Netflix’s ‘Big Mouth’ spinoff, ‘Human Resources’ in the making

If you loved the unrestrained humor of Big Mouth, chances are you’ll appreciate the forthcoming new series, Human Resources. Netflix has officially revealed the cast of actors who will be…

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Simon Otto makes his directorial debut with ‘That Christmas’ feature film

Character Animation head Simon Otto will make his animated feature film directorial debut with Locksmith Animation’s That Christmas (previously known as The Empty Stocking). The film, based on a trio…

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Gkids to release Hosoda Mamoru’s‘Belle’ in theatres in US

Hosoda Mamoru’s Belle, the most awaited animated feature, was picked up by Gkids for release in North America. Hosoda is a well-established director who holds Academy Award and Golden Globes…

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Netflix announces voice cast of  its new dark comedy ‘The House’

Netflix is expanding its adult animation content with a new upcoming eccentric dark comedy The House. The streaming giant has announced the names of creative teams and voice casts for…

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Marvel’s new miniseries ‘Ka-Zar: Lord of the Savage Land’ launches this September

Marvel’s Lord of the Jungle, Ka-Zar is returning back in a brand-new series this September. Marvel has officially announced the launch of the miniseries Ka-Zar: Lord of the Savage Land…

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Netflix unveils Shion Takeuchi’s new animated series ‘Inside Job’

During the Studio Focus panel at the Annecy Animation Festival , Netflix unveiled the highly anticipated animated series Inside Job created by Shion Takeuchi, the writer of Gravity Falls, Disenchantment…

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Netflix and WIA announces National Partnership for WIA Vancouver’s Ace Program

Netflix Canada and Women in Animation Vancouver (WIA) announced the expansion of WIA Vancouver’s Animation Career EXCELerator Program (ACE). Netflix co-CEO and chief content officer Ted Sarandos included the news…

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‘Lana Longbeard’ to be co-developed by Zephyr Animation and Super RTL

APC Kids has secured a key co-development deal of Lana Longbeard with Super RTL (Germany) through its production arm Zephyr Animation. The exciting new 2D animated fantasy and adventure comedy…

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Celebrating the 2020 Winners | OFFSET

OFFSET was created for Offset Dublin ’19 – the leading conference for the design and creative industries in Ireland. The film was directed by Andrea Arice and selected by Stash magazine in the Best of Stash 2019: Event Films category.

Kong Studio produce Thomas & Friends themed nursery rhymes animated series for Mattel

When Ian McCue of Mattel approached Kong Studio in 2020 to create another motion comic YouTube series for Thomas & Friends, the team’s boilers were fired. Having worked with Thomas & Friends before, Kong knew they would be in for a fun journey. Being offered the opportunity to develop a series of train-themed nursery rhymes was just the loco-motivation Kong’s troop needed.