The animation world is a fast-moving ever-changing place and there's more than
any one person can keep up with. In our new regular feature
Odds and Ends we round up shorter news stories, updates, cool links and
other animation related awesomeness you might have missed over the past few
days.
A new international trailer for Raya and The Last Dragon has been released. It features some new footage, as well as a fair bit we have already seen in the previous US trailer. A new poster has also been released.
Young at ❤️. See Walt Disney Animation Studios’ newest short “Us Again”, directed by Zach Parrish and dances choreographed by Keone & Mari, only in theaters before Raya and the Last Dragon starting March 5. pic.twitter.com/Nxc83p3GYF
Wolfwalkers has been named Best Motion Picture, Animated or Mixed Media by The Sattelite Awards and Best Animated Feature by Seattle Film Critics Society.
Check out this new preview clip from Tim Story's upcoming animated/live-action hybrid Tom and Jerry movie. Featuring the world's most famous cat and mouse duo causing chaos in the lobby of a very swanky hotel, it does a great job of capturing the feel of classic Tom and Jerry Cartoons. Featuring Chloe Grace Moretz as the film's human lead, plus an appearance from Michael Peña- and Spike!
Funimation is launching a range of new merchandise to tie in with Attack on Titan: The Final Season. They are partnering with Oniri Creationsto produce exclusive collectable limited-edition statues. This statue of CorporalLevi will be limited to 999 units, and further statues are to be announced. Funimation is also teaming up once again with Ripple Junction to launch a range of Attack On Titan T-shirts and apparel. All the merchandise will be available through Hot Topicand other speciality retailers.
Fox are developing an animated TV series based on the classic boardgame Clue (or Cluedo to our UK readers). The series is being developed in association with eOne, who are owned by Hasbro who publish the game. The animation will be produced by Bento Box.
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