The Digital Wizards Studios founder originally chose sculpting because he couldn’t draw; 2 decades later, the veteran of LEGO stopmo projects for ‘Jurassic Park,’ ‘Happy Potter,’ ‘The Avengers’ and ‘Star Wars’ has 2 completely different but equally rewarding films on the festival circuit.
The all-new fantasy series from ‘The Legend of Vox Machina’s creators, adapted from their second campaign, follows a band of chaotic adventurers as they confront their troubled pasts and forge their destinies in a world of magic, mystery, and unexpected heroism; it hits Prime Video November 19.
The free livestream event, set for December 8, will showcase the art, craft, and innovation of visual effects in filmmaking.
A special livestream premiere of the latest installment from creator Sarah Schmidt is set for October 31; will include a compilation of previously released shorts and a live chat with the animation director alongside other voiceover cast members.
The real-time plug-in for video game developers utilizes the Unreal and Unity engines for distortion-free, human-like vision.
The professor and film scholar’s definitive biography of the legendary artist, a Chinese immigrant, details how his storied career quietly shaped American visual culture.
AHOY Comics shares the cover and Pages 1-5 reveal of the fifth of 5 issues; Toxie crosses mops with Swamp Cop and Schitt, the crooked mutant cops from ‘Justice Warriors;’ available October 29.
The pioneering AI 3D research company unveils its most advanced model to date, a 10B-parameter 3D generative AI built on the BANG architecture, geared for professional uses across film, TV and games.
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.
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.
New kids and family programming includes shows in development, recent third-party acquisitions, and new episodes of returning favorites.
The puppet master and filmmaker shares footage and images from his return to the ‘Yamasong’ universe with a sequel centered on 2 young heroes as their planet faces new peril while it heals from a ravaging war; CTN launches its first Sam Koji Hale Puppet Film Scholarship, pairing in-progress student films with Hale’s workshops ahead of this November’s expo.
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.
The 2-hour Sunday block begins November 2; will also include the later cartoon series ‘Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures’ produced by Ralph Bakshi.
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.
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 co-production with Lunch Films, the 3DCG family adventure blends the spooky charm of Halloween with the spirit of Día de los Muertos; slated for a 2028 theatrical release.
The highly illustrated ‘graphic-ish’ novel for young readers tells the story of a rabbit born with small ears who braves staring neighbors and disapproving elders to explore the wonderful world outside the warren; see the author at LightBox Expo on October 25.
The ‘Ghibliotheque’ guide to animated film spans 30 chapters, each focusing on a different country’s local talent and global impact, with more than 150 images and illustrations from a wide selection of top movies.
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.
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.’
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.
The 23rd annual global student competition saw close to 800 films judged, with 7 teams handed over $130,000 in prizes.
The preschool animation series follows a group of brilliant kid inventors and space explorers who blast off on epic adventures.
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.
The Digital Wizards Studios founder originally chose sculpting because he couldn’t draw; 2 decades later, the veteran of LEGO stopmo projects for ‘Jurassic Park,’ ‘Happy Potter,’ ‘The Avengers’ and ‘Star Wars’ has 2 completely different but equally rewarding films on the festival circuit.
The all-new fantasy series from ‘The Legend of Vox Machina’s creators, adapted from their second campaign, follows a band of chaotic adventurers as they confront their troubled pasts and forge their destinies in a world of magic, mystery, and unexpected heroism; it hits Prime Video November 19.
The free livestream event, set for December 8, will showcase the art, craft, and innovation of visual effects in filmmaking.
A special livestream premiere of the latest installment from creator Sarah Schmidt is set for October 31; will include a compilation of previously released shorts and a live chat with the animation director alongside other voiceover cast members.
The real-time plug-in for video game developers utilizes the Unreal and Unity engines for distortion-free, human-like vision.
The professor and film scholar’s definitive biography of the legendary artist, a Chinese immigrant, details how his storied career quietly shaped American visual culture.
AHOY Comics shares the cover and Pages 1-5 reveal of the fifth of 5 issues; Toxie crosses mops with Swamp Cop and Schitt, the crooked mutant cops from ‘Justice Warriors;’ available October 29.
The pioneering AI 3D research company unveils its most advanced model to date, a 10B-parameter 3D generative AI built on the BANG architecture, geared for professional uses across film, TV and games.
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.
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.
New kids and family programming includes shows in development, recent third-party acquisitions, and new episodes of returning favorites.
The puppet master and filmmaker shares footage and images from his return to the ‘Yamasong’ universe with a sequel centered on 2 young heroes as their planet faces new peril while it heals from a ravaging war; CTN launches its first Sam Koji Hale Puppet Film Scholarship, pairing in-progress student films with Hale’s workshops ahead of this November’s expo.
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.
The 2-hour Sunday block begins November 2; will also include the later cartoon series ‘Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures’ produced by Ralph Bakshi.
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.
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 co-production with Lunch Films, the 3DCG family adventure blends the spooky charm of Halloween with the spirit of Día de los Muertos; slated for a 2028 theatrical release.
The highly illustrated ‘graphic-ish’ novel for young readers tells the story of a rabbit born with small ears who braves staring neighbors and disapproving elders to explore the wonderful world outside the warren; see the author at LightBox Expo on October 25.
The ‘Ghibliotheque’ guide to animated film spans 30 chapters, each focusing on a different country’s local talent and global impact, with more than 150 images and illustrations from a wide selection of top movies.
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.
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.’
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.
The 23rd annual global student competition saw close to 800 films judged, with 7 teams handed over $130,000 in prizes.
The preschool animation series follows a group of brilliant kid inventors and space explorers who blast off on epic adventures.
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.
