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Re-VIEW: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ – Beauty in Broken Glass

Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans’ hit animated musical about a trio of women battling against a band of demons intent on taking over the world presents big ideas with a deceptively light touch; its gorgeously accessible imagery and brisk toe-tapping pace are as catchy as the lyrics of its songs.

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Sony Pictures Animation Drops ‘GOAT’ Trailer #2

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 12:19pm

All-new animated comedy from the studio that made ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ tells the story of Will, a small goat with big dreams who gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play ‘roarball’ with the fiercest animals in the world; in theaters February 13.

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Netflix, Sony Finalize ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sequel Deal

It appears everyone’s favorite badass demon huntresses will return in a new animated installment slated to hit the streamer in 2029, with original directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans reportedly in talks to return.

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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.

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LightBox Expo 2025 Reveals Expansive Program

The 7th annual event features panels on ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Wicked,’ ‘Wednesday,’ ‘Zootopia 2,’ and ‘Star Wars,’ plus demos, an Artist Alley, and awards ceremony; runs October 24-26 in Pasadena, California.

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Animation Is Film Festival Announces 2025 Lineup

Event to open with ‘Scarlet’ by Mamoru Hosoda, close with ‘Little Amélie Or The Character Of Rain’ By Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han; runs October 17-19 at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood.

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Netflix, Sony in Talks for ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sequel

The hugely popular fantasy musical has become the streamer’s most-watched English-language film of all time; a formal deal for V2 is not currently on the table.

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Inside the World of 'KPop Demon Hunters' with Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 5:35pm

The writers and directors of the smash Netflix animated musical talk about balancing Korean culture, music, and mythology while telling an entertaining story with characters that feel like real K-pop stars within a legitimate K-pop world.

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Genndy Tartakovsky Talks ‘Fixed,’ Frustration, and the Fight to Stay Creative

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 2:32pm

The 6X Emmy Award-winning ‘Dexter’s Laboratory’ and ‘Samurai Jack’ creator’s hilariously R-Rated animated comedy feature debuts today after finally finding a home on Netflix after years of development, getting axed at Warner Bros., and subsequently passed on by virtually all of Hollywood.  

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Designing the Sound and Style of Netflix’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’

Blending ancient Korean cultural motifs with the energy of modern K-Pop, executive music producer Ian Eisendrath as well as production designer Dave Bleich and art director Wendell Dalit helped craft the hit animated film’s mesmerizing choreography, vibrant color palette, and chart-topping tracks.

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Sony Pictures Animation Drops ‘GOAT’ Trailer, Stephen Curry Vignette

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 12:58pm

All-new animated comedy from the studio behind the ‘Spider-Verse’ franchise tells the story of Will, a small goat with big dreams who gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball; in theaters next February.

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Netflix Drops Trailer for Genndy Tartakovsky’s ‘Fixed’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 9:19am

Have an extended ‘howl’ at the famed ‘Dexter’s Laboratory’ and ‘Samurai Jack’ creator’s first adult animated feature about a dog, Bull, who finds out he’ll be neutered in the morning; debuts August 13.

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‘GOAT’ Nabs All-Star Voice Cast

By Dan Sarto | Monday, June 9, 2025 at 2:49am

During its Annecy 2025 presentation, Sony Pictures Animation shared that Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union, Nick Kroll, Nicola Coughlan, David Harbour, Jenifer Lewis and Patton Oswalt have boarded the animated sports comedy produced by 4-time NBA champ Stephen Curry, who also stars.

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Sony Pictures Animation, Sony Pictures Imageworks Release ‘This Is Animation’ Course

Now available, the free online course, produced in conjunction with educational platform Yellowbrick and hosted by director Kris Pearn, introduces learners of all ages and levels of experience to the art and industry of animated filmmaking.

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Netflix Debuts ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Official Trailer, Key Art

Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, May Hong, and Ji-young Yoo star in the animated film about badass demon hunters protecting fans from supernatural threats, which features music from Teddy Park, 24, Danny Chung, KUSH, and DOMINSUK of THEBLACKLABEL; debuts June 20.

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Damien de Froberville Named Sony Pictures Animation President

The exec will now oversee the development of ‘Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse,’ the sports comedy ‘GOAT,’ and fantasy musical ‘Kpop: Demon Hunters’ alongside president Kristine Belson.

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AnimAID Raises Nearly $500,000 for SoCal Animation Industry Colleagues

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 9:38am

Proceeds from the Sotheby’s auction, held with the support of ASIFA-Hollywood and animation studios, professionals and the artist community, will assist animation colleagues affected by the recent Los Angeles wildfires.

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Netflix Announces ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Voice Cast, Musical Artists, Release Date

Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, May Hong, Ji-young Yoo star in the animated film, which features music from Teddy Park, 24, Danny Chung, KUSH, and DOMINSUK of THEBLACKLABEL; debuts June 20.

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Netflix Drops Release Date, First Look at Genndy Tartakovsky’s ‘Fixed’

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:57am

The famed ‘Dexter’s Laboratory’ and ‘Samurai Jack’ creator’s first adult animated feature about a dog, Bull, who finds out he’ll be neutered in the morning, shelved at Warner Bros., finds a new home; debuts August 13.

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ASIFA-Hollywood, Sotheby’s Partner for Online 'AnimAid The Art of Animation' Auction

Extended to run through May 6, the auction will showcase rare and one-of-a-kind pieces spanning 90 years of animation history, with all proceeds directly benefiting over 70 animation professionals affected by the recent Los Angeles wildfires.

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ASIFA-Hollywood, Animation Industry Leaders Unite for AnimAID, Art Auction

The fire relief fundraising campaign will continue through the coming months with goal to raise $5,000,000 in support for over 60 families; a benefit auction this Spring hosted by Sotheby’s will feature original artwork.

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559 Teams, 107 Schools - 24 HOURS: Animation Contest Winners Announced!

2795 students from 23 countries participated in the free student challenge to produce a 30-second animated film in under 24 hours; over $77K in prizes were awarded to 8 teams.

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