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The Inside Job on “The Bad Guys 2”
After successfully pulling off the marvelous hand-made-looking DreamWorks heist comedy, The Bad Guys, (Zootopia meets Oceans Eleven), director Pierre Perifel wanted to go more epic for The Bad Guys 2 sequel. In fact, he began brainstorming even before the end of production. Fortunately, there were plenty of great ideas to grab from Aaron Blabey’s sophisticated […]
CURATOR’S PICKS: The Art of All Things Disney and More Auction

CURATOR’S PICKS: The Art of All Things Disney and More Auction

Avatar photoLauren Ashton|
December 10th, 2024
From December 14th-17th in Dallas, Texas, Heritage Auctions presents an exciting event for animation and Disney enthusiasts alike. Once again, the world’s largest collectibles auctioneer offers a special event that features rare, one-of-a-kind, very remarkable pieces of history. Check out some of the curator’s picks ahead of next week’s auction. Jim’s Picks Jim Lentz | […]
Animation Educator’s Forum Announces 2024-25 Scholarship Recipients

Animation Educator’s Forum Announces 2024-25 Scholarship Recipients

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
November 22nd, 2024
ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum (AEF) is proud to announce its scholarship recipients for academic year 2024-25. 120 applications were received, with 11 students selected, three graduates and eight undergraduates, from the United States and three countries – Spain, France and Australia. The total scholarship funds, $44,000, will be distributed evenly, and will be used to […]

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CBS Studios Releases Official Trailer and Key Art For “Star Trek: Prodigy”

Today, CBS Studios released the official trailer and key art for the upcoming season of their original series, STAR TREK: PRODIGY. On Monday, July 1st, the successful project will premiere 20 episodes on Netflix in select countries worldwide. The streaming platform currently offers the entirety of the first season.
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|June 20, 2024
CBS Studios Releases Official Trailer and Key Art For “Star Trek: Prodigy”

30 International Filmmakers Have Been Selected For “Sony Future Filmmaker” Awards 2024

This week, Creo was excited to announce a shortlist of 30 international filmmakers for the upcoming “Sony Future Filmmaker” Awards. The selected artists will be awarded by being invited to workshops and events on the Sony lot in Los Angeles, providing a unique opportunity to experience behind the scenes. The awards ceremony will take place […]
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|April 24, 2024
30 International Filmmakers Have Been Selected For “Sony Future Filmmaker” Awards 2024

Netflix Annecy Previews Include Aardman’s “Wallace & Gromit,” Zack Snyder’s “Twilight of the Gods,” and Skydance Animation’s “Spellbound”

This year, Netflix will return to the Annecy Festival with a full itinerary following their recent wins and nominations. Such accolades include Oscar nominations for Nimona, a BAFTA nomination for Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, and several wins for Blue Eye Samurai at the Annie’s this past February. In only five years after launching […]
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|April 22, 2024
Netflix Annecy Previews Include Aardman’s “Wallace & Gromit,” Zack Snyder’s “Twilight of the Gods,” and Skydance Animation’s “Spellbound”

Oscar-Nominated Film Robot Dreams Coming To Theaters On May 31st- From Director Pablo Berger

From Spanish director Pablo Berger, Oscar-nominated animated feature Robot Dreams has secured a theatrical release in the U.S.  Coming to New York City on May 31st, the film can be seen at the Film Forum and AMC Lincoln Square. Called “exquisite… one of the best animations in recent years” by The Observer and regarded as […]
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|April 19, 2024
Oscar-Nominated Film Robot Dreams Coming To Theaters On May 31st- From Director Pablo Berger

INTERVIEW: “Puffin Rock And The New Friends” And 25 Years Of Cartoon Saloon

Cartoon Saloon, the animation house behind The Secret of Kells, The Breadwinner and Wolfwalkers, is unveiling its latest feature. Puffin Rock and the New Friends — a continuation of the popular TV series — is available to rent or purchase on Google TV, Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV beginning Tuesday April 16th. Director Jeremy […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|April 10, 2024
INTERVIEW: “Puffin Rock And The New Friends” And 25 Years Of Cartoon Saloon

Cartoon Network Launches Digital Experience For It’s Staircase

Welcome to the stairwell that tells the story of a studio…one step and sketch at a time. Cartoon Network Studios (CNS) today announced the launch of a dedicated website that will serve as the virtual home for its iconic Artist Stairwell space. From 2000 to 2023, the CNS building in Downtown Burbank stood as a […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|April 8, 2024
Cartoon Network Launches Digital Experience For It’s Staircase

Hanna-Barbera: The Recorded History From Modern Stone Age to Meddling Kids

Hanna-Barbera is best known for its popular animated characters and numerous TV series. But the studio also created iconic sound effects and music that have become the soundtrack of our lives – powerful sounds that were created to guide the studio’s visual storytelling. These incredible elements added to their remarkable success – not to mention […]