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Official Trailer for ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Arrives

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 9:51am

We catch our first glimpse of the upcoming animated sequel, from Illumination and Nintendo, complete with dazzling stars and a mini-Bowser caring for a Bonsai tree… and Bowser Jr.?; Chris Pratt, Jack Black, and Anya Taylor-Joy lead the returning cast and crew; in theaters April 3, 2026.

LEGO Bricks Assemble! Headline News

Disney+ Releases ‘LEGO Marvel Avengers: Strange Tails’ Trailer, Poster

The 2-part animated series features the voices of Troy Baker, Alia Shawkat, James Mathis Iii, Mick Wingert, Roger Craig Smith, Laura Bailey, and Jason Alexander; debuts November 14.

Grandpa’s Got Game! ANIMATIONWorld

‘Wednesdays With Gramps’: Who Knew Grandpa Had Game?

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 3:58pm

Directors Chris and Justin Copeland, and producer Shabrayia Cleaver, discuss their collaboration on the new DreamWorks animated short about a teenage boy who visits his Gramps at a seemingly boring assisted living facility, only to find they had more than he thought in common.

It’s a Mystery to Me Headline News

BlueBolt Shares ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ VFX Breakdown Reel

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 1:15pm

The studio delivered 250 invisible visual effects shots on the Chris Columbus cold case whodunnit, starring Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley, now streaming on Netflix.

Animated Fun at Work Headline News

New Adult Animated Comedy ‘Living the Dream’ Set at Netflix

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:48am

The workplace sitcom from BAFTA nominated George Gendi (‘Gumball,’ ‘Apple & Onion’) and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe features best friends Des and Ray stuck doing social media at a save-the-planet type company.

It’s Unreal Headline News

Unreal Engine 5.7 Now Available

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 8:21am

Latest update includes the new Nanite Foliage geometry rendering system, production-ready Procedural Content Generation and Substrate frameworks, extended MetaHuman integration, and an enhanced in-editor animation toolset.

What’s Beyond Infinity and Beyond? Headline News

Trouble Comes to Playtime in ‘Toy Story 5’ Teaser Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 1:18pm

There’s a new technological threat when Lilypad, a high-tech, frog-shaped smart tablet voiced by Greta Lee goes head-to-head with Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang, making their jobs that much harder; in theaters June 19, 2026.

Awards Headline News

World Animation and VFX Summit Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Honorees

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 11:20am

Panelist lineup also released for upcoming event that runs November 17-19 at the Garland Hotel in North Hollywood, California.

Who Doesn’t Love a Super Pooch? Headline News

ICON and Viva Kids Drop ‘Charlie the Wonderdog’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 10:34am

Owen Wilson stars as the titular super pooch in the 3DCG feature about a family dog who discovers he has superpowers and must fulfill his destiny to protect the people he loves; hits theaters on January 16, 2026.

The Draw of a Cute Doodle Story Headline News

Disney Releases New Taika Waititi Short ‘Best Christmas Ever’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 9:46am

John Goodman voices the young girl’s doodle come to life in the latest holiday film from the Oscar winner, who also directed last year’s ‘The Boy & The Octopus;’ Untold Studios handles the VFX.

It’s Completely True Headline News

Guru Studio Expands ‘True’ Universe with Shorts, Roblox Launch

‘True & You,’ a collection of original shorts for cross-platform viewership, will premiere in early 2026; studio has also introduced a limited-edition collection of wearable Roblox UGC items.

One Big Happy Bat Family ANIMATIONWorld

'Bat-Fam': A Superhero Family Must Conquer the Ordinary

By Dan Sarto | Monday, November 10, 2025 at 5:06pm

Creator and showrunner Mike Roth discusses his new comedy, from DC and Warner Bros. Animation, about the routine lives and foibles of Batman, Little Batman, Alfred’s grand-niece, and a dinner table full of reformed adversaries; debuts November 10 on Prime Video and AmazonKids+.

Hopps and Wilde Get Augmented Headline News

Disney and Snap Launch ‘Zootopia 2’ Activations and Snapchat AR Lenses

By Dan Sarto | Monday, November 10, 2025 at 1:18pm

New campaign includes in-person immersive experiences at Los Angeles locations like The Grove and The Americana as well as 7 new lenses based on characters from the film.

Who Doesn’t Want a Shaken Up Magical World? Bad Fairies Headline News

Ncuti Gatwa Joins Cynthia Erivo on ‘Bad Fairies’ Animated Musical

By Dan Sarto | Monday, November 10, 2025 at 11:25am

The upcoming feature from Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and Locksmith Animation follows a delightfully subversive gang of fairies as they shake up their magical world by breaking every rule in the book; in theaters May 21, 2027.

KPop Goes the Demon Headline News

Netflix, Sony Finalize ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sequel Deal

It appears everyone’s favorite badass demon huntresses will return in a new animated installment slated to hit the streamer in 2029, with original directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans reportedly in talks to return.

Therapy for Animation Directors ANIMATIONWorld

7 ‘Pixels & Pencils’ Panel Directors Talk Big Swings and Big Dreams

Alex Woo, Domee Shi, Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, Ugo Bienvenu, Kent Seki and Maïlys Vallade took to the SCAD Savannah Film Festival stage to share their anxiety over standing firm on big creative risks when others voiced considerable doubt, in what was only half-jokingly called a ‘directors therapy session.’

It’s Kind of Anime-zing! Headline News

BIGONE Launches ‘Maison de Castle’ Animated Series on YouTube

The physical figure-animation hybrid series, which merges stop-motion with real-time CGI face-swapping technology, is now streaming in 4K.

Life is Always Worth Living ANIMATIONWorld

‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain’ Shows Life is Always Worth Living

Directors Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han discuss their tender, poignant and beautifully animated film about the healing power of human connection, told through a story about a young Belgian girl born and raised in Japan, whose self-centered life is abruptly changed by death and grief; from GKIDS, in theaters November 7.

Because Of Course Headline News

Trailer Drops for ‘A Chuck E. Cheese Christmas’ Animated Special

Chuck E. plans a surprise party to lift Santa’s spirits in new show that stars the voices of Nathan Kress, Grey Griffin, Nolan North, Kari Wahlgren, Fred Tatasciore, and Michael Gough; premieres November 27 on Prime Video and YouTube.

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We Want More Bowser Headline News

Official Trailer for ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Arrives

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 9:51am

We catch our first glimpse of the upcoming animated sequel, from Illumination and Nintendo, complete with dazzling stars and a mini-Bowser caring for a Bonsai tree… and Bowser Jr.?; Chris Pratt, Jack Black, and Anya Taylor-Joy lead the returning cast and crew; in theaters April 3, 2026.

LEGO Bricks Assemble! Headline News

Disney+ Releases ‘LEGO Marvel Avengers: Strange Tails’ Trailer, Poster

The 2-part animated series features the voices of Troy Baker, Alia Shawkat, James Mathis Iii, Mick Wingert, Roger Craig Smith, Laura Bailey, and Jason Alexander; debuts November 14.

Grandpa’s Got Game! ANIMATIONWorld

‘Wednesdays With Gramps’: Who Knew Grandpa Had Game?

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 3:58pm

Directors Chris and Justin Copeland, and producer Shabrayia Cleaver, discuss their collaboration on the new DreamWorks animated short about a teenage boy who visits his Gramps at a seemingly boring assisted living facility, only to find they had more than he thought in common.

It’s a Mystery to Me Headline News

BlueBolt Shares ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ VFX Breakdown Reel

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 1:15pm

The studio delivered 250 invisible visual effects shots on the Chris Columbus cold case whodunnit, starring Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley, now streaming on Netflix.

Animated Fun at Work Headline News

New Adult Animated Comedy ‘Living the Dream’ Set at Netflix

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:48am

The workplace sitcom from BAFTA nominated George Gendi (‘Gumball,’ ‘Apple & Onion’) and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe features best friends Des and Ray stuck doing social media at a save-the-planet type company.

It’s Unreal Headline News

Unreal Engine 5.7 Now Available

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 8:21am

Latest update includes the new Nanite Foliage geometry rendering system, production-ready Procedural Content Generation and Substrate frameworks, extended MetaHuman integration, and an enhanced in-editor animation toolset.

What’s Beyond Infinity and Beyond? Headline News

Trouble Comes to Playtime in ‘Toy Story 5’ Teaser Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 1:18pm

There’s a new technological threat when Lilypad, a high-tech, frog-shaped smart tablet voiced by Greta Lee goes head-to-head with Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang, making their jobs that much harder; in theaters June 19, 2026.

Awards Headline News

World Animation and VFX Summit Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Honorees

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 11:20am

Panelist lineup also released for upcoming event that runs November 17-19 at the Garland Hotel in North Hollywood, California.

Who Doesn’t Love a Super Pooch? Headline News

ICON and Viva Kids Drop ‘Charlie the Wonderdog’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 10:34am

Owen Wilson stars as the titular super pooch in the 3DCG feature about a family dog who discovers he has superpowers and must fulfill his destiny to protect the people he loves; hits theaters on January 16, 2026.

The Draw of a Cute Doodle Story Headline News

Disney Releases New Taika Waititi Short ‘Best Christmas Ever’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 9:46am

John Goodman voices the young girl’s doodle come to life in the latest holiday film from the Oscar winner, who also directed last year’s ‘The Boy & The Octopus;’ Untold Studios handles the VFX.

It’s Completely True Headline News

Guru Studio Expands ‘True’ Universe with Shorts, Roblox Launch

‘True & You,’ a collection of original shorts for cross-platform viewership, will premiere in early 2026; studio has also introduced a limited-edition collection of wearable Roblox UGC items.

One Big Happy Bat Family ANIMATIONWorld

'Bat-Fam': A Superhero Family Must Conquer the Ordinary

By Dan Sarto | Monday, November 10, 2025 at 5:06pm

Creator and showrunner Mike Roth discusses his new comedy, from DC and Warner Bros. Animation, about the routine lives and foibles of Batman, Little Batman, Alfred’s grand-niece, and a dinner table full of reformed adversaries; debuts November 10 on Prime Video and AmazonKids+.

Hopps and Wilde Get Augmented Headline News

Disney and Snap Launch ‘Zootopia 2’ Activations and Snapchat AR Lenses

By Dan Sarto | Monday, November 10, 2025 at 1:18pm

New campaign includes in-person immersive experiences at Los Angeles locations like The Grove and The Americana as well as 7 new lenses based on characters from the film.

Who Doesn’t Want a Shaken Up Magical World? Bad Fairies Headline News

Ncuti Gatwa Joins Cynthia Erivo on ‘Bad Fairies’ Animated Musical

By Dan Sarto | Monday, November 10, 2025 at 11:25am

The upcoming feature from Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and Locksmith Animation follows a delightfully subversive gang of fairies as they shake up their magical world by breaking every rule in the book; in theaters May 21, 2027.

KPop Goes the Demon Headline News

Netflix, Sony Finalize ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sequel Deal

It appears everyone’s favorite badass demon huntresses will return in a new animated installment slated to hit the streamer in 2029, with original directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans reportedly in talks to return.

Therapy for Animation Directors ANIMATIONWorld

7 ‘Pixels & Pencils’ Panel Directors Talk Big Swings and Big Dreams

Alex Woo, Domee Shi, Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, Ugo Bienvenu, Kent Seki and Maïlys Vallade took to the SCAD Savannah Film Festival stage to share their anxiety over standing firm on big creative risks when others voiced considerable doubt, in what was only half-jokingly called a ‘directors therapy session.’

It’s Kind of Anime-zing! Headline News

BIGONE Launches ‘Maison de Castle’ Animated Series on YouTube

The physical figure-animation hybrid series, which merges stop-motion with real-time CGI face-swapping technology, is now streaming in 4K.

Life is Always Worth Living ANIMATIONWorld

‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain’ Shows Life is Always Worth Living

Directors Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han discuss their tender, poignant and beautifully animated film about the healing power of human connection, told through a story about a young Belgian girl born and raised in Japan, whose self-centered life is abruptly changed by death and grief; from GKIDS, in theaters November 7.

Because Of Course Headline News

Trailer Drops for ‘A Chuck E. Cheese Christmas’ Animated Special

Chuck E. plans a surprise party to lift Santa’s spirits in new show that stars the voices of Nathan Kress, Grey Griffin, Nolan North, Kari Wahlgren, Fred Tatasciore, and Michael Gough; premieres November 27 on Prime Video and YouTube.

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