HBO Max has released a trailer and key art forThe Runaway Bunny, an animated special based on the classic children’s book by Margaret Wise Brown. Tracee Ellis Ross narrates and performs an original lullaby by Brown in the special which premieres March 25 on HBO Max. The special also includes songs performed by…
In Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon, the titular character is strong, resilient, clever, has a strong bond to her community of the world of Kumandra and, above all, hopeful. That said, it’s no wonder that Kelly Marie Tran was chosen to voice the titular heroine. The Vietnamese-American actress emits those qualities…
Nickelodeon has given an official series greenlight to SpongeBob SquarePants spinoff The Patrick Star Show. Nick has ordered 13 episodes of the animated series centered on SpongeBob's best friend Patrick Star, voiced by Bill Fagerbakke. The series hails from the creative team behind the mothership series.
Produced by…
During The Great North‘s TCA slot on Wednesday, creators Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin had a message for networks with new shows in progress: “Pick up those seasons early.”
Months before the Molyneux sisters’ Alaska comedy made its debut on Fox in January, the network ordered a sophomore reason, granting…
EXCLUSIVE: Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o is partnering with Nairobi-based media and tech startup Kukua in support of their franchise Super Sema, a new YouTube Originals kids and family program. Super Sema marks Africa's first kid superhero animated series and will debut the first eight episodes on March 8…
Two very different animated features lead the way as the 48th annual Annie Awards nominations were announced today. Disney/Pixar’s Soul and Apple Original Films/Gkids’ Wolfwalkers scored 10 noms apiece ahead of the virtual trophy show on April 16. Read the full list of nominees in 31 categories below.
Wolfwalkers, a…
With The Willoughbys, writer/director Kris Pearn adapted a beloved children's book of the same name by Lois Lowry, looking to be as faithful as possible to the "subversive" nature of her story, while bringing to it his own personal touch.
Pearn's second feature, following 2013's Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2…
While directing The Croods: A New Age, Joel Crawford often found himself chasing that 'Wow' factor, which all great films (and sequels) have in common.
His follow-up to 2013's The Croods would expand the scope of a universe established by writer/directors Chris Sanders and Kirk DeMicco, at the same time preserving…
Hulu has given an early Season 3 renewal to Animaniacs, ahead of its season 2 launch later this year. Hulu has ordered a 10-episode third season of the popular animated series from Steven Spielberg, Amblin Television and Warner Bros. Animation. The renewal was announced during Hulu’s presentation at the TCA press…
EXCLUSIVE: Virtual popstar Hatsune Miku is a hybrid of a real-life and digital performer. Starting off as a voice synthesizer, Miku has taken off and opened for Lady Gaga, performed all over the world and is part of the lineup for the upcoming Coachella festival. Now, she is getting her own animated series.
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