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Exclusive Clip: Soapstone Comedy Presents Zach Martina VR Comedy Set

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:00am

The all-new performance at the Meta Horizon virtual reality comedy club premieres October 30 with replays to follow on the web and mobile app as well.

We Want More Eagly Headline News

Rodeo FX Creates Wild Candy Cane Lane on ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 VFX

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 1:39pm

Tiny but deadly aliens and surreal parallel universes are but a small part of the visual mayhem cooked up by the leading visual effects house on the latest season of the DC series, now streaming on HBO Max.

Each Gesture Touched by Human Hand Headline News

Jane Goodall-Narrated Animated Short ‘anyone lived in a pretty how town’ to Debut at SCAD Fest

Daniel Kreizberg’s new film, inspired by E.E. Cummings’ poetry and paintings, and with a soundtrack by the late maestro Yakov Kreizberg, will premiere at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival on October 31.

Awards Headline News

Untold Studios Presents Ciclope 2025 Keynote, Wins Animation Company of the Year

The VFX and animation company’s Co-founders Darren O’Kelly and Rochelle Palmer delivered ‘The Decade of the Independents,’ a reflection on how independence has become a creative advantage in today’s industry.

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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‘The Night Boots’ Takes Grand Prix at Fredrikstad Animation Festival

By Dan Sarto | Monday, October 27, 2025 at 10:11am

Pierre-Luc Granjon’s short about a child’s magical inner world takes the top prize; ‘Kafka in Love’ wins for Best Nordic-Baltic Short, while ‘Papillon’ wins for Best Global Short.

We Want More SMALLS Headline News

Adult Swim SMALLS Announces Spooky New ‘Gassy’s Gas ‘N Stuff’ Episode

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.

A Disney Legend Headline News

Karen Fang Discusses ‘Background Artist: The Life and Work of Tyrus Wong’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 1:05pm

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.

Is a Toxic Fall Ahead? Headline News

Exclusive Excerpt: ‘Toxie Team-Up #5’ Comic with The Toxic Avenger

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 11:07am

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.

GenAI in 3D Headline News

Deemos Launches Groundbreaking Rodin Gen-2 GenAI for Intuitive 3D Creation

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 9:39am

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.

We Love Human-Animal Sci-Fi Headline News

Curtis Baxter to Pen ‘War With No Name’ Webtoon Series

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.

Love the Spooky Season Headline News

Netflix Reveals Kids, Preschool Halloween Animation Playlists

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.

Championing the Best in Animated Film Headline News

‘Little Amélie Or The Character Of Rain’ Takes Animation is Film Grand Prize

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 2:09pm

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.

Business Headline News

Studio 100 Film Sets ‘Halloween vs Day Of The Dead’ Animated Feature

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.

A Bad Omen Bunny Follows Her Heartsong Headline News

Oscar-Winning ‘Piper’ Director Alan Barillaro Releases ‘Bunns Rabbit’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 11:07am

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.

Spanning the Globe to Bring You the Variety of Animation Headline News

‘The Animation Atlas’ Now Available

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 9:44am

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.

AI in Animation Headline News

Jeremy Renner Boards ‘Stardust Future: Stars and Scars’ AI-Animated Feature

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.

The Saga Continues Headline News

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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Exclusive: ‘Cinema Relics Investigations’ Tackles ‘Coraline’ Stop-Mo Puppet

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:46am

In the latest episode of his new show, former ‘Prop Culture’ host Dan Lanigan, along with resident investigator Martin Meunir, dive into the iconic character’s meticulous construction, as well as the film’s off-camera advancements that changed stop-motion filmmaking forever.

It’s Virtually Hilarious Headline News

Exclusive Clip: Soapstone Comedy Presents Zach Martina VR Comedy Set

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:00am

The all-new performance at the Meta Horizon virtual reality comedy club premieres October 30 with replays to follow on the web and mobile app as well.

We Want More Eagly Headline News

Rodeo FX Creates Wild Candy Cane Lane on ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 VFX

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 1:39pm

Tiny but deadly aliens and surreal parallel universes are but a small part of the visual mayhem cooked up by the leading visual effects house on the latest season of the DC series, now streaming on HBO Max.

Each Gesture Touched by Human Hand Headline News

Jane Goodall-Narrated Animated Short ‘anyone lived in a pretty how town’ to Debut at SCAD Fest

Daniel Kreizberg’s new film, inspired by E.E. Cummings’ poetry and paintings, and with a soundtrack by the late maestro Yakov Kreizberg, will premiere at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival on October 31.

Awards Headline News

Untold Studios Presents Ciclope 2025 Keynote, Wins Animation Company of the Year

The VFX and animation company’s Co-founders Darren O’Kelly and Rochelle Palmer delivered ‘The Decade of the Independents,’ a reflection on how independence has become a creative advantage in today’s industry.

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.

Awards Headline News

‘The Night Boots’ Takes Grand Prix at Fredrikstad Animation Festival

By Dan Sarto | Monday, October 27, 2025 at 10:11am

Pierre-Luc Granjon’s short about a child’s magical inner world takes the top prize; ‘Kafka in Love’ wins for Best Nordic-Baltic Short, while ‘Papillon’ wins for Best Global Short.

We Want More SMALLS Headline News

Adult Swim SMALLS Announces Spooky New ‘Gassy’s Gas ‘N Stuff’ Episode

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.

A Disney Legend Headline News

Karen Fang Discusses ‘Background Artist: The Life and Work of Tyrus Wong’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 1:05pm

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.

Is a Toxic Fall Ahead? Headline News

Exclusive Excerpt: ‘Toxie Team-Up #5’ Comic with The Toxic Avenger

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 11:07am

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.

GenAI in 3D Headline News

Deemos Launches Groundbreaking Rodin Gen-2 GenAI for Intuitive 3D Creation

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 9:39am

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.

We Love Human-Animal Sci-Fi Headline News

Curtis Baxter to Pen ‘War With No Name’ Webtoon Series

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.

Love the Spooky Season Headline News

Netflix Reveals Kids, Preschool Halloween Animation Playlists

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.

Championing the Best in Animated Film Headline News

‘Little Amélie Or The Character Of Rain’ Takes Animation is Film Grand Prize

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 2:09pm

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.

Business Headline News

Studio 100 Film Sets ‘Halloween vs Day Of The Dead’ Animated Feature

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.

A Bad Omen Bunny Follows Her Heartsong Headline News

Oscar-Winning ‘Piper’ Director Alan Barillaro Releases ‘Bunns Rabbit’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 11:07am

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.

Spanning the Globe to Bring You the Variety of Animation Headline News

‘The Animation Atlas’ Now Available

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 9:44am

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.

AI in Animation Headline News

Jeremy Renner Boards ‘Stardust Future: Stars and Scars’ AI-Animated Feature

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.

The Saga Continues Headline News

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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