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New Episodes of Turtlebox Productions’ ‘Mini Explorers!’ Now Streaming

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New episodes of the Turtlebox Productions pre-school live-action/animated series Mini Explorers! are now streaming on the Shaftesbury Kids YouTube channel and Yippee TV. “Kids really responded to the video-game inspired format of Mini Explorers!, so when we had the opportunity to produce more episodes with financial support from the Shaw Rocket Fund, we seized the opportunity,” said Kat Kelly Hayduk, co-partner and executive producer, Turtlebox Productions.
ELAC International Animation Day Festival to Honor Latvian Animation

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East Los Angeles College and film critic Bijan Tehrani’s Cinema Without Borders have partnered to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the annual ELAC International Animation Day Festival, dedicated to Latvian Animation. The event will be held on May 17. The ELAC International Animation Festival introduces audiences to contemporary international animation.
‘Marvel’s Iron Man and His Awesome Friends’ Finds its Villains

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Disney Branded Television has revealed the voice cast of lead villains for Disney Jr.’s upcoming 3DCG animated series Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends. Tony Hale (Veep, Toy Story 4) voices the android Ultron, with Vanessa Bayer (Saturday Night Live) as Swarm, and Talon Warburton (Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate) as Absorbing Man.
SIGGRAPH 2025 to Honor Pixar’s ‘Toy Story’ 30th Anniversary

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SIGGRAPH 2025 will open its conference on August 10 by honoring Pixar’s Toy Story, the world’s first fully computer-animated feature film, with a 30th anniversary tribute. Presented by SIGGRAPH’s Computer Animation Festival in partnership with ACM SIGGRAPH Pioneers, the celebration will begin with a featured introduction by Ed Catmull, co-founder of Pixar and a pioneering figure in computer graphics.
First Look Revealed for ‘Spider-Noir’ Live-Action Series

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During Amazon’s recent annual upfront presentation, MGM+ and Prime Video unveiled a first-look image from Spider-Noir, coming in 2026. The live-action series is based on the Marvel “Spider-Man Noir” comic, which follows an aging and down on his luck private investigator in 1930s New York, who is forced to grapple with his past life as the city’s one and only superhero. The project will be available in both black and white and color.
‘Fallout’ Renewed for Third Season Ahead of Season 2 December Premiere

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Prime Video has renewed its hit series Fallout for a third season, ahead its Season 2 premiere slated for December of this year. The upcoming season will pick up in the aftermath of the Season 1 finale, and travel into the post-apocalyptic city of New Vegas. “We are absolutely thrilled that our global Prime Video customers will be able to delve deeper into the wonderfully surreal and captivating world of Fallout,” said Vernon Sanders, global head of television, Amazon MGM Studios.
Stop-Motion Animated Fantasy ‘Saurus City’ Heading to Cannes

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The stop-motion animated feature Saurus City is heading to Cannes. The film boasts an all-star voice cast, including Ron Perlman (Hellboy), Emma Roberts (We’re the Millers), Dennis Quaid (The Substance), Tim Meadows (Mean Girls), Aimee Garcia (Dexter), and Julia Ormond (Sabrina). Nathan Smith (The Light Before Christmas) writes and directs.
VANAS to Grant Reduced Tuition Scholarships for LATAM Digital Arts Students

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Vancouver Animation School (VANAS) is set to grant over 80 scholarships towards live online programs for Latin American digital arts students. Applicants must reside in and hold citizenship in a Latin American country. Applicants who confirm their ability to cover the reduced tuition (50% off) will be considered. Applicants must submit five pieces of artwork relevant to their program of interest; AI-generated artwork will not be accepted.
Partizan Signs Animation Studio Martian Blueberry

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Martian Blueberry, the animation studio co-founded by Carl Jones and Love Jones, has joined Partizan’s roster of animation directors. Carl Jones is best known as co-executive producer of The Boondocks, and also contributed to Black Dynamite and Young Love. Love Jones has worked in entertainment, music, and startups. “Love had a background in entertainment and music, and her experience with startups made her the perfect partner to launch an animation studio with,” said Carl Jones.
Veteran Producer and Author Michael Hirsh to Deliver Annecy 2025 Keynote

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Michael Hirsh, Nelvana co-founder and longtime Canadian children’s programming producer and author, will reflect on his four decades in the animation industry as Mifa’s Keynote Speaker on June 10. “I have attended the Annecy Festival since its inception,” said Hirsh. “It is a great honor to be the Keynote Speaker at this momentous occasion.