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Trailer: ‘Pixar Popcorn’ Mini-Shorts Get Popping on Disney+

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In honor of National Popcorn Day, Disney+ shared the trailer for “Pixar Popcorn,” which premieres Friday, January 22 exclusively on Disney+. The collection of...
Features

News Bytes: ‘Soul’s Whitewashed Dubs, ‘Among Us’ Series, Mohawk Language Learning & More

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Pixar's 'Soul' Has a Black Hero. In Denmark, a White Actor Dubs the Voice The New York Times dives into the debate fanned by growing...
Television

‘ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks’ Ends 2020 on a High Note

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Bagdasarian Productions is toasting an enormously successful year for its series ALVINNN!!! & the Chipmunks, produced in collaboration with Technicolor Animation Productions and distributed...
Television

Global TV & Streaming News Bytes

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Canada/Madrid-based Pink Parrot Media has secured a deal with leading European entertainment company Sky to bring the animated comedy-adventure Snowsnaps (26 x 11') to...
Asia

Winsing Sets China Premiere for 7th Feature ‘Diary of Dinosaurs’

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Winsing Animation has announced that Diary of Dinosaurs is roaring ahead with a theatrical release in China, debuting in cinemas May 1. The 90-minute...
Europe

Goya Nominees Announced with Solo Animated Feature Contender

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Nominations for the 35th Goya Awards, honoring the best in Spanish cinema, were announced Monday by the Academia de las Artes y las Ciencias...
North America

LAIKA Names Ian Sheppard Head of Development

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Ian Sheppard has been appointed Head of Development at award-winning animation studio LAIKA, known for the films Coraline, ParaNorman, The Boxtrolls, Kubo and the...
Home Entertainment

Stuff We Love: New Year, New Books, New Movies!

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***This article originally appeared in the February '21 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 307)*** STUFF TO READ The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian Go...
North America

Netflix, Chris Nee Animating Dr. Ibram X. Kendi’s ‘Antiracist Baby’

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As part of a triple adaptation deal with historian and antiracism scholar Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, Netflix is creating a series of musical animated...
Digital Media

‘Drawn to Change’ with Young Activist Yolanda Renee King Debuts for MLK Day

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To commemorate this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Drawn to Change will premiere on Cartoon Network, Saturday, Jan. 16 and feature his granddaughter,...
North America

HBO Max Launches Animation Landing Page as Category Gains Popularity

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HBO Max is launching a new landing page today (Friday, Jan. 15) highlighting the best animated content available on the platform, from adult animation...
North America

Bad Robot Taps FX Exec John Agbaje as SVP Animation

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J.J. Abrams & Katie McGrath's Bad Robot is firming up its foothold in animation, recruiting FX network's animation & development head John Agbaje as...
Europe

Technicolor Sharpens Focus on VFX & Animation with Sale of Post Studio

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Technicolor announced Thursday that L.A.-based Streamland Media (formerly Picture Head Holdings) is purchasing the Technicolor Post business in an acquisition backed by Trive Capital...
Festivals & Events

FIAF Opens Animation First with ‘Calamity’ U.S. Premiere

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The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) has announced additions to the 2021 Animation First Festival, taking place from Friday, February 5 to Monday, February...
Festivals & Events

Animation Guild & ASIFA-Hollywood Host Public Afternoon of Remembrance

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The first month of 2021 will culminate with an event to recognize the talented contributors the world of animation lost in 2020. Hosted by...
Digital Media

Comedy Central Trailers ‘Blark and Son’ S2

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Comedy Central released the official trailer for season two of Stoopid Buddy Stoodios' Blark and Son, the puppet digital series created by Ben Bayouth...
North America

Git Along, Little Dinos!: Exclusive ‘Dino Ranch’ Clip and Creator Q&A

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A thrilling world of wide-open spaces and incredible prehistoric creatures is ready to unfold for preschool-aged viewers as Dino Ranch makes its U.S. debut...
North America

ROOF Studio’s ‘Unbreakable’ Brings Awareness to Rare Lung Disease

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New York animation studio ROOF Studio recently partnered with ad agency AREA 23 on Unbreakable, a poignant CG film for biopharmaceutical company Insmed. The...
North America

Dave Coulier & Animation Vet Bob Harper Launch Grilled Cheese Media

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Comedian, actor and director Dave Coulier has joined forces with animation producer Bob Harper to launch Grilled Cheese Media, combining their huge catalogue of...
North America

Trailer: Feast of New ‘Looney Tunes Cartoons’ Debuts Jan. 21

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Get ready for more mayhem when the newest batch of laugh-out-loud Looney Tunes Cartoons episodes premiering on HBO Max Thursday, January 21. Taz stars in...
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