Exactly 60 years after the release of the iconic book Go, Dog. Go!, DreamWorks and WildBrain have teamed-up for a new TV show adaptation, premiering this Tuesday January 26th on Netflix. Executive Producer Adam Peltzman is honored to shepherd this project and shares behind the scenes details on creating the stories, characters and town of… […]
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INTERVIEW: Adam Peltzman on Adapting P.D. Eastman Classic “Go, Dog, Go!” for Netflix
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TRAILER: Dreamworks “Go, Dog, Go!”
January 7th, 2021 Jerry Beck Based on PD Eastman’s best-selling, classic children’s book (over 8 million copies sold!), Go, Dog. Go! follows 6-year-old Tag Barker on her adventures in the city of Pawston, a fun-loving community of dogs on the go. Tag is a skilled mechanic and loves anything that goes. With her ingenuity and creativity, Tag can go as […]
INTERVIEW: Inside Dreamworks New Netflix Series “Gabby’s Dollhouse”
December 30th, 2020 Jackson Murphy Traci Paige Johnson and Jennifer Twomey are the creators of the new DreamWorks Animation series Gabby’s Dollhouse. It debuts this Tuesday January 5th on Netflix. Johnson and Twomey (of Blue’s Clues fame) usher in 2021 with a fun, positive show about learning, adventure and… cats. What’s not to love? (This interview was conducted as an […]
INTERVIEW: Directors Make A 2020 Statement with Short “Cops and Robbers”
December 23rd, 2020 Jackson Murphy This Monday December 28th, Netflix is debuting one of the most important and impactful pieces of filmmaking this year. The animated short Cops and Robbers comes from directors Arnon Manor (filmmaker and Sony Pictures visual effects producer), Timothy Ware-Hill (an actor) and animators from around the globe. They’ve created a work of art for the […]
Netflix Announces “The Magician’s Elephant”
December 15th, 2020 Jerry Beck Netflix announced today a new animated feature film currently in production, The Magician’s Elephant, based on two-time Newbery Award winner Kate DiCamillo’s novel of the same title. The film marks the directorial debut of renowned visual effects veteran Wendy Rogers (Shrek, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, Puss in Boots) and is produced by Julia […]
INTERVIEW: Frank Abney Paints a Picture For His Netflix Short “Canvas”
December 7th, 2020 Jackson Murphy Disney, DreamWorks and Pixar animator Frank E. Abney III (who also executive produced Sony’s Hair Love) has directed a new animated short film. The poetic Canvas debuts this Friday December 11th on Netflix. Abney discusses the making of this passion project, his contributions to Pixar’s Soul and awards buzz. Jackson Murphy: A lot of people […]
Netflix and Aardman Announce Holiday Special, “Robin Robin”
December 3rd, 2020 Jerry Beck Today Netflix and Aardman announced the voice cast for upcoming stop-animation musical holiday special, Robin Robin, which is currently in production at Aardman’s award-winning studio in the UK and will debut on Netflix in time for the holidays in 2021. Golden Globe winner Gillian Anderson (The Crown) and Oscar nominee Richard E. Grant (Can You […]
Netflix Announces “Back To The Outback” for Fall 2021
November 30th, 2020 Jerry Beck Netflix announced today that the new animated film Back To The Outback, will make its global debut in Fall 2021. The comedy adventure marks the directorial debuts of filmmakers Clare Knight and Harry Cripps, and stars the voice of Isla Fisher, Tim Minchin, Eric Bana, Guy Pearce, Wayne Knight, and Academy Award Nominee Jacki Weaver. […]
INTERVIEW: “Angela’s Christmas Wish” Director On Lighting Up The Holidays
November 25th, 2020 Jackson Murphy Damien O’Connor was nominated for an Emmy for the 2017 holiday special Angela’s Christmas. Now he’s written and directed a sequel special. Angela’s Christmas Wish debuts this Tuesday December 1st on Netflix. O’Connor hopes it brings families some warmth and comfort over this holiday season. Jackson Murphy: We’ve had Frosty Returns and Prep & Landing: […]
INTERVIEW: The Chiodo Brothers Present “Alien Xmas”
November 18th, 2020 Jackson Murphy Director Stephen Chiodo and producer Edward Chiodo are behind the new stop-motion animated special Alien Xmas. It premieres this Friday November 20th on Netflix. The Chiodo Bros. hope families make this a holiday season viewing tradition, right alongside the classics. Jackson Murphy: Where did Alien Xmas come from and how did you first translate this […]
INTERVIEW: Directors Talk Netflix Short “If Anything Happens, I Love You”
November 17th, 2020 Jackson Murphy Netflix is debuting three new animated short films over the next month and a half that they will also be putting up for major awards consideration. The first is If Anything Happens, I Love You, directed by Michael Govier and Will McCormack. The two discuss their intentions and emotions behind the short, which is about […]
INTERVIEW: “Trash Truck” Creator Max Keane Treasures New Animated Series
November 5th, 2020 Jackson Murphy Max Keane is the creator of Netflix’s new family friendly animated program Trash Truck, which premieres this Tuesday November 10th. Keane, son of Oscar winner Glen Keane (Dear Basketball, Over The Moon), is excited for audiences to experience this sweet, personal show and read the companion book. Jackson Murphy: My cousin’s two and a half […]
TRAILER: The Chiodo Bros. “Alien Xmas”
October 29th, 2020 Jerry Beck Alien Xmas (November 20th on Netflix) based on a 2006 picture book by the Chiodo Bros, and is an homage to the classic Rankin-Bass holiday specials. The stop-motion special is directed by Stephen Chiodo, produced by Edward Chiodo, and executive produced by Jon Favreau, David Ellender of Sonar Entertainment, Sander Schwartz, Charles Chiodo, Jim Strain […]
INTERVIEW: Glen Keane on Kobe, Covid and his Netflix Feature “Over The Moon”
October 19th, 2020 Jackson Murphy In 2018, legendary Disney animator Glen Keane won an Academy Award with the late Kobe Bryant for their animated short film Dear Basketball. Now Keane makes his feature film directorial debut with the animated musical adventure Over the Moon, which debuts Friday on Netflix. And it could send him to the Oscars yet again. Keane […]
Three New Animated Shorts Coming To Netflix
October 15th, 2020 Jerry Beck A great story can come in any size, shape or length. Netflix will be introducing three new animated short films in the coming months: If Anything Happens I Love You, Canvas and Cops and Robbers, each bringing a unique story and diverse animation technique. “Our goal is to bring our members best-in-class animation in all […]
