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Features

Martin Short & Catherine O’Hara Join ‘Addams Family’ Cast

Mercedes Milligan - November 26, 2018

Canadian-American comedy legends Martin Short and Catherine O’Hara have signed on to MGM’s upcoming fully-animated The Addams Family feature. The much-lauded actors, who have...

MPC Creates Enchanted World for ‘Nutcracker and the Four Realms’

Mercedes Milligan - November 26, 2018

When Clara (played by Mackenzie Foy) finds herself in a strange and mysterious parallel world that’s home to Land of Snowflakes, Land of Flowers...

Features

‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Scores 2nd Best Thanksgiving BO Debut

Mercedes Milligan - November 26, 2018

It’s official: Disney’s logged-in sequel Ralph Breaks the Internet has scored the second-highest Thanksgiving holiday period open in movie history. With a take of...

Europe

Factory Rights and Pets at Home Team for ‘Off The Leash’ PSA Toons

Mercedes Milligan - November 26, 2018

Animation studio and rights holder Factory Rights and leading U.K. pet retailer Pets at Home have teamed up to launch a content marketing campaign...

Europe

Singer Gary Barlow Joins Jason Manford in ‘Daisy & Ollie’ Christmas Special

Mercedes Milligan - November 25, 2018

Singer-songwriter Gary Barlow (Take That) is joining comedian-presenter Jason Manford in making holiday magic as voice stars on a special, musical episode of hit...

Streaming

Award-Winning Triggerfish Short ‘Belly Flop’ Debuts Online

Mercedes Milligan - November 25, 2018

After winning seven international awards and screening at over 60 festivals around the world, including its closing ceremony debut at the Annecy animation fest,...

Streaming

Universal to Launch New Content on ‘Woody Woodpecker’ YouTube Channels

Mercedes Milligan - November 25, 2018

The distinctive mocking laughter of Walter Lantz's famous bird will echo around the world once more as new episodes of Woody Woodpecker roll out...

Europe

‘Hey Duggee’ Scores Triple BAFTA Kids Win

Mercedes Milligan - November 25, 2018

The 2018 British Academy Children's Awards were held Sunday night, celebrating the best in live-action and animated content for young audiences in the U.K....

Africa

Tshimologong, Animation SA & AFD Launch Short Script Contest, Intern Program

Mercedes Milligan - November 21, 2018

Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct and Agence Française de Développement (AFD), in partnership with Animation South Africa, have announced the launch of a short film...

Shorts

Award-Winning Short ‘Coin Operated’ Debuts Online

Mercedes Milligan - November 21, 2018

Online audiences now have a chance to watch the inspiring indie CG short Coin Operated, available on YouTube for free!. Written and directed by...

Europe

Animafest Zagreb Names Jayne Pilling Animation Studies Awardee

Mercedes Milligan - November 21, 2018

World Festival of Animated Film - Animafest Zagreb’s (June 3-8, 2019) Festival Council has announced that the 2019 Award for Outstanding Contribution to Animation...

Commercials

Apple’s Holiday Spot is a Stunning Animated Ode to Creativity

Mercedes Milligan - November 21, 2018

The winter holidays are nearly upon us, and you know what that means: ‘Tis the season for tearjerker commercials. A strong contender for top...

Digital Media

WildBrain Opening Irish Fairy Door Co. to the World

Mercedes Milligan - November 21, 2018

Digital kids’ network and studio WildBrain has been tapped to produce original content for and manage the YouTube and Facebook strategy for popular toy...

Features