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Netflix Publishes Generative AI Use Guidelines: Here’s What Is/Isn’t Allowed
Netflix outlines how AI can and can’t be used in production, stressing it won’t replace artists and requires approval for key visuals or talent replication.
Jamie Lang
An ‘Outrageously Attractive’ Medium: Anime’s Global Surge And What Industry Leaders Say Comes Next
Journalist and writer Roland Kelts, Ghibli vet and Studio Ponoc founder Geoffrey Wexler, and Polygon Pictures’ CEO Shuzo John Shiota share insights on anime’s global boom.
It’s Official, ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Is Netflix’s Most Watched Original Film Ever
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ becomes Netflix’s most watched original film ever with nearly a month left in its 91-day tracking window to extend its lead.
Morph T-Shirt Leads To U.K. Terrorism Arrest As Aardman-Themed Anti-AI Protest Confuses Police
A spoof Morph “Plasticine Action” T-shirt led to a protester’s arrest in London after police mistook it for support of a banned activist group.
Sony Moves Wide Release For Momaru Hosoda’s ‘Scarlet’ To 2026
Hosoda’s ‘Scarlet’ will get a limited 2025 awards-qualifying run after festival screenings at Venice, Toronto, and New York.
GKIDS Bringing Satoshi Kon’s ‘Perfect Blue’ Back To Theaters In 4K
GKIDS releases Satoshi Kon’s cult-classic ‘Perfect Blue’ in a new 4K restoration, returning to U.S. theaters nationwide starting October 3.
Weird Al Yankovic To Present Bill Plympton Retrospective At New York’s IFC Center
Weird Al will present Bill Plympton’s ‘Your Face,’ ‘Guard Dog,’ and more plus New York premieres of ‘Duckville’ and ‘Whale 52’ at the IFC Center, Sept. 15–21.
Canada Loses A Kids’ TV Landmark As WildBrain Winds Down Broadcast Division, But Company Promises ‘Minimal’ Impact On Broader Business
WildBrain will close Family Channel and sister networks, marking the end of a Canadian kids’ TV era as it pivots to streaming and global IP.
‘Infinity Castle’ Tops Global Box Office As ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Cracks Top Five, ‘Bad Guys 2’ Nears $150 Million
‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ leads the weekend’s global box office as ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ cracks the top 5. ‘The Bad Guys 2’ nears $150M lifetime.
A 2005 Japan-Only ‘Cowboy Bebop’ PS2 Game Is Now Playable In English Thanks To Fan Translation
After 20 years, Bandai’s PlayStation 2 game ‘Cowboy Bebop: Tsuioku no Serenade’ receives a full English fan translation.
Netflix Drops Sing-Along Version Of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ After Box Office-Leading Weekend
Netflix drops a global sing-along version of its hit film ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ one day after topping the North American box office.
Santa Is Naked And Pissed Off In The First Teaser for Science Saru’s ‘Sanda,’ Hitting Prime Video In October
From ‘Beastars’ creator Paru Itagaki, the series debuts Oct. 3 in Japan and streams worldwide Oct. 4 on Prime Video, animated by Science Saru.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Makes History As Netflix’s First-Ever Box Office No. 1: Sony’s Singalong Scores $18-$20M
Despite being available for two months and being seen over 200 million times already, ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ posted the weekend’s top box office performance.
‘Charamuscas’ Marks A Mexican Animation Milestone As Guanajuato’s First Original Animated Series For Broadcaster TV4
‘Charamuscas,’ the first original animated series from Guanajuato broadcaster TV4, produced by Mr. Machin, blends folklore, humor, and family fun.
Netflix Reveals ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ S2 Is In Production With New Clip, Shares Footage Of ‘Splinter Cell,’ ‘Devil May Cry’ S2, ‘Record of Ragnarok III’
Netflix unveils production on ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Season 2 with a new featurette, plus updates on ‘Splinter Cell,’ ‘Devil May Cry,’ and ‘Record of Ragnarok III.’
Pixar Vet Rodrigo Blaas’ Developing Animated Feature ‘Duende,’ ‘Inspired By Flamenco, Our Love Of Japan, And The Music Of Rosalía’
Pixar veteran Rodrigo Blaas debuts ‘Duende,’ an feature project blending flamenco, Japanese influences, and the music of Rosalía. Watch the first teaser.
‘I Never Want To Just Repeat’: Lisa Hanawalt On Crafting A New Look For ‘Long Story Short’ – Exclusive Artwork
‘Tuca & Bertie’ Lisa Hanawalt discusses shaping the look of ‘BoJack Horseman’ and reinventing her style for ‘Long Story Short’ with Raphael Bob-Waksberg.
Noggin Is Making A Comeback, And Indie Animators Stand To Benefit
Noggin’s return brings fresh opportunities for indie animators as the platform expands into games, streaming, and real-world experiences.
Robert Heinlein’s Sci-Fi Classic ‘Citizen Of The Galaxy’ Getting Feature Adaptation From Lex+Otis
Jay Oliva directs the animated take on Robert Heinlein’s classic sci-fi novel, with ‘Game of Throne’s producer Startling, Inc. on board.
Early Oscar Favorite ‘Arco,’ Gets New Trailer And U.S. Release Date, Unveils English-Language Voice Cast Featuring Will Ferrell, America Ferrera, And Producer Natalie Portman
Neon releases the first teaser for ‘Arco,’ Ugo Bienvenu’s acclaimed animated feature, ahead of TIFF and its U.S. debut on November 14.
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