Tagged With: 2D animation

Hypothetically Speaking Headline News

Will Marvel Studios’ ‘What If…?’ End After Season 3?

Brad Winderbaum, Head of Streaming, Television and Animation, seemingly confirmed in a recent interview on the ‘Official Marvel Podcast’ that the series will end after its third season, as the ‘completion of a trilogy.’

We Want More Rorschach Headline News

Redband Trailer Drops for ‘Watchmen Chapter 1’ Animated Feature

DC’s adaptation of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ graphic novel debuts August 13 for digital purchase, and August 27 on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray.

Keep it Short! Headline News

69 Shorts to Compete at OIAF 2024

Out of 2,308 entries from 93 countries, shorts in competition were selected in the Commissioned, Narrative, Non-Narrative, Student and Canadian Student categories; the festival runs September 25-29 in Ottawa.

Dept. of Had to Happen Headline News

AI-Generated Animated Feature ‘DreadClub: Vampire's Verdict’ Streams in July

From indie creator Hooroo Jackson and made for $405, the film follows a college scandal and a vampire on trial, premieres this July on major streaming platforms.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Crunchyroll Reveals Summer 2024 Anime Calendar

Newly added titles include ‘The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies,’ ‘Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 13’ and ‘True Beauty;’ popular series continue with new episodes dropping weekly.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Hulu Shares July Animayhem Lineup

The streamer’s sizzling summer anime offerings include new ‘Suicide Squad Isekai’ episodes dropping Thursdays and the complete Season 1 of ‘Bloom into You’ and ‘I'm Quitting Heroing’ debuting July 15.

One Fantastic Diller Headline News

A Look Back at Danish Animated Kids’ Series ‘John Dillermand’

Just discovered hilarious 2021 ‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’ segment spotlights the controversial public broadcaster DRTV’s stop-motion show that follows the eponymous middle-aged man with a prehensile penis that can extend several meters long.

Watt We Should be Watching! ANIMATIONWorld

Augenblick Studios Celebrates 25 Years with a Musically Charged ‘City Island’ Season 2

The Brooklyn-based studio’s founder and his talented team of artists, musicians, and songwriters channel all that was memorable from the cartoons they watched as kids along with the creative skills they’ve developed on adult animated projects over the last 2+ decades for a new season of the hit PBS KIDS series, which launches today, July 5.

Is it Just My Imagination? ANIMATIONWorld

How Yoshiaki Nishimura’s ‘The Imaginary’ Reflects Studio Ponoc’s Noble Mission

The new 2D animated film, directed by Yoshiyuki Momose, explores the intersection of imagination and reality, advancing the studio's efforts to create deeply emotional and innovative works for children that can influence adults as well.

Lasagna Lasagna! Headline News

Cineverse, 9 Story Launch Free ‘Garfield’ Channel on Sling Freestream

The ‘9 Story Presents: Garfield and Friends Channel’ offers all seven seasons of ‘Garfield and Friends,’ which includes 121 22-minute episodes, along with 12 specials and two direct-to-video titles.

Mia Rosie and Buddy Oh My! ANIMATIONWorld

Angry Birds Mystery Island’: New Look, New Characters, New Fun

On the latest Rovio series, Titmouse, with help from Snipple Animation and Yearim Productions, finds the right visual bridge between the property’s 3DCG films and flat 2D games, with layered depth and lighting that makes the action pop while maintaining some cartoony plasticity and feel; now streaming on Amazon Kids+ and Prime Video.

We Want More Croft Adventures Headline News

Netflix Sets ‘Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft’ Anime Premiere

The new series, which takes place after the events of the most recent ‘Tomb Raider’ trilogy of games and follows the adventurer after she ‘has abandoned her friends to embark on increasingly more perilous solo adventures,’ debuts October 10.

Climate Hope Headline News

The Jim Henson Company, Ananey Studios Team on ‘The Season Keepers’

Inspired by Vivaldi's ‘Four Seasons’ and created and designed by Bosmat Agayoff, the 2D animated series follows twins Lia and Ben in an epic battle between the seasons while introducing ‘climate hope.’

Total New Series! Headline News

‘Totally Spies!’ Live-Action Series in Development at Amazon MGM

Based on the French animated series, the project, which follows best friends and international spy trio Clover, Alexa, and Sam in college, will be executive produced by Will Ferrell.

Everybody Still Hates Chris Headline News

Multiple ‘Everybody Hates Chris’ Actors to Reprise Roles in Animated Series

Chris Rock, Terry Crews, and Tichina Arnold will return for the reimagined version of Rock's popular award-winning series, coming to Comedy Central later this year. 

Go Go Genndy! ANIMATIONWorld

Dexter and Dee Dee Return: A Talk with Genndy Tartakovsky

With the release of ‘Dexter’s Laboratory: The Complete Series’ from Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment, the groundbreaking writer/director/artist discusses all things ‘Dexter,’ girl power, listening to your gut, and the glories of cartoony-ness.

It’s Anime-zing Headline News

‘Dan Da Dan: First Encounter’ Rolls Out Globally

Worldwide theatrical release kicks off in Asia on August 31 featuring episodes 1-3 of the highly anticipated TV series launch; an ode to genre film, B-movies, and retro sci-fi works, the show follows the story of a high school girl from a family of spirit mediums.

Earth Month Headline News

Ataboy’s ‘Parenting the Planet’ Scores Red Dot Design Award

Design-led studio creates animated spot to exemplify baby lifestyle company Munchkin’s commitment to saving the planet; watch the visual symphony created with Dennis Quiñones’ illustrations and brought to life by the studio’s animation team.

The Best in Short Animation Headline News

Palm Springs International ShortFest Winners Announced

Animated shorts honored at the 2024 festival include ‘The Car That Came Back from the Sea’ awarded Best Animated Short; and ‘Wander to Wonder’ receiving a ‘Special Mention’ in the same category and a win for Best Midnight Short.

Brick by Brick Headline News

Trailer Drops for Pharrell Williams’ Animated LEGO Biopic ‘Piece by Piece’

The musician and producer will set imaginations free with a feature that ‘defies genres and expectations to transport audiences into a LEGO world where anything is possible.’ 

 

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