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Paramount-WBD Job Losses; Demon Hunter Lawsuit; ‘Wildwood’ Trailer
The proposed Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger could put thousands of Hollywood film and TV job-years at risk, according …
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Acclaimed Indie Filmmakers Get Candid About Their Craft In Miyu’s New Online Series
The new series launches with Ru Kuwahata, Max Porter, and Anna Mantzaris discussing their work, processes, and the challenges of stop-motion filmmaking.
Warner Bros. Pictures Animation Sets 2027 Release For ‘Margie Claus,’ Reveals Voice Cast
Kirk DeMicco directs the holiday musical, starring Melissa McCarthy as Mrs. Claus alongside Jim Gaffigan, Andrew Scott, Octavia Spencer, and Cole Escola.
Watercolor Animation Paints A Fight For Survival In Daniel Bruson’s ‘Pária’
A young woman faces down a hostile mob in Daniel Bruson’s wordless parable about exclusion, oppression, and the struggle to claim one’s place in the world.
Netflix Shares Updates On ‘Blue Eye Samurai,’ ‘Edgerunners 2,’ ‘The One Piece,’ And More
The streamer announced premiere dates, trailers, and first looks for seven upcoming anime and adult animated projects at Anime NYC.
Sega Arcade Classic ‘Golden Axe’ Adaptation Gets Trailer, Paramount+ Release Date
Titmouse is animating the ten-episode adaptation of Sega’s classic arcade game, featuring Matthew Rhys, Danny Pudi, Lisa Gilroy, Liam McIntyre, and Carl Tart.
MeTV Toons Adds Restored ‘Quick Draw McGraw,’ ‘Sonic,’ And ‘Heathcliff’ To Fall Lineup (EXCLUSIVE)
The network’s eclectic fall schedule includes a newly restored Hanna-Barbera classic, animated sitcom spin-offs, and cartoons from the 1930s and ’40s.
New Report Warns Paramount-WBD Merger Could Devastate Los Angeles’ Production Workforce
A new economic report warns the proposed Paramount-WBD merger could put thousands of film and television job-years at risk in Los Angeles County.
MLS’s San Diego FC Recruits ‘Captain Tsubasa’ As Anime’s Mainstream Sports Crossover Continues
The first MLS partnership for iconic soccer franchise ‘Captain Tsubasa’ continues anime’s growing crossover into mainstream American sports.
A Tender Love Triangle Between A Woman, Her Dog, And A Jealous Boyfriend In Sara Priorelli’s ‘My Good Boy’ (EXCLUSIVE TRAILER)
‘My Good Boy’ director Sara Priorelli explains drawing love as something squashy, strange, and never quite explained in full.
‘Strawberry Vampire’ Episode Two Draws 45K Views In One Day, Lands On YouTube’s Hype Chart
An animatic for the crowdfunded follow-up drew 45,000 views in 24 hours, suggesting the creator-owned series has built a returning audience.
Christian Metal Band Demon Hunter Sues Netflix Over ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Name
The 26-year-old band claims Netflix’s animated franchise phenomenon infringes on a name it has used for more than two decades.
Netflix Drops Trailer For ‘Mononoke’ Movie Trilogy Finale
The Medicine Seller confronts a serpent god and the dark history of the Ōoku in ‘The Curse of the Serpent,’ premiering September 29.
Laika Unveils First Full Trailer For Travis Knight’s ‘Wildwood’
Travis Knight’s hyped stop-motion adaptation of Colin Meloy’s Portland-set fantasy novel opens in U.S. theaters on October 23.
Disney Reveals New Theme Park Attractions Based On ‘Monsters, Inc.,’ ‘Encanto,’ ‘Coco,’ ‘The Lion King,’ And More
The projects will bring new rides and lands to Disney parks in Florida, California, Paris, and beyond, with Monstropolis scheduled to open in 2027.
Disney’s Big Announcements; YouTube’s Monetization Changes; Roblox’s Legal Troubles
Disney dominated the headlines over the weekend with a flood of franchise news from D23. The company unveiled the original feature Clay, …
Report: Studio Ghibli On Its Next Film, AI, Miyazaki’s Successor, And Why Having No Master Plan Is The Plan
A revealing new report goes inside Studio Ghibli as the legendary animation house confronts an intentionally uncertain future on its own unusual terms.
The U.S. Senate Is Investigating Roblox Over Child Safety Concerns
The investigation raises urgent questions about a platform that has quickly become one of the most important online spaces for animation.
Chinese Animated Feature ‘Niu Lai’ Turns Online Mockery Into Big Box Office Bucks
Made by a mother-and-son team over five years, the low-budget, so-bad-it’s-good film went from selling fewer than 300 tickets to becoming a million-dollar hit.
YouTube’s New 90-Day Monetization Rule Will Push Animators Away From Shorts
Creators say YouTube’s recurring 10-million-view requirement will make Shorts revenue unreliable for human animators, pushing them to other platforms.
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