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Feature Film

‘Real Life Isn’t That Dramatic’: Director Xu Zao On Virtual Escapism In ‘Light Pillar’

Following the film’s Berlinale premiere, the director talked with us about blending formats, restrained emotion, and first-feature risks.

Streaming

BloodStream Launches Animation Abomination Indie Horror Lineup (EXCLUSIVE)

A new curated showcase brings independent animated shorts and series from veteran and emerging creators to the genre streaming platform.

Call For Entries

Laika, The Gotham Launch Animation Accelerator For Emerging Filmmakers

The six-month program offers mentorship, studio access, Annecy participation, and Gotham Week pitching opportunities for emerging animation filmmakers.

Awards

‘Two Black Boys In Paradise’ Creator Dean Atta Doesn’t Let BAFTA Controversy Mar Historic Win

The poet discusses visibility, audience reach, and ceremony fallout, while celebrating a landmark animation victory and its cultural impact.

Animators

‘Black Kids Deserve To Go To Narnia’: ‘The Three Tomes’s’ Breana Navickas On Building Fantasy On Her Own Terms

Animator Breana Navickas on building ‘The Three Tomes’ independently, centering Black joy, queer YA fantasy, and surviving industry erosion.

Business

That’s Really All Folks! Netflix Walks Away From Warner Bros. Deal, Clearing The Way For Paramount

With Netflix declining to raise its offer, Warner Bros. fate lies in the hands of government regulators, as Paramount Skydance moves closer to taking control.

Feature Film

‘Somewhere With A Soul Where Memories Could Be Made’: Building ‘Arco’s’ Oscar-Nominated Studio By Hand (EXCLUSIVE)

An exclusive look at the custom-built workspace that shaped Ugo Bienvenu’s award-winning feature, from DIY desks to a basement screening room.

Series

‘Smiling Friends’ Creators Say Show Is Ending With S3, But Two More Episodes Are On The Way

Awards

‘Avatar,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Win Big At 2026 VES Awards

The Visual Effects Society honored standout achievements across film, animation, television, games, and emerging technology.

Animators

L.A. Screening Program Femme Grotesquerie Explores Feminine Forms Through Animation

Los Angeles Filmforum presents 10 animated shorts, including global award winners ‘Moon Cycle,’ ‘On Weary Wings Go By,’ and ‘The Gnawer of Rocks.’

Box Office Report

‘Zootopia 2’ Overtakes ‘Minecraft’ As 2025’s Top Domestic Release

The animated sequel’s unprecedented opening, long furry legs, and global appeal pushed it past the year’s early box office frontrunner.

Anime

Crunchyroll Expands Its U.S. Theatrical Push With New Reincarnated As A Slime Movie

The upcoming film rolls out nationwide this May, aligning cinema exhibition with the franchise’s next major streaming chapter.

Studios

‘Hey A.J.!’ Studio Surfing Giant Opening New Tenerife Facility

Feature Film

‘Hoppers’ Headlines Animation Slate For Upcoming New York International Children’s Film Festival

From studio-backed features to boundary-pushing shorts, the festival’s animation lineup reflects a wide range of voices and styles from around the world.

Comics

From ‘Astartes’ To ‘Huxley’: Ben Mauro And Digital Bones On Creating The Animated Trailer For ‘The Oracle’

By exercising restraint and emphasizing atmosphere and visual storytelling, the short introduces a grounded war chapter in an expanding sci-fi mythology.

Artist Rights

‘Pure, Unadulterated Rage And Grief,’ USC Students, Staff In Shock As University Shuts Down Its Expanded Animation Program

The decision includes layoffs of non-tenured faculty, with enrolled students reassigned to other divisions within USC’s School of Cinematic Arts.

Anime

Watch The First Teaser For Cartoon Saloon’s Irish-First Nations Trailblazing Adventure ‘Kindred Spirits’ (EXCLUSIVE)

‘Decorado,’ ‘Dog Alone,’ ‘The Quinta’s Ghost’ Lead 2026 Quirino Awards Nominees

‘Hoppers’ Director Daniel Chong On Translating Cartoon Logic Into Pixar’s CG Pipeline

Cartoon Saloon Names ‘The Breadwinner’ Producer Anthony Leo CEO

Fake Xerox And Real Piano Wire: How Gorillaz Went Old School For ‘The Mountain’

Floyd Norman To Attend Smithsonian Screening Of Floyd Norman: An Animated Life

‘Win Or Lose’? Nah, Just Win: Pixar’s First Series Hits A Grand Slam At The 2026 Children’s & Family Emmys

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‘Real Life Isn’t That Dramatic’: Director Xu Zao On Virtual Escapism In ‘Light Pillar’

BloodStream Launches Animation Abomination Indie Horror Lineup (EXCLUSIVE)

Laika, The Gotham Launch Animation Accelerator For Emerging Filmmakers

‘Two Black Boys In Paradise’ Creator Dean Atta Doesn’t Let BAFTA Controversy Mar Historic Win

‘Black Kids Deserve To Go To Narnia’: ‘The Three Tomes’s’ Breana Navickas On Building Fantasy On Her Own Terms

That’s Really All Folks! Netflix Walks Away From Warner Bros. Deal, Clearing The Way For Paramount

‘Somewhere With A Soul Where Memories Could Be Made’: Building ‘Arco’s’ Oscar-Nominated Studio By Hand (EXCLUSIVE)

‘Smiling Friends’ Creators Say Show Is Ending With S3, But Two More Episodes Are On The Way

‘Avatar,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Win Big At 2026 VES Awards

L.A. Screening Program Femme Grotesquerie Explores Feminine Forms Through Animation

‘Zootopia 2’ Overtakes ‘Minecraft’ As 2025’s Top Domestic Release

Crunchyroll Expands Its U.S. Theatrical Push With New Reincarnated As A Slime Movie

‘Hey A.J.!’ Studio Surfing Giant Opening New Tenerife Facility

‘Hoppers’ Headlines Animation Slate For Upcoming New York International Children’s Film Festival

From ‘Astartes’ To ‘Huxley’: Ben Mauro And Digital Bones On Creating The Animated Trailer For ‘The Oracle’

‘Pure, Unadulterated Rage And Grief,’ USC Students, Staff In Shock As University Shuts Down Its Expanded Animation Program

‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ Flies Back To Theaters, This Time in IMAX

‘Zootopia 2,’ ‘Two Black Boys In Paradise’ Take Top BAFTA Animation Prizes

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ To Get Physical Media Release Via The Criterion Collection

‘GOAT’ Dunks On The Competition At The Weekend Box Office

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