Tiny Chef Takes Over the California Academy of Sciences
Opening this past Saturday, the new planetarium film and exhibit celebrates regeneration and climate action through the beloved character’s whimsical felted lens.
Opening this past Saturday, the new planetarium film and exhibit celebrates regeneration and climate action through the beloved character’s whimsical...
The biggest animation festival in the U.S. sets its upcoming slate; Cannes Award winner ‘Dandelion’s Odyssey’ by Momoko Seto to screen opening night; talk...
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The biggest animation festival in the U.S. sets its upcoming slate; Cannes Award winner ‘Dandelion’s Odyssey’ by Momoko Seto to screen opening night; talk with Oscar-winning sound designer Nicolas...
Enter the free raffle to snag your spot at the upcoming gathering in Burbank celebrating the global VOD release of the iconic Disney legend’s directorial debut – and win a day pass to CTNX 2026 as...
Exclusive: 2026 Animation First Festival Announces Full Program
The biggest animation festival in the U.S. sets its upcoming slate; Cannes Award winner ‘Dandelion’s Odyssey’ by Momoko Seto to screen opening night; talk with Oscar-winning sound designer Nicolas Becker also revealed; event runs this coming February 3-8 with a focus on Belgian films.
Join Andreas Deja at ‘Mushka’ Streaming Launch Party on December 15
Enter the free raffle to snag your spot at the upcoming gathering in Burbank celebrating the global VOD release of the iconic Disney legend’s directorial debut – and win a day pass to CTNX 2026 as well.
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Maison 4:3, 10th Ave Productions Unveil ‘Lydia and the Mist Rider’ Trailer, Official Poster
The 3DCG adventure about a young girl trying to find her kidnapped brother stars Sophie Nélisse Mizinga Mwinga, Hasani Freeman and Sarah Booth; hits Canadian screens February 20, 2026.
Join AWN and Alex Woo for an ‘In Your Dreams’ Screening at Netflix Animation Studios
You’re invited to come watch and enjoy the all-new animated comedy, followed by a Q&A with the director/writer and reception, on Wednesday, December 3 at 7:00 pm in Burbank!
Kodansha USA Releases ‘Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window’ Sequel
English translation of the long-awaited follow-up of Tetsuko Kuroyanagi’s 1981 bestselling memoir that sold over 26 million copies is now available; book signings in New York begin November 22.
Jason Chen and Ted Gagliano Launch Desert Eclipse
The veteran filmmakers’ new tech-driven production company, located on the Fox lot, is leveraging its proprietary Unreal Engine-based real-time cross-platform pipeline to concurrently develop transmedia properties across animated series, features, and immersive games.
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‘The Simpsons’ Writer Dan McGrath Passes at 61
The award-winning creative, also known for his work on ‘Saturday Night Live’ and ‘King of the Hill,’ passed away Friday in Brooklyn after suffering a stroke.
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GLAS Animation Festival 2025 Announces Official Selections
Taking place in person in Los Angeles from December 6-7, the event will feature competition screenings, panels, Q&As, parties, and other offerings; trailer and poster also shared.
World Animation and VFX Summit Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Honorees
Panelist lineup also released for upcoming event that runs November 17-19 at the Garland Hotel in North Hollywood, California.
Disney and Snap Launch ‘Zootopia 2’ Activations and Snapchat AR Lenses
New campaign includes in-person immersive experiences at Los Angeles locations like The Grove and The Americana as well as 7 new lenses based on characters from the film.
7 ‘Pixels & Pencils’ Panel Directors Talk Big Swings and Big Dreams
Alex Woo, Domee Shi, Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, Ugo Bienvenu, Kent Seki and Maïlys Vallade took to the SCAD Savannah Film Festival stage to share their anxiety over standing firm on big creative risks when others voiced considerable doubt, in what was only half-jokingly called a ‘directors therapy session.’
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‘Murmuration’ Takes Best Animation Award at 2025 SCAD Savannah Film Festival
‘Snow Bear,’ ‘Dragfox,’ ‘Playing God,’ and ‘Inside, The Valley Sings’ also take home wins; Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ named the Audience Award Winner at event, which ran October 24-31.
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‘Stitch Head’: An Animated Horror Comedy That Offers Kids Love and Hope
It’s ‘Frankenstein’ meets ‘Wallace & Gromit’ in the adaptation of Guy Bass’ children’s book about a small, forgotten creature living in a long-abandoned castle tasked with protecting a mad professor’s wildly inventive creations from the suspicious townspeople; in theaters October 29.
‘Little Amélie Or The Character Of Rain’ Takes Animation is Film Grand Prize
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.
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Chris Appelhans Reflects on ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and SCAD Impact Award
The writer/director of the smash Netflix animated musical, honored at last month’s SCAD AnimationFest, talks about the film’s exploration of identity, acceptance and found family and how that resonated with him as one of the film’s creators.
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.
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‘Frankenstein’ Cinematographer Dan Laustsen Set for VIEW 2025
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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Prime Video Announces ‘Hazbin Hotel: Live on Broadway’ Musical Event
Fans can request tickets for a chance to attend the show on October 20 at The Majestic Theater in New York; will stream at a later date.
Prime Video Announces New York Comic Con 2025 Programming
The streamer hits NYC with panels for key titles including ‘Cross,’ ‘Invincible,’ ‘Hazbin Hotel,’ Critical Role’s ‘The Legend of Vox Machina,’ their new series ‘The Mighty Nein,’ and the upcoming animated series ‘BAT-FAM.’
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Toei Animation to Showcase ‘One Piece,’ ‘Digimon Beatbreak’ at NYCC 2025
The studio’s programming celebrates both series with special guest panels, booth pop-ups, card giveaways, an autograph raffle, and others.
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Manchester Animation Festival Unveils 2025 Program
This year’s event promises exclusive previews, behind-the-scenes insights, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion; runs November 9-13 at HOME and other venues across the city.
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The Animation Guild Announces 2 DreamWorks Animation Worker Union Milestones
TAG 839 shares the ratification of a first-ever union contract for the studio’s production workers and the unionization of remote workers across the U.S. who contribute to LA-based projects.
‘Spike & Mike’ Returns to Theaters After Nearly 2 Decades
24 ‘Sick & Twisted’ films make up the inaugural 3-day ‘Animation Extravaganza 2025’ comeback festival that’s releasing in the U.S. on October 31.
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Infinity Festival Announces 2025 Speaker Line-Up
Event to showcase the intersection of technology and entertainment with speakers from HP, NVIDIA, AMD, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Dolby, and The Belgium Economic Mission; event runs October 9–10.
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