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Shorts in Focus: McKinley Benson’s ‘Two Ships’

Writer/director McKinley Benson, writer/producer Mackenzie Benson, and EP Jodi Benson talk about the beauty of the ordinary, like sticky notes left on a refrigerator, and how little moments between two people take on such special meaning in their award winning 2D film about how a couple working opposite schedules tries to maintain their connection through fleeting encounters.

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‘The Wingfeather Saga’ Fan-Fueled World Continues Its Impressive Journey

By Dan Sarto | Monday, November 24, 2025 at 1:50pm

With the November 12 debut of Season 3 along with its recent acquisition by Angel Studios, the animated series from Shining Isle Productions, which crowdfunded more than $8.2 million, keeps captivating audiences with epic storytelling as it moves full steam ahead producing Season 4 for release in 2026.

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Watch: The Making of ‘Two Ships’ Animated Short

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:16am

Go behind-the-scenes with writer/director McKinley Benson and writer/producer Mackenzie Benson as they detail the production process, from development to sound design, of their award winning 2D film about how a couple working opposite schedules tries to maintain their connection through fleeting encounters.

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‘The Wingfeather Saga Season 3: The Ice Prairies’ Cast Expansion Announced

David Oyelowo, Tantoo Cardinal, and Henry Witcher join Angel Studios and Shining Isle’s animated series about the Igiby family set in the rich fantasy world of Aerwiar; premieres November 12.

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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.

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Angel Studios Drops ‘The Wingfeather Saga’ Season 3 Teaser

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 9:42am

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 Fall 2025.

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Angel Studios Greenlights ‘The Wingfeather Saga’ Season 3

One of the largest crowdfunded 3DCG animated series in history gets the go-ahead for a third season chronicling the Igiby family's epic journey in ‘The Ice Prairies;’ new episodes will follow the clan as they flee to toward the Northern Ice Prairies to escape the Fangs of Dang.

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Disney+ Shares ‘LEGO Disney Princess: The Castle Quest’ Trailer

Streamer also reveals key art for the all-new 3DCG animated special, part of the 100 Years of Disney celebration and the upcoming ‘World Princess Week,’ coming to the streamer August 18.

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Exclusive: Angel Studios Reveals 'The Wingfeather Saga' Season 2 Cast

‘The Lord of the Rings’ Billy Boyd, ‘Wolfwalker’s’ Eva Whittaker and ‘Downton Abbey’s Lesley Nicol join the returning cast for the new season of the top crowdfunded animated family series based on the ‘The Wingfeather Saga’ fantasy-adventure books by Andrew Peterson.

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DreamWorks Animation Shares ‘The Boss Baby Christmas Bonus’ Trailer

Boss Baby’s first Christmas begins with a trip to the mall to see Santa – but plans go awry, and the adventure begins; George Lopez guest stars in the all-new animated special coming to Netflix next month.

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Ron Clements and Mark Henn Reminisce About ‘The Little Mermaid’

By Dan Sarto | Monday, February 25, 2019 at 3:00pm

30 years after its initial release, the film’s co-writer/director and supervising animator discuss the groundbreaking musical’s unique spot in Disney’s pantheon of classic animated features.

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EXCLUSIVE: Watch Alan Menken and Jodi Benson Talk ‘The Little Mermaid’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 10:47am

Pair share memories honoring film’s 30th anniversary as part of new Disney Signature Collection digital and DVD release rolling out February 12.