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Some Metaverse Hocus Pocus Headline News

Exclusive: Little Moon Animation, Dáire Bohan Launching Roblox Experience

Collaboration coming this October, based on the upcoming original animated series ‘Littlest Witches,’ marks the animation studio’s inaugural venture into Metaverse gaming.

The Future of Film is Here Headline News

OPSIS Partners with Utopai Studios to Pioneer AI-Supported Content Creation

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 1:25pm

Leading visualization studio launches new division to harness video-to-video AI tools for creator driven, cost-effective feature and episodic projects; shows in pre-production with the AI-tech company include ‘Cortés’ and ‘Space.’

In a Familiar Galaxy Far Far Away Headline News

‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ Begins Production, Rounds Out Cast

Directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, Flynn Gray, Aaron Pierre, Simon Bird, Jamael Westman, Daniel Ings, and Amy Adams, the upcoming standalone sci-fi adventure from Lucasfilm hits theaters May 28, 2027.

Mulder and Scully as Idiots Headline News

Animation+ Snags FAST Rights to Adult Swim’s ‘Psi Cops’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, August 29, 2025 at 10:44am

The absurdist comedy about a team of incompetent paranormal investigators premieres today, August 29, on the adult animated comedy channel.

Will the Demon Hunting Divas Return? Headline News

Netflix, Sony in Talks for ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sequel

The hugely popular fantasy musical has become the streamer’s most-watched English-language film of all time; a formal deal for V2 is not currently on the table.

Business Headline News

WildBrain Announces Television Broadcast Business Update

Rogers Communications Canada will remove Family Channel, Family Jr., WildBrainTV, and Télémagino from its distribution service; WildBrain will surrender the channel licenses to the CRTC and simplify its voting structure to a single class

It’s Unreal Headline News

Unreal Engine 5.6 Brings Exciting New Features for Animators

By Dan Sarto | Monday, August 25, 2025 at 3:17pm

Epic Games’ UE 5.6 update delivers major animation upgrades, including a cleaner Curve Editor, improved Sequencer navigation, experimental morph sculpting, and dynamic rig physics that empower artists at studios of all sizes to animate faster with fewer roundtrips to DCC tools.

Animation Training Outreach Headline News

Vancouver Film School, Animation Career Review Announce Animation Scholarships

2 full-tuition scholarships, 4 75% off tuition scholarships, 6 50% off tuition scholarships, and multiple partial scholarships are open to applicants worldwide; entry period closes September 16.

Epic Sci-Fi Coming to the Screen Headline News

‘Citizen Of The Galaxy’ Animated Film in Development at Lex+Otis Studios

Jay Oliva will direct the adaptation of the novel by famed sci-fi author Robert A. Heinlein, which follows Thorby, an orphaned boy sold at auction under the whip of intergalactic slavery.

Let the Wolfenstein Games Begin Headline News

Patrick Somerville Signs Overall Amazon TV Deal

The 2-year deal will see the ‘Wolfenstein’ series creator team with producer Stephanie Jacob-Goldman to develop projects under their chaoticgood.tv banner.

BioShocking News Headline News

Cloud Chamber Downsizes Amidst ‘BioShock 4’ Delays, Leadership Shakeup

Rod Fergusson takes over the video game franchise from Kelley Gilmore, who recently exited the company following internal complaints about the game’s narrative direction; the exact number of layoffs has not been disclosed.

Sliving Your Best Life Headline News

Trailer Released for Paris Hilton’s ‘Paris & Pups’ Animated Series

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 10:37am

From HappyNest Entertainment and 9 Story Media, in partnership with Hilton’s 11:11 Media, the kids’ show follows 5 ‘fabulous pups’ who live ‘their best lives’ in the Fabuluxe Hotel penthouse bringing happiness to others; debuts September 23 on YouTube.

Duffers in Action Headline News

The Duffer Brothers Clinch 4-Year Paramount Deal

The ‘Stranger Things’ creators have finalized an overall film and television agreement with the studio, focusing on tentpole films; will continue involvement in several Netflix projects despite a planned April 2026 exit.

Technology Headline News

Lightcraft Unveils ‘Spark’ AI-Powered Production Platform for Filmmakers

The system augments traditional filmmaking with AI-assisted collaboration tools to create virtual shots and organize teams from pre-to-post.

Business Headline News

Ankama Acquires Majority Stake in Andarta Pictures

The deal, which marks Andarta’s official exit from receivership, will facilitate transmedia project co-development of existing and original licenses; first project is the animated adaptation of ‘Ewilan's Quest (La Quête d'Ewilan),’ based on the novel ​​by Pierre Bottero.

People Headline News

One of Us Appoints Adrian De Wet VFX Supervisor, Creative Director

The industry veterans’ experience and extensive connections will assist in building out a Los Angeles-based team as the studio continues to expand its global presence.

We Need More Twin-Spiration Headline News

Nelvana, The Roku Channel Launch ‘Builder Brothers Dream Factory’

The 3DCG animated series, inspired by the real-life Property Brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott, debuts August 15 in the U.S. exclusively on The Roku Channel.

It’s Block Time Headline News

Alphablocks, Blue Zoo Animation Launch New ‘Numberblocks’ Season

The upcoming 15 episodes see the block characters delve into more complex, curriculum-led topics, including perimeter, area, capacity, and data handling; hits CBeebies and BBC iPlayer this Fall.

Duffers in Action Headline News

The Duffer Brothers in Negotiations for Massive Paramount Deal

The ‘Stranger Things’ creators are seeking an overall film and television agreement with the studio, focusing on tentpole films; will continue several projects in progress with Netflix.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

HBO Max, GKIDS Expand Film Licensing Partnership

Deal adds 20 new adult animated and live-action titles, including ‘Your Name,’ ‘Shin Godzilla,’ ‘Perfect Blue,’ ‘The Colors Within,’ and ‘Summer Wars,’ many to stream for the first time in North America; select titles will debut in 4K.

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