Berkeley Breathed is back in animation, and his many fans are the better for it. The mildly eccentric cartoonist behind the famous Bloom County comic strip was known to animation fans for his 1991 special A Wish For Wings That Work: An Opus Christmas Story. In 2000, Breathed made a nine-minute short for Nickelodeon, Edwurd […]
Archive for October, 2024
TRAILER: Netflix “Spellbound”
October 29th, 2024 
Jerry Beck Spellbound follows the adventures of Ellian, the tenacious young daughter of the rulers of Lumbria who must go on a daring quest to save her family and kingdom after a mysterious spell transforms her parents into monsters. Spellbound is directed by Vicky Jenson (Shrek) with original score from EGOT-winning composer Alan Menken (Beauty and the […]
Crunchyroll Partners With YouTube Primetime Channels
October 29th, 2024 Haylie Baker On October 29, 2024, Crunchyroll, the leading anime streaming service, announced a new distribution deal with YouTube Primetime Channels, effectively allowing more users access to anime worldwide. The launch is expected to go live by the end of 2024 and will be available to users in the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and […]
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INTERVIEW: Looney Lowdown On “The Day The Earth Blew Up”
October 28th, 2024 Jackson Murphy Long-awaited, fully animated The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie will receive an awards-qualifying run before the end of 2024, ahead of its official theatrical release on February 28th, 2025. I’ve screened the film and spoke with director Peter Browngardt about this sci-fi action comedy starring beloved characters who are true to […]
TRAILER: Netflix “That Christmas”
October 28th, 2024 Jerry Beck From writer Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Love Actually, Yesterday) and director Simon Otto (How to Train Your Dragon trilogy), Netflix will debut That Christmas on December 4, 2024. Animation was produced by Locksmith Animation, written by Curtis & Peter Souter, produced by Nicole P. Hearon p.g.a (Moana, Frozen) and Adam Tandy p.g.a […]
Other Highlights Of NYCC 2024
October 26th, 2024 Jackson Murphy It’s been just over a week since I attended New York Comic Con 2024 — the fourth year I’ve spent a full day at one of the country’s biggest entertainment events. Besides checking out the fun Hazbin Hotel, Phineas and Ferb and Rick and Morty panels, I walked through the show floor and other parts […]
ANIME TRAILER: “Girls Band Cry” Acquired by Crunchyroll
October 24th, 2024 Haylie Baker Toei Animation, renowned for producing several anime classics like Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, and One Piece, is developing a new original series titled “Girls Band Cry,” which Crunchyroll recently acquired. It’s been confirmed that Crunchyroll will release the series to their streaming service on November 6, 2024, with all 13 episodes made immediately available at […]
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INTERVIEW: Tell-All About “Memoir Of A Snail”
October 22nd, 2024 Jackson Murphy Adam Elliot won the Best Animated Short Film Academy Award 20 years ago for Harvie Krumpet. He followed that up with acclaimed stop-motion feature Mary & Max. His latest claymation movie is Memoir of a Snail, which opens in theaters on Oct. 25. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was edited for length and clarity.) Jackson Murphy: […]
ANIME FILM: “Solo Leveling ReAwakening” Debuting December 6
October 21st, 2024 Haylie Baker Brought to audiences by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment, the highly anticipated action-adventure film “Solo Leveling ReAwakening” is headed to North American theaters this December 6. Shunsuke Nakashig, known for his previous work on “Solo Leveling,” returns to the franchise once again as the film’s director. The original story by Chugong, illustrated by DUBU, will […]
ANIME TRAILERS: Announced Titles from NYCC Industry Panel
October 21st, 2024 Haylie Baker On October 18, 2024, Crunchyroll’s Industry Panel was held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center at New York Comic Con (NYCC) in New York City, the largest pop culture convention on the East Coast. During this event, Crunchyroll revealed several exciting titles set to arrive on its streaming service worldwide. These titles include:
ANIME TRAILER: New Anime Series “LAZARUS” From Legendary Shinichirō Watanabe
October 21st, 2024 Haylie Baker On October 19, 2024, at New York Comic Con, fans were treated to a screening of the full premiere episode of “Lazarus,” a new thriller anime from Adult Swim by the legendary Shinichirō Watanabe, best known for his work on the iconic “Cowboy Bebop.” In addition, Adult Swim released a first-look trailer of the eagerly […]
INTERVIEW: Buckle Up For Rockin’ Ride “HITPIG!”
October 21st, 2024 Jackson Murphy Cow and Chicken creator David Feiss and Open Season senior animator Cinzia Angelini are the directors of the new energetic animated action comedy HITPIG!, starring Jason Sudeikis and Lilly Singh, which opens in theaters nationwide on November 1st. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was edited for length and clarity. Images Credit: Viva Kids) Jackson Murphy: David, […]
NY COMIC CON: Checking Into “Hazbin Hotel” Panel
October 20th, 2024 Jackson Murphy Prime Video adult animated musical comedy series Hazbin Hotel debuted in January and quickly developed a large and loyal fanbase, which was well-represented at Thursday’s New York Comic Con panel. Creator Vivienne Medrano explained to panel moderator Perri Nemiroff and the audience the origins of her love of animation. “I was piecing together what animation […]
NY COMIC CON: The Highly Anticipated Return Of “Phineas And Ferb”
October 19th, 2024 Jackson Murphy One of the biggest New York Comic Con 2024 panels was a showcase of the return of legendary Disney animated series Phineas And Ferb. The characters are a year older in the new season, premiering in 2025 on Disney Channel and Disney+. The spirit, music and humor that made the previous seasons so beloved are […]
ANIME TRAILER: Tickets for “Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom” Now Available
October 18th, 2024 Haylie Baker Today, in Culver City, California, Crunchyroll (widely recognized as the industry’s leading anime brand) made the announcement that tickets for OVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom are now available for purchase in the United States and Canada. Brought to audiences by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures, the film will be in theaters on November 8th and offer multiple […]
