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12th Annual New Chitose Airport International Animation Festival

Begins: November 21, 2025

The one-of-a-kind festival returns to its airport home November 21-25 with films, lectures, and exhibitions from Japanese and international creators.

We Love Human-Animal Sci-Fi Headline News

Curtis Baxter to Pen ‘War With No Name’ Webtoon Series

The writer is also adapting the epic Robert Repino sci-fi book franchise into an 8-episode animated series; Webtoon slated for early 2026 release.

Oh You Boys ANIMATIONWorld

From TikTok to Adult Swim: Joe Cappa Explains His Path to ‘Haha, You Clowns’

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 4:08pm

The creator walks through his improbable journey from 40-second film to 1-minute shorts to network TV series; his show, about 3 doting teenagers and their tenderhearted dad, premiered October 19.

Love the Spooky Season Headline News

Netflix Reveals Kids, Preschool Halloween Animation Playlists

The streamer releases 2 sets of spooky programming, all now available, including Halloween-themed episodes and specials; a new episode from the upcoming season of ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ is included.

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.

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.’

The Saga Continues Headline News

Angel Studios Drops ‘The Wingfeather Saga’ Season 3 Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Monday, October 20, 2025 at 10:53am

One of the largest crowdfunded 3DCG series in history returns with a new season, titled ‘The Ice Prairies,’ that follows the Igiby family as they get pushed further than ever in their journey to reunite; coming November 12.

Business Headline News

Jibjab, Storybots Creators Launch Spiridellis Bros. Studios

Investors in Evan and Gregg Spiridellis’ AI-powered animation studio include Polaris Founders Capital, Caruso Ventures, Google’s AI Futures Fund, Ashton Kutcher, Guy Oseary, Tim Ferriss, and Katie Stanton.

Don’t You Wish… ANIMATIONWorld

‘In Your Dreams’: Where Order and Chaos Lead to Connection

Writer/Director Alex Woo, Production Designer Steve Pilcher, VFX Supervisor Nicola Lavender, and Head of Character Animation Sacha Kapijimpanga discuss their heartfelt sibling story that blends meticulous attention to detail with spontaneous ‘happy accidents;’ streaming November 14 on Netflix.

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.

Not Onions! ANIMATIONWorld

Ozlem Akturk Talks ‘The Tiny Chef Show’ and Life After Cancellation

For the creator of the Emmy and Annie Award-winning stop-motion preschool series whose titular character cooks up delightful, herbivorous ‘weshipees’ and bite-sized meals alongside a lineup of top celebrity guest stars and his enthusiastic robot buddy, the end of their Nickelodeon show has meant a new set of challenges… and opportunities.

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.

Business Headline News

Scanline VFX and Eyeline Studios to Merge, Rebrand as Eyeline

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 9:19am

Netflix is bringing together the Oscar-winning visual effects studio it acquired 3 years ago with its cutting-edge technology and VFX tools lab under one brand.

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.

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