Search form Search Visit AWN on Twitter Visit AWN on Instagram Visit AWN on Google Plus Visit AWN on FlipBoard Subscribe to AWN Log In | Register HOME NEWS BLOGS ANIMATIONWORLD VFXWORLD EVENTS FORUMS JOBS MORE The Stop-Motion Wonderland of ‘Robin Robin,’ Aardman’s First Musical The renowned studio’s charming new holiday special stars a sweet, clumsy, and rather noisy little bird who desperately wants to be as sneaky - and quiet - as her adoptive mouse family, now streaming on Netflix. Capturing Everest’s Compelling Beauty and Danger in ‘The Summit of the... Patrick Imbert and Jean-Charles Ostorero’s breathtaking 2D animated feature deftly wraps a historical mystery inside a recluse’s obsessive need to climb the most treacherous... ‘Far From the Tree’: A Harried Raccoon Confronts the Challenges of... Writer/director Natalie Nourigat and producer Ruth Strother talk about their all-new animated short screening with Disney’s animated musical, ‘Encanto,’ which opens today in... How Choreography and Color Helped Shape the Vibrant Characters of ‘... For Renato do Anjos, Kira Lehtomaki, and Lorelay Bové, early attention to culturally authentic details in design and movement made for a unique, magically expressive family, and... DNEG Causes Considerable VFX Carnage Leading visual effects house delivers 770 shots, including extensive full CG characters and environments, on Andy Serkis’ ‘Venom: Let There be Carnage,’ Columbia Pictures’ crazed... Creating the VFX ‘Foundation’ for Apple TV+’s Epic Isaac Asimov Adaptation A team of visual effects houses, led by DNEG, created 4,000 shots, complete with new worlds, the mysterious Vault artifact, and the enormous Invictus ship, in David Goyer’s... ‘Tamo Junto’: Coming to Terms with COVID Through Art In his just premiered 3D/CG short film, Brazilian animator Pedro Conti confronts his fears and celebrates his culture in the midst of a pandemic. Fetch! ANIMATIONWorld Crafting the ‘Ridiculously Charming’ and ‘Far-Fetched’ ‘Dogs in Space' By Victoria Davis | Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 12:58pm Jeremiah Cortez and Adam Henry’s new animated comedy turns our faithful, furry friends into cosmic ‘retrievers,’ though the two creators want viewers to never forget that dogs are not meant to be in space; premieres today, November 18, on Netflix. In 2D, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All Read More about Crafting the ‘Ridiculously Charming’ and ‘Far-Fetched’ ‘Dogs in Space' » Commercials Headline News Nexus Studios ‘A Future Begins’ Gets Thanksgiving Kick-Off By AWN Staff Editor | Friday, November 26, 2021 at 12:55pm The charming stop-motion spot, created by award-winning animator John Kelly, focuses on Chipotle’s commitment to sustainable farming and human welfare; with a soundtrack by Grammy-award winning singer Kacey Musgraves, the commercial is a patchwork quilted love letter to the restaurants’ supply chain and the people behind it. In 2D, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All Read More about Nexus Studios ‘A Future Begins’ Gets Thanksgiving Kick-Off » Can You Remember the 60s? Headline News ‘Cryptozoo’s Legendary Cryptids Now Available on Blu-Ray and VOD By Samuel Patrick Bannon | Friday, November 26, 2021 at 11:35am Dash Shaw’s visually stunning Sundance award-winning animated film follows the hallucinatory world of cryptozookeepers as they struggle to capture a legendary dream-eating baku. In 2D, CG, Digital Media, Films, Home Entertainment, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All Read More about ‘Cryptozoo’s Legendary Cryptids Now Available on Blu-Ray and VOD » Business Headline News Stampede Ventures and UTA Launch HappyNest By AWN Staff Editor | Friday, November 26, 2021 at 7:19am Former MGA Entertainment VP and executive producer Sadaf Cohen Muncy will helm new independent animation production company and creative incubator; company will guide IP development while enabling artists to maintain financial and creative control. In Business, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All Read More about Stampede Ventures and UTA Launch HappyNest » People Headline News Disney Television Animation Adds Lisa Fragner as VP, Development By AWN Staff Editor | Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 2:13pm Former Blue Sky Studios’ VP and Head of Development steered numerous projects from pitch to greenlight, including ‘Ice Age: Dawn of The Dinosaurs,’ ‘Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who,’ ‘Rio, Spies in Disguise’, and ‘Nimona.’ In Business, Digital Media, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All Read More about Disney Television Animation Adds Lisa Fragner as VP, Development » People Headline News Elizabeth Waybright Taylor Named VP, Development, Disney Television Animation By AWN Staff Editor | Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 1:43pm Long-time Disney exec promoted to oversee team steering new Disney Channel animated content for kids and families; previous projects include ‘The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse’ cartoon shorts, ‘Amphibia,’ ‘Kiff,’ and the upcoming ‘Primos.’ In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All Read More about Elizabeth Waybright Taylor Named VP, Development, Disney Television Animation » 40 Years of Pixel Pushing Headline News Alkemy X Spoofs its 'Cutting Edge' 80's Work to Celebrate 40th Anniversary By AWN Staff Editor | Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 11:27am VFX house creates campaign and 3-minute anthem film that showcases its ‘sales reel’ from 1981 complete with fictional relics from the past. In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, People, Post-production, Short Films, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All Read More about Alkemy X Spoofs its 'Cutting Edge' 80's Work to Celebrate 40th Anniversary » Buckle Up! Headline News DreamWorks Shares ‘Fast & Furious: Spy Racers Homecoming’ Final Season Trailer By AWN Staff Editor | Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 10:34am Buckle up as the Spy Racers set out on one last mission; all-new Season 6 episodes of the popular animated show, based on the live-action ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise, hit Netflix December 17. In 3D, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All Read More about DreamWorks Shares ‘Fast & Furious: Spy Racers Homecoming’ Final Season Trailer » An Even Merrier Christmas 2021 Headline News Illumination Drops Final ‘Sing 2’ Trailer By AWN Staff Editor | Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 9:32am Buster Moon and his all-star cast of performers are ready to unleash their biggest extravaganza yet… but there’s one small hitch; sequel to 2016 hit ‘Sing’ comes to theaters December 22. In 3D, CG, Films, Music and Sound, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All Read More about Illumination Drops Final ‘Sing 2’ Trailer » Home for the Holidays! Headline News PBS KIDS Announces Animated Holiday Line-Up By AWN Staff Editor | Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 3:11pm Celebrate December with new specials and fan-favorite classics; ‘Alma’s Way’ helps viewers celebrate Nochebuena and Three Kings Day; ‘Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas’ reveals the true holiday spirit; and ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ returns with a special presentation on December 19. In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All Read More about PBS KIDS Announces Animated Holiday Line-Up » Home for the Holidays! Headline News Celebrate with Disney Channel and Disney Junior’s Holiday Line-Up By AWN Staff Editor | Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 1:36pm Beginning November 27, catch five new festive episodes from popular animated series including ‘Muppet Babies,’ ‘The Ghost and Molly McGee,’ ‘Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends,’ and a new Mickey Mouse holiday special. In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All Read More about Celebrate with Disney Channel and Disney Junior’s Holiday Line-Up » I’ve Never Felt this Way About Stop-Motion! Headline News EXCLUSIVE: Listen to ‘The Sneak Song’ From Aardman’s ‘Robin Robin’ By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 12:43pm Along with Netflix’s November 24 global premiere of the venerable stop-motion studio’s charming musical holiday special comes Lakeshore Records’ original soundtrack release, featuring music by The Bookshop Band. In 2D, CG, Digital Media, Music and Sound, People, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All Read More about EXCLUSIVE: Listen to ‘The Sneak Song’ From Aardman’s ‘Robin Robin’ » Technology Headline News Foundry Releases Nuke 13.1 By AWN Staff Editor | Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 11:03am Artist-focused update enhances productivity with improvements in workflows; new 3D manipulators and hotkeys make work faster and easier while new Unreal Reader allows users to request Unreal data from within the NukeX environment. In 3D, Business, CG, People, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All Read More about Foundry Releases Nuke 13.1 » Business Headline News ‘Masha and the Bear’ Season 5 Debuts in UK By AWN Staff Editor | Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 9:43am New season of studio’s popular flagship animated series now airing in 2 time slots on Tiny Pop with broadcaster extending series rights on multiple Animacord properties; ‘Masha and the Bear: Nursery Rhymes’ now available to watch on demand on the POP Player app. In 2D, Business, CG, Digital Media, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe Read More about ‘Masha and the Bear’ Season 5 Debuts in UK » PSAs Headline News DreamWorks’ Trolls Team with UN to Promote Healthy Diet and Sustainable Living By AWN Staff Editor | Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 9:13am Studio releases awareness-raising video as it joins United Nations, FAO, and UNF in a global campaign to encourage healthy eating and reduce food waste. In 3D, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Education and Training, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All Read More about DreamWorks’ Trolls Team with UN to Promote Healthy Diet and Sustainable Living » Business Headline News Cyber Groups Teams Up with Grilled Cheese Media By AWN Staff Editor | Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 8:11am Emmy-winning actor/director/comedian Dave Coulier takes the reigns on the all-new preschool animated series about a group of young foodies traveling the world in search of the yummiest food to be found. In Business, CG, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All Read More about Cyber Groups Teams Up with Grilled Cheese Media » It’s Anime-zing Headline News Crunchyroll Announces New Anime Slate at Anime NYC By AWN Staff Editor | Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 7:12am Highly anticipated ‘Spy X Family’ series, based on the manga of the same name, will hit the streamer in 2022; other new series include ‘Aoashi,’ and ‘A Couple of Cuckoos.’ In 2D, Anime, Business, CG, Digital Media, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All Read More about Crunchyroll Announces New Anime Slate at Anime NYC » #animation #festival #animationfestival #cartoons #art #3D #2D #stopmotion #uk #filmfestival Events Stardance Animation Festival 2021 By Stardance Animation | Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 4:12am Begins: November 27, 2021 Online animation festival focuses on European and Asian animation, with screenings, masterclasses, panels and interactive events, accessible in the European territory. In Event Types: Non-competitive Festivals Read More about Stardance Animation Festival 2021 » In Passing Headline News Will Ryan, Veteran Voice Actor and Former ASIFA President, Dies at 72 By Jon Hofferman | Monday, November 22, 2021 at 2:38pm Renowned for his work on over 100 productions, the colorful and well-liked actor will be sorely missed by the animation community. In Digital Media, In Passing, People, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All Read More about Will Ryan, Veteran Voice Actor and Former ASIFA President, Dies at 72 » Mmm.. chocolate Headline News Post Office Studios Tapped for Hershey’s Promo Video By AWN Staff Editor | Monday, November 22, 2021 at 1:14pm Tempting spot for iconic confectioners ‘Cocoa’ and ‘Cocoa with Almond’ spreads introduces the brands’ new packaging; Cinema 4D with Octane Render used for authentic animation, with the mouthwatering chocolate swirl created through fluid simulations in Houdini. In 3D, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, People, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia Read More about Post Office Studios Tapped for Hershey’s Promo Video » Anime Headline News Toei Drops Teaser for ‘One Piece Film: Red’ Feature By AWN Staff Editor | Monday, November 22, 2021 at 12:10pm New animated film, created and produced by Eiichiro Oda, features a mysterious character, Red, who wears a headset microphone and sings to the sky; Japanese release set for August 6, 2022 with, with other regional debuts to follow. In 2D, Anime, CG, Digital Media, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All Read More about Toei Drops Teaser for ‘One Piece Film: Red’ Feature » Animated TV Series Headline News Netflix and Riot Games Renew ‘Arcane’ By Dan Sarto | Monday, November 22, 2021 at 11:36am Just released 9-part series, based on the world behind the hugely popular ‘League of Legends’ MOBA, gets a second season pickup. In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Games, People, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All Read More about Netflix and Riot Games Renew ‘Arcane’ » Business Headline News Netflix Acquires Scanline VFX By Dan Sarto | Monday, November 22, 2021 at 10:36am Streaming giant takes a giant leap in production horsepower with the purchase of one of the industry’s leading visual effects studios. In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Films, Technology, Television, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All Read More about Netflix Acquires Scanline VFX » Podcasts Headline News Bugs and Daffy Hit the Road in Turkey Day Podcast By Dan Sarto | Monday, November 22, 2021 at 10:00am Four-part original comedy series follows the pair on a rollicking trip across the country in a quest to turn our ever-prideful duck into the official bird of Thanksgiving; from Warner Bros. Animation, the podcasts are now available on Spotify and all major podcast platforms. In Digital Media, Music and Sound, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, Podcast | Geographic Region: All Read More about Bugs and Daffy Hit the Road in Turkey Day Podcast » Home for the Holidays! Headline News Watch: ‘Mosley’ Exclusive Clip By AWN Staff Editor | Monday, November 22, 2021 at 9:08am The CG animated family film follows a young ‘Thoriphant,’ as he embarks on an epic journey to discover his heroic roots; featuring the voice talent of Rhys Darby, Lucy Lawless, Temuera Morrison, and John Rhys-Davies, the movie comes to theaters, digital and on demand December 10. 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