Tag: Shrek
Premier Beloved Animation Publicist Fumi Kitahara Passes Away at 56
The animation community is mourning the passing of much-loved animation publicist Fumi Kitahara (Otto), who died of a rare blood cancer on Monday. Considered...
Universal Sets New Dates for ‘Shrek 5’ & ‘Minions 3,’ Conrad Vernon Boards the Shrekquel
Universal Pictures has announced updates to its animated features slate, as well as a key creative appointment to the next chapter of fan-favorite franchise Shrek.
DreamWorks...
The Practical Magic of ‘Spellbound’: How Director Vicky Jenson and Her Team Crafted a Modern Fairy Tale for Skydance & Netflix
An independent-minded young princess from a far-away enchanted land learns valuable lessons about life, love and the vulnerability of her parents in Skydance Animation’s...
Netflix and Universal Renew Animated Features Deal
Netflix has renewed its deal to carry Universal Pictures' raft of animated feature hits, which includes releases from powerhouse studios DreamWorks Animation (Shrek, Kung...
‘Shrek 5’ Officially Dated for July 1, 2026 with Core Cast Returning
Contrary to what somebody once told us about a 2025 release, DreamWorks Animation today took social channels to reveal that Shrek 5 will bring the...
Eddie Murphy Confirms ‘Shrek 5,’ Donkey Spin-Off in the Works
While on a press tour for Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley (Netflix/Paramount), Eddie Murphy has confirmed that Shrek 5 is in the works. The voice of...
Animation Stands Out in Netflix’s Most-Watched Movies of Late 2023
Netflix has dropped another big chunk of viewing data, following up its first What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report with the numbers from...
Bluey, Barbie, Minions Take Home Top Licensing Excellence Awards in Vegas
Bluey, Barbie and The Minions were among the many winners honored at last night’s Licensing International Excellence Awards in Las Vegas. The winners were...
Story Kitchen Inks First-Look Deal with DreamWorks Animation
Video game IP development studio Story Kitchen and DreamWorks Animation have forged a strategic pact. The Shrek, Trolls and How to Train Your Dragon studio now has...
Animation Art Director and Character Designer Philip J. Felix Dies, Age 61
TV animation art director and character designer Philip J. Felix passed away in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of 61 on Dec. 23, 2023....
A VERY Early Animation Lover’s Holiday Gift Guide
Orange juice is $12 a bottle, but putting smiles on the faces of your favorite toon fans is priceless! (Psst! Prices given are rounded-up...
Katzenberg Says AI Will Reduce Animation Crews by 90%; ‘Shrek 5’ Release Year Leaked
Less than 24 hours after the social media wires were abuzz with the unofficial news that Shrek 5 is coming in 2025, and as...
Skydance Ends Animation Partnership with Apple, Takes ‘Spellbound’ to Netflix
Upcoming animated feature Spellbound will be enchanting audiences on Netflix, as Apple has opted to end its partnership with Skydance Animation. The film had...
Tracey Dispensa’s Cloud 10 Launches Originals Division with Gary Trousdale Onboard
Cloud 10 Studios, a woman-owned creative group seeking to empower diverse entrepreneurship in the film and animation industry, today announced the launch of Cloud...
Skydance Reveals New Image and Details on Upcoming Musical ‘Spellbound’
Skydance Animation has revealed new details and a new image from its upcoming feature Spellbound ahead of the film’s big Annecy panel on June...
TV & Streaming Bytes: ‘Puss in Boots 2’ Sets Peacock Debut, Pluto TV Launches ‘Sailor Moon’ Channel, Genius Brands’ AI Toons, Animoca & Manga...
DreamWorks Animation’s Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is ready to start its next chapter, streaming exclusively on Peacock starting March 10. More info...
Pachyderm Perfection: Julia Pistor & Wendy Rogers Bring the Enchanting ‘Magician’s Elephant’ to Netflix
When beloved children’s author Kate DiCamillo (The Tale of Despereaux, Flora and Ulysses) wrote The Magician’s Elephant over 10 years ago, this tale of war,...
The Cat’s Meow: ‘The Amazing Maurice’ Filmmakers Discuss Their Pratchett Passion Project
***This article originally appeared in the February '23 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 327)***
When you set out to adapt an animated feature based on...
How ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ Filmmakers Put the Cavalier Cat Back in Action
***This article originally appeared in the January '23 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 326)***
Hide the catnip and pass the leche when that swashbuckling fairy...
Watch: DreamWorks Introduces New “Moonchild” Logo Opener
DreamWorks Animation is introducing an all new 32-second logo sequence that will first be seen on the upcoming feature film Puss in Boots: The Last...
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