Aardman Academy launches University Partnership Programme to deliver animation training

Aardman announced a new global Partnership Programme for universities, run by its training facility – The Aardman Academy. Exclusive to five UK and 10 overseas partners, the programme supports students…

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Epic Story Media greenlights production of two new animated series at MIPJunior

Independent content creation, distribution and licensing company Epic Story Media Inc. (ESM) has started production on animated series Mia & Codie and a second season of Luna, Chip and Inkie:…

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Flying Bark to animate Paramount’s untitled ‘Avatar’ film in Australia

European-Australian firm Flying Bark Productions has been appointed as the animator of the first of three untitled Avatar films from Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation. The film series, derived from…

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AMD to bring Pixar’s RenderMan Challenge 2022 giving challengers the access to AMD Creator Cloud

AMD, along with Pixar Animation Studios, announced the latest RenderMan Challenge. This challenge offers graphic designers, artists, and others around the world the opportunity to create and achieve their cinematic…

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Kwalee announces VS Game Jam with $500,000 install bonus

UK-based game publisher Kwalee has announced its new Game Jam, the VS Game Jam, which will run between 24 October and 13 November. In addition to bringing the game dev…

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Magic Frame Animation and Creation Entertainment partner for kids’ animated series ‘BuddyBots’

Creation Entertainment Media and Magic Frame Animation announced their partnership for new kids’ animated series BuddyBots. The two production companies will co-develop and produce the educational and inclusive IP and…

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Academy Award-winning director Alan Barillaro joins Passion Pictures

Passion Pictures announced that Academy Award-winning director Alan Barillaro has joined them as a creative director for their animation division, marking the studio’s ambitious expansion into animated features and TV…

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WildBrain and Mattel renew ‘Fireman Sam’ and ‘Polly Pocket’ for new seasons

WildBrain and Mattel Inc. announce new seasons of kids’ shows Fireman Sam and Polly Pocket, based on the popular Mattel brands. Fireman Sam and the Pontypandy Rescue Team are returning…

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PoC Studios, Man of Action Entertainment, Creation Station and Composition Media come together for 3D animated film ‘Sky & Luna’

Labid Aziz’s People of Culture Studios (PoC), with an all-inclusive approach to producing, financing, and distributing film and TV content intended for a global audience, is partnering with Man of…

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Disney Channel U.S. premieres season five of global hit ‘Miraculous – Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir’

Season five of the globally popular series, Miraculous – Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir, is now available on Disney Channel U.S., with new episodes premiering weekly on Saturdays at 10 am ET/PT.…

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