Xu Yao Sentenced to Death for 2020 Fatal Poisoning of ‘3 Body Problem’ Producer Lin Qi
The former Yoozoo Group senior executive also poisoned four other colleagues, including his replacement, although the other victims recovered.
Category: Television
Japan’s Yomiuri TV to Launch YTV Animation
The new brand will leverage Yomiuri’s long history in animation while also undertaking more challenging titles.
In 2D, Anime, Business, CG, Digital Media, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia
Chance Perdomo Dies Tragically at 27, ‘Gen V’ Season 2 Postponed
‘The Boys’ spinoff and ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ actor passed away over the weekend following a motorcycle accident.
Watch ‘Disney Junior’s Ariel’ Teaser
To celebrate this past Friday’s International Mermaid Day,’ Disney Branded Television shared a new video of its all-new preschool animated musical series inspired by ‘The Little Mermaid’s timeless tale follows the young mermaid princess on fun-filled, action-packed mermaid adventures; coming Summer 2024.
In 3D, Books, CG, Digital Media, Music and Sound, People, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Martin Kratt Talks 'Wild Kratts: Our Blue and Green World' in Time for Earth Day
The Kratt brothers return to PBS Kids with an all-new feature special that looks at our planet as a living, breathing entity, emphasizing the indispensable nature of both oceans and forests to its wellbeing, debuting April 1 on PBS Kids.
UCLA Festival of Preservation Runs April 5-7
UCLA Film & Television Archive’s free biannual event showcases the latest restoration projects, featuring a line-up of films reflecting the breadth of moving image history; April 6 screening of restored animated classics includes ‘French Fried,’ ‘Musical Memories,’ ‘Japanese Lanterns,’ and ‘Red Riding Hood.’
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Adult Swim Releases ‘April Fools 2024: Smiling Friends’
The network dropped three unexpected episodes, each recreated in various styles of puppetry, of Michael Cusack and Zach Hadel’s animated comedy about a company tasked with bringing happiness to a bizarre yet colorful world.
New York Yankee Captain Aaron Judge Joins ‘Rubble & Crew’
The American League MVP voices himself in the special episode ‘The Crew Builds a Ballpark’ coming this summer to Nickelodeon, Corus’ Treehouse and STACKTV.
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UNESCO Screens ‘The Refuge of Audrey’ at Biodiversity Talks
New animated series from Watch Next Media features the adventures of a 7-year-old girl and her best friends, living in a refuge for endangered species, that entertain, educate, and encourage kids to care more about our planet; now on Okoo, the series is coming to France Télévisions.
Apple TV+ Launches ‘Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock’ Season 2
Watch an exclusive clip, ‘A New Look,’ featuring guest star Adam Lambert voicing The Great Glitterini! and get into the 80’s groove! 13 all-new episodes stream today, March 29.
Aardman Greenlights New Seasons for ‘Shaun the Sheep’ and ‘Very Small Creatures’
The award-winning animation studio announces a new 20-episode Season 7 and Season 3, respectively, for its 2 most popular stop-motion shows.
Technicolor Group Announces Launch and Strategic Framework
The new holding company housing MPC, Mikros Animation, The Mill, and Technicolor Games plans a gradual transformation from VFX and animation businesses to a singular ‘visual experiences’ company delivering cutting-edge technology in visual storytelling.
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The Hidden Animation of ‘Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock’ Season 2
Storyboards, previs, and innovative ways to digitally support the unmatched charm of its puppetry mark the all-new season of the Apple TV+ series, which dives deeper into the captivating world of Gobo, Mokey, Wembley, Boober, and Red with a host of new Fraggles, new songs, and themes of interdependence and environmental awareness.
Netflix Teases ‘Jurassic World: Chaos Theory’ 3DCG Series
In May, a new era of chaos will begin with DreamWorks Animation’s all-new show, set six years after the events at Camp Cretaceous, when the park closed and the kingdom had fallen.
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Disney Shares ‘Bluey’ Special ‘The Sign’ Trailer
The popular animated kids’ series’ first-ever special premieres April 14 on Disney+, Disney Junior and Disney Channel, preceded by the April 7 release of series’ episode, ‘Ghostbasket.’
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Nickelodeon Serves Up ‘The Tiny Chef Show’ S2 Trailer
The Emmy Award-winning preschool series cooks up new episodes with Chef embarking on herbivorous adventures with a lineup of celebrity guests and his enthusiastic robot buddy, Ruby; coming April 8.
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ITFS 2024 Shares Latest Festival Highlights
129 short films and 6 feature-length films will compete at the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film, running April 23-28.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, People, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: ITFS | Geographic Region: All
SAG-AFTRA Ratifies Animated TV Contracts Limiting Use of AI Voices
The 2023 Television Animation Agreement and the 2023 Basic Cable Animation Agreement will last three years and provide strong protections around the use of AI as well as a 7% wage increase that applies retroactively to July 1, 2023.
Disney+ Shares ‘Doctor Who’ Trailer
The latest installment of the legendary series stars Ncuti Gatwa as the 15th Doctor, with Mille Gibson as his companion, Ruby Sunday; the all-new season streams May 10 in the U.S. and worldwide.
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Max Teases Colin Farrell as ‘The Penguin’
The upcoming Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios 8-episode series continues Matt Reeves’ ‘The Batman’ epic crime saga with stories focused on the 'In Bruges' and 'The Banshees of Inisherin' star's Oz Cobb; streaming this Fall.
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‘Ark: The Animated Series’ Drops on Paramount+
Based on the ‘Survival Evolved’ video game and boasting a voice cast that includes Vin Diesal, Michelle Yeoh, Russell Crowe, Monica Bellucci, and Gerard Butler, the series debuted its first six episodes yesterday, with the remaining 7 episodes of Season 1 to drop at a later date.
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ASIFA-Hollywood Heads to WonderCon
The event runs March 29-31 and features 900+ exhibitors and movie and TV programming exclusives; ASIFA panels include ‘Animation Superstars: Movers and Shakers,’ ‘The Greatest Cartoons Ever!’ and ‘Monsters of Adult Animation.’
In Event, Festival, Films, Guilds/Unions/Organizations, People, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
HBO Drops ‘House of the Dragon’ Dueling Season 2 Trailers
The highly anticipated second season of HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel series, based on George R.R. Martin’s ‘Fire & Blood,’ debuts on HBO and streams June 16 on Max.
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Neon Wild Launches ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ Interactive Experience on iOS and Android
Storytelling app’s ‘Hear Your Name’ technology lets kids become part of Gabby’s paw-some animated adventure stories; the series is now streaming on Netflix.
Disney and Moonbug Create a More Magically Morphing ‘Morphle and the Magic Pets’
The bright red, tiny shapeshifting pet returns in a 3DCG preschool adventure series, produced by Guru Studio, that explores friendship and imagination; show debuts today, March 20, on Disney Junior and Disney+.
