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Heading to Turin This October Headline News

‘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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A Unique New Animated Project Headline News

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Tongal Unveil ‘Fever Fighter’ Series

The first-of-its-kind animated project inspired by artwork from St. Jude patient Ethan Washburn follows a character whose superpower is fighting fevers and has long served as an informal mascot for patients and families.

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Business Headline News

Animaj, Studio 100 International Team to Reimagine ‘Maya the Bee’

The franchise joint owners aim to expand the beloved brand on a global scale from linear TV to YouTube, short-form video, music, games, and others.

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Dare to be bad! Headline News

Watch the Trailer: ‘The Bad Guys: Breaking In’ Series Coming to Netflix

New animated comedy from DreamWorks Animation features everyone’s ‘favorite felons’ trying to earn their reputation before they became ‘The Bad Guys;’ Streams November 6.

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Truths Shall Be Uncovered Headline News

Apple TV+ Debuts ‘WondLa’ 3rd and Final Season Sneak Peek

Based on the Tony DiTerlizzi book series ‘The Search for WondLa,’ the final chapter of the 3DCG adventure trilogy streams November 26.

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Business Headline News

Xilam Group Greenlights ‘Chickies’ Animated Series

The upcoming 3DCG comedy series, a spin-off from the short-form, non-dialogue comedy ‘Where’s Chicky?’ has secured presale with broadcaster France Télévisions; set to deliver by June 2027.

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Honoring Excellence in VFX Headline News

VES Inducts Jon Favreau and Tim Sweeney as Honorary Members

The society also announces special honorees to be recognized at VES Honors Celebration coming November 7.

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It’s Cat-tastic! ANIMATIONWorld

Getting Down and Glittery: A Ground-Level Look at ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie’

For Head of Character Animation CJ Sarachene and producer Steven Schweickart, dailies on the DreamWorks project often saw calls for brighter, bolder, and ‘more glitter’ as they built on the hit TV show’s colorful vibrancy to create a fun, inviting film that celebrates the magic of play; now in theaters.

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People Headline News

Jason Schwartzman, John Waters, Whoopi Goldberg Board ‘Kevin’ Animated Comedy

Written by Aubrey Plaza and Joe Wengert, the Prime Video series follows a housecat who moves to a pet rescue following the break-up of his human owners, where a group of misfit animals help him figure out what he really wants in life; inspired by a real break-up and the cat caught in the middle.

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Seussing a New Generation of Youngsters Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘Dr. Seuss’s The Sneetches’ Trailer

The third of 3 new Dr. Seuss projects, a 45-minute special about Star-Belly and Moon-Belly Sneetches who decide they’re too different to live together on the beach, streams November 3.

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It’s Bender-rific! ANIMATIONWorld

Script First, Chaos Later: How ‘Futurama’ Captures Comedic Mayhem

Billy West, Lauren Tom, and Phil LaMarr unpack Season 13’s mix of sharp scripts, group records, and character beats - from a crankier Farnsworth to Amy and Kif’s parenting - while explaining why honoring the writers’ words matters more than ad-libbing; now on FXX and Hulu.

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On the Road to Rome Headline News

MIA 2025 Presents Program of Panels, Presentations

The Rome event, which runs through October 10, features over 80 sessions, including panels, seminars, workshops and 5 showcases with 44 Italian and international titles across Animation, Doc & Factual, Drama, and Film.

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Oddball and Eccentric Anime ANIMATIONWorld

Kyoto Animation Does Sketch Comedy: ‘Nichijou’ and ‘City’

Anime columnist Andrew Osmond considers the 2 comedies by the beloved studio: this summer’s ‘City The Animation’ and its predecessor from 2011, ‘Nichijou: My Ordinary Life;’ weighing them up, he argues newer isn’t always better.

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It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Disney+ Drops ‘Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation’ Trailer

Anime adaptation of the popular mobile game franchise about a high school student whisked away to a world of magic debuts October 29.

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On the Road to NYCC Headline News

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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Business Headline News

‘The Great North’ Not Moving Forward at FOX

The animated comedy created and written by ‘Bob’s Burgers’ EPs Wendy Molyneux, Lizzy Molyneux-Logelin and writer Minty Lewis, about the Alaskan adventures of the Tobin family, ends its network run after 5 seasons as part of the Animation Domination lineup.

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Oh Bother! ANIMATIONWorld

Riverboats and Smackerels of Honey: Jim Cummings on 40 Years of Voice Acting

The famed actor discusses his career spent giving life to famous characters like the Tasmanian Devil, Darkwing Duck and of course, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger too, along with his fun new podcast, ‘Toon’d In.’

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More Family Fright Night Coming Headline News

Exclusive: Watch Hulu ‘Family Guy’ Halloween Special Clip

Debuting October 6 as part of the streamer’s ‘Huluween’ programming, Chris dresses up as Dead Travis Kelce with interesting Taylor Swift backstory options, as Brian, Stewie, Peter and the guys scare up some special treats in ‘A Little Fright Music’

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We Want More Kid Sleuths ANIMATIONWorld

‘The Sisters Grimm’: Sleuthing Siblings with Very Famous Ancestors

Author and EP Michael Buckley went through years of development hell adapting his book series until he met Amy Higgins, whose non-cookie cutter take on the story and its not always likeable characters was both real… and real risky; debuts October 3 on Apple TV+.

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It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

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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More Family Fright Night Coming Headline News

Hulu ‘Family Guy’ Halloween Special Debuts October 6

As part of the streamer’s ‘Huluween’ programming, Brian, Stewie, Peter and the guys scare up some special treats in ‘A Little Fright Music.’

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A Classic Tale Reborn Headline News

HBO Max Drops ‘Charlotte’s Web’ 3-Part Special Trailer

3DCG adaptation of E.B. White’s classic book by Sesame Workshop and Guru Studio, with an all-star cast led by Amy Adams, Randall Park, Jean Smart and Rosario Dawson, debuts today, October 2.

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Technology VFXWorld

The Death of the Renderfarm: How GPU Slicing is Replacing the Old Model

Adapting to modern post-production workflows doesn’t just require new creative tools; reassigning resources can ensure cores used for rendering aren’t running idle or max out.

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On the Road to Turin Headline News

VIEW 2025 Reveals Expansive Full Conference Lineup

It’s just 2 weeks away… more than 150 award-winning speakers from the world of animation, VFX, games and AI 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

‘Be With Zee’ Preschool Series Gets the Greenlight

The animated show co-production brings together Vérité Films, Oddly Quiet Ltd., and Media Tech Productions with Television New Zealand (TVNZ), Canada’s TVOKids, TFO, and Knowledge Network.