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WonderfulSubs Launching Anime Social Network, Support Initiatives
WonderfulSubs LLC -- the blog and entertainment co. catering to fans of anime, manga and Japanese culture -- announced that they are launching a...
Netflix Taps Kevin Clark as New Director of Preschool Animation
L.A.-based children’s media consultant Kevin Clark is Netflix’s new director of preschool animation. Clark has consulted on diversity, content development and strategy for companies...
Baobab Studios, ‘Jojo Rabbit’ Star Join ‘Paper Birds’ VR from 3DAR, Oculus
Facebook’s Oculus, Baobab Studios and leading Latin American animation studio 3DAR announced the casting of Archie Yates (Critics' Choice Movie Award Nominee, Best Young...
FUPiVERSiTY: GFC & AAN Pave a Resilient Career Path with Teen Workshops
With the flexible and tech-savvy animation industry proving one of the entertainment factions best able to transition to work-from-home and weather pandemic turmoil, added...
Global TV & Streaming Roundup
Portfolio Entertainment's newest in-house production, Hero Elementary (40 x 22'), a co-production with Twin Cities PBS, has been acquired by Discovery Inc. for the...
‘PBS KIDS Talk About: Race and Racism’ Special Premieres October 9
PBS KIDS announced a new special, PBS KIDS Talk About: Race and Racism, will premiere October 9. The half-hour program will feature authentic conversations...
Comics Artist Mirka Andolfo Developing Original Adult Toon ‘Sweet Paprika’
Italian comic-book artist Mirka Andolfo (creator of Unnatural and Mercy, published by Image Comics in the U.S.) announced on Facebook Monday that her spicy...
Facebook Buys Giphy, Tech Will Integrate into Instagram
In a company blog post Friday by Facebook's VP of Produce, Vishal Shah, it was revealed that leading animated GIF depot GIPHY has come...
SIGGRAPH 2020 Digs in to CG Trends with Tech Papers Program
SIGGRAPH 2020 announces 163 selected research projects from 24 countries as part of its world-renowned Technical Papers program. Throughout its now 47-year history, the...
Yolanda Adams Shines on ‘Blue’s Clues & You’, Virtual Playdates Debut
Nickelodeon is celebrating “Tuesday Blue’s Day” all month long with episodes of the preschool hybrid hit Blue’s Clues & You! on air, and all-new...
Animated People: Van Phan, Director of Tribeca VR Premiere ‘Upstander’
Animation director Van Phan won two Student Emmys for his first two animated shorts: Wild Card and Values, which were made when he was...
Crunchyroll Crowns ‘Demon Slayer’ Anime of the Year at 2020 Anime Awards
Crunchyroll, the world's most popular anime brand, is announcing tonight the winners from the fourth annual Anime Awards -- a celebration of the best...
John Legend & Facebook Launch Valentine’s Toon Series
Super star John Legend has teamed up with Facebook for a new animated series timed to the most romantic day of the year. Titled...
Canadian Animation Veteran Blair Kitchen Passes Away at 43
We are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Canadian animation veteran Blair Kitchen at age 43, early Sunday morning. The much-loved and respected...
Superprod Appointed Distributor for French YouTube Hit ‘Titounis’
Superprod has inked an agreement to handle worldwide distribution of The World of Titounis, the leading French children’s channel on YouTube. Combining rhymes, dancing...
Maxon and Red Giant Combine Post-Prod Powers in Merger
Maxon, the developers of professional 3D software solutions, and Red Giant, creators of unique tools for editors, VFX artists and motion designers, cooperatively announced...
Fox Promos ‘Duncanville’, Debuting Feb. 16th
A new 2D-animated comedy is soon joining the Fox Animation Domination block, as Duncanville is set to premiere Sunday, February 16 (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET/PT)....
Caroll Spinney, ‘Sesame Street’ Puppeteer, Dies Age 85
Legendary Sesame Street puppeteer Caroll Spinney, who brought to life the beloved characters Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch, has died at age 85...
Heartfelt ‘Hair Love’ Short Makes Online Debut
Hair Love, the heartfelt animated short film from director Matthew A. Cherry that focuses on the relationship between an African-American father, his daughter Zuri,...
Happy Thanksgiving from Animation Magazine
Dear readers,
Animation Magazine will be observing the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. This means no email newsletter in your...
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