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A Festive First: Richard Curtis’ Animated Adventure 'That Christmas'

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 3:59pm

The famed writer and producer’s inaugural foray into animation weaves together his kids’ book trilogy into a magical 3DCG tale of family, friends, love, and loneliness – along with countless turkeys – and a Santa facing his most challenging evening ever; from Locksmith Animation, the film debuts globally today, December 4, on Netflix.

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.

Celebrating The Best in Animation! Headline News

Tickets for 52nd Annie Awards Now on Sale

ASIFA-Hollywood’s annual celebration of excellence in animation is set for February 8, 2025 at UCLA’s Royce Hall; tickets include the pre- and post- receptions and ceremony.

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. 

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.

Strange Business Headline News

Bad Robot, Warner Bros. Animation Team For ‘Emily the Strange’ Feature

‘Nimona’ writer Pamela Ribon will pen the screenplay for the new film about the beloved pop culture icon, known for her striking aesthetic and witty observations about society.

From Game to Screen Headline News

Ronald D. Moore to Showrun ‘God of War’ Game Adaptation at Prime Video

Based on the critically acclaimed PlayStation videogame franchise, the live-action series follows God-in-exile Kratos, who stumbles into an epic adventure as he attempts to spread the ashes of his diseased wife with his estranged son.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Azuki’s ‘Enter the Garden’ Anthology’s Episode 2 Creative Team Announced

Yukio Takatsu, Taku Kishimoto, and Kazuto Nakazawa join ‘Fractured Reflections,’ the second installment of the 3-part anime series, as director, series composition (writing), and character designer.

Celebrating Starfleet's Less Than Finest ANIMATIONWorld

Mike McMahan Reflects on ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Fifth and Final Voyage

As he has done with AWN for each of his storied animated sci-fi comedy’s previous seasons, the show’s Emmy Award-winning creator and passionate leader riffs on his newest set of Starfleet adventures, the show’s legacy within the iconic ‘Star Trek’ franchise, and how there’s ample room for at least 50 more episodes, if not more, to ‘boldly, but not too boldly’ go where no one has gone before; now streaming on Paramount+.  

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‘Gainsbourg’ Animated Documentary in Development at Logical Pictures

Based on a 1989 interview with French pop poet Serge Gainsbourg, the ‘ballpoint pen style’ film chronicles the famed Parisian’s decades-long career peppered with controversy, affairs, and abusive relationships.

Fresh Off the Press Headline News

Comic Book News in Brief for 10/10/24: New and Upcoming Releases

The latest info for ‘Dracula: Book II – The Brides;’ ‘Aristotle: A Graphic Biography;’ ‘Frank Miller’s Ronin Rising’ and ‘Pandora (Book 1);’ and ‘The Toxic Avenger #1.’

From 2D to 3DCG to Live-action! Headline News

Jason Moore to Direct ‘Rugrats’ Live-Action/3DCG Hybrid Film

The upcoming project will be set in the real world, but the iconic toddlers will be 3DCG; ‘SNL’s Mike Day and Streeter Seidell on board as writers, with original series creators Arlene Klasky and Gábor Csupó producing.

Gimme Some Pancakes Headline News

Dark Horse Announces ‘Hellboy’s 30th Anniversary ‘Pancakes’ Screenprint

In recognition of National Pancake Day, the hand-numbered, limited edition print of Mike Mignola’s iconic two-page comic is available now for pre-order.

Graphic Novels for Kids Headline News

DC Announces Fall 2025 Kids Graphic Novel Lineup

6 graphic novels (and one box set) are coming next year, with the introduction of the new DC book category ‘Early Reader’ (ages 5-7); Sara Shephard, author of ‘Pretty Little Liars,’ also makes her DC debut.

Going All-In Headline News

DC Announces Three New Comic Book Series

‘Batman: Dark Patterns,’ a new series from Batman’s early years, launches December 11; ‘Metamorpho: The Element Man,’ a new ongoing series about the covalent bond of friends and foes, launches December 25; and ‘Two Face,’ which will explore the duality of the villain in a limited series launching December 4.

Awards Headline News

‘La Voix des Sirènes,’ ‘Flow’ Lead OIAF 2024 Winners

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 6:52am

Gianluigi Toccafondo takes home the Grand Prize for short animation, while Gintz Zilbalodis takes home the Grand Prize for feature animation, at the 48th annual Ottawa International Animation Festival.

People Headline News

Disney Animation Names Jared Bush CCO as Jennifer Lee Steps Down

The Oscar-winning ‘Frozen’ writer and director will return to fulltime filmmaking as writer and director of ‘Frozen 3’ and ‘Frozen 4,’ while the Oscar-winning ‘Encanto’ writer and director assumes the chief creative officer role, effective immediately.  

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Lilly Wachowski Boards ‘Hell Followed with Us’ Animated Adaptation

The ‘Matrix’ filmmaker teams with Trustbridge Entertainment, Circle Management + Production, Powerhouse Animation Studios, and Line Mileage on the film project, with a screenplay by Alvaro Rodriguez and Warren Wagner.

Got an Idea?! Headline News

Call for Entries: India’s Waves Originals Animation Filmmaker Competition

The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and Dancing Atoms Animation Studios have partnered on a unique new animation filmmaker competition; anyone of Indian origin can submit a project idea for a chance at masterclasses, mentorships, prizes and to pitch to industry leaders at Waves 2025.

Voice Acting ANIMATIONWorld

Zeno Robinson Talks ‘Big City Greens’ and ‘Transformers: Earthspark’ Voice Acting

The actor voices both Cricket Green’s best friend, Remy Remington, for Disney and the Transformers Terran, Thrash, for Nickelodeon, though he found some time for a bit of writing on the Houghton brother’s fish-out-of-water show this past season.

A Bond Like No Other Headline News

DreamWorks Animation Drops Final ‘The Wild Robot’ Trailer

Oscar-nominated writer/director Chris Sanders’ beautifully animated gem about a domestic robot shipwrecked on an uninhabited island who becomes the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling while protecting the animals 'she' encounters hits theaters September 27.

30 Years of Hellboy Headline News

RBmedia Releases ‘Hellboy and the B.P.R.D: The Goddess of Manhattan’ Audiobook

Written by Christopher Golden and Thomas E. Sniegoski with all-new cover art by Mike Mignola and Dave Stewart, the project celebrates 30 Years of Hellboy.

Our Spidey Senses are Tingling! Headline News

Destin Daniel Cretton in Talks to Direct ‘Spider-Man 4’

The ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ filmmaker would join franchise writers Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers on the yet untitled film; Tom Holland returns in titular role.

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