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Features

Desowitz Writes the Book on Bond

Ramin Zahed - May 25, 2012

We’re happy to note that former Animag editor Bill Desowitz has penned a fantastic new book about the 50-year evolution of James Bond. The...

Features

‘ParaNorman’ Helmers Craft a Zombie Pic for Kids

Ramin Zahed - May 25, 2012

A few months ago, we had the great opportunity to visit the talented team of artists and technicians at Portland studio LAIKA, who are...

Festivals & Events

Animag & BabyFirst Americas Launch Latino Culture Contest

Ramin Zahed - May 25, 2012

Attention budding animators! Submit your animated short that reflects the Latino culture and you could win a $3,000 scholarship – all courtesy of Animation Magazine...

Features

‘Arjun: The Warrior Prince’ Opens on Friday

Ramin Zahed - May 24, 2012

Opening this Friday (May 25) in select theaters is the Hindi animated feature Arjun: The Warrior Prince, which is produced by Indian studio UTV...

Festivals & Events

Malaysia Ups Incentives, Launches New Industry Event

Ramin Zahed - May 24, 2012

The Malaysian government announced a new set of initiatives and production support in to develop its creative industry at the Cannes Film Festival and...

Television

Sesame Workshop Lays Off A Dozen Staffers

Ramin Zahed - May 24, 2012

Thursday wasn’t a happy day at Sesame Workshop as 12 staffers were laid off, according to Deadline.com. A company spokesperson said the job cuts...

Festivals & Events

And the Winner is Snipple Animation!

Ramin Zahed - May 23, 2012

We are thrilled to announce that the fantastic team at Snipple Animation has won our 25th Anniversary Issue ad contest. Their colorful ad generated the...

Home Entertainment

Animated ‘Dark Knight’ Movie Gets Voice Cast

Ramin Zahed - May 23, 2012

Warner Bros. Animation has announced the voice cast for its upcoming animated DVD movie based on the 1986 Frank Miller comicbook adventure The Dark...

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Maggie Simpson to Star in 3-D Animated Short

Ramin Zahed - May 23, 2012

The youngest star of The Simpsons family, Maggie, who had the distinction of being voiced by the late Elizabeth Taylor in one episode, will...

Toon Goggles Teams Up with Everloop

Ramin Zahed - May 23, 2012

Online kids portal Toon Goggles (www.toongoggles.com) and kids and teens social media site www.everloop.com have announced their new partnership today. The entire library of...

Features

Warner Picks Up Fesser’s ‘Mortadelo and Filemon’

Ramin Zahed - May 22, 2012

Warner Bros. Pictures Spain has snapped up the rights for the upcoming 3D animated feature Mortadelo and Filemon, by director Javier Fesser. The Hollywood...

Home Entertainment

‘LEGO Ninjago Masters’ DVD to Attack in June

Ramin Zahed - May 22, 2012

The season of Cartoon Network’s Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu is coming to DVD on June 26. The two-disc DVD set will include all 13...

Television

‘Wild Kratts’ Ready to Roam on Super RTL

Ramin Zahed - May 22, 2012

9 Story Entertainment has sold the first season of its popular animated children’s series Wild Kratts to Germany’s Super RTL. A co-pro between The...

People

Senior VP of Communications Don Levy to Leave Sony

Ramin Zahed - May 22, 2012

Don Levy, the well-respected and tireless senior VP of communications at Sony Pictures Digital, is leaving the company on June 4. Levy, who has been...

Television

Adult Swim’s ‘Toonami’ Releases New Lineup

Ramin Zahed - May 21, 2012

According to Anime News Network, a new lineup has been announced for Adult Swim’s Toonami block, which will kick off on Sunday, May 27....

Festivals & Events

The Hub’s ‘Kaijudo’ to Premiere at ATX Festival

Ramin Zahed - May 21, 2012

The Hub’s new animated series Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters will make its world premiere at the first annual ATV Television Festival in...

Festivals & Events

Darnell, Rydstrom to Speak at Italy’s VIEW Conference

Ramin Zahed - May 21, 2012

Italy’s top CG animation and vfx technology conference VIEW has announced some of the key speakers for its 2012 Edition, which takes place Oct....

Digital Domain to Branch Out in Abu Dhabi

Ramin Zahed - May 21, 2012

Digital Domain Media Group will collaborate with Abu Dhabi government-backed media and entertainment entity twofour54 to drive development of film, TV and media production...

Television