‘Ready Jet Go!’ Christmas Special Launching Dec. 11
PBS KIDS will premiere an out-of-this-world half-hour Christmas special of the popular animated series, Dec 11 on TV, the web, video app and VOD.
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Frederator Studios, Recursion Media Developing ‘The Nameless City’
Animated miniseries based on the graphic novels of Faith Erin Hicks to debut in late 2018.
BFI Picks 16 Animation Projects to Benefit from Tax Credits
BFI Certification Unit has so far issued certificates to 16 UK animation programs, including Coolabi’s highly anticipated reboot of children’s classic ‘The Clangers.’
Marvel & Netflix Join Forces
Disney’s Marvel and Netflix join forces to develop historic four-series epic, plus a miniseries event based on renowned Marvel characters; landmark deal brings Marvel’s flawed heroes of Hell’s Kitchen, led by ‘Daredevil,’ to the world’s leading internet TV network in 2015.
10 Animated Shorts Advance in 2013 Oscar Race
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces 10 animated short films that will advance in the voting process for the 86th Academy Awards.
In Awards, Cartoons, Short Films | Headline News | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: North America
Blue Ant & Mondo Media Launch $3 Million Animated Comedy Program
Blue Ant Media and Mondo Media team with YouTube to announce ‘Bite on Mondo,’ an animated comedy shorts pitch for content targeted at teens and young adults.
‘Happy Tree Friends’ Arrives on DVD
With over 2 billion views on YouTube, ‘Happy Tree Friends: Complete Disaster’ is the first time the entire series is available in one package.
‘Steven Universe’ Bows to Big Ratings
From first-time series creator Rebecca Sugar, ‘Steven Universe,’ Cartoon Network’s newest original animated comedy series, becomes the network’s most-watched series premiere to date in 2013 among kids 6-11 and boys 6-11.
Stan Lee’s ‘Mighty 7’ Cast Unveiled
Armie Hammer, Christian Slater, Mayim Bialik, Teri Hatcher, Flea, Jim Belushi, Darren Criss, and Sean Astin Join Stan Lee as the voices of ‘Mighty 7.’
In Business, Cartoons, Films, People, Voice Acting | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
19 Animated Features Submitted For 2013 Oscar Race
Nineteen features are submitted for consideration in the Animated Feature Film category for the 86th Academy Awards.
In Awards, Cartoons, Films | Headline News | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: North America
NFB Appoints Michael Fukushima
Michael Fukushima is named Executive Producer of the National Film Board of Canada’s acclaimed English Program Animation Studio in Montreal.
Dell Helps Reel FX Bring 'Free Birds' Feature to Life
Award-winning animation studio Reel FX utilizes Dell technology to develop, produce and animate its first full-length feature film, Free Birds, directed by Jimmy Hayward and featuring the voices of Owen Wilson, Woody Harrelson and Amy Poehler.
'The Simpsons' Pays Tribute to Voice Actor Marcia Wallace
Fox and The Simpsons producers make changes to Sunday’s programming to pay tribute to the passing of longtime Simpsons voice actor Marcia Wallace.
Comixology Releases Second Chapter of Stephan Franck’s ‘Silver’
Just in time for Halloween, ComiXology releases the second issue of writer/director/comic book creator Stephan Franck's acclaimed 12-issue mini-series ‘Silver.’
DreamWorks Animation Reports Q3 2013 Financial Results
DreamWorks Animation reports third quarter 2013 financial results; revenue from feature film segment drives strong earnings.
NFB Launches Free ‘Get Animated!’ Online Screening Series
In commemoration of International Animation Day, the National Film Board of Canada launches the seventh edition of ‘Get Animated!,’ a free online screening series including a selection of recent films, two filmmaker showcases, and six brand-new films.
'Simpsons' Voice Actress Marcia Wallace Dies at 70
Marcia Wallace, the voice of Edna Krabappel, Bart's acerbic teacher on ‘The Simpsons,’ passes away at the age of 70 on Friday, October 25.
VIZ Delivers New ‘Ben 10 Omniverse’ Graphic Series
Ben Tennyson and partner Rook investigate a distress call aboard a stranded spacecraft in a full-color original adventure series based on the Emmy-winning animated kids program.
Cartoon Network Launches ‘CN Watch and Play’ in APAC Region
‘CN Watch and Play’ offers fans and TV broadcasters a new mobile experience.
DreamWorks Gives First Look at 'Mr. Peabody & Sherman'
DreamWorks Animation unveils a first look at the studio’s forthcoming CG-animated feature, Mr. Peabody & Sherman, directed by Rob Minkoff and voiced by Ty Burrell and Max Charles.
Superman Celebrates 75 Years with New Animated Short
In honor of Superman’s 75th anniversary, ‘Man of Steel’director Zack Snyder and DC animated universe maestro Bruce Timm craft a two-minute animated short which blasts through the highlights of the character’s many incarnations, from comics to movies, video games and pop art.
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iStopMotion Adds Animated GIF Support
Latest versions of iStopMotion for Mac and iStopMotion for iPad now include support for animated GIF export; iStopMotion for iPad offers new preference options ideal for school and workshop settings.
Porchlight’s 'Zombie' Treks to Canadian TV
PorchLight Entertainment signs a licensing deal with Corus Entertainment and VRAK TV for Daddy I’m a Zombie.
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FOX TV Axes 'Murder Police'
Fox cancels midseason animated comedy series Murder Police, created by David A. Goodman and Jason Ruiz and produced by Bento Box Entertainment.
ILM's John Knoll and Roger Guyett, Cloudy 2 Directors Kris Pearn and Cody Cameron Highlight VIEW 2013
ILM's Chief Creative Officer and Senior Visual Effects supervisor John Knoll kicks off the VIEW Conference on October 15.
