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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.

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.

AI in Animation Headline News

FOX Entertainment Invests in Holywater

The equity stake investment in the Ukrainian AI-powered vertical video technology platform signals the studio’s focus on digital storytelling and next-gen creatives; commits to producing over 200 titles in the next 2 years.

Honoring Excellence in Animation Education Headline News

Animation Educators Forum Announces 2025 Top 5 Student Films

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 7:43am

This year’s Student Animation Showcase film selections are all from Ringling College of Art and Design; each to receive ASIFA-Hollywood membership and free submissions to the Annie Awards.

Back for Another Adventure Headline News

Trailer Drops for ‘Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake’ Season 2

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 11:36pm

At their New York Comic Con panel, HBO Max and Cartoon Network Studios revealed the second season of their hit animated series will premiere on October 23, with weekly episodes following through December 25.

Some Marvel-ous News! Headline News

‘X-Men ‘97’ Renewed for Season 3, Sets Season 2 Release Window

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 2:45pm

Marvel’s New York Comic Con panel added to its bevy of Disney+ show reveals when Marvel Television and Marvel Animation head Brad Winderbaum was joined by Eric and Julia Lewald, the original ‘X-Men: The Animated Series’ creators, to share footage and news from the hit show’s upcoming season.

Some Marvel-ous News! Headline News

Marvel Drops ‘Wonder Man’ Trailer, ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ and ‘VisionQuest’ Reveals

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 1:55pm

Marvel Television and Marvel Animation head Brad Winderbaum and a slew of special guests took to the New York Comic Con stage to share various reveals and updates on shows coming to Disney+ from across the MCU.  

One Big Happy Bat Family Headline News

Prime Video Shares ‘BAT-FAM’ Trailer, Release Date

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 9:48am

Luke Wilson stars in the new animated family comedy from DC and Warner Bros. Animation about the foibles and travails of a superhero family that also happens to protect Gotham City; debuts November 10.

Dad… Really? Headline News

Prime Video Drops ‘Invincible’ Season 4 Teaser Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 8:54am

Lee Pace joins the cast as the imposing villain Thragg in the upcoming season of the critically acclaimed adult-animated superhero series produced by Skybound Animation; returns in March 2026.

Life finds a way Headline News

DreamWorks Drops ‘Jurassic World: Chaos Theory’ Season 4 Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 5:17am

The final 9-episode season of the hit 3DCG animated series follows ‘The Nublar Six’ as they find a way to come together while struggling to survive the deadly dinosaur and human threats hidden within Biosyn Valley; debuts November 20 on Netflix.

Supporting the Future of Animation Education Headline News

Netflix, Guillermo del Toro and Gobelins Paris to Launch Stop-Mo Studio

By Dan Sarto | Friday, October 10, 2025 at 3:30pm

To be housed at the school’s Paris campus and co-funded by the streamer and filmmaker, the initiative will begin its planning phase in the upcoming academic year.

Choo Choo Ruff Ruff! Headline News

Exclusive: Viva Pictures Shares ‘Pets on a Train – Falcon High-Octane’ Clip

By Dan Sarto | Friday, October 10, 2025 at 5:59am

The folks behind ‘Night of the Zoopacalypse’ tease the ‘train ride of a lifetime’ in the new animated family adventure about a crew of animal bandits whose routine swindle goes sideways aboard a high-speed runaway train; in theaters October 17.

We Want More Snoopy Headline News

Exclusive: Essay and Strip from ‘The Essential Peanuts’ Deluxe Coffee Table Book

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4:39pm

AWN shares the March 14, 1969 moon landing strip, along with former Shuttle astronaut Mike Massimino’s piece about bringing his stuffed Snoopy into space, from the new book that celebrates Charles M. Schulz’s iconic comics’ 75th anniversary.

Dunk and Egg in 2026 Headline News

HBO Sets ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Debut, Drops Teaser Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 11:09am

We finally get a release date for the highly anticipated spinoff series, based on George R. R. Martin’s novella ‘The Hedge Knight,’ set a century before ‘Game of Thrones,’ which follows the exploits of 2 unlikely heroes.

F**k More S**t Up! Headline News

Fugitives and Outcasts Abound in ‘The Mighty Nein’ Official Trailer

New guest cast on Prime Video series includes Anjelica Huston, Lucy Liu, and Nathan Fillion; from Critical Role and Titmouse, the series premieres November 19.

Business Headline News

Gazelle Automations Sets ‘Go Togo’ Season 2 Launch

Meta Media Entertainment appointed as global distributor of the preschool series that uniquely blends animatronics with 2D and 3D; new season premieres December 1 on CBC Kids and CBC Gem in Canada.

kids’ TV Headline News

PBS Kids Announces New Series ‘Super Why's Comic Book Adventures,’ ‘Phoebe & Jay’

Set to debut Fall 2026, ‘Super Why's Comic Book Adventures’ will build on the legacy of ‘Super Why,’ while ‘Phoebe & Jay’ will debut February 2, 2026.

The World Needs Our Light Headline News

Nigerian Animated Short ‘Okunkun Lo’ Now Streaming on YouTube

The project, from animator and director Bankole Lasekan, follows a schoolboy and baby rhino who are forced into an alliance for survival in the African savannah.

Heading to Turin This October Headline News

‘Frankenstein’ Cinematographer Dan Laustsen Set for VIEW 2025

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 4:32pm

It’s less than one week away… the person behind the camera on Guillermo del Toro’s highly anticipated film joins more than 150 award-winning speakers from the world of animation, VFX, games and AI who will take part in a packed schedule of keynotes, talks, panels, workshops and masterclasses; event runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.

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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.

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.

AI in Animation Headline News

FOX Entertainment Invests in Holywater

The equity stake investment in the Ukrainian AI-powered vertical video technology platform signals the studio’s focus on digital storytelling and next-gen creatives; commits to producing over 200 titles in the next 2 years.

Honoring Excellence in Animation Education Headline News

Animation Educators Forum Announces 2025 Top 5 Student Films

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 7:43am

This year’s Student Animation Showcase film selections are all from Ringling College of Art and Design; each to receive ASIFA-Hollywood membership and free submissions to the Annie Awards.

Back for Another Adventure Headline News

Trailer Drops for ‘Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake’ Season 2

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 11:36pm

At their New York Comic Con panel, HBO Max and Cartoon Network Studios revealed the second season of their hit animated series will premiere on October 23, with weekly episodes following through December 25.

Some Marvel-ous News! Headline News

‘X-Men ‘97’ Renewed for Season 3, Sets Season 2 Release Window

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 2:45pm

Marvel’s New York Comic Con panel added to its bevy of Disney+ show reveals when Marvel Television and Marvel Animation head Brad Winderbaum was joined by Eric and Julia Lewald, the original ‘X-Men: The Animated Series’ creators, to share footage and news from the hit show’s upcoming season.

Some Marvel-ous News! Headline News

Marvel Drops ‘Wonder Man’ Trailer, ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ and ‘VisionQuest’ Reveals

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 1:55pm

Marvel Television and Marvel Animation head Brad Winderbaum and a slew of special guests took to the New York Comic Con stage to share various reveals and updates on shows coming to Disney+ from across the MCU.  

One Big Happy Bat Family Headline News

Prime Video Shares ‘BAT-FAM’ Trailer, Release Date

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 9:48am

Luke Wilson stars in the new animated family comedy from DC and Warner Bros. Animation about the foibles and travails of a superhero family that also happens to protect Gotham City; debuts November 10.

Dad… Really? Headline News

Prime Video Drops ‘Invincible’ Season 4 Teaser Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 8:54am

Lee Pace joins the cast as the imposing villain Thragg in the upcoming season of the critically acclaimed adult-animated superhero series produced by Skybound Animation; returns in March 2026.

Life finds a way Headline News

DreamWorks Drops ‘Jurassic World: Chaos Theory’ Season 4 Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 5:17am

The final 9-episode season of the hit 3DCG animated series follows ‘The Nublar Six’ as they find a way to come together while struggling to survive the deadly dinosaur and human threats hidden within Biosyn Valley; debuts November 20 on Netflix.

Supporting the Future of Animation Education Headline News

Netflix, Guillermo del Toro and Gobelins Paris to Launch Stop-Mo Studio

By Dan Sarto | Friday, October 10, 2025 at 3:30pm

To be housed at the school’s Paris campus and co-funded by the streamer and filmmaker, the initiative will begin its planning phase in the upcoming academic year.

Choo Choo Ruff Ruff! Headline News

Exclusive: Viva Pictures Shares ‘Pets on a Train – Falcon High-Octane’ Clip

By Dan Sarto | Friday, October 10, 2025 at 5:59am

The folks behind ‘Night of the Zoopacalypse’ tease the ‘train ride of a lifetime’ in the new animated family adventure about a crew of animal bandits whose routine swindle goes sideways aboard a high-speed runaway train; in theaters October 17.

We Want More Snoopy Headline News

Exclusive: Essay and Strip from ‘The Essential Peanuts’ Deluxe Coffee Table Book

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4:39pm

AWN shares the March 14, 1969 moon landing strip, along with former Shuttle astronaut Mike Massimino’s piece about bringing his stuffed Snoopy into space, from the new book that celebrates Charles M. Schulz’s iconic comics’ 75th anniversary.

Dunk and Egg in 2026 Headline News

HBO Sets ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Debut, Drops Teaser Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 11:09am

We finally get a release date for the highly anticipated spinoff series, based on George R. R. Martin’s novella ‘The Hedge Knight,’ set a century before ‘Game of Thrones,’ which follows the exploits of 2 unlikely heroes.

F**k More S**t Up! Headline News

Fugitives and Outcasts Abound in ‘The Mighty Nein’ Official Trailer

New guest cast on Prime Video series includes Anjelica Huston, Lucy Liu, and Nathan Fillion; from Critical Role and Titmouse, the series premieres November 19.

Business Headline News

Gazelle Automations Sets ‘Go Togo’ Season 2 Launch

Meta Media Entertainment appointed as global distributor of the preschool series that uniquely blends animatronics with 2D and 3D; new season premieres December 1 on CBC Kids and CBC Gem in Canada.

kids’ TV Headline News

PBS Kids Announces New Series ‘Super Why's Comic Book Adventures,’ ‘Phoebe & Jay’

Set to debut Fall 2026, ‘Super Why's Comic Book Adventures’ will build on the legacy of ‘Super Why,’ while ‘Phoebe & Jay’ will debut February 2, 2026.

The World Needs Our Light Headline News

Nigerian Animated Short ‘Okunkun Lo’ Now Streaming on YouTube

The project, from animator and director Bankole Lasekan, follows a schoolboy and baby rhino who are forced into an alliance for survival in the African savannah.

Heading to Turin This October Headline News

‘Frankenstein’ Cinematographer Dan Laustsen Set for VIEW 2025

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 4:32pm

It’s less than one week away… the person behind the camera on Guillermo del Toro’s highly anticipated film joins more than 150 award-winning speakers from the world of animation, VFX, games and AI who will take part in a packed schedule of keynotes, talks, panels, workshops and masterclasses; event runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.

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