Saudi Arabia’s Manga Productions Licenses ‘Grendizer’ For Amusement Parks And Events Across The Middle East
Manga Productions is partnering with rightsholder Dynamic Planning to revitalize the Grendizer IP in the Middle East.
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‘Atlanta’ Episode Features A Hilarious, Heartbreaking Alternative History To The Making Of ‘A Goofy Movie’
‘The Goof Who Sat by the Door’ is the fictional story of Disney’s first-ever Black CEO who tried to make “the Blackest movie of all time.”
Basque Animation Is Booming Thanks To A Diverse And Eye-Catching Slate Of Film And TV Projects
Spain’s Basque Country has produced animated fare that stands out at international markets, festivals, and awards ceremonies.
Crunchyroll, Sony Pictures, And Japanese Broadcaster Wowow Unveil Multi-Series Co-Production Deal
The companies’ first co-production will be a series adaptation of Tow Ubukata’s fantasy action novel ‘Bye, Bye, Earth.’
Netflix Launches New ‘My Dad The Bounty Hunter’ Trailer, Unveils Release Date
The sci-fi family series from Everett Downing and Patrick Harpin will touch down in early 2023.
DNEG Sets Up VFX/Animation Studio In Sydney, First Project Is George Miller’s ‘Furiosa’
The studio will be helmed by Oscar-winning vfx supervisor Andrew Jackson, an Australian native and veteran of the ‘Mad Max’ franchise.
‘Bratz, L.O.L. Surprise!’ Manufacturer MGA Entertainment Launches MGA Studios, Acquires Pixel Zoo Animation
According to MGA, the company is looking to growing its footprint in the rapidly evolving digital entertainment landscape.
Epic Games Launches Unreal Engine 5.1 With New And Refined Features For Animation And VFX Work
According to the team at Epic Games, with UE 5.1 “we’re honing in on the artist, and how the artist can use this tool.”
The Animation Guild Unveils Officer And Executive Board Election Results
Three of five TAG officers won re-election, including Steve Kaplan, Jeanette Moreno King, and Paula Spence.
‘Tom And Jerry’ Get Kawaii Makeover From Cartoon Network Japan
The new series debuted as part of a seven-hour Jerry-themed block for Japan’s “Cheese Day.”
‘Suzume’ Passes ‘Weathering With You,’ ‘Your Name’ For Biggest Japanese Opening Of Director Makoto Shinkai’s Career
A November release could hurt ‘Suzume’ long-term. Shinkai’s previous films opened in summer, historically a more favorable window.
‘My Father’s Dragon’ Reviews Roundup: A Well-Made Film For Kids That Falls Just Short Of Cartoon Saloon’s Lofty Standards
Critics are praising the work done by director Nora Twomey and her animation team on Netflix’s latest animated feature.
Kevin Conroy, Longtime Batman Voice Actor, Dies At 66
Described by many as the definitive voice of Batman, Conroy voiced the Caped Crusader in series, films, and games for three decades.
Disney Plans Layoffs, Hiring Freeze After Weak Fourth Quarter
In a memo to executives, CEO Bob Chapek outlined a series of cost-cutting measures headed Disney’s way.
After A Decade Of Distribution Hell, Spanish Stop-Motion Feature ‘O Apóstolo’ Is Free To Stream Online
With the film’s rights back in their hands, director Fernando Cortizo and producer Isabel Rey want the world to see ‘O Apóstolo.’
Bob Chapek Has ‘Gotta Be Fired, That’s Pretty Cut And Dried,’ Says CNBC’s Jim Cramer Following Brutal Q4 Earnings Call
Calling Disney’s Q4 a “quarter for the ages,” Cramer says it’s time for the company to change up its leadership.
Academy Reverses Stance, Says ‘Apollo 10 1/2’ Can Qualify For Best Animated Feature Oscar Race
The Academy also confirmed that ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On’ and Canada’s ‘Eternal Spring’ are eligible for consideration.
Netflix’s ‘Scrooge: A Christmas Carol’ Gets A Haunting Trailer
The animated feature from Timeless Films and Axis Studios will land on Netflix December 2.
Stability AI Raises $101 Million For Open-Source AI Image Generation Software
The funding will be used to accelerate the development of open AI models for image, language, audio, video, 3d, and more.
‘Wall-E’ Is Getting The Criterion Treatment, But Don’t Expect More Disney Films Anytime Soon
The Criterion release is a one-off project driven by “my own filmmaker ego” says director Andrew Stanton.
Witches, Goblins, And An Ogre Deal With Substance Abuse, Depression, And Domestic Violence In Alberto Vázquez’s ‘Homeless Home’
The 2020 Annecy jury award-winning short about a soldier’s return to an isolated and depopulated village is now free to stream online.
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