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The Amazing Digital Circus Heads For Milestone Opening Weekend After $6 Million+ Thursday
The indie web-animation phenomenon is on track for a landmark theatrical debut after strong presales, despite reports of an online leak.
‘Adventure Time: Side Quests’ Shows Off New Franchise Aesthetic In First Trailer
‘The Amazing Digital Circus’ Cracks Global Top 5 With $26.5M Weekend
New Zealand’s First Stop-Motion Feature ‘Kiri And Lou Go Raaa!’ Gets Trailer Ahead of Annecy Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
DNEG Buys Anima Kitchent As Spain Invests $28.8M In Further Canary Island Animation Growth
Netflix’s ‘Swapped’ Soars Past 100 Million Views, Sets New Animation Record
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75 Oil Paintings, 30+ Artists, 4 Countries: Hisko Hulsing’s 11-Year ‘Danse Macabre’ Journey (EXCLUSIVE TRAILER)
Premiering at Annecy this month, the filmmaker’s latest short grew from music, storyboards, and years of experimentation.
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DreamWorks Vet Liron Topaz Heads To Tribeca With His Indie Short ‘Saba,’ Turning Grief Into A Visually Stunning Tale Of Love And Loss (EXCLUSIVE TRAILER)
Topaz joined us to discuss creating the film’s upside-down, gravity-defying world, telling a full story in just one shot, and returning to his indie roots.
You’re Invited To A Free ‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85’ Reception, Screening, And Q&A
Join Eric Robles and Ian Graham for a reception, screening, and behind-the-scenes Q&A for Netflix’s animated Hawkins adventure.
Netflix Orders ‘Dealies’ From ‘Common Side Effects,’ ‘Scavengers Reign’ Studio Green Street Pictures
A summoner, a gladiator, and a sales savant walk into a box store in the new Netflix workplace comedy from Joe Bennett and Ted Travelstead.
Marjane Satrapi, ‘Persepolis’ Author And Co-Director, Dies At 56
The acclaimed cartoonist, filmmaker, and human rights advocate leaves behind one of the 21st century’s early animated masterpieces.
Ryuya Suzuki Taught Himself Animation During Lockdown And In Just Five Years Premiered ‘Jinsei’ At Annecy
The self-taught filmmaker discusses making his debut feature alone on an iPad ahead of ‘Jinsei’s’ U.S. theatrical release.
Anime Icon Rintaro Revives A Lost Piece Of Japanese Cinema In ‘Nezumikozō Jirokichi’
Today’s Pick is a playful reconstruction of a vanished 1933 samurai film, blending benshi narration, silent cinema, and modern anime craft.
‘Destiny’ Devs, Artists, And Fans Make One Last Wish As Bungie Ends Franchise Development
After layoffs, turmoil, and a final update, players and former staff rally behind hopes for Destiny’s future beyond June 9.
Psyop Brings 20 Independent Studios Together Under New Media Group
The company says the initiative will streamline access to animation, live-action, design, and emerging AI-driven production services.
Accidents Will Happen: Animators Talk Technical Failures, Bad Clients, And Creative Collapse
Animators discuss software breakdowns, impossible deadlines, nightmare clients, creative paralysis, and productions gone sideways.
Cartoon Forum Unveils 66 Animated Projects For Its 2026 Edition
Cartoon Forum’s latest selection highlights international co-productions, bigger budgets, regional self-reliance, and a wave of European adult animation.
Stop-Motion Whiz Anna Mantzaris Returns To Short Filmmaking With ‘Please,’ Drops Trailer Ahead Of Zagreb Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Stellan Skarsgård lends his voice to Mantzaris’ new felt-textured stop-motion short premiering at Animafest before heading to Annecy.
‘Warrior Cats’ Adaptation Lands Marvel Writer A.C. Bradley, Pixar Vet And Emmy-Winning Director Rodrigo Blaas
Tencent and Coolabi’s long-gestating animated fantasy adaptation will be produced by Original Force and debut sometime in 2028.
Disney Signs On With New Kids-Focused YouTube Ad Platform Lumee
The partnership gives the startup instant credibility as it looks to become a central hub for brand-safe family advertising on YouTube.
ESMA Joins Women In Animation As Global Fund Sponsor
The prestigious French animation school will give students access to WIA mentorship, scholarships, workshops, and industry programs.
Raphael Bob-Waksberg On ‘Long Story Short,’ Satire Without Cynicism, And Giving Shows Time To Grow
The ‘BoJack Horseman’ creator discusses personal storytelling, visual reinvention, and why streamers shouldn’t abandon slow-burn hits.
Jorge Gutierrez Says He’s Dropping Out Of Amazon’s AI Animation Initiative
After defending the partnership earlier this week, the filmmaker apologized to critics and confirmed he will not be involved with ‘Punky Duck’ going forward.
GKIDS Revives Cult Anime Landmark ‘Adolescence Of Utena’ For Limited Theatrical Run
Kunihiko Ikuhara’s surreal 1999 feature returns to cinemas June 21–22 with English-subtitled screenings across North America.