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‘A Minecraft Movie’ Official Teaser Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Poster and Cast List: Jack Black and Jason Mamoa Lead Highly Anticipated Video Game Adaptation

September 8, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: April 4, 2025.

Synopsis: Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison, Henry, Natalie and Dawn find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination.

To get back home, they’ll have to master this world and protect it from evil things like Piglins and Zombies, while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve.

Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative… the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world.

‘Uzumaki’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast List: Adult Swim Brings Junji Ito’s Horror Manga Series to the Small Screen

September 7, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: September 28, 2024 on Adult Swim. Next day on Max.

Synopsis: “Let’s leave this town together,” asks Shuichi Saito, a former classmate of Kirie Goshima, a high school girl who was born and grew up in Kurouzu-cho.

Everything from a strange whirlwind, billowing smoke from the crematorium, and the residents is turning into spirals. People’s eyes spin in whirls, a tongue spirals, and the bodies twist unnaturally.

In an attempt to escape the curse of the spirals, Kirie decides to flee from Kurouzu-cho, but can she get away from this turmoil?

‘Arcane’ Season 2 Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Posters and Cast List: Hailee Steinfeld and Ella Purnell Return for an Epic Final Season

September 6, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: November, 2024 on Netflix.

Synopsis: Arcane is set in the universe of the video game League of Legends. The series follows the origins of League champions Vi and Jinx, as they become caught in the power struggle between the utopian city of Piltover and the oppressed underground city of Zaun.

In the second and final season of Arcane, Jinx’s attack on the Council sets the stage for a dire escalation of the conflict between Piltover and Zaun.

‘The Bad Guys: Haunted Heist’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Poster and Cast List: Spooky Follow-Up to ‘A Very Bad Holiday’ Coming to Netflix

September 5, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: October 3, 2024 on Netflix.

Synopsis: The Bad Guys set off on the ultimate Halloween heist, absconding with legendary deceased crook Reginald E. Scary’s prized stolen amulet.

While on their mission in Scary’s haunted mansion, Wolf has a few tricks up his sleeve to spook his crew.

But when Wolf ends up being haunted the Bad Guys must revisit the mansion to return the cursed loot.

‘Barney’s World’ Official Teaser Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast List: Your Favorite Purple Dinosaur Returns in Animated Series

September 4, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: October 14, 2024 on Max and October 18, 2024 on Cartoon Network.

Synopsis: Barney’s World is set in a playground, where Barney is joined by dinos Billy and Baby Bop and their three kid best friends David, Mel, and Vivie.

Through action-packed, music-filled adventures together, Barney helps the kids and audiences explore big preschool emotions, showing them how to love themselves, others, and their communities.

Voice cast:
Jonathan Langdon as Barney
Bryn McAuley as Baby Bop
Jonathan Tan as Billy
Jayd Deroché as David
Diana Tsoy as Mel
Ella Paciocco as Vivie

‘My Hero Academia: You’re Next’ Official English Subtitled Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Poster and Cast List

September 3, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: October 11, 2024 (U.S. & Canada).

Synopsis: In a society where heroes and villains continuously battle in the name of peace and chaos, Deku, a U.A. High School student who aspires to be the best hero he can be, confronts the villain who imitates the hero he’s long admired.

Can Deku and the rest of U.A. High Class 1-A protect the world by putting an end to Dark Might, the man claiming to be the new Symbol of Peace?

Short Film Spotlight: Luce and the Rock

September 2, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Directed by Britt Raes.

Synopsis: Luce lives a happy life in a peaceful little village, together with her mother and the other villagers. Every day is the same, and that’s the way everyone likes it.

The only thing that scares Luce is the dark, but luckily her little light keeps her safe! One day a giant Rock Creature disturbs the quiet life in the village.

He destroys everyone’s house, including Luce’s! Luce is angry, and determined to take the Rock Creature back to his home.

Short Film Spotlight: All Gucci My Broski

September 1, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Intended for mature audiences.

Jonny wants to be a good person. Jonny wants a lot of things.

Written, directed and animated by Harry Plowden.

Winner of Best UK Short at Brighton International Animation Festival (2024) and Best British Short at Manchester Animation Festival (2023).

‘The Colors Within’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Poster: GKIDS Acquires Distribution Rights to Science SARU’s ‘Kimi no Iro’ Anime

August 31, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

North American release date: Winter (Late 2024/Early 2025).
Japanese release date: August 30, 2024.

Synopsis: Totsuko is a high school student with the ability to see the ‘colors’ of others. Colors of bliss, excitement, and serenity, plus a color she treasures as her favorite. Kimi, a classmate at her school, gives off the most beautiful color of all.

Although she doesn’t play an instrument, Totsuko forms a band with Kimi and Rui, a quiet music enthusiast they meet at a used bookstore in a far corner of town. As they practice at an old church on a remote island, music brings them together, forming friendships and stirring affections. Will they discover their true ‘colors’?

‘Lizzie Wilding: Heavy Metal Werewolf’ Pilot Episode Introduces Us to Rock-and-Roll-Inspired Supernatural Town of Grimstone

August 30, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: Follow Lizzie Wilding, a headbanging were-pup, as she navigates the challenges of a new town, a new school, and some serious rage issues.

Being the new kid is tough, but for Lizzie, it’s a supernatural struggle! As she tries to fit in, Lizzie battles an inner beast that won’t stay quiet, all while wondering—“is anyone even listening?”

Voice cast:
Arson Alfaro as Lizzie
Ashley Ware Jenkins as Ma Wilding
Derrick Davis as Pa Wilding
Anastasia Baranova as Principal Shelley. Morgan Lander as Bela of Kittie
Eva Korman as Piper

Created/directed by James Poirier. Story by James Poirier and Ben Murphy.