’ the trilogy moves past the ‘Skywalker Saga’ and will follow a new set of characters.
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‘Totally Spies!’ Season 7 Heads to Cartoon Network in EMEA
In the new season, Sam, Clover and Alex leave Beverly Hills for Singapore, where they experience a new culture as well as a fresh crop of bizarre villains; the series now airing in the UK, Middle East, and North Africa.
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Aldi, McCann, Psyop Team for Latest ‘Kevin the Carrot’ Holiday Ad
In the newest annual collaborative spot, Kevin and Katie face a broiler, precarious mince pies, and other cuisine-related boobie traps as they attempt to save the Festive Spirit from the nefarious thieves at Humbug Headquarters.
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Emma Ríos’ Long Awaited ‘Anzuelo’ Graphic Novel Now Available
The all-new original work from the Eisner Award-winning cartoonist (‘Pretty Deadly,’ ‘Mirror,’ ‘I.D.’), tells a breathtaking, Dystopian story of an organic universe involving the Sea absorbing the world, pulling everything inside; now available at comic book shops, it hits bookstores November 19.
Take-Two Interactive Reveals Sale of Private Division Label
According to CEO Strauss Zelnick, the ‘Tales of the Shire’ developer was sold so that the company, ‘could focus our resources on growing our core businesses for the long term;’ the details of the deal were not disclosed.
CEO Stefan Danieli Resigns from Goodbye Kansas Group
The exec will remain at the company for nine months to support search for new leader, which the Board says has already begun.
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Manchester Animation Festival Announces 2024 Program
The UK animation festival, which brings together the animation industry's top talent, leading professionals, and a program with fans of animation in mind, runs November 10-14.
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Boat Rocker Greenlights ‘Dino Ranch: Island Explorers’ Animated Series
The upcoming ‘Dino Ranch’ preschool spin-off sees the Cassidy Clan head to Dino Island, which is teeming with brand new dinosaur species, humongous insects, and prehistoric amphibians.
Juston Gordon-Montgomery Talks ‘Invincible Fight Girl’
The EP and series creator shares the backstory and production challenges of his all-new, high-octane, elbow-dropping animated series, which follows a young girl who dreams of becoming the greatest professional wrestler of all time, now airing on Adult Swim’s Toonami block and Max.
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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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Binocular Briefs – A Tribute to Emma Calder
AWN’s latest survey of under-the-radar animated shorts currently making their way through the festival circuit or newly available for online viewing pays tribute to the talented British artist and collage master who passed away September 26 at age 65 from cancer.
