I had the pleasure of interviewing the talented creators behind one of the most powerful episodes of the animated anthology series Star Wars Visions Volume 2 . The episode, titled "The Pit" ais from the mind of writer/producer/director Leandre … [Read more...] about Podcast: How Lucasfilm partnered with Black anime studio in Japan for Star Wars series
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Tom and Jerry do NOT talk: theblerdgurl interview with Tim Story and Chlöe Moretz
The new Tom and Jerry Movie is out! And you can watch it on HBOMax right now. I spoke with the director Tim Story (Fantastic Four, SHAFT) and one of the starts Chlöe Grace Moretz (Kick-Ass, The Fifth Wave) about the new Warner Brothers Movie and how … [Read more...] about Tom and Jerry do NOT talk: theblerdgurl interview with Tim Story and Chlöe Moretz
18 Black women comic book, concept, animation artists and cartoonists to follow on Instagram
At least once a month, someone asks me if I know any "Black women artists" and I'm always dumbfounded by the question because there are SO MANY! So, I've created this list as a reference (and as a source that I can send to the next person who asks me … [Read more...] about 18 Black women comic book, concept, animation artists and cartoonists to follow on Instagram
Shuri debuts on Marvel Rising in New Special
For those of you who are Marvel Rising fans, you’ll be thrilled to know that Shuri, Black Panther’s little sister and the Crown Princess of Wakanda is joining the teen Avenger spinoff series. Her debut episode called Operation Shuri drops … [Read more...] about Shuri debuts on Marvel Rising in New Special
Lion Forge Animation Makes Producing Debut with Matthew Cherry’s “Hair Love”
from Press Release "Hair Love,” a heartfelt animated short film about an African American father learning to do his daughters hair for the first time, will be making its theatrical debut on August 14th, 2019 with “The Angry Birds Movie … [Read more...] about Lion Forge Animation Makes Producing Debut with Matthew Cherry’s “Hair Love”
KHEM FEST Returns to Newark on April 13 with New Animation Festival
Next weekend, on Saturday, April, 13, Khem Comic Fest returns to Newark, NJ for the 5th year in a row. From 11am-6pm enjoy comics, games, panels, screenings, a marketplace and more, all Free to the public! This year is also the launch of KAFF, the … [Read more...] about KHEM FEST Returns to Newark on April 13 with New Animation Festival
New Youtube Originals Animated Series “Sherwood” Wants to Inspire Girls in Tech
Youtube Originals (formerly known as both Youtube Premium and Youtube Red) is launching a new animated series called SHERWOOD on March 6, 2019. Based on the mythology of Robin Hood, the series follows 14 year-old Robin and her friends’ battles with … [Read more...] about New Youtube Originals Animated Series “Sherwood” Wants to Inspire Girls in Tech
Youtube: Michael B. Jordan Explains Why He Joined Rooster Teeth’s New Anime gen:LOCK
gen:LOCK is the highly anticipated sci-fi mecha anime series starring Michael B. Jordan, Dakota Fanning, Maisie Williams, Asia Kate Dillon, Golshifteh Farahani, and the 10th Doctor himself, David Tennant. It is a western anime produced by … [Read more...] about Youtube: Michael B. Jordan Explains Why He Joined Rooster Teeth’s New Anime gen:LOCK