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Hypothetically Speaking Headline News

Marvel Drops ‘What If…?’ Third and Final Season Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Monday, November 11, 2024 at 2:20pm

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.

People Headline News

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.

Gimme More Scrat! Headline News

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.

We Want More Fionna & Cake Headline News

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

By Dan Sarto | Monday, November 11, 2024 at 11:33am

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. 

He’s Back to Wield the Shield Headline News

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.

Kids & Family Animation Headline News

Apple TV+ Drops ‘Sago Mini Friends’ Season 3 Teaser Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Friday, November 8, 2024 at 1:43pm

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.   

A Legend is Born Headline News

Disney Drops Final Trailer for ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, November 8, 2024 at 1:06pm

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.

We Return to Piltover and Zaun ANIMATIONWorld

‘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.

Oh Shepard My Shepard Headline News

‘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.

A New Trilogy Headline News

‘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.

Business Headline News

‘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

Carrots for the Holidays Headline News

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.

Hot Off the Press Headline News

Emma Ríos’ Long Awaited ‘Anzuelo’ Graphic Novel Now Available

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 2:01pm

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.

Business Headline News

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.

On the Road to Manchester! Headline News

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.

Business Headline News

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.

Always Follow Your Dreams ANIMATIONWorld

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.

Down the Rabbit Hole Headline News

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.

Animated Shorts of the Month ANIMATIONWorld

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.

99 Spooky Red Balloons Headline News

HBO Drops First Look at Spooky Drama Series ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’

The ‘IT’ prequel, from Warner Bros. Television and filmmakers Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and Jason Fuchs, debuts in 2025 on HBO, and will stream on Max. 

Responsible AI? Headline News

Disney Establishes AI Oversight Unit for ‘Responsible’ Tech Research, Advancement

A newly-created Office of Technological Enablement will be headed by previous Walt Disney Studios CTO Jamie Voris, and will explore opportunities and risks associated with AI, mixed reality, and other current and emerging tech.

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