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Hisko Hulsing Talks ‘Danse Macabre’

In an expansive and intimate interview with Johannes Wolters, the ‘Undone’ and ‘Junkyard’ director discusses his new animated short, premiering this week in Annecy, an intense visual exploration of Dmitri Shostakovich’s Allegro from his 10th Symphony, based on 79 original oil paintings.

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Sliving Your Best Life Headline News

Trailer Released for Paris Hilton’s ‘Paris & Pups’ Animated Series

From HappyNest Entertainment and 9 Story Media, in partnership with Hilton’s 11:11 Media, the kids’ show follows 5 ‘fabulous pups’ who live ‘their best lives’ in the Fabuluxe Hotel penthouse bringing happiness to others; debuts September 23 on YouTube.

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Going Big Down Under Headline News

Cosmic Dino Announces Studio Expansion, Signs with UTA & Fourth Wall

The award-winning Australian studio, currently producing the ‘Bluey’ movie, is at Annecy 2025 to share details of its growth, which includes a new multi-million-dollar facility and high-profile studio collaborations.

In 2D, Business, Event, Festival, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: Australia

LAIKA Dives Into Live-Action Headline News

LAIKA Acquires ‘Crumble’ Script by Brian Duffield

Oscar-winning duo Phil Lord and Chris Miller will produce, with the writer at the helm, of the studio’s latest live-action effort - an original story of a married couple who go on a world-traversing adventure in the hope of finding a cure to an ancient curse.

In Business, Films, People, Visual Effects, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America

Business Headline News

Seth Green and Tracy Falco to Produce ‘Meerkat Manor’ Animated Feature

Warner Bros. Pictures Animation announced the 3DCG adaptation of the hugely popular Animal Planet docu-series, taking the Whiskers family on all-new animated adventures.

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People Headline News

Modern Magic Names Belinda Blacklock VP of Animation

The company, founded by Rodney Rothman and Adam Rosenberg, taps animation pro to find, develop and produce animated ﬁlm and TV projects; new hire follows company recently signing first-look animated broadcast deal with Fox.

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Business Headline News

Stampede Ventures and UTA Launch HappyNest

Former MGA Entertainment VP and executive producer Sadaf Cohen Muncy will helm new independent animation production company and creative incubator; company will guide IP development while enabling artists to maintain financial and creative control.

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Living LA Cool Headline News

‘Fairfax’ Creators Ink First-Look Deal with Amazon Studios

Matt Hausfater, Teddy Riley, and Aaron Buchsbaum will create and produce projects to premiere exclusively on Prime Video; their new animated comedy, about four middle schoolers’ quest for trending coolness on the famous L.A. street, debuts on the streamer today.

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Business Headline News

Thomas Lennon Developing ‘The Post Guard’ Animated Series at Fox

Network orders a presentation by the ‘Reno 911’ star for his workplace adventure comedy set at a secretive mashup of the Coast Guard and Post Office.

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Can Bad Guys Go Good? Headline News

DreamWorks Animation’s ‘The Bad Guys’ Lands All-Star Cast

Awkwafina, Oscar winner Sam Rockwell, and Emmy Award winner Alex Borstein among stars added to upcoming animated feature film adaptation of Aaron Blabey’s book series about notorious bad guys going good; movie debuts April 15, 2022.

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Ta Ta For Now Headline News

‘The Mandalorian’ Star Gina Carano Dropped by Lucasfilm, UTA, and ID PR

The popular actress’ career may be kaput following the questionable decision to share a social media message comparing the treatment of Republicans in America to Jews in Nazi Germany.

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Business Headline News

HBO Max Orders Animated ‘Santa Inc.’ Starring Sarah Silverman and Seth Rogen

Half-hour adult comedy series from Lionsgate will be produced by Rogen’s Point Grey Pictures.

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Animated Feature Film ANIMATIONWorld

Base FX Enters Risky Chinese Animated Feature Arena with ‘Wish Dragon’

Director Chris Appelhans bucks conventional industry “wisdom” by choosing VFX powerhouse as partner for first foray into crowded and uncertain Chinese animated feature film market.

In Business, CG, Films, People, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: Asia