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Say it Ain’t So Korvo! ANIMATIONWorld

Mike McMahan and Josh Bycel Reflect on the ‘Solar Opposites’ Final Season

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 5:05pm

The showrunners and co-creators discuss how, for now, they’ve concluded their hilarious Hulu animated comedy, wrapping up key arcs, keeping others hanging, and always pushing for what great adult animation can deliver for audiences.

Championing the Best in Animated Film Headline News

‘Little Amélie Or The Character Of Rain’ Takes Animation is Film Grand Prize

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 2:09pm

Running October 17-19 at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, the festival’s 8th annual edition continued its mission to champion animation as a cinematic art form, curating critically acclaimed international features and shorts that carry both recognition and impact.

AI in Animation Headline News

Jeremy Renner Boards ‘Stardust Future: Stars and Scars’ AI-Animated Feature

The actor will lend his voice to the ‘Oracle of Time’ narrator on the film, which blends 2D and 3D animation; set for a November theatrical release.

A New Season of Anime to Review ANIMATIONWorld

A Superhero Santa, Cross-Species Couple and Gaming Rom-Com: New Anime Round-Up

Columnist Andrew Osmond looks over 5 new TV anime, including Science Saru’s ‘Sanda,’ the romantic ‘Let’s Play,’ a new ‘Digimon, the girl-meets-wolf ‘With You, Our Love Will Make It Through,’ and the space mystery ‘Gnosia.’

John Wick Takes on Clancy ANIMATIONWorld

Derek Kolstad Brings ‘Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Deathwatch’ to Animation

By Dan Sarto | Friday, October 17, 2025 at 8:32am

The ‘John Wick’ creator opens up about his first animated project for Netflix and Ubisoft, reflecting on how the medium’s creative freedom and collaboration is quite different from live-action. 

The Talking Sheep of Nazareth ANIMATIONWorld

‘The Chosen Adventures’ ‘Hugs’ Viewers with Its Animation

The all-new Biblical series that debuts October 17 on Prime Video, from the group that created ‘The Chosen,’ blends Claymation, 3DCG, and wood carvings, animated on 2s, to produce a unique depth of field that embraces the characters as they move through the scenes.

Awards Headline News

Call for Entries: 47th Annual Telly Awards

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10:34am

AWN is now a media partner with the leading award that recognizes excellence in video and TV across all screens; submissions now being accepted through December 12.

We Want More SMALLS Headline News

Adult Swim SMALLS Premieres ‘Chips’ Series from Maddie Brewer

The 3-episode set follows a go-getting woman named Chip with a range of eclectic goals and a penchant for extreme violence; first episode now available.

Capisce? ANIMATIONWorld

Exclusive: ‘Beefy Frank’ - An Antipasto of Heart and Horror

Creators Mike Carlo and Jason Alvino, and EP Christy Karacas, veterans of shows like ‘Superjail!,’ ‘King Star King’ and ‘Ballmastrz: 9009’ talk about their new animated comedy featuring a low-level mobster accidentally mutated into a disembodied head with telekinetic powers, and his life and family struggles after getting released from jail.

Say it Ain’t So Korvo! ANIMATIONWorld

Korvo and The Wall Take a Curtain Call as ‘Solar Opposites’ Ends its 6 Season Run

Stars Dan Stevens, Mary Mack, and Sean Giambrone talk about the 6th and final season of Hulu’s hilarious, NSFW animated comedy that centers on 4 aliens evenly split on whether Earth is awful or awesome.

CVMP Events

European Conference on Visual Media Production 2025

Begins: December 3, 2025

The forum brings together production and post-production specialists to discuss the latest in research, advances, and industry practices; the conference takes place in London December 3-4

Back for Another Adventure Headline News

Trailer Drops for ‘Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake’ Season 2

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 11:36pm

At their New York Comic Con panel, HBO Max and Cartoon Network Studios revealed the second season of their hit animated series will premiere on October 23, with weekly episodes following through December 25.

Some Marvel-ous News! Headline News

‘X-Men ‘97’ Renewed for Season 3, Sets Season 2 Release Window

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 2:45pm

Marvel’s New York Comic Con panel added to its bevy of Disney+ show reveals when Marvel Television and Marvel Animation head Brad Winderbaum was joined by Eric and Julia Lewald, the original ‘X-Men: The Animated Series’ creators, to share footage and news from the hit show’s upcoming season.

Some Marvel-ous News! Headline News

Marvel Drops ‘Wonder Man’ Trailer, ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ and ‘VisionQuest’ Reveals

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 1:55pm

Marvel Television and Marvel Animation head Brad Winderbaum and a slew of special guests took to the New York Comic Con stage to share various reveals and updates on shows coming to Disney+ from across the MCU.  

One Big Happy Bat Family Headline News

Prime Video Shares ‘BAT-FAM’ Trailer, Release Date

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 9:48am

Luke Wilson stars in the new animated family comedy from DC and Warner Bros. Animation about the foibles and travails of a superhero family that also happens to protect Gotham City; debuts November 10.

Dad… Really? Headline News

Prime Video Drops ‘Invincible’ Season 4 Teaser Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 8:54am

Lee Pace joins the cast as the imposing villain Thragg in the upcoming season of the critically acclaimed adult-animated superhero series produced by Skybound Animation; returns in March 2026.

Inspired by Celtic Roots ANIMATIONWorld

‘Éiru’: The Irish Wild’s Call for Connection

Director Giovanna Ferrari and Cartoon Saloon bring Celtic mythology and feminine resilience to life in the hand-drawn short that reimagines Ireland’s spiritual connection to nature through a fearless young girl’s mythic journey.

It’s Anime-zing! ANIMATIONWorld

Kenji Iwaisawa Talks Rotoscoping and Mental Breakdowns in ‘100 Meters’

The director of GKIDS’ new sports anime feature, based on Uoto’s manga, discusses his mix of live-action and different styles of animation, and his approach to visually depicting runners’ speed, preparation, and crushing anxiety; in theaters October 12.

Roanapur Is Waiting ANIMATIONWorld

Violent Anime, Sunao Katabuchi and ‘Black Lagoon’

Andrew Osmond considers one of the best violent series and how its director showed that anime is so much more than violence.

F**k More S**t Up! Headline News

Fugitives and Outcasts Abound in ‘The Mighty Nein’ Official Trailer

New guest cast on Prime Video series includes Anjelica Huston, Lucy Liu, and Nathan Fillion; from Critical Role and Titmouse, the series premieres November 19.

Business Headline News

Gazelle Automations Sets ‘Go Togo’ Season 2 Launch

Meta Media Entertainment appointed as global distributor of the preschool series that uniquely blends animatronics with 2D and 3D; new season premieres December 1 on CBC Kids and CBC Gem in Canada.

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