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Trailer: ‘Elliott from Earth’ Lands on Cartoon Network

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Cartoon Network’s next original comedy is ready to invade terrestrial screens! Elliott From Earth introduces Elliott, his mom Frankie and his new best friend,...
Features

India’s Discreet Arts Opens US Ops Headed by Steve Wendland

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International animation studio Discreet Arts, headquartered in Hyderabad, has opened a U.S. office in Burbank, California, with animation industry creative veteran Steven Wendland appointed...
North America

WIA Awards 10 Young Women with 2021 Animation Scholarships

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As part of the 2021 BRIC Talent and Innovation Summit, WIA’s Chair of Education Hsiang Chin Moe announced the recipients of this year’s WIA...
North America

Trailer: HBO Max Brings Kids’ Classic ‘Runaway Bunny’ to Life March 25

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On March 25, HBO Max will premiere the new animated special The Runaway Bunny, based on the children’s book by Margaret Wise Brown. Producer...
North America

Trailer: ‘Super Sema’ Brings an African Super-Girl to YouTube Kids

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YouTube Originals has released the official trailer for Super Sema, voiced by Academy Award-winning actress and author Lupita Nyong’o. The brand new animated series...
Television

Global TV & Streaming News Bytes

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Portfolio Entertainment’s Distribution Division has secured a new round of global sales for its action-packed animated series Hero Elementary: Discovery Kids Latin America has...
Asia

Benesse Corp. Launches Meecha! SVOD for Japanese Preschoolers

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Benesse Corporation, the Japanese education services company, and the name behind the enormously successful preschool character and leading educational property Shimajiro, has announced the...
North America

SYFY TZGZ Originals ‘The Pole’ & ‘The Summoner’ Premiere March 17

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Two irreverent and otherworldly adult animated original comedies are joining the TZGZ late night lineup on SYFY this month when The Pole and The...
Features

Funimation Brings ‘Violet Evergarden the Movie’ to Select Theaters March 30

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Funimation, the leading distributor of anime globally, today announced it is releasing Violet Evergarden the Movie -- the second feature-length film in the franchise...
North America

Nickelodeon Greenlights ‘The Patrick Star Show’ SpongeBob Spinoff for Summer

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Nickelodeon has given the official greenlight to The Patrick Star Show (13 episodes), the second spinoff of the number-one animated series SpongeBob SquarePants. Produced...
Festivals & Events

100 Years of Disney Exhibition Planned for Philadelphia in 2023

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In celebration of the centennial of The Walt Disney Company, SC Exhibitions has begun production on an exhibition that showcases the company’s history and...
Europe

EFM: Riki Unveils New ‘Finnick’ Poster & International Sales

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Russian animation powerhouse Riki Group has launched sales for its upcoming animated feature Finnick at the European Film Market, participating as part of the...
Streaming

‘Asterix’ Conquers Netflix in New 3D Series from French Auteur Alain Chabat

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In a company blog post Wednesday morning, Netflix's Director of Original Animation (Global Independent TV) Dominique Bazay revealed that the streamer is welcoming a...
Television

Don’t Touch That Dial! FOX Re-Ups ‘Simpsons’ for 33rd and 34th Seasons

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FOX has renewed its Emmy Award-winning, record-setting Animation Domination staple The Simpsons for its 33rd and 34th seasons on FOX, carrying the series into...
Features

Animation Vets Jennifer Coyle & Leo Matsuda to Helm ‘Hello Kitty’ Hybrid Flick

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New Line is ready to get purring on its animation/live-action hybrid Hello Kitty feature, having picked up the rights from Sanrio in 2019. The...
North America

Trailer: Toonified ‘No Activity’ S4 Sets Paramount+ Premiere

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ViacomCBS' imminent new Paramount+ streaming service announced the season four premiere for original half-hour comedy No Activity on Thursday, April 8, with subsequent episodes...
Festivals & Events

‘Soul’ and ‘Wolfwalkers’ Dominate 48th Annie Awards Nominations

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This morning, ASIFA-Hollywood announced the nominations for its 48th Annual Annie Awards, recognizing the year’s best in the field of animation across 36 categories. “What...
Features

News Bytes: The Latest Awards, Festivals, Panels and Events Updates

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Who could have predicted that setting a precedent for virtual events would lead to a constant battle to make room in our inboxes? …...
Europe

UK’s Secret Story Draw Unlocks Animation Opportunities for Underrepresented Groups

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A brand new and unique initiative, The Secret Story Draw, has launched to find new talent in the animation industry. The scheme is dedicated...
North America

FOX Animation Expands to Mondays with ‘Housebroken,’ ‘Duncanville’ S2

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This summer, FOX's growing animation lineup extends to Mondays with the series premiere of all-new pet paws-itive comedy Housebroken on May 31 (9:00-9:30 p.m....
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