Dreamworks animation news

Here are some recent news and updates from DreamWorks Animation:

Upcoming Films:

  1. The Bad Guys (2022): An animated comedy based on the popular children's book series, about a group of animal outlaws who try to reform.
  2. Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023): An animated adventure about a teenage kraken who falls in love with a human boy and must navigate the challenges of being a monster in love.
  3. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2023): A spin-off of the Shrek franchise, following the adventures of Puss in Boots as he searches for the last wish of his nine lives.

TV Shows:

  1. Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts (2020): A Netflix original series about a young girl who discovers a world of mutated creatures and must use her skills to protect them.
  2. Trolls: TrollsTopia (2020): A Hulu original series, a spin-off of the Trolls franchise, following the adventures of Poppy and Branch as they travel to different musical genres.

Merchandise and Theme Parks:

  1. DreamWorks Water Park (2020): A new water park at the Universal Orlando Resort, featuring attractions and characters from DreamWorks Animation films.
  2. DreamWorks Store (2020): A new retail store at the Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles, offering a wide range of DreamWorks Animation merchandise.

Awards and Accolades:

  1. How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019): Won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
  2. Abominable (2019): Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature.

New Hires and Promotions:

  1. Chris Meledandri (2020): Appointed as the new CEO of DreamWorks Animation, replacing Jeffrey Katzenberg.
  2. Theresa Steele Page (2020): Promoted to President of DreamWorks Animation, overseeing the studio's creative and business operations.

Other News:

  1. DreamWorks Animation's 30th Anniversary (2020): Celebrated the studio's 30th anniversary with a special event and the release of a commemorative book.
  2. DreamWorks Animation's Acquisition by Comcast (2016): Comcast acquired a majority stake in DreamWorks Animation, marking a significant shift in the studio's ownership and direction.

These are just a few of the recent news and updates from DreamWorks Animation. The studio continues to produce exciting films, TV shows, and merchandise, and is always looking to innovate and push the boundaries of animation.