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Animated People

Creator Joe Murray Talks about the Return of Rocko in ‘Static Cling’

Ramin Zahed - August 7, 2019

It’s been over 22 years since audiences bid farewell to timid Aussie wallaby Rocko and his friends Heffer Wolfe, Filburt and faithful dog Spunky....

Digital Media

Superplastic to Animate Instagram Stars Janky and Guggimon

Ramin Zahed - August 2, 2019

Designer toy brand Superplastic has launched a new animated entertainment division focused on bringing its popular characters Janky and Guggimon to life and revealed...

North America

Lord and Miller Sign Live-Action Deal with Universal

Ramin Zahed - August 2, 2019

Phil Lord and Chris Miller, best known to animation fans as the hot Oscar-winning producers of Sony Pictures Animation’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, have...

Features

Favreau’s ‘Lion King’ Continues to Roar This Weekend

Ramin Zahed - August 2, 2019

While live-action fans will be keeping an eye on the action-packed Universal’s Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw this weekend, Disney aficionados will...

People

Stock Promoted to President of WarnerMedia Ent. Networks, EMEA, APAC

Ramin Zahed - August 2, 2019

Former president of Turner EMEA Giorgio Stock has taken over the newly created role of president of WarnerMedia Ent. Networks, overseeing distribution and advertising...

Festivals & Events

Exclusive: Jhonen Vasquez, Adam Elliot Among Guests at Pixelatl in Sept.

Ramin Zahed - August 2, 2019

If you’re looking for an invigorating way to end the summer and jumpstart your animation career, look no further than the Pixelatl festival, which...

Europe

Belgium’s Belvision Pounces on New CG ‘Marsupilami’ Series

Ramin Zahed - August 2, 2019

The popular French-Belgian comic-book character Marsupilami is getting the modern CG-animated treatment in a new animated series produced by Belgian studio Belvision. The studio...

Technology

Facebook to Introduce New TV Device

Ramin Zahed - August 2, 2019

This fall, we might be watching our favorite animated content on a new Facebook device. The Menlo, Calif-based company has approached Netflix, Disney and...

Features

Alex Rockwell & Judy Rothman Rofé Introduce ‘Norman Picklestripes’

Ramin Zahed - July 25, 2019

This Saturday (July 27) at 11 a.m., Universal Kids debuts a new stop-motion series about Mother Nature’s son, Norman Picklestripes! The whimsical, music-filled show...

Shorts

SIGGRAPH Prize Winner ‘The Stained Club’ Explores a Painful Bond

Ramin Zahed - July 23, 2019

A group of unusual kids with mysterious spots on their bodies form a special bond in The Stained Club, the winner of the Jury...

Immersive

Animating the Refugee Experience: Celine Tricart’s ‘The Key’ VR

Ramin Zahed - July 22, 2019

***This article originally appeared in the August ‘19 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 292)*** One of virtual reality’s most attractive qualities is its ability to...

Television

In Praise of That Sweet, Hilarious Sponge

Ramin Zahed - July 21, 2019

It's hard to believe that everyone's favorite absorbent sponge is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his arrival on Nickelodeon this month. Since SpongeBob SquarePants...

Features

Nothing But the Best: Fathom Events Curates Another Fantastic Season of Films

Ramin Zahed - July 21, 2019

***This article originally appeared in the August '19 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 292)*** This summer is shaping up to be a great time to...

Asia

Arson Attack Kills at least 33 at Kyoto Animation Studio in Japan

Ramin Zahed - July 18, 2019

At least 33 people have died and dozens were injured after an arsonist set fire to Kyoto Animation Studio in Japan this Thursday morning....

Festivals & Events

The Toon Lover’s Guide to Comic-Con ’19

Ramin Zahed - July 17, 2019

Yes, we know, some of the big players are sitting this year’s edition of Comic-Con International out (we see you, Sony, Warner Bros.’ DC...

Streaming

Revisiting the World of Thra in ‘The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance’

Ramin Zahed - July 16, 2019

***This story originally appeared in the August ‘19 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 292)*** The Jim Henson and Frank Oz-directed 1982 puppet fantasy adventure The...

Features

It’s a Playmobil World After All!

Ramin Zahed - July 16, 2019

***This story originally appeared in the August ‘19 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 292)*** Lino DiSalvo, the gifted director of Playmobil: The Movie, had spent...

North America

Primetime Animation Emmy Nominations Are Announced

Ramin Zahed - July 16, 2019

The nominees for the 71st annual Emmy Awards were announced this morning by presenters D’Arcy Carden (The Good Place) and Ken Jeong (Crazy Rich...

Television

Australia’s SLR and Malyasia’s Giggle Gear Up for ‘Space Nova’

Ramin Zahed - July 8, 2019

Australia’s SLR Productions and Malaysia’s Giggle Garage have formed a collaborative partnership which begins with SLR Productions’ new original CGI animated series, Space Nova....

Festivals & Events

Ottawa Festival Announces 2019 Competition Shorts and Features

Ramin Zahed - July 5, 2019

The Ottawa International Animation Festival has announced the list of animated shorts and features selected for competition this year. The eclectic titles selected to...

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