‘The Proud Family: Louder And Prouder’ Director Latoya Raveneau Signs Overall Deal With Disney
Writer/producer/director Latoya Raveneau has entered into an overall deal at Disney to develop and produce animated projects. Here are details of the deal: Raveneau’s deal is with Disney Television Animation and 20th Television Animation. It also…
Latoya Raveneau Inks Overall Deal at Disney Branded Television
Through the agreement, Raveneau is developing a pilot at Disney Branded Television’s animation studio, Disney Television Animation, under the leadership of Meredith Roberts, senior vice president/general manager, Television Animation, Disney…
Richard Linklater’s ‘Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood’ Looks Like A One-Of-A-Kind Animated Film
After the years of work on Apollo 10 1/2, I think everyone involved is excited to take folks on these intermingled journeys – one a young astronaut’s trip to the moon, and another that runs hand-in-hand with him and his family in the suburbs…
“Naraka Bladepoint: Crimson & Winter” Launch Film by Le Cube and Final Frontier
“Naraka’s lore is quite complete and complex, so it was a challenge to simplify the background story and not fall into something too explanatory.” Posted on Monday, March 7, 2022 · Leave a Comment “Our vision was to…
The Extravagants “Zero into Nine” Music Video by Little Fluffy Clouds
Production: Little Fluffy CloudsDirector/animator: Jerry van de BeekProducer/art counselor: Betsy De Fries LFC director/animator Jerry van de Beek: “Normally what you see in a lot of music videos is the repurposing of scenes. That makes sense as…
Russian Animators Unite Against War with “HET BOЙHE” Compilations
“There is no way to justify this terror the war has brought to peaceful Ukrainian people on our behalf. We urge a stop to all the military action against Ukraine immediately! [embedded content] Posted on Saturday, March 5, 2022 ·…
Disney Threat Allegedly Forced Oscars To Pull Categories, Including Short Animation, From Live Telecast
The Academy ultimately compromised with ABC to drop eight categories from the live telecast, rather than the 12 demanded by the network, and to repackage an edited version of those awards for the live telecast. (Neither the Academy nor ABC has confirmed…
Dok Leipzig – Call for Films and XR Works
Our second and final submission deadline for films and XR Works is 1 July 2022. More questions? What we are looking for at a glance: Films Contact our programme team by e-mail. Submit now! What are the submission deadlines? Check…
Trickstar Business Award 2022 Extended Call for Entries: New submission deadline: March 15, 2022
It is possible to apply for the Trickstar Business Award with a business model for a project or a company which have an innovative business concept, for example in the areas of distribution, marketing, exploitation of rights or financing. Applicants…
Disney+ To Introduce An Ad-Supported Subscription Offering In Late 2022
ad-supported @disneyplus tier thoughts $DIS How much will the new ad-supported service cost? Pricing still hasn’t been announced. Is Disney unique in offering an ad-supported service? Not really. Peacock, Paramount+, Discovery+, and Disney’s…
Exclusive Clip: ‘The Great North – Wolf and Honeybee Try to Remember What Happened Last Night’
In the exclusive clip, Wolf and Honeybee can’t remember their antics from the night before. Check out the clip Wolf and Honeybee try to remember what happened last night to see if a bit of moonshine might refresh their memory: In Sunday’s…
Paris Prodco Eddy Joins Friends Electric for US Representation
Eddy is known for developing emerging talents by producing shorts, music videos, game cinematics, commercials, and longer format products. They are constantly pushing boundaries and techniques with their award-winning work. Bruno Recorbet, New Business…
Disney Junior Announces First-Ever ‘Fun Fest’
Source: Disney Junior The event will include sneak peeks of upcoming Disney Junior series; special announcements; surprise appearances; and a Doc McStuffins stage show highlighting 10 years of the beloved series. Also, fans will be treated to an…
Paramount+ “Storm” Promo by David Shane and The Mill
Editorial: Arcade EditEditor: Samuel BardenProducer: Ellen Lavery Meanwhile, high atop Paramount Mountain, O Positive director David Shane, The Mill VFX crew, and agency Droga5 strike the perfect comic note in this promo for OTT streaming service…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Is Also The Voice Of Paddington Bear
It’s well known that Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky had a successful career as an actor, producer, and comedian prior to his political career, but a lot of people online are just finding out that he’s done voice acting for animation,…
“Stories to be Remembered” Short Film by Animagic
Watch the making-of video: Music/Sound Design: Ambrose YuVoice Over: Dave Petit, Russell Bin [embedded content] “We use a combination of 2D and 3D techniques to ensure each character and environment had the proper movement on screen to pull…
Titmouse LA Production Workers File to Unionize
Production workers at Titmouse Los Angeles have filed to join The Animation Guild (TAG), IATSE Local 839, and begin collective bargaining for their first union contract. The news comes just a week after production workers at Rick and Morty and Solar…
Ukrainian and Russian Animation Filmmakers Unite Against War
“And today our children, brothers are sent to kill those with whom they recently played in the same yard and watched the same cartoons, without distinguishing whether they are Russian or Ukrainian ones. From the Animation Film Association Forum…
Disney Won’t Allow Russians To See ‘Turning Red’ As Punishment For Invading Ukraine
The Walt Disney Company announced today that it will withhold Pixar’s Turning Red from release in Russia due to the country’s invasion of Ukraine. A Disney spokesperson offered the following statement on the company’s decision to pause…
Know Your Indie Filmmaker: Igor Kovalyov
Where to start: Hen, His Wife (1989). The film that put Kovalyov on the international animation map. A troubled but apparently normal household is shattered when a masked stranger arrives without warning and alerts the husband that his wife is actually a…