The Animation Guild, IATSE Local 839, has been voluntarily recognized as the bargaining representative of 129 artists and production workers at Powerhouse Animation in Austin, Texas. The guild called it an “historic voluntary agreement.”
According to the guild, “This marks a significant moment for the animation industry, as Texas becomes the first right-to-work state and second state outside of California to have union-represented animation workers.” Last month, guild members ratified their first collective bargaining agreement with Titmouse Studio in New York.
The guild and the company will next engage in collective bargaining for a first-time contract. According to the company, “We have worked in almost every style of traditional animation, from gritty anime to feature animation to web-based cartoon animation. Powerhouse has been trusted with some of the world’s most important brands: Castlevania, Masters of the Universe, Mickey Mouse, Marvel Comics, and DC Comics characters.”
“Representing the Powerhouse artistic and production...
According to the guild, “This marks a significant moment for the animation industry, as Texas becomes the first right-to-work state and second state outside of California to have union-represented animation workers.” Last month, guild members ratified their first collective bargaining agreement with Titmouse Studio in New York.
The guild and the company will next engage in collective bargaining for a first-time contract. According to the company, “We have worked in almost every style of traditional animation, from gritty anime to feature animation to web-based cartoon animation. Powerhouse has been trusted with some of the world’s most important brands: Castlevania, Masters of the Universe, Mickey Mouse, Marvel Comics, and DC Comics characters.”
“Representing the Powerhouse artistic and production...
- 7/7/2023
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
The Animation Guild has succeeded in its bid to establish a union in Texas.
Austin-headquartered Powerhouse Animation Studios (Castlevania, Sonic Frontiers: Divergence) has voluntarily recognized a bargaining unit of 129 artists and production workers that sought to join the IATSE Local, the union announced Thursday. Tag first started unionizing animation studios outside of L.A. County in 2022 with its push at Harriet the Spy studio Titmouse New York, but its new union at Powerhouse Animation marks its first in a so-called right-to-work state.
The union and Powerhouse Animation management will now work on agreeing to their first contract covering a wide swath of workers, from background designers to production assistants to animators.
“Representing the Powerhouse artistic and production staff further solidifies The Animation Guild as the union setting the standard for workplace conditions in the animation industry,” Tag business representative Steve Kaplan said in a statement. Of the Powerhouse Animation leadership,...
Austin-headquartered Powerhouse Animation Studios (Castlevania, Sonic Frontiers: Divergence) has voluntarily recognized a bargaining unit of 129 artists and production workers that sought to join the IATSE Local, the union announced Thursday. Tag first started unionizing animation studios outside of L.A. County in 2022 with its push at Harriet the Spy studio Titmouse New York, but its new union at Powerhouse Animation marks its first in a so-called right-to-work state.
The union and Powerhouse Animation management will now work on agreeing to their first contract covering a wide swath of workers, from background designers to production assistants to animators.
“Representing the Powerhouse artistic and production staff further solidifies The Animation Guild as the union setting the standard for workplace conditions in the animation industry,” Tag business representative Steve Kaplan said in a statement. Of the Powerhouse Animation leadership,...
- 7/7/2023
- by Katie Kilkenny
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
This week marks the official start of Summer 2023, and the horror genre is celebrating with four brand new movies that are releasing both in theaters and at home throughout the week.
Here’s all the new horror releasing June 20 – June 25, 2023!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
First up, Japanese surrealist horror film New Religion is now streaming exclusively on Screambox beginning today, written and directed by Keishi Kondo.
In the film, “After her daughter’s death, divorced Miyabi begins working as a call girl. One day, she meets an unsettling customer who wants to take pictures of her body parts. Soon, she realizes that every time she allows her body to be photographed her daughter’s spirit gets closer. She must decide how far she is willing to go to connect with her daughter once again.”
New Religion stars Kaho Seto, Daiki Nunami, Satoshi Oka and Saionji Ryuseigun.
Here’s all the new horror releasing June 20 – June 25, 2023!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
First up, Japanese surrealist horror film New Religion is now streaming exclusively on Screambox beginning today, written and directed by Keishi Kondo.
In the film, “After her daughter’s death, divorced Miyabi begins working as a call girl. One day, she meets an unsettling customer who wants to take pictures of her body parts. Soon, she realizes that every time she allows her body to be photographed her daughter’s spirit gets closer. She must decide how far she is willing to go to connect with her daughter once again.”
New Religion stars Kaho Seto, Daiki Nunami, Satoshi Oka and Saionji Ryuseigun.
- 6/20/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
On June 22nd, Legendary Entertainment and the Netflix streaming service will be bringing us “a new epic chapter in Legendary’s Monsterverse franchise” in the form of a Kong animated series called Skull Island. Two weeks out from the show’s premiere, a full trailer has been released online and can be seen in the embed above.
Brian Duffield, writer of the genre films The Babysitter, Spontaneous, Underwater, and Love and Monsters, is a writer and executive producer on Skull Island. The animated series will center on a group of explorers that find themselves on a collision course with strange beasts, terrifying Titans and the most mysterious island the world has ever known!
We had previously heard that the leads of the show are shipwrecked characters who are desperate to survive the most dangerous place on Earth, the island that is home to colossal monsters, including the iconic “megaprimatus” Kong.
Brian Duffield, writer of the genre films The Babysitter, Spontaneous, Underwater, and Love and Monsters, is a writer and executive producer on Skull Island. The animated series will center on a group of explorers that find themselves on a collision course with strange beasts, terrifying Titans and the most mysterious island the world has ever known!
We had previously heard that the leads of the show are shipwrecked characters who are desperate to survive the most dangerous place on Earth, the island that is home to colossal monsters, including the iconic “megaprimatus” Kong.
- 6/9/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Netflix is headed to “Skull Island” for a brand new animated series, and today’s full official trailer is a mega-sized monster mash that should get you pretty excited about this one.
Many Monsters. One King. The all-new animated series from Legendary Television is set to make its global debut on June 22, exclusively on Netflix. Watch the trailer below.
“Skull Island” takes viewers on a thrilling adventure as a group of kind-hearted explorers rescues Annie (Mae Whitman) from the ocean, unaware that their act of heroism will lead them to the treacherous Skull Island. This enigmatic place is home to bizarre creatures and terrifying monsters, including the mighty titan himself, Kong.
The series boasts an impressive ensemble cast, with Nicolas Cantu (Dragons Rescue Riders: Heroes of the Sky, The Fabelmans) lending his voice to the protagonist, Charlie. Joining him are talented voice actors Mae Whitman as Annie, Darren Barnet (Never Have I Ever,...
Many Monsters. One King. The all-new animated series from Legendary Television is set to make its global debut on June 22, exclusively on Netflix. Watch the trailer below.
“Skull Island” takes viewers on a thrilling adventure as a group of kind-hearted explorers rescues Annie (Mae Whitman) from the ocean, unaware that their act of heroism will lead them to the treacherous Skull Island. This enigmatic place is home to bizarre creatures and terrifying monsters, including the mighty titan himself, Kong.
The series boasts an impressive ensemble cast, with Nicolas Cantu (Dragons Rescue Riders: Heroes of the Sky, The Fabelmans) lending his voice to the protagonist, Charlie. Joining him are talented voice actors Mae Whitman as Annie, Darren Barnet (Never Have I Ever,...
- 6/9/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
We’re getting the first look at Netflix’s anticipated animated series Skull Island from Legendary Television, set to premiere globally June 22, exclusively on the streaming network. In addition to the release date, Netflix has unveiled a teaser trailer and voice cast led by Nicolas Cantu (Dragons Rescue Riders: Heroes of the Sky), Mae Whitman (Family Guy), Darren Barnet (Never Have I Ever), Benjamin Bratt (Poker Face) and Betty Gilpin (Mrs. Davis).
Skull Island takes viewers on a thrilling adventure as a group of kind-hearted explorers rescues Annie (Whitman) from the ocean, unaware that their act of heroism will lead them to the treacherous Skull Island. This enigmatic place is home to bizarre creatures and terrifying monsters, including the mighty titan himself, Kong.
Cantu voices the protagonist Charlie, along with Barnet as Mike, Bratt as Cap and Gilpin as Irene.
Skull Island is created, written and executive produced by Brian Duffield. Jacob Robinson, Brad Graeber, Jen Chambers, and Thomas Tull also serve as executive producers. The animation is by Powerhouse Animation, known for their work on Castlevania and Blood of Zeus.
Watch the teaser trailer above.
Skull Island takes viewers on a thrilling adventure as a group of kind-hearted explorers rescues Annie (Whitman) from the ocean, unaware that their act of heroism will lead them to the treacherous Skull Island. This enigmatic place is home to bizarre creatures and terrifying monsters, including the mighty titan himself, Kong.
Cantu voices the protagonist Charlie, along with Barnet as Mike, Bratt as Cap and Gilpin as Irene.
Skull Island is created, written and executive produced by Brian Duffield. Jacob Robinson, Brad Graeber, Jen Chambers, and Thomas Tull also serve as executive producers. The animation is by Powerhouse Animation, known for their work on Castlevania and Blood of Zeus.
Watch the teaser trailer above.
- 5/23/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Nicolas Cantu, Mae Whitman, Darren Barnet, Benjamin Bratt and Betty Gilpin are set to lead the voice cast for Netflix’s animated series Skull Island, part of Legendary Television’s monsterverse that includes King Kong and will debut on June 22, 2023.
The anime series portrays a group of shipwrecked characters trying to escape a dangerous and mysterious island. Cantu will perform the voice role of the protagonist, Charlie, alongside Mae Whitman lending her voice to the role of Annie, Barnet as Mike, Bratt as Cap and Gilpin as Irene.
Skull Island will see kind-hearted explorers rescue Annie from the ocean, only for their heroism to land them on the treacherous Skull Island, home to bizarre creatures and terrifying monsters, including the mighty King Kong, whose IP is owned by Legendary.
From left: Betty Gilpin as Irene, Phil Lamarr as Sam and Benjamin Bratt as Cap in Skull Island.
Skull Island is created,...
The anime series portrays a group of shipwrecked characters trying to escape a dangerous and mysterious island. Cantu will perform the voice role of the protagonist, Charlie, alongside Mae Whitman lending her voice to the role of Annie, Barnet as Mike, Bratt as Cap and Gilpin as Irene.
Skull Island will see kind-hearted explorers rescue Annie from the ocean, only for their heroism to land them on the treacherous Skull Island, home to bizarre creatures and terrifying monsters, including the mighty King Kong, whose IP is owned by Legendary.
From left: Betty Gilpin as Irene, Phil Lamarr as Sam and Benjamin Bratt as Cap in Skull Island.
Skull Island is created,...
- 5/23/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A couple years ago, it was announced that Brian Duffield, writer of the genre films The Babysitter, Spontaneous, Underwater, and Love and Monsters, would be writing and executive producing the Kong animated series Skull Island for Legendary Entertainment and the Netflix streaming service. Now Netflix has confirmed that the show will be available to watch as of June 22nd – and they have unveiled a teaser trailer to give us an idea of what this series has in store for us. You can check it out in the embed above.
Skull Island is said to be “a new epic chapter in Legendary’s Monsterverse franchise”. In addition to the film Kong: Skull Island (watch it Here), the Monsterverse also includes 2014’s Godzilla, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and Godzilla vs. Kong.
The Skull Island animated series will center on a group of explorers that find themselves on a collision course with strange beasts,...
Skull Island is said to be “a new epic chapter in Legendary’s Monsterverse franchise”. In addition to the film Kong: Skull Island (watch it Here), the Monsterverse also includes 2014’s Godzilla, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and Godzilla vs. Kong.
The Skull Island animated series will center on a group of explorers that find themselves on a collision course with strange beasts,...
- 5/23/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Netflix has tendered an invitation to Skull Island, by way of a release date and first teaser trailer for the animated series from Legendary Television.
Set to release all episodes on Thursday, June 22, Skull Island promises to take viewers on “a thrilling adventure as a group of kind-hearted explorers rescues Annie (voiced by Parenthood‘s Mae Whitman) from the ocean, unaware that their act of heroism will lead them to the treacherous Skull Island — home to bizarre creatures and terrifying monsters, including the mighty titan himself, Kong.”
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Set to release all episodes on Thursday, June 22, Skull Island promises to take viewers on “a thrilling adventure as a group of kind-hearted explorers rescues Annie (voiced by Parenthood‘s Mae Whitman) from the ocean, unaware that their act of heroism will lead them to the treacherous Skull Island — home to bizarre creatures and terrifying monsters, including the mighty titan himself, Kong.”
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- 5/23/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
“Skull Island” Teaser Trailer – Netflix Animated Series Explores the Horrors of King Kong’s Homeland
Netflix is headed to “Skull Island” for a brand new animated series that takes place within Legendary’s Monsterverse, and the official teaser trailer has been unleashed today.
Many Monsters. One King. The all-new animated series from Legendary Television is set to make its global debut on June 22, exclusively on Netflix. Watch the trailer below.
“Skull Island” takes viewers on a thrilling adventure as a group of kind-hearted explorers rescues Annie (Mae Whitman) from the ocean, unaware that their act of heroism will lead them to the treacherous Skull Island. This enigmatic place is home to bizarre creatures and terrifying monsters, including the mighty titan himself, Kong.
The series boasts an impressive ensemble cast, with Nicolas Cantu lending his voice to the protagonist, Charlie. Joining him are talented voice actors Mae Whitman as Annie, Darren Barnet as Mike, Benjamin Bratt as Cap, and Betty Gilpin as Irene. Together, they bring...
Many Monsters. One King. The all-new animated series from Legendary Television is set to make its global debut on June 22, exclusively on Netflix. Watch the trailer below.
“Skull Island” takes viewers on a thrilling adventure as a group of kind-hearted explorers rescues Annie (Mae Whitman) from the ocean, unaware that their act of heroism will lead them to the treacherous Skull Island. This enigmatic place is home to bizarre creatures and terrifying monsters, including the mighty titan himself, Kong.
The series boasts an impressive ensemble cast, with Nicolas Cantu lending his voice to the protagonist, Charlie. Joining him are talented voice actors Mae Whitman as Annie, Darren Barnet as Mike, Benjamin Bratt as Cap, and Betty Gilpin as Irene. Together, they bring...
- 5/23/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Derek Kolstad, the writer and creator of the “John Wick” action franchise, Dmitri M. Johnson, a producer on “Sonic the Hedgehog,” and Mike Goldberg, a partner with agency APA, have together launched a new media company called Story Kitchen focused on franchise building.
Story Kitchen will be focused on the creation and amplification of what it refers to as “World-Building Action” and “Non-Traditional Intellectual Property.” The company even proudly boasts that it aims to be the “Shakespearean leader” in the genres of “Gun-Fu,” the stylized brand of action movies that “John Wick” helped popularize, as well as the worlds of “Popcorn-Fu” and “Controller-Fu,” with a focus on genre or video game stories.
Dan Jevons, Tim Stevenson and Howard Bliss, previously of Johnson’s company dj2, will be joining the new company in senior leadership roles.
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Story Kitchen will be focused on the creation and amplification of what it refers to as “World-Building Action” and “Non-Traditional Intellectual Property.” The company even proudly boasts that it aims to be the “Shakespearean leader” in the genres of “Gun-Fu,” the stylized brand of action movies that “John Wick” helped popularize, as well as the worlds of “Popcorn-Fu” and “Controller-Fu,” with a focus on genre or video game stories.
Dan Jevons, Tim Stevenson and Howard Bliss, previously of Johnson’s company dj2, will be joining the new company in senior leadership roles.
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- 10/7/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Powerhouse Animation Studios, which is behind Netflix’s Castlevania franchise and the upcoming Tomb Raider and Skull Island anime series, is formalizing its relationship with the streamer by signing a first-look deal to produce more animated series.
Under the pact, Powerhouse Animation will continue to work with Netflix on the new Castlevania series set in the same universe as the original, which recently wrapped its fourth and final season. Based on the classic Konami video game, Castlevania was the streamer’s first original anime series. The new show, from showrunner Clive Bradley, is centered on Richter Belmont — a descendant of Castlevania characters Trevor and Sypha — and is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution.
Powerhouse is also attached to the recently announced Tomb Raider and Skull Island anime series with Legendary Television.
Netflix and Powerhouse’s collaborations also include Greek mythology-based series Blood of Zeus, Seis Manos, and...
Under the pact, Powerhouse Animation will continue to work with Netflix on the new Castlevania series set in the same universe as the original, which recently wrapped its fourth and final season. Based on the classic Konami video game, Castlevania was the streamer’s first original anime series. The new show, from showrunner Clive Bradley, is centered on Richter Belmont — a descendant of Castlevania characters Trevor and Sypha — and is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution.
Powerhouse is also attached to the recently announced Tomb Raider and Skull Island anime series with Legendary Television.
Netflix and Powerhouse’s collaborations also include Greek mythology-based series Blood of Zeus, Seis Manos, and...
- 6/30/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Political satirist/comedian Bassem Youssef is teaming with Powerhouse Animation Studios to adapt his forthcoming book The Magical Reality of Nadia, inspired by Youssef’s own life experience, as a television series.
The Magical Reality of Nadia is described as a humorous and heartfelt story about prejudice, friendship, empathy, and courage. Written by Youssef and Catherine R. Daly with illustrations by Douglas Holgate (The Last Kids on Earth), the book is inspired by Bassem’s own experience and his hopes and dreams for his children. Scholastic will publish the first book in the series in February 2021.
In the book, Nadia, who is Youssef’s young daughter, moved from Egypt to America when she was six years old, and is determined to win a school contest to design an exhibit at the local museum. A new kid shows up at school and teases Nadia about her family’s culture. Luckily for Nadia,...
The Magical Reality of Nadia is described as a humorous and heartfelt story about prejudice, friendship, empathy, and courage. Written by Youssef and Catherine R. Daly with illustrations by Douglas Holgate (The Last Kids on Earth), the book is inspired by Bassem’s own experience and his hopes and dreams for his children. Scholastic will publish the first book in the series in February 2021.
In the book, Nadia, who is Youssef’s young daughter, moved from Egypt to America when she was six years old, and is determined to win a school contest to design an exhibit at the local museum. A new kid shows up at school and teases Nadia about her family’s culture. Luckily for Nadia,...
- 12/21/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has ordered Seis Manos, its first original anime series set in Mexico, from Viz Media LLC and Castlevania producer Powerhouse Animation. Seis Manos is set to launch globally on Netflix in 2019.
Set in Mexico in the 1970’s era, Seis Manos centers on three orphaned martial arts warriors who join forces with a DEA agent and a Mexican Federale to battle for justice after their beloved mentor is murdered on the streets of their tiny border town.
The series is co-created by Powerhouse CEO Brad Graeber and writer Alvaro Rodriguez. Also a writer on the series is Dan Dominguez. The series will be directed by Willis Bulliner.
“With over 30 years of experience bringing the best manga and anime to North America, Seis Manos will be Viz Media’s first original animated property.
Set in Mexico in the 1970’s era, Seis Manos centers on three orphaned martial arts warriors who join forces with a DEA agent and a Mexican Federale to battle for justice after their beloved mentor is murdered on the streets of their tiny border town.
The series is co-created by Powerhouse CEO Brad Graeber and writer Alvaro Rodriguez. Also a writer on the series is Dan Dominguez. The series will be directed by Willis Bulliner.
“With over 30 years of experience bringing the best manga and anime to North America, Seis Manos will be Viz Media’s first original animated property.
- 5/9/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
If you were raised on a steady diet of Castlevania growing up, then Netflix is surely bringing back some good memories with their new animated series based on the enduring video game franchise, and they're only just getting started, as the vampiric show has already been renewed for an eight-episode second season:
Press Release (via The Futon Critic): Toronto and Vancouver, July 7, 2017 - Netflix has ordered a second season of Castlevania, its new animated series based on the popular video game series. In addition, the network has increased the episode order from four in its first season to eight for the second season. The new Netflix original series Castlevania launches globally today and is the first proprietary production of Frederator Studios under the umbrella of parent company Wow! Unlimited Media (Tsx-v Wow.A and Wow.B).
Inspired by the classic video game series from Japan's Konami, Castlevania is an...
Press Release (via The Futon Critic): Toronto and Vancouver, July 7, 2017 - Netflix has ordered a second season of Castlevania, its new animated series based on the popular video game series. In addition, the network has increased the episode order from four in its first season to eight for the second season. The new Netflix original series Castlevania launches globally today and is the first proprietary production of Frederator Studios under the umbrella of parent company Wow! Unlimited Media (Tsx-v Wow.A and Wow.B).
Inspired by the classic video game series from Japan's Konami, Castlevania is an...
- 7/9/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
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