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New data shows young audiences embracing creators, global reach accelerating, and fan-driven production reshaping how animation is developed
Spanning 1949–2025, the series features Švankmajer, Barta, and Zeman, plus Daria Kashcheeva in person, rare shorts, and restorations.
Six shorts from around the world highlight the breadth of contemporary independent animation at this year’s Los Angeles Festival of Movies.
‘Winter in March’ is a handcrafted film that uses soft materials to explore difficult, often painful subjects following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Universal and Illumination’s Mario sequel takes off with a $372 million global debut, while ‘Hoppers’ and ‘GOAT’ progressed in their runs.
In today’s Cartoon Brew Pick, Ohashi channels chronophotography into a rhythmic, emotionally charged music video about identity and change.
The chic new Paris headquarters brings Mikros and Rodeo teams together as integration continues and European production scales up.
The director is teaming with Goodman Pictures to launch Underneath the Umbrella Productions, with ‘B.C.’ and ‘Wizard of Id’ projects planned.
WildBrain says it uses “human-led, AI-assisted processes” to enhance classic shows and is “actively reviewing” episodes after distortion complaints.
Fans criticize the AI-updated ‘Super Mario Bros. Super Show’ for distorted visuals, uncanny characters, and loss of nostalgic charm in its TV return.
Nathan Greno directs this animated feature about rival species forced into uneasy alliance, as Netflix tests another Skydance release.
The collaboration turns Netflix’s hit into an interactive brand play, highlighting how fandom-driven storytelling fuels a growing franchise footprint.
Fewer commissioners, market consolidation, and changing industry practices are reshaping how kids content is financed, pitched, and brought to market
The veteran storyboard artist and director spent four decades helping to define the look, pacing, and humor of TV animation.
Mario returns with huge expectations as ‘Galaxy’ tracks for $160M domestic and $350M global opening in a strong Easter launch window.
The 1989 hybrid series joins weekday mornings, aligning with renewed franchise hype ahead of ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.’
Spanish indie animator Rafillo blends ’90s-inspired visuals with dense dialogue and kinetic camerawork in a bizarre, fast-moving animated experiment.
An airport transforms into a surreal ecosystem in this poetic Blender-made film exploring language, culture, and meaning through imagery and sound.
The ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Hugo’ VFX and virtual production company will be shut down as Sony shifts some staff and projects internally.
