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CURATOR’S PICKS: The Art of All Things Disney and More Auction
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 […]
ANIME TRAILER: Tickets for “Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom” Now Available

ANIME TRAILER: Tickets for “Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom” Now Available

Haylie Baker|
October 18th, 2024
Today, in Culver City, California, Crunchyroll (widely recognized as the industry’s leading anime brand) made the announcement that tickets for OVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom are now available for purchase in the United States and Canada. Brought to audiences by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures, the film will be in theaters on November 8th and offer multiple […]

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Julia Morizawa’s “Dragonfly” Debuts at 2023 LA Asian Pacific Film Festival

Writer/producer/actor Julia Morizawa’s compelling animated short film Dragonfly will make its Los Angeles Premiere at the 39th Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival on Sunday, May 7th at 8PM, at the Japanese American National Museum. The film will be screened in the “Lost and Found” animation program, depicting discarded dreams, forgotten memories, missing pieces and […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|April 22, 2023
Julia Morizawa’s “Dragonfly” Debuts at 2023 LA Asian Pacific Film Festival

Cast Announcement For Nickelodeon Movies CG Feature “TMNT: Mutant Mayhem”

Today, producer and actor Seth Rogen announced the main voice cast of Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies, and Point Grey Productions’ all-new CG-animated theatrical film, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, an original story following the crime-fighting Ninja Turtles as they protect the sewers and streets of New York City. The film is set to hit […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|March 4, 2023
Cast Announcement For Nickelodeon Movies CG Feature “TMNT: Mutant Mayhem”

Disney+ and Lucasfilm Announce Second Volume Of Anthology Series “Star Wars: Visions”

On February 2nd, Disney+ and Lucasfilm announced that “Star Wars: Visions'” second volume will debut exclusively on Disney+ on May 4th of this year. A follow-up to the Emmy-nominated “Star Wars: Visions,” the latest volume will continue exploring the possibilities of “Star Wars” storytelling, with nine new shorts from different studios all over the world. […]
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|February 7, 2023
Disney+ and Lucasfilm Announce Second Volume Of Anthology Series “Star Wars: Visions”

Animation Educators Forum selects 2023 Hall of Fame Receipients

The Animation Educators Forum (AEF), a nonprofit association of teachers and scholars whose focus is the art of animated film, announce the selection of its 2023 Hall of Fame recipients. The AEF will announce a new group of recipients each January. It you wish to suggest a worthy candidate, please visit: animationeducatorsforum.org and send your […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|January 31, 2023
Animation Educators Forum selects 2023 Hall of Fame Receipients

“KIFF” To Premier Friday, March 10th, On Disney Channel

Disney Branded Television announced that on March 10th, “Kiff” will premiere on Disney Channel before its Disney+ debut on Wednesday, March 15.This silly new animated comedy features an optimistic squirrel named Kiff and her chill bunny best friend, Barry. Kimiko Glenn (“Orange Is the New Black”) voices Kiff, whose love for life takes her on […]
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|January 24, 2023
“KIFF” To Premier Friday, March 10th, On Disney Channel

AWARDS WATCH 2023 WIP

A Handy-Dandy Checklist of the Animated Features Scheduled For Release in the U.S. in 2023 (This list is a constant year-long work-in-progress. More titles will be added. Release dates below may change.) 1. THE MAGICIAN’S ELEPHANT (3/2023) D: Wendy Rogers. (Netflix) 2. THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE (4/7/23) D: Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic (Universal/Illumination) 3. […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|January 15, 2023
AWARDS WATCH 2023 WIP

Voice Director Andrea Romano Inducted into the Children’s & Family Emmy’s Silver Circle

Eight-time Emmy Award winner Andrea Romano further cemented her reputation as the greatest voiceover director in animation history on Sunday night when she was inducted into the prestigious Children’s & Family Emmys’ inaugural Silver Circle during a ceremony at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel. The Silver Circle recognizes those professionals who have performed distinguished service within […]