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Tara Strong Talks 21 Years of ‘Teen Titans’ and the 400th Episode Stop-motion Special

As the series celebrates its historic longevity with a special ‘Teen Titans Go!’ show produced by Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, the actress riffs on the show’s longevity, her original audition, and how the reimagined characters and stories are just laugh-out-loud funny.

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

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 2:01pm

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.

Watch it Now! Headline News

‘Memoir of a Snail’ Now Streaming on The Animation Showcase

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 1:15pm

Oscar-winning director Adam Elliot’s latest stop-motion feature is now available free on the streaming platform worldwide for industry workers and students.

Greenscreens Begone! Headline News

Pixotope Launches AI-Powered Real-Time Graphics Integration Tool

The background segmentation tool allows broadcasters to integrate real-time 2D and 3D graphics into live productions without greenscreens, manual rotoscoping, or match moving.

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Sterling K. Brown, Rita Ora, John Kim to Star in ‘Voltron’ Live-Action Feature

Laura Gordon and Tim Griffin also join previously announced star Henry Cavill and newcomer Daniel Quinn Toye; franchise follows 5 young pilots that join together to form a mega-robot. 

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‘Ryan’s World the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure’ Now Streaming

Albie Hecht directs - watch the live-action/animated feature based on the popular YouTube series ‘Ryan’s World’ on Hulu, Peacock, Ryan and Friends Plus, and The Roku Channel.

Celebrate Everything VFX Headline News

World VFX Day 2024 Speakers Revealed

The upcoming free livestream event features a lengthy lineup of worldwide VFX talent, allowing viewers to interact with speakers via live chat, ask questions, win prizes, and more, on December 6 and 8.

Heading to Tokyo Headline News

Hiroaki Kitano to Deliver SIGGRAPH Asia 2024 Keynote

The Sony Group CTO will present his talk, ‘Co-Creating Worlds with Game Designers, Animators, and Filmmakers’ on December 5, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. JST; SIGGRAPH Asia will be held in Chiyoda, Tokyo, December 3 - 6.

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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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Watch De-Aging Featurette on Robert Zemeckis’ ‘Here’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 8:00am

Releasing today on Digital and January 21 on Blu-ray and DVD, the film reunites the ‘Forrest Gump’ director, writer, and stars Tom Hanks and Robin Wright, who through AI-enabled VFX tools from Metaphysic, travel through several generations of family love, laughter and loss.

A Stocking Full of AI Song Headline News

Fantoons Drops Animated Music Video for Brenda Lee's ‘Noche Buena y Navidad’

The new Spanish language adaptation of Lee’s holiday hit ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ was created with the singer’s full authorization via ‘responsibly sourced’ AI.

Solidarity! Headline News

The Animation Guild and AMPTP Reach Tentative Agreement

By Dan Sarto | Monday, November 25, 2024 at 11:01am

After 3 months of bargaining, the guild (TAG 839) has negotiated a new deal centered on fair wages, job security, and guardrails around Generative AI use.

Community Outreach Headline News

Animation Educator’s Forum Announces 2024-25 Student Scholarship Recipients

The 11 honorees from the United States, Spain, France and Australia - 3 graduates and 8 undergraduates - will receive an evenly distributed prize of $44,000.

Could That New Blur Be… Keanu? The Blue Blur is Back! Headline News

Paramount Drops ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ Trailer #2

By Dan Sarto | Monday, November 25, 2024 at 9:47am

A superpowered villain - Keanu Reeves’ Shadow - appears, forcing Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails to reunite… with an all new, highly unlikely alliance - dare we say the name, Dr. Robotnik!; the animated/live-action feature hits theaters December 20.

Upcoming Features Headline News

The Salvation Poem Project Unveils ‘Light of the World’ Teaser Trailer, Key Art

Tom Bancroft and John J. Schafer direct the upcoming 2D animated film, based on the life of Jesus seen through the eyes of his youngest apostle John, hitting U.S. theaters nationwide September 5, 2025.

Looking For New Storytellers Headline News

WEBTOON Sets ‘Webcomic Legends’ Contest Launch

Launching in March 2025, the contest will reward 40 winning webcomic entries with over $1 million in cash prizes and the chance to join the WEBTOON Originals program.

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Memories and ‘Maybe Elephants’: Torill Kove Reflects on Her Creative Process

With humor, humility, and a curious cat by her side, Oscar-winning animator Torill Kove gives viewers an exclusive look at the creative process behind her latest acclaimed short film, ‘Maybe Elephants.

On the Road to Tokyo Headline News

‘Au 8ème Jour’ Takes Best in Show at SIGGRAPH Asia Computer Animation Festival

By Dan Sarto | Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:24am

‘Sopa Fria’ takes the Jury Special award, while ‘Fire’ takes the Best Student Project award in the annual animated film competition; winners and other top contenders to screen at the Electronic Theater next week at the conference, held this year in Tokyo, Japan.

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‘Flow’: Cat-aloging Gints Zilbalodis’ Journey of Teamwork and Self Discovery

The Latvian director employs beautifully stylized and detailed 3D animation, somewhat photoreal, somewhat painterly, to tell without words his engaging story about a cat waking up in a world invaded by water, where humans have disappeared, who must belay his instincts and learn to get along with a group of animals in order to survive.

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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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