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Annie Awards Nominees: ‘The Wild Robot’ Leads with 10 Nods

ASIFA-Hollywood today revealed the nominees for the 52nd Annie Awards (annieawards.org), covering the year's greatest artistic achievements across animated feature films, shorts and series as...

Noel Time Like the Present! Unwrapping ‘That Christmas’ with a Visit to London’s Locksmith Studio

'I love the fact that Locksmith has allowed us all to make such an intimate movie; that we can enjoy the ‘little’ stories packed...

‘That Christmas’ Music Video Debuts for Ed Sheeran’s Original Holiday Tune

Ed Sheeran has released a brand new music video for his original song “Under The Tree,” written for Netflix and Locksmith Animation’s upcoming holiday...

Photos: Top Industry Creatives Shine at the 2024 Edition of World Animation Summit

It’s a wrap! Animation Magazine hosted another successful edition of the World Animation Summit at The Garland hotel in N. Hollywood this past week...

The World Animation Summit Announces Full Lineup of Panels & Speakers

The 2024 World Animation Summit, the leading West Coast event for staying current with the latest trends and technologies in animation, has announced a...

Animated Feature ‘That Christmas’ Unwraps Ed Sheeran Original on Dec. 6

Netflix announces that Ed Sheeran has written and recorded an original song for Locksmith Animation’s (Ron’s Gone Wrong) upcoming CG animated feature That Christmas....

Must-See at Annecy! The Animation Festival Bosses Share Highlights of the 2024 Edition

And now, a word from our favorite Annecy bosses! As animation fans from around the globe pack their bags to catch airplanes, trains and automobiles...

Annecy Festival Unveils Work-in-Progress Selection for 2024

Organizers of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival (Annecy Festival), taking place in France June 9-15, have announced the selections for its always-buzzy Work in Progress...

Netflix to Offer Sneak Peeks at ‘Wallace & Gromit,’ ‘Twilight of the Gods,’ ‘Spellbound’ and ‘Ultraman: Rising’ World Premiere at Annecy

Netflix will return to the Annecy International Animated Film Festival with an packed agenda featuring a variety of films and series, off the back of...

John Coven, Gobelins Paris’s Director of Animated Film Dept., Offers an Insider’s Look at the School’s Prestigious Animation Program

Gobelins Paris is known for offering one of the world’s most respected animation programs, which lists the likes of Pierre Coffin (Despicable Me), Bibo...

‘That Christmas’ Unwraps Voice Cast Starring Brian Cox, Fiona Shaw, Jodie Whittaker and Bill Nighy

Netflix has announced the star-studded voice cast and brand new images from Locksmith Animation (Ron’s Gone Wrong) and director Simon Otto’s (Love, Death +...

The Best Animated Movies of the 21st Century (So Far): A Very Subjective List!

Some of our favorite animation superstars and critics pick their favorite features of the past 23 years. Selecting the best movies of a year, a...

Netflix Details Animated Film Slate with First Looks at ‘Sandy Cheeks Movie,’ ‘Thelma the Unicorn’ and More

Following its Academy Award win for Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio and acquisition of Animal Logic, Netflix reveals details for nine animated films to be released...

DNEG Animation Shows Off Busy Slate at Annecy, Dissolves Sports Ventures Acquisition Agreement

DNEG Animation was excited to give a 'proper hello' to the animation world at this week's 2022 Annecy Festival. Previously considered a start-up housed within...

Netflix Sets Bold Slate of Animation from Europe Ahead of Annecy

Ahead of the 61st annual Annecy International Animation Film Festival next week, Netflix has announced a slate of new animated films and series from...

‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’ Studio Locksmith Pacts with DNEG for ‘That Christmas’

Leading London-based CG feature studio Locksmith Animation has awarded the digital production of its second movie, That Christmas, to DNEG Animation. The studios previously teamed up...

Hansel and Gretel’s Wild Ride: ‘A Tale Dark & Grimm’ Brings Unpredictable Fairy Tales to Netflix

***This article originally appeared in the November '21 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 314)*** Fans of hilarious takes on twisted European fairy tales will be...

Netflix Trailers the Comical and Enchanting Kids’ Series ‘A Tale Dark & Grimm’

On the heels of announcing the series premiere as part of its "Netflix & Chills" Halloween lineup, Netflix today unveiled the trailer and first-look...

Every Frame a Painting: How Axis Studios Styled ‘The Tall Grass’ for ‘Love, Death + Robots’

Multi-award-winning Glasgow animation and VFX shop Axis Studios has offered fans and fellow artists insight into how its team broke convention to create the...

Netflix Announces Trio of Animated Kids’ Comedies from Top Talents & First-Time Creators

Netflix announces three new animated comedy series for kids and families around the world. From renowned creators and fresh new voices, these series add...
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