In This Week in Animation News, I’ll take a look at the previous week in the world of animation in order to get you caught up on everything you might have missed. It’s your one-stop shop for news regarding cartoons, anime, and animated web series. We’re talking movies, TV shows, digital shorts, and everything in between!
For the latest animation stories we’ve already covered on the site this week, take a look at the following links. Then, check out a selection of new stories below. Be sure to let us know your thoughts in the comments!
- First ‘She-Ra and the Princesses of Power’ Trailer Aims to Restore the Balance
- ‘Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors’ Trailer Introduces a New Generation of Superheroes
- ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ Will Conclude the Entire Franchise
'My Hero Academia: The Movie' Clip Teases Deku vs. Bakugo
Get hyped for the first official look at My Hero Academia: Two Heroes dubbed!!
My Hero Academia: Two Heroes North American theatrical dates are September 25, 26, 27, 29 and October 2, 2018. This first-ever feature film in the My Hero Academia franchise from Toho Co. Ltd., will screen in both Japanese (English subtitles) and English dub on separate dates during its five-day run in over 400 theaters across the U.S. and Canada. My Hero Academia: Two Heroes will be available in English dub on September 25, 27 and 29 and in the original Japanese (English subtitles) on September 26 and October 2.
The climactic finals are over, and U.A. is getting ready for the summer training camp. Deku and All Might receive an invitation from a certain person to go overseas to a giant artificial moving city called I-Island. This island, a kind of “science Hollywood” that gathers the knowledge of scientists from around the world, is holding an exhibition called I-Expo showcasing the results of Quirk and hero item research. In the midst of all this, Deku meets a Quirkless girl named Melissa and remembers his own Quirkless past. Out of the blue, the impregnable security system the island boasts is hacked by villains, and all the people on the island are taken as hostages! Now, a plan that could shake hero society has been put into motion! The man who holds the key to it all is the number one hero and Symbol of Peace, All Might.
Meet the Aces of 'Star Wars Resistance' in a New Video
The skies belong to the Aces. Get to know the platform's most daring pilots when Star Wars Resistance premieres Sunday, October 7 at 10pm ET/PT on Disney Channel.
The one-hour series premiere of Star Wars Resistance will make its debut on October 7th on Disney Channel (10 p.m. ET/PT) and DisneyNOW. Two additional new episodes will be available via the DisneyNOW app and Disney Channel VOD, giving kids and families access to the series wherever and whenever they want to watch.
'Mirai' Trailer Reveals Mamoru Hosoda's New Adventure
From acclaimed director Mamoru Hosoda (Summer Wars, Wolf Children) and Japan’s Studio Chizu comes Mirai, a daringly original story of love passed down through generations. When four-year-old Kun meets his new baby sister, his world is turned upside down. Named Mirai (meaning “future”), the baby quickly wins the hearts of Kun’s entire family. As his mother returns to work, and his father struggles to run the household, Kun becomes increasingly jealous of baby Mirai... until one day he storms off into the garden, where he encounters strange guests from the past and future – including his sister Mirai, as a teenager. Together, Kun and teenage Mirai go on a journey through time and space, uncovering their family’s incredible story. But why did Mirai come from the future?
An official selection at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, and the epic capstone of director Mamoru Hosoda’s career, Mirai is a sumptuous, magical, and emotionally soaring adventure about the ties that bring families together and make us who we are.
GKIDS, the acclaimed producer and distributor of multiple Academy Award®-nominated animated features, and Fathom Events are proud to announce the U.S. debut of MIRAI. In addition to enjoying the full animated feature, attendees will see an exclusive interview with director Mamoru Hosoda.
Mirai comes to more than 700 U.S. cinemas Thursday November 29 at 7 p.m. (dubbed) and at 8p.m. (subtitled), Wednesday, December 5 at 7p.m. (subtitled), and Saturday, December 8 at 12:55 p.m. (dubbed). (Theaters and participants are subject to change).
Studio Ghibli Celebrates 30th Anniversary of 'My Neighbor Totoro' with Theatrical Re-Release
IN SELECT CINEMAS NATIONWIDE SEPTEMBER 30 & OCTOBER 1 & 3
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of My Neighbor Totoro, from the legendary Studio Ghibli, creators of Spirited Away and Ponyo, and Academy Award-winning director Hayao Miyazaki.
When Satsuki and her sister Mei move with their father to a new home in the countryside, they find country life is not as simple as it seems. They soon discover that the house and nearby woods are full of strange and delightful creatures, including a gigantic but gentle forest spirit called Totoro, who can only be seen by children. Totoro and his friends introduce the girls to a series of adventures, including a ride aboard the extraordinary Cat Bus, in this all-ages animated masterpiece featuring the voices of Tim Daly, Lea Salonga, and real-life sisters Dakota and Elle Fanning, in a classic tale of magic and adventure for the whole family.
Tickets and full schedule available at GhibliFest.com
'Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors' Star Tyler Posey Explains Inferno
Who is Inferno? Learn more about the fiery hero from none other than Tyler Posey in a new #MarvelRising featurette! “
Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors,” a new animated film premieres on Disney Channel and Disney XD on September 30th.
'Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir' Live-Action Film in the Works
As Variety reports, David Ellison’s Skydance Media and animation studio ZAG are teaming up for a live-action franchise based on the animated series Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir. With an eye toward release in 2020, Skydance is set to develop and produce both film and TV projects that continue the Parisian adventures of the title heroes and their teenage alter egos, Marinette and Adrien.
Under the deal, Skydance will develop and produce the projects with an anticipated release in 2020. The TV series, developed and produced by Jeremy Zag, follows the heroes Ladybug and Cat Noir — who are transformed from normal teenagers Marinette Dupain-Cheng and Adrien Agreste — as they protect Paris from supervillains.
Jesse Sisgold, president and chief operating officer of Skydance Media said:
“Jeremy and everyone at ZAG have done a tremendous job in creating and building Miraculous into the massive pop culture sensation it is today. We look forward to partnering with them to expand this incredible universe into the world of live-action.”
Founder Jeremy Zag followed up:
“I am thrilled to partner with Skydance to create live-action adaptations of Miraculous. It’s been my long-time dream to bring this world to life. The Skydance team really understands and embraces the vision we have for this very special super hero love story. They have an incredible track record of producing exciting action with compelling characters and are the perfect team to express the magic and adventure of Ladybug and Cat Noir.”
DreamWorks Brings 'Tales of Arcadia: 3Below', 'She-Ra' & 'Voltron' to NYCC 2018
DreamWorks Animation Television has added a panel for Oscar-winner Guillermo del Toro’s highly-anticipated Netflix original series DreamWorks Tales of Arcadia: 3Below to the studio’s exciting New York Comic Con 2018 line up.
Creator and executive producer del Toro, alongside series star Diego Luna, and fellow executive producers Rodrigo Blaas, Marc Guggenheim and Chad Hammes, are set to provide a first look inside the upcoming Netflix original series DreamWorks Tales of Arcadia: 3Below, the second chapter in the DreamWorks Tales of Arcadia trilogy. Fans of the 7 time Emmy-winning Trollhunters can expect to find several familiar faces in 3Below when two royal teenage aliens, Krel (Luna) and Aja, and their bodyguard flee a surprise takeover of their home planet by an evil dictator and crash land in Arcadia.
The series is set to debut in 2018. DreamWorks previously announced the series will feature Luna and Tatiana Maslany in the lead roles of Krel and Aja. Additional details for the panel can be found below (talent appearances subject to change):
Friday, October 5
DreamWorks Tales of Arcadia: 3Below, a Netflix Original Series
- Panel 4:00-5:00 PM
- The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden
Guillermo del Toro offers a first look inside his upcoming Netflix original series DreamWorks Tales of Arcadia: 3Below, the second chapter in the Tales of Arcadia trilogy. The panel will also include executive producers Rodrigo Blaas, Marc Guggenheim and Chad Hammes, and actor Diego Luna. The series follows two royal teenage aliens, and their bodyguard who flee a surprise takeover of their home planet by an evil dictator and crash land in Arcadia. Now on the run from intergalactic bounty hunters, they struggle to blend in and adapt to the bizarre world of high school all the while attempting to repair their ship so they can return and defend their home planet.
Previously announced DreamWorks Animation Television panels:
Thursday, October 4
DreamWorks She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, a Netflix Original Series
- Panel 3:00-4:00 PM
- Hammerstein Ballroom at the Manhattan Center
She-Ra is back! Inspired by the popular ‘80s series, DreamWorks She-Ra and the Princesses of Power tells the epic story of an orphan named Adora, who leaves behind her former life in the evil Horde when she discovers a magic sword that transforms her into the mythical warrior princess She-Ra. Join executive producer Noelle Stevenson (Nimona, Lumberjanes), Aimee Carrero (voice of Adora/She-Ra), Karen Fukuhara (voice of Glimmer) and more as they offer a first look at the highly-anticipated series.
In addition to the panels, DreamWorks will also offer an immersive fan experience inspired by the imaginative world of the highly-anticipated series She-Ra and the Princesses of Power at Booth #502. The activation will include a larger-than-life She-Ra statue, as well as interactive photo opportunities that will transport guests straight to Etheria, the Whispering Woods and Hordak’s lair. Reservations are required to attend the fan experience. Please look out for more information on New York Comic Con’s social channels.
Friday, October 5
DreamWorks Voltron Legendary Defender, a Netflix Original Series
- Panel 10:30-11:30 AM
- Hammerstein Ballroom at the Manhattan Center
Join executive producers Joaquim Dos Santos and Lauren Montgomery, story editor Josh Hamilton and voice actors Bex Taylor-Klaus, Josh Keaton, Jeremy Shada, Kimberly Brooks and more as they look back on seven seasons of DreamWorks Voltron Legendary Defender and offer a sneak peek at the final chapter arriving on Netflix later this year.
Learn Stop-Motion Animation from the Pros at Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
Due to the overwhelming popularity of the stop-motion animation classes, Stoopid Buddy is adding more classes in the fall! Please email getclassy@leagueofbuddies.com if you’re interested in taking classes from the animation director of Robot Chicken. Classes run for 8 weeks and includes tutorials, lectures and hands-on training in the lab.
Head to Stoopid Buddy Stoodios' site to find out more!