Television duo Nick Stanton and Devin Bunje (writers on Disney live-action series Zeke and Luther) now team-up as creators and executive producers of a new animated comedy for The Mouse House. Hailey’s On It!, starring Auli’i Cravalho (Moana) as the title character, premieres Thursday June 8th at 8pm on Disney Channel and Disney XD. Episodes […]
Archive for May, 2023
INTERVIEW: Unveiling “Heroes Of The Golden Mask”
May 26th, 2023 
Jackson Murphy Heroes of the Golden Mask is a new animated action comedy adventure from Canada-based Arcana Studio and longtime animation director Sean Patrick O’Reilly. It debuts on digital platforms June 9th, through distributor Gravitas Ventures. The film, about a young man and some new friends on a quest to defeat evil, features the final performance from […]
Disney+ Sets Debut for “Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire”
May 25th, 2023 Jerry Beck As the world recognizes Africa Day today, Disney+ announced that Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire will premiere exclusively on Wednesday, July 5th on Disney+. In celebration, the key art for the 10-part collection of original animated short films was also released. The artwork is an original illustration by Nigerian artist and director Shofela Coker, the creator […]
INTERVIEW: “Carl’s Date” Is Ed Asner’s Final “Up” Chapter
May 25th, 2023 Jackson Murphy Carl’s Date, a new “Up” short in the “Dug Days” family, will screen in theaters before showings of Pixar feature Elemental beginning June 16th. It’s directed by Bob Peterson (co-writer and co-director of “Up” and the voice of Dug), and it’s produced by Kim Collins (production manager on Toy Story 4). Carl is going on […]
TRAILER: Dreamworks “Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken”
May 23rd, 2023 Jerry Beck Sometimes the hero you are meant to be lies just beneath the surface. This summer, DreamWorks Animation dives into the turbulent waters of high school with a hilarious, heartfelt action comedy about a shy teenager who discovers that she’s part of a legendary royal lineage of mythical sea krakens and that her destiny, in the […]
TRAILER: Tubi’s “Pastacolypse”
May 22nd, 2023 Jerry Beck Bento Box – the production company behind Bob’s Burgers and many more – have teamed up with co-writer of Aqua Teen Hunger Force for a new, hilariously unhinged animated Tubi original. It’s called Pastacolypse, and you can watch the whole thing online – for free – today. Take a peek:
TEASER: Netflix “Nimona”
May 18th, 2023 Jerry Beck Netflix debut the official teaser, new teaser art and announced the premiere date for Nimona today. The film premieres globally on Netflix June 30th. Directed by Nick Bruno and Troy Quane, Nimona is an epic tale about finding friendship in the most surprising situations and accepting yourself and others for who they are. Based on […]
INTERVIEWS: The Animation Scientists Behind “Elemental”
May 16th, 2023 Jackson Murphy Today Disney/Pixar announces that tickets are now on sale for their next feature Elemental, which opens in exactly one month, on June 16th. It’s directed by Pete Sohn (The Good Dinosaur) and focuses on water boy Wade and fire girl Ember. Are they truly meant to be together? When I visited Pixar Animation Studios for […]
INTERVIEW: On The Course With “Mulligan” Trio
May 11th, 2023 Jackson Murphy Robert Carlock and Sam Means (of 30 Rock and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) team-up once again, this time as co-creators of the new adult animated comedy series Mulligan. It premieres this Friday May 12th on Netflix. They, and supervising director Colin Heck (The Simpsons Movie), join me for this Animation Scoop Q&A to share what makes […]
FIAPF and WIA Select Five Delegations For The Second “Stories x Women”
May 10th, 2023 Jerry Beck Today, FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers’ Associations) and WIA (Woman In Animation) announced the five delegations selected for the second edition of Stories x Women, a program aimed at increasing diversity of voices in animation globally. Stories x Women’s goal is to support access to international opportunities for women animators who want to tell […]
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Max Releases Official Trailer and Key Art For “Gremlins: Secret Of The Mogwai”
May 10th, 2023 Jerry Beck Max has released the official trailer and key art for the Original animated series Gremlins: Secret Of The Mogwai. Dive into a world of magic and mythology with Gremlins: Secret Of The Mogwai, an animated prequel series to the iconic “Gremlins” films, debuting with the first two episodes TUESDAY, MAY 23 on Max. Two new […]
INTERVIEW: Jay Baruchel On Lasting Impact Of Hiccup And “Dragon”
May 9th, 2023 Jackson Murphy Jay Baruchel won an Annie Award in 2011 for his voice performance as Hiccup in DreamWorks’ beloved How to Train Your Dragon. He also won a Daytime Emmy in 2019 for voicing the character on the Dragons: Race to the Edge TV series. It’s been three and a half years since Baruchel last played Hiccup, […]
INTERVIEW: In The Winner’s Circle With “Rally Road Racers”
May 8th, 2023 Jackson Murphy The Summer Movie Season heats up with a terrific new animated feature the entire family will enjoy. It’s Rally Road Racers — in theaters nationwide this Friday May 12th. Director Ross Venokur presents an entertaining and moving underdog story with cool visuals and a talented voice cast. Buckle up as we explore this sweet ride. […]
INTERVIEW: “Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures” Lights Up The Galaxy
May 3rd, 2023 Jackson Murphy Looking for the perfect introduction for your kids or grandkids into the Star Wars universe? LucasFilm has you covered with the brand new family friendly animated series Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. It premieres tomorrow, May the 4th, at 9am on Disney Junior, with episodes also available to stream on Disney+. Joining me for this […]
