Ghost in the Shell is going to reborn by changing itself into a new form — 3DCG. This time, Kenji Kamiyama and Production I.G will join forces with Shinji Aramaki and SOLA DIGITAL ARTS, who brought Japanese 3DCG animation to the whole world in series like Appleseed. This will be “a next-generation animation film” and […]
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INTERVIEW with “Isle Of Dogs” Stop-Mo Model Maker Andy Gent
October 29th, 2018 
Jackson Murphy Wes Anderson’s Isle of Dogs is making a live New York appearance (Nov. 8 and 9), in the form of the gorgeous stop motion sets and the creatives who brought Megasaki’s canines and humans to life. This includes an appearance by puppet fabricator/modeler extraordinaire Andy Gent – who works regularly with two of today’s great […]
Animated Spirits Film Festival Returns To New York With New European Animation
October 11th, 2018 Jerry Beck Kicking off with a screening and networking event at the SVA Theatre on Sunday, November 4 at 5 pm, Animated Spirits Film Festival – New Animation from Europe is returning to New York City for its fourth year with recent animated shorts from Europe and especially the Central Eastern European Region. Presented together with the […]
Two Anime Features Make Their Formal Premieres at the LA Femme Festival
October 5th, 2018 Jerry Beck La Femme International Film Festival and festival sponsor ELEVEN ARTS Anime Studio will hold a special screening of the award-winning anime feature Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms, Friday, October 12th at 6PM, and a competition screening of Liz and the Blue Bird, Sunday, October 14th at 12PM. Both screenings will be at the Regal […]
Funimation to Theatrically Release “Dragon Ball Super: Broly”
September 20th, 2018 Jerry Beck The wait is over, and the battle date set. Super Saiyans Goku and Vegeta will gather to face their most powerful foe ever on January 16 – the official theatrical opening date for Dragon Ball Super: Broly announced today by Funimation Films. The 20th film from the franchise and first from the “Dragon Ball Super” […]
INTERVIEW: Directors Kevin Adams and Joe Ksander of “Next Gen”
September 14th, 2018 Jackson Murphy “Next Gen” is an unconventional animated movie in content, execution and delivery. This sci-fi cautionary tale, about a lonely girl and her relationship with a thoughtful combat robot, takes its look from some of the great visual films of our time. The story balances action, drama, comedy and suspense with both adult and adolescent themes. […]
First Look New “DuckTales” Signature Promo ID Spots
June 1st, 2018 Jerry Beck Here’s something fun as we head into the first weekend on June – a great video of the DuckTales cast (Huey, Dewey, Louie, Webby and Donald) debuting their Disney Channel signature wand ID’s. With special animation by the DuckTales crew, these are a real knock-out — especially for Donald.
TRAILER #2: Aardman’s “Early Man”
December 20th, 2017 Jerry Beck Set at the dawn of time, when dinosaurs and wooly mammoths roamed the earth, Early Man tells the story of how one plucky caveman unites his tribe against a mighty enemy and saves the day! Prioduced by Aardman Animation, directed by Nick Park and starring Eddie Redmayne, Tom Hiddleston, Maisie Williams and Timothy Spall, a […]
2017 Golden Globe Nominees
December 11th, 2017 Jerry Beck The infamous Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced their nominees today – and included in the mix were their choices for Best Animated Feature. Animated entries were also represented for Best Song, with Pixar’s Coco, Blue Sky’s Ferdinand, and Sony’s The Star being recognized there. The Golden Globes will be awarded in a ceremony from the […]
Dreamworks Animation Launches “Dreamworks Shorts”
November 14th, 2017 Jerry Beck DreamWorks Animation Film Group has officially announced the formation of DREAMWORKS SHORTS, with “Bird Karma,” directed by William Salazar, serving as the first animated short film to emerge from program. “Bird Karma” stems from an original idea that Salazar conceived of years ago. “Bird Karma” will make its theatrical debut on the front of DreamWorks […]
Bernie Wrightson Tribute Book to Debut at Comic Con
July 4th, 2017 Jerry Beck Among the many items premiering at the upcoming 2017 San Diego Comic Con is a special limited edition publication, Bernie Wrightson Art and Designs for The Gang of Seven Animation Studio. This is a tribute to the late comic book legend and horror illustrator, published to benefit Wrightson’s wife and survivors. Animation director/producer Tom Tataranowicz […]
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OFFICIAL TRAILER #1: “The Emoji Movie”
May 16th, 2017 Jerry Beck I know everyone in the animation community is looking forward to The Emoji Movie – and here we get our first good glimpse of the film and its storyline, humor and animation. Directed by Anthony Leondis (Igor) and starring the voices of T.J. Miller, Anna Faris, James Corden, Patrick Stewart, Maya Rudolph, Steven Wright, Rob […]
Disney Junior’s “Puppy Dog Pals” Starts April 14th
March 23rd, 2017 Jerry Beck Disney Junior’s new animated series Puppy Dog Pals, created by comedian Harland Williams, debuts Friday April 14th (10:30 a.m. EDT), with two back-to-back episodes on Disney Channel and will also become available that day on the Disney Junior app and YouTube page. The show follows two fun-loving pug brothers, Bingo and Rolly, whose thrill-seeking appetites […]
ANIME TRAILER: “Sword Art Online The Movie: Ordinal Scale”
March 5th, 2017 Jerry Beck Opening in the U.S. this Thursday – an anime feature based on the Sword Art Online light novel series written by Reki Kawahara and illustrated by abec. This feature was produced by A-1 Pictures and directed by Tomohiko Itō, featuring an original story by Kawahara, character designs by Shingo Adachi and music by Yuki Kajiura. […]
SNEAK PEEK: Season 3 Netflix “Mr. Peabody & Sherman” Clip
October 20th, 2016 Jerry Beck The Mr. Peabody and Sherman Show is back and crazier than ever! After last season’s cliffhanger, Season 3 opens with Peabody and Sherman teaming up with alter-ego versions of themselves to defeat an evil cyborg version of Mrs. Hughes and fix the course of history! The zaniness continues when the Penthouse is invaded by neighbors, […]
