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Happy 85th Birthday, Bugs Bunny
On July 27, 1940, ‘A Wild Hare’ premiered, introducing the iconic Bugs Bunny archetype audiences know and love today and the catch-phrase, ‘What’s up, doc?’
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‘Coyote Vs. Acme’ Finally Gets A Theatrical Release Date, But It’s Gonna Be A While
After being shelved by Warner Bros., ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ is finally hitting theaters in 2026, thanks to fan support and a new distributor, Ketchup Entertainment.
Piderman Homecoming: After 10 Years, ‘Baman Piderman’ Creators Reclaim Streaming Rights, Plan New Episodes To Conclude The Series
After a 10 year distribution nightmare, internet cult favorite ‘Baman Piderman’ returns to its owner’s channel on Aug. 1 with new episodes planned.
Pop Culture Shift: Anime’s Expanding Impact On The Western Sports Scene
A ‘Demon Slayer’-themed night at Dodger Stadium highlights anime’s increasing influence on Baseball, wider sports fandom, and the blending of global pop cultures.
Gundam Films Get Theatrical: ‘Endless Waltz,’ ‘Iron-Blooded Orphans,’ And ‘Hathaway’ Heading To Cinemas
At its SDCC panel, Bandai Namco revealed theatrical releases, manga, and commemorative content spanning multiple Gundam franchises.
Nickelodeon Reveals ‘Avatar: Seven Havens’ First Look At Comic-Con
Nickelodeon reveals ‘Avatar: Seven Havens’ first-look, a new animated series featuring twin Earthbenders in a fractured world.
Stream A Half-Dozen 2025 Annecy Shorts On The Animation Showcase
Stream award-winning shorts from Annecy 2025, including ‘The Night Boots’ and ‘The Girl Who Cried Pearls,’ now on The Animation Showcase.
‘Pollo Punch’: A Narcoleptic Rooster Fights For The Immigrant Dream In Our Pick Of The Day
In ‘Pollo Punch,’ a sleepy rooster and his owner fight for redemption in the ring. This heartfelt animated short is a love letter to Cuban-American resilience.
Mergers, Lawsuits, And Presidential Penises: ‘South Park’ Proves More Relevant Than It’s Been In 20 Years At Comic-Con Award Panel
‘South Park’ creators addressed recent controversies at Comic-Con while accepting the event’s Inkpot Award for excellence in animation.
‘Trump, His Penis Is Teeny-Tiny, But His Love For Us Is Large’: ‘South Park’ Creators Pull No Punches In S27 Premiere
‘South Park’s’ Season 27 premiere mocks Trump with deepfake chaos, tiny-penis satire, and AI-fueled jabs after Parker and Stone’s $1.5B Paramount deal.
‘It’s A Creative Superpower’: Jorge Gutiérrez On Why The Industry Is Better When It Embraces The Strengths And Perspectives Of Neurodivergent Artists
Jorge Gutiérrez shares how autism shapes his storytelling and why embracing neurodivergent artists leads to bolder, richer, and more original animation.
Powerhouse Kids And Family Distributor APC Kids Rebrands As Madgic Distribution
Madgic Distribution boasts a robust catalogue of over 1,800 episodes across 50 series, including ‘Isadora Moon,’ ‘Emerald’ and ‘Jade Armor.’
‘Lilo & Stitch’ Co-Creator Chris Sanders Returns To Write Disney’s Live-Action Sequel
Disney brings back franchise co-creator Chris Sanders to write the live-action ‘Lilo & Stitch 2,’ following the billion-dollar success of the 2025 remake.
Wacom Updates Its Cintiq Line With Slimmer Designs, 2.5K Displays, And Pro Pen Tweaks
Wacom’s new Cintiq models offer 2.5K resolution, reduced parallax, and a thinner design, targeted at pros seeking incremental upgrades to their setup.
Pictoplasma NYC 2025 Brings Global Character Design To Manhattan
The world’s leading celebration of character design returns to New York this fall, spotlighting boundary-pushing art, animation, and storytelling.
‘Bluey’ Is Growing Up: BBC Plots All-Ages Expansion For The Franchise As A Full-Fledged Lifestyle Brand
The BBC aims to turn ‘Bluey’ into a full lifestyle brand, reaching teens and adults as the hit preschool series becomes a global commercial powerhouse.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Isn’t Holding Strong, It’s Getting Bigger: The First Netflix Film Ever To Hit A Viewing Peak In Its Fifth Week
Defying streaming norms, Netflix’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is gaining steam weeks after release, topping charts globally with its music, animation, and fandom power.
Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Scarlet’ To Screen At Venice And Toronto, Marking Prestigious Festival Double
Oscar-nominated director Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Scarlet’ will screen at Venice and Toronto ahead of its North American release on December 12.
‘South Park’s’ $1.5 Billion Streaming Coup: Inside The Landmark Deal Bringing The Show to Paramount+
Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s ‘South Park’ secures a $1.5 billion Paramount+ deal, ending months of legal drama and marking a major shift in streaming rights.
They’re Back Baby! Hulu Shifts ‘Futurama’ To Binge Release: Full Season 13 Drops September 15
Hulu will release all 10 episodes of ‘Futurama’ Season 13 on Sept 15, marking the show’s first full-season drop. First-look images are out now.
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