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pokemon sleep
technology

‘Rest your best!’: Pokemon Sleep game coming this year

annoy Squidward day
Offbeat

Have a grumpy coworker? It’s annoy Squidward day

Disney
Offbeat

Time to revisit your childhood memories – It’s Walt Disney day!

pokemon sleep
Gaming

‘Rest your best!’: Pokemon Sleep game coming this year

annoy Squidward day
Offbeat

Have a grumpy coworker? It’s annoy Squidward day

Disney
Offbeat

Time to revisit your childhood memories – It’s Walt Disney day!

London Film Festival
Lifestyle

Two South Africans named in One Screen 2022 jury

By Nokuthula Ngcobo03-08-2022 07:49

The One Screen 2022 Short Film Festival is the premiere short film festival that celebrates and awards global filmmakers.

Minions: The rise of Gru
Lifestyle

Why are UK cinemas banning fans in suits from ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’

By Agence France-Presse06-07-2022 18:32

As part of a new TikTok craze, UK fans wear suits and come out in droves to see ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’, movie theatres found it despicable

New Spider-Verse film
Entertainment

The makers of new ‘Spider-Verse’ film test limits of animation

By Agence France-Presse15-06-2022 17:39

New ‘Spider-Verse’ film once again centres on New York teenager Miles Morales and more than 240 characters pushing animation to their limits

Lightyear animation
Entertainment

‘Lightyear’ animation banned over same-sex kiss scene

By Agence France-Presse15-06-2022 08:10

A total of 14 countries and territories denied a release of Disney’s largest animation ‘Lightyear’, after featuring a same-sex kiss scene

The South African animation film Seal Team topped the top 10 list of the most-watched shows on Netflix
Entertainment

SA film ‘Seal Team’ makes Netflix’s Top 10 Films in 27 countries

By Erene Roux20-01-2022 15:11

The film, ‘Seal Team’, from Triggerfish Animation studios in Cape Town was a huge hit when it made its debut on Netflix in December 2021.

Seal Team animation
Entertainment

New animation to celebrate Quinn, a seal living off the coast of Cape Town

By Erene Roux06-12-2021 14:49

The new animation coming to Netflix, ‘Seal Team’, focuses on Quinn, a seal who spends his days relaxing in the sun off the coast of Cape Town.

Rihanna
Entertainment

‘Beauty in all its forms: Rihanna’s Fenty to rock animated series ‘Arcane’

By BANG Showbiz11-11-2021 20:34

Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty is making moves in the animation world by partnering with Riot Games’ ‘Arcane’ to ‘curate beauty looks’.

Free online course on editing
Soapies

Free online course on editing for animation launched in SA

By Erene Roux05-10-2021 13:59

A new partnership aims to open up the South African animation industry, starting with a free online editing for animation course.

The best worlds for your kids
Soapies

The best worlds for your kids to explore these holidays

By Erene Roux30-09-2021 11:34

From ‘Moominvalley’ to the ‘Croodaceous’ adventure ‘The Croods: A New Age’, here’s everything kids can explore over the holidays.

International Animation Festival
Entertainment

The Cape Town International Animation Festival returns for its ninth year!

By Naledi de Wee14-09-2021 18:24

This year’s Cape Town International Animation Festival will run concurrently with a Comic Con pop-up scheduled for one day only!

Meet Alla Perkova, the ‘real l
Hair and Beauty

Meet Alla Perkova, the ‘real life Rapunzel’ from the Ukraine [photos]

By Erene Roux18-08-2021 17:19

A lawyer from the Ukraine has been dubbed the ‘real life Rapunzel’ by her followers as her hair is now longer than her entire body.

Idris Elba - Sonic
Entertainment

Knuckle punch! Idris Elba to voice Knuckles in ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’

By Cover Media13-08-2021 14:47

‘Knock, knock, it’s Knuckles’: Veteran actor Idris Elba is no stranger to voice work, having lent his recognisable vocals to three animated movies to date.

Adult Swim’s ’12 oz. Mouse’ co
Soapies

Adult Swim’s ’12 oz. Mouse’ coming to Showmax this August

By Erene Roux03-08-2021 14:00

Adult Swim is adding the American surreal humour and psychological animated thriller, ’12 oz. Mouse’, to Showmax this August.

Meghan Markle - Pearl
Celeb News

Meghan Markle polishing her ‘Pearl’ for new Netflix animated series

By Cover Media15-07-2021 12:30

After new baby Lilibet, the Duchess of Sussex is returning to work to create and executive produce the new animated series ‘Pearl’ for Netflix.

Triggerfish calls for animator
Soapies

Triggerfish calls for animators to join Netflix-sponsored ‘Story Artist Lab’

By Alicia Naidoo27-06-2021 19:18

Sponsored by Netflix, the ‘Story Artist Lab’ aims to upskill the next generation of animation artists. Here’s what you need to know.

Bridges of opportunity: Africa
Art and Artists

Bridges of opportunity: African animation series a boost for young artists

By Alicia Naidoo17-06-2021 16:16

‘Bridges’ is an initiative that aims to boost emerging African talent through an African animation series.

Annie Awards: South African di
Soapies

Annie Awards: South African director wins top global animation prize

By Erene Roux19-04-2021 11:20

International Recognition: ‘The Snail and the Whale’ walked away with the Annie Award for Best Special Production.

15 kids shows to download over
Soapies

15 kids shows to download over the festive season

By Erene Roux22-12-2020 18:34

From ‘Endlings’ to ‘Paw Patrol Mighty Pups Special’, here are 15 shows you can download for your kids this festive season.

International Animation Day: D
Soapies

International Animation Day: DStv celebrates the art of animation

By Erene Roux28-10-2020 11:16

International Animation Day recognises and celebrates the artists, the scientists and the technicians behind animated art.

New episodes of ‘Primal’ comin
Soapies

New episodes of ‘Primal’ coming to Showmax in October

By Erene Roux18-09-2020 21:34

‘Primal’: Genndy Tartakovsky brings Adult Swim fans this brutal five-episode visual feast, with zero dialogue and gouts of raw emotion.

Adult Swim refreshes its slate
Soapies

Adult Swim refreshes its slate with new shows on Showmax

By Erene Roux31-08-2020 19:50

From ‘Lazor Wulf’ to ‘Momma Named Me Sheriff’, here’s what you can watch on Adult Swim, exclusively on Showmax in Africa, this September.

Showmax gets Adult Swim refres
Soapies

Showmax gets Adult Swim refresh with new show ‘Lazor Wulf’

By Erene Roux27-08-2020 15:11

Introducing an all-new wolf pack! The animated series ‘Lazor Wulf’ is coming to Showmax’s Adult Swim corner this September.

SA’s leading animation studio
Lifestyle

SA’s leading animation studio Triggerfish expands to Ireland

By Erene Roux17-06-2020 14:47

South Africa’s leading animation studio Triggerfish chose Galway, Ireland as the home of its first international expansion.

Southern African film to compe
Entertainment

Southern African film to compete in Annecy International Animation Festival

By Bianca Pistorius16-06-2020 14:00

Animated feature film, Jungle Beat the Movie is set to release on 26 June.

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