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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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“One Piece Film Red” Amasses $9.3M In North America

Crunchyroll’s One Piece Film Red, a film by Toei Animation, opened in theaters across North America, Germany and Australia/New Zealand this past weekend. The anime film has been well received by audience members and critics during its phenomenal opening weekend, leaving the film with an “A” on CinemaScore and 95% Rotten Tomatoes. One Piece Film, […]
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|November 7, 2022
“One Piece Film Red” Amasses $9.3M In North America

24 HOURS Animation Contest for Students- Results Anounced

With 2022 being their 20th year, the 24 HOURS Animation Contest for Students once again challenges its participants to create a 30 second film based on a provided theme. They must complete this challenge in a designated 24-hour period. Teams create their projects at their school and turn in a Youtube link of their work […]
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|October 24, 2022
24 HOURS Animation Contest for Students- Results Anounced

TRAILER: “Evangelion:3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon A Time”

The acclaimed producer and distributor of animation for adult and family audiences, GKIDS, has announced it has added exclusive IMAX showings of Evangelion:3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon A Time, to theaters nationwide, happening on November 30th only. The IMAX shows will be proceeded by screenings of EVANGELION:3.0+1.01 THRICE UPON A TIME – the final installment of the […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|October 24, 2022
TRAILER: “Evangelion:3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon A Time”

WIA ANNOUNCES 2023 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM INDUSTRY PARTNERS

Women in Animation has just announced the largest amount of industry partners contributing to the WIA Scholarship Program. Eight partners, including Animation Focus, ArtStation, Autodesk, Animation Mentor Foundry,Toon Boom, Wacom, LAIKA, and Yellowbrick Learning have all contributed workshops, tutoring sessions, hardware, software packages and cash prizes. WIA’s Bay Area and Montreal Chapters are providing special […]
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|October 23, 2022
WIA ANNOUNCES 2023 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM INDUSTRY PARTNERS

TRAILER: “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules”

Disney+ has released key art for Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, as well as a new trailer. This all-new animated film is based on the second book in Jeff Kinney’s immensely popular book series. In addition, Can You Smell Us Now,, the original new song from the film,is also available. Written and produced […]
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|October 19, 2022
TRAILER: “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules”

The Animation Career Training Program of The Center for Learning Unlimited graduates it’s Second Class

The Center for Learning Unlimited, a non-public, WASC- accredited day school in Torrance, California, proudly celebrates the second graduating class of its animation career training program for neurodiverse adults. Alongside commencement, CLU announces the appointment of an entertainment industry advisory board, plus film festival honors, and a robust project slate for sister animation studio Brainstorm […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|August 1, 2022
The Animation Career Training Program of The Center for Learning Unlimited graduates it’s Second Class

Disney+ To Debut 28 Restored Classic Shorts on July 7th

Disney+ will begin debuting a collection of 28 newly restored Walt Disney Animation Studios classic shorts starting on July 7, featuring such iconic stars as Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Pluto, Chip n’ Dale, and the studio’s first star, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit.  This year marks the centennial of the Walt Disney Animation […]