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Who Isn’t Inspired by MST3K? ANIMATIONWorld

Shorts in Focus: John Gardner’s ‘What’s Locked Behind That Door?’

By Dan Sarto | Monday, December 1, 2025 at 11:02am

Combining rotoscoped public domain footage from the 1962 cult classic ‘The Brain That Wouldn’t Die’ with original 2D/3D animation, the music video presents a surreal meditation on psychological concealment.

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FOX Drops ‘Thanksloving’ Official Music Video From ‘Bob’s Burgers’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 8:39am

Bob delivers a heartfelt love ballad to the Turkey he’s preparing for the holiday… as only he, in his inimitable way, can do, in the all-new short.

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NVIDIA Studio Presents ‘Hologram’ Crowdsourced Music Video

Adobe MAX attendees were invited to use AI features in Adobe Premiere or Photoshop to remix and reimagine frames of the original music video by Jordan Sommerlad.

Awards Headline News

The Quirino Awards Issues 9th Edition Call for Entries

The awards ceremony, set for April 17, 2026, will recognize the best Ibero-American animation works in 10 categories; the call is open to animated projects released between June 1, 2024, and December 31, 2025.

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SPARK ANIMATION 2025

Begins: September 18, 2025

Spark CG returns to Vancouver with its animation festival and conference featuring an expansive program of talks, presentations, screenings, and network opportunities; the events run September 18-21.

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Dan French Crafts Underground World for Jianbo’s ‘For The Honour’ Music Video

Directed and animated by the artist and produced by Stink, the short takes viewers on a surreal descent into a stylized, CGI cyber-world where identity, ancestry, and alternate futures collide.

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Gunship Releases ‘Tech Noir 2’ Synthwave Claymation Music Video

Directed by filmmaker Lee Hardcastle, the nostalgia-charged odyssey with references to ‘DooM,’ ‘Zelda,’ ‘Golden Axe,’ ‘Chase HQ,’ ‘Pac-Man,’ and ‘Super Mario’ features John Carpenter, Charlie Simpson, and Tim Cappello.

Think Inside the Box and Outside the Frame ANIMATIONWorld

Michel Gondry Talks ‘Maya Give Me a Title’

Interviewed by ASIFA-Hollywood executive director Aubry Mintz at the Annecy Festival, the famed, Oscar-winning director, writer, and artist discusses thinking outside the box and inside the frame with his new cut-out animation film.

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Industry Vets Matt Hunnicutt, Sandra Nam to Lead Psyop Media Group

The former W+K Portland, Squarespace, and Tribeca leaders bring an innovation-forward and brand partnership approach as the global studio group enters its next phase.

A Special NPC Headline News

Riot Games’ ‘VALORANT’ Celebrates 5 Years with Music Video, Single ‘EGO’

The track, which features Qing Madi, fuels the short ‘Why We Fight,’ an introduction to the game’s first non-playable character, Mary Ade.

Building on Arcane’s Success Headline News

Fortiche Diversifies Production Portfolio, Adds to Management Team

The studio behind hit series ‘Arcane’ will continue its partnership with Riot Games for the production of new content; 3 audiovisual and animation professionals, Cécile Hergaux Essame, Christine Ponzevera, and Marion Delord, are appointed to strategic positions.

Who Doesn’t Love AI Roto Tools? Headline News

Daydreamer Leverages Slapshot AI-Toolkit for Little Simz ‘Young’ Music Video

Working under Tom Clapp and Polly Gwinnett’s direction, the team used the Slapshot AI Roto tool to isolate wardrobe and environment elements across 18 shots, plus additional crowd scenes.

A Film About Stories and Connection Headline News

The Line, Riot Games Partner on ‘League Of Legends’ Music Video

In celebration of the upcoming ‘LoL’ season Spirit Blossom Beyond, new short ‘Here, Tomorrow’ showcases themes that blend myth, memory, and the mystical beauty of Ionia.

The Power of Jinx and Ekko ANIMATIONWorld

Fortiche and Riot Games Talk ‘Ma Meilleure Ennemie’ Music Video from ‘Arcane’ Season 2

The video builds on the Jinx and Ekko dance sequence from Episode 7, adding new animation and music by Stromae and Pomme from the series soundtrack that has amassed more than 1.6 billion streams since its release last November.

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PBS Kids and Future Brain Media Launch ‘City Island Adventure’ Game

By Dan Sarto | Friday, March 21, 2025 at 12:06pm

Inspired by the hit kids’ series, the new game explores 5 iconic boroughs of City Island through 14 immersive mini-games, where players can paint a mural, plant a community garden, and interact with colorful citizens.

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Riot Games Drops ‘Ma Meilleure Ennemie’ Music Video from ‘Arcane’ Season 2

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10:24am

The animated video, created by Fortiche Productions, builds on the Jinx and Ekko dance sequence from Episode 7, with music by Stromae and Pomme from the animated series second season soundtrack that has amassed more than 1.3 billion streams since its release last November.

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PigBird Stop-Motion Studio Spreads its Wings One Frame at a Time

Trevor Hardy says six years spent struggling to build his animation business is akin to fiddling with a bad tooth, though his recent hugely popular music video, ‘The Happy Song,’ for Imogene Heap and newest short, ‘A Right Royal Sprout’ may signal a welcome bit of pain relief.

Honoring a Music Video Maestro Headline News

Annecy 2025 Welcomes Michel Gondry

The visionary artist, known in part for his animation work in various music videos, will serve as Festival guest, and be awarded with an Honorary Cristal; festival runs June 8-14.

Awards Headline News

American Society of Cinematographers Reveals 2025 Nominees

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:31am

‘Dune: Part Two,’ ‘Shōgun,’ and ‘Wicked’ are among the nominees for the 39th Annual ASC Awards, recognizing outstanding achievement in cinematography; ceremony set for February 23.

A Very Disney Season Headline News

Exclusive: ‘Big City Greens’ and ‘ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Series’ Holiday Specials Clips

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 8:14am

As part of the ‘Disney Channel’s Fa-La-La-Lidays’ programming slate, Disney Branded Television will deck the halls with new specials of both series premiering December 7, and December 11 / December 18 respectively on Disney+.

A Stocking Full of AI Song Headline News

Fantoons Drops Animated Music Video for Brenda Lee's ‘Noche Buena y Navidad’

The new Spanish language adaptation of Lee’s holiday hit ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ was created with the singer’s full authorization via ‘responsibly sourced’ AI.

Music Videos Headline News

The Blasting Company Drops ‘Coal Eyed Birds’ Animated Lyric Video

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:15am

Watch the latest work, based on the hugely successful ‘Legends of Avantris’ D&D 5th edition folk-horror-adventure, ‘The Crooked Moon,’ from the composers on Cartoon Network’s ‘Over the Garden Wall’ series.

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Watch: VTuber BearTrice Kumano’s ‘Nibi-iro Kirameki’ Music Video

Bandai Namco Music Live releases the video, animated by Akio Takami, which features a mix of cell animation, 3DCG, and live performance.

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