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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Becomes Netflix’s Fourth Most‑Viewed Original Film, Eyes No 1 Spot
Only halfway through its 91‑day viewing window, Netflix’s current metric for tracking views, ‘KPDH’ is on track to claim the No. 2 spot by next week.
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Three Years After A Historic Unionizing Campaign, Raven Software’s ‘Call Of Duty’ QA Workers Have A Contract With Microsoft
After a 3-year fight, Raven Software QA testers secure a contract with Microsoft, gaining raises, overtime limits, and stronger career protections.
Sony Is Developing A Spider-Punk Spinoff Feature
Sony Pictures Animation is developing a Spider-Punk feature co-written by Daniel Kaluuya and Ajon Singh, expanding the hit Spider-Verse franchise.
‘CAGE’ Turns Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Authoritarianism Into A Nightmarish Ritual
In Nikita Kibirev’s one-minute short ‘CAGE,’ the U.S.-born Russian immigrant uses surreal horror to explore the fear and cycles of American authoritarian power.
A Live-Action ‘Moana’ Deepfake Didn’t Happen, But AI’s Hollywood Footprint Keeps Growing
Disney explored using AI in its feature films, including a deepfake Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson in the live-action ‘Moana’ remake, but cut it from the final film.
Glassworks VFX Closes After Nearly 30 Years, Citing ‘Exceptionally Challenging Market Conditions’
Influential VFX studio Glassworks, known for its standout work on films, TV, and global ad campaigns, shuts down after nearly 30 years in the industry.
More Cartoon Network Shows Pulled From HBO Max
‘Courage the Cowardly Dog’ and ‘What’s New, Scooby-Doo?’ were pulled from HBO Max, as Warner Bros. Discovery pivots away from legacy animated shows.
‘The Bad Guys 2’ Opens With $22.2 Million Domestically, Slightly Lower Than Its Predecessor
DreamWorks’ ‘The Bad Guys 2’ debuted at $22.2M domestically, signaling modest momentum but failing to surpass the original’s stronger box office launch.
Animated Epic ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ Becomes India’s Highest-Grossing Animated Film In Less Than Two Weeks
Ashwin Kumar’s ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ crosses $11M, becoming India’s highest-grossing animated film, surpassing even top international releases.
Mili Pictures Defies Trends, Takes China’s ‘Wukong Warrior’ To Global Streaming Instead Of Theaters
Producer Bill Borden partners with Mili Pictures to launch ‘Wukong Warrior’ globally via TV and streaming, bypassing a traditional theatrical release.
‘Sometimes, The Most Authentic Result Comes From Doing It The Traditional Way’: Luca Cioci’s Practical Magic In ‘Metrophusis’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Discover how Luca Cioci mixed stop-motion, light painting, and practical effects to turn a mundane gas station visit into a hypnotic visual short.
‘Frankenstein Meets Monsters, Inc.’: ‘Stitch Head’ Gets October U.S. Theatrical Release Date
Briarcliff brings Annecy Presents player ‘Stitch Head’ to U.S. theaters Oct. 29. A spooky, funny animated tale just in time for Halloween.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Trilogy, Short Film, And More In The Works: Explaining The Data Behind Netflix’s Biggest-Ever Animated Hit
Netflix is discussing a ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ trilogy and short after it becomes its most-watched animated original, fueled by viral fan momentum.
Netflix Renews ‘BoJack’ Creator’s ‘Long Story Short’ For Second Season Ahead Of Series Premiere
Netflix renews ‘Long Story Short’ for Season 2 ahead of its August 2025 premiere and dropped a trailer for the new comedy from ‘BoJack Horseman’ creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg.
The Brothers Quay’s Long-Awaited Feature Return, ‘Sanatorium Under The Sign Of The Hourglass,’ Gets August 29 U.S. Theatrical Release Date
The Quay Brothers’ long-awaited return feature, ‘Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass,’ premieres August 29 at Film Forum.
‘South Park’ Season 27 Premiere Draws Nearly 6M Viewers, Marks Franchise’s Biggest Cable Share Since 1999
‘South Park’s’ Season 27 premiere hits 5.9M viewers, biggest cable share since 1999, and breaks social media records across platforms.
Sony’s ‘GOAT’ Trailer Unleashes Stylized Chaos In A Full-Contact Animal Sports Comedy
Sony debuts the first trailer for ‘GOAT,’ a high-energy animated sports comedy about a small goat chasing big dreams in the fierce world of roarball.
Judy And Nick Return In ‘Zootopia 2’ Trailer, But Their Partnership Is On Thin Ice
Disney drops a new trailer for ‘Zootopia 2,’ reuniting Judy and Nick as their partnership is tested by a new case and a venomous new character.
MeTV Toons To Celebrate ‘The Flintstones’ 65th Anniversary With All-Day Marathon (EXCLUSIVE)
Celebrate 65 years of ‘The Flintstones’ with an all-day marathon on MeTV Toons, featuring classic episodes and films on Sunday, August 31.
Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘The Boy And The Beast’ Returns To U.S. Theaters For One-Day-Only Screening
Crunchyroll is bringing Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘The Boy and The Beast’ to U.S. theaters for one day only on August 18.
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