Celebrating the Art, Craft and Business of Animation https://www.awn.com/ en-US 15 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:30:53 -0800 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:35:37 -0800 https://www.awn.com/animationworld/ugly-mugs-and-ai-gone-wrong-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-chrome-alone-2-lost-new In Paramount Picture’s animated short, a mysterious company run by an AI Robot, Chrome Dome, seeks to profit off the boy’s new hero status… with cheap, twisted, and lame looking toys that barely resemble the team. Victoria Davis https://www.awn.com/animationworld/ugly-mugs-and-ai-gone-wrong-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-chrome-alone-2-lost-new Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:30:53 PST Voice Acting https://www.awn.com/news/angel-release-andy-serkis-animal-farm-theaters The 3DCG adaptation of George Orwell’s classic novel boasts a voice cast that includes Seth Rogen, Glenn Close, Kieran Culkin, and Woody Harrelson; hits the cineplex on May 1, 2026. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/angel-release-andy-serkis-animal-farm-theaters Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:57:25 PST Voice Acting https://www.awn.com/news/livingston-taylor-joins-hundred-acre-woods-winnie-and-friends-winnie-pooh The celebrated folk singer will perform a live song from the upcoming Kartoon Studios animated series at a table read following sneak peek showing on December 16 at the Chinese Theatre. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/livingston-taylor-joins-hundred-acre-woods-winnie-and-friends-winnie-pooh Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:12:15 PST Voice Acting https://www.awn.com/news/exclusive-clip-angels-david-animated-musical The upcoming 3DCG film, which charts the eponymous boy’s rise from shepherd to king as he challenges a giant and defends his kingdom, hits theaters December 19. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/exclusive-clip-angels-david-animated-musical Tue, 16 Dec 2025 7:02:26 PST Voice Acting https://www.awn.com/animationworld/jeff-kinney-talks-parenting-and-diary-wimpy-kid-last-straw The hugely successful author and screenwriter brings his and his team’s personal experience – and plenty of real stories – to the new 3DCG film about Greg Heffley dealing with his father Frank’s outsized expectations; based on his novels that follow a disaster-prone middle school student, it’s now streaming on Disney+. Victoria Davis https://www.awn.com/animationworld/jeff-kinney-talks-parenting-and-diary-wimpy-kid-last-straw Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:23:54 PST Voice Acting https://www.awn.com/animationworld/whale-52-sings-song-hope-lonely Indie animation legend Bill Plympton’s latest short film, directed by Emmy-winning actor Daniel Neiden and starring Bruce Vilanch, tells the emotional and uplifting story of an aging widower, a school volunteer, working with a young selective mute boy, who connect through a written journal and the true legend of the ‘loneliest’ whale.   Victoria Davis https://www.awn.com/animationworld/whale-52-sings-song-hope-lonely Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:23:00 PST Voice Acting https://www.awn.com/news/quentin-tarantino-and-unreal-engine-bring-kill-bills-lost-chapter-life-fortnite The Oscar-winning director’s long-rumored sequence, ‘The Lost Chapter: Yuki’s Revenge,’ comes alive as Epic Games and The Third Floor use UE’s virtual production and MetaHuman tools to merge live-action, animation, and interactivity in real-time for a ground-breaking cinematic experience. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/quentin-tarantino-and-unreal-engine-bring-kill-bills-lost-chapter-life-fortnite Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:24:47 PST Voice Acting https://www.awn.com/news/disney-announces-hey-aj-animated-family-comedy The whimsical and music filled series about an imaginative young girl and her stuffed bunny sidekick is inspired by author and Super Bowl champion Martellus Bennett, who stars and serves as EP; kicks off January 13 on Disney Jr., next day on Disney+. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/disney-announces-hey-aj-animated-family-comedy Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:13:41 PST Voice Acting https://www.awn.com/news/lion-forge-announces-iyanu-holiday-livestream The full-day virtual fan event on December 13 will feature cast appearances, a table read, merch drops, giveaways, a sponsored gameplay showcase, and an exclusive first look at ‘Iyanu’ Season 2. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/lion-forge-announces-iyanu-holiday-livestream Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:56:01 PST Voice Acting https://www.awn.com/news/buffalo-wild-wings-launches-hank-halls-holiday-campaign The festive spot, styled like a 1950s stop-mo Christmas special, opens on Christmas Eve at the restaurant. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/buffalo-wild-wings-launches-hank-halls-holiday-campaign Thu, 04 Dec 2025 9:06:33 PST Voice Acting https://www.awn.com/news/maison-43-10th-ave-productions-unveil-lydia-and-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. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/maison-43-10th-ave-productions-unveil-lydia-and-mist-rider-trailer-official-poster Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:30:39 PST Voice Acting https://www.awn.com/animationworld/re-view-kpop-demon-hunters-beauty-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. Dr. Maria Elena Gutierrez https://www.awn.com/animationworld/re-view-kpop-demon-hunters-beauty-broken-glass Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:46:01 PST Voice Acting https://www.awn.com/news/join-awn-and-alex-woo-your-dreams-screening-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! Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/join-awn-and-alex-woo-your-dreams-screening-netflix-animation-studios Fri, 28 Nov 2025 8:45:54 PST Voice Acting https://www.awn.com/news/fox-drops-thanksloving-official-music-video-bobs-burgers Bob delivers a heartfelt love ballad to the Turkey he’s preparing for the holiday… as only he, in his inimitable way, can do, in the all-new short. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/fox-drops-thanksloving-official-music-video-bobs-burgers Thu, 27 Nov 2025 8:39:28 PST Voice Acting https://www.awn.com/news/sony-pictures-animation-drops-goat-trailer-2 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. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/sony-pictures-animation-drops-goat-trailer-2 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:19:17 PST Voice Acting https://www.awn.com/news/watch-disneys-hulus-family-guys-hallmark-channels-lifetimes-familiar-holiday-movie-clip Enjoy an exclusive clip from the upcoming special, streaming November 28; in the ‘Family Guy’ take on generic holiday movies, Lois, who works for ‘Big Pie’ travels to a small town in hopes of stealing Peter’s award-winning family secret pie recipe. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/watch-disneys-hulus-family-guys-hallmark-channels-lifetimes-familiar-holiday-movie-clip Wed, 26 Nov 2025 8:41:01 PST Voice Acting https://www.awn.com/news/netflix-debuts-stranger-things-5-volume-1-trailer The first of 3 separate episode drops of the hit show’s final season debuts November 26; Volume 2 will premiere December 25, followed by The Finale on December 31. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/netflix-debuts-stranger-things-5-volume-1-trailer Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:39:12 PST Voice Acting https://www.awn.com/news/angel-butch-hartman-studios-release-christmas-king The Garden Cartoon Holiday film, which follows Lenny the Lion and Lucy the Lamb as they find the first snowflake of Christmas, hits Angel platforms on December 11. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/angel-butch-hartman-studios-release-christmas-king Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:44:18 PST Voice Acting https://www.awn.com/news/exclusive-watch-wondla-season-3-its-not-too-late-clip Based on the Tony DiTerlizzi book series ‘The Search for WondLa,’ the final chapter brings the story to an epic climax - a sweeping, emotional battle for the future of Orbona as Eva 9 tries to bridge 2 divided worlds and prove the ultimate truth; hits Apple TV on November 26. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/exclusive-watch-wondla-season-3-its-not-too-late-clip Mon, 24 Nov 2025 9:12:52 PST Voice Acting https://www.awn.com/animationworld/mighty-nein-cast-unpacks-their-characters-motives-and-mental-health Critical Role founders / show EPs Travis Willingham, Sam Riegel, Marisha Ray, Taliesin Jaffe, Liam O'Brien, Laura Bailey, Ashley Johnson, Matthew Mercer, and showrunner Tasha Huo talk the dark, insecure, and unstable characters that make the new series so compelling; now streaming on Prime Video. Victoria Davis https://www.awn.com/animationworld/mighty-nein-cast-unpacks-their-characters-motives-and-mental-health Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:08:04 PST Voice Acting https://www.awn.com/news/exclusive-clip-bobs-burgers-tube-tina Linda has a strong reaction when Tina buys a tiny tube top. Meanwhile, Bob, Teddy, Louise and Gene deal with the consequences of a rare bird flying into the window of the restaurant; airs Sunday, November 23 on FOX. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/exclusive-clip-bobs-burgers-tube-tina Fri, 21 Nov 2025 7:53:35 PST Voice Acting https://www.awn.com/news/angel-releases-david-animated-musical-trailer The upcoming film, which charts the eponymous boy’s rise from shepherd to king as he challenges a giant and defends his kingdom, hits theaters December 19. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/angel-releases-david-animated-musical-trailer Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:07:35 PST Voice Acting https://www.awn.com/animationworld/scott-kreamer-gets-nostalgic-talking-jurassic-world-chaos-theorys-final-season For the show’s longtime executive producer, the last 9 episodes of DreamWorks’ hit 3DCG series brings the story of ‘The Nublar Six’ to a satisfying – and action-packed - conclusion; debuts November 20 on Netflix. Victoria Davis https://www.awn.com/animationworld/scott-kreamer-gets-nostalgic-talking-jurassic-world-chaos-theorys-final-season Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:57:58 PST Voice Acting https://www.awn.com/news/pixar-drops-hoppers-official-trailer Hitting theaters next March, the animated comedy about ‘hopping’ human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals to then communicate with real animals stars Piper Curda, Jon Hamm and Bobby Moynihan. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/pixar-drops-hoppers-official-trailer Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:11:21 PST Voice Acting https://www.awn.com/news/lucasfilm-shares-star-wars-young-jedi-adventures-season-3-trailer The Jedi kids return to face off against Rek Minuu, a mischievous master droidsmith, and befriend shop owner Dotti and a trio of new droid companions: Beepers, Dozer, and Gigi. Debuts December 8 on Disney+ and Disney Jr. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/lucasfilm-shares-star-wars-young-jedi-adventures-season-3-trailer Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:31:49 PST Voice Acting https://www.awn.com/animationworld/shorts-focus-john-kellys-retirement-plan Domhnall Gleeson stars in this quiet, poignant, and amusing tale of a 40-something man in the throes of an overstimulated, energy poor life, who fantasizes about the beauty and joy he will find in retirement. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/animationworld/shorts-focus-john-kellys-retirement-plan Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:46:51 PST Voice Acting https://www.awn.com/news/michael-b-jordan-june-temple-board-swapped-animated-feature Formerly called ‘Pookoo,’ the Skydance Animation buddy comedy, directed by Nathan Greno (‘Tangled’), follows a woodland creature and a majestic bird who swap bodies and must team up to survive; hits Netflix in 2026. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/michael-b-jordan-june-temple-board-swapped-animated-feature Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:19:30 PST Voice Acting https://www.awn.com/news/exclusive-clip-chuck-e-cheese-christmas-partymobile-rescue In a clip from the upcoming special, Chuck E. Cheese and his friends hop in the Partymobile as they race to deck the halls - the whole gang plans a magical adventure to save Christmas filled with music, laughter, and holiday cheer; premieres November 27 on Prime Video and YouTube. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/exclusive-clip-chuck-e-cheese-christmas-partymobile-rescue Wed, 19 Nov 2025 9:06:34 PST Voice Acting https://www.awn.com/animationworld/creating-grounded-fantasy-world-your-dreams For director Alex Woo, production designer Steve Pilcher, and VFX supervisor Nicola Lavender, anchoring their animated film with an emotional story about a child trying to keep their family from breaking apart gave its dream world both meaningful and believable stakes; now streaming on Netflix. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/animationworld/creating-grounded-fantasy-world-your-dreams Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:37:28 PST Voice Acting https://www.awn.com/news/tickets-now-sale-53rd-annie-awards The annual event that recognizes the animation industry’s most talented artists and projects returns to UCLA’s Royce Hall on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/tickets-now-sale-53rd-annie-awards Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:51:10 PST Voice Acting