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Phantom Media Group Places Milk, Lola Post, Tippett Studio, PhantomFX, And Spectre Post Under One Umbrella
Phantom Media Group unites leading VFX and animation studios across the U.S., U.K., and India, including Tippett Studio and Milk.
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The Animation Showcase Launches Best Of 2025 Animated Shorts Program For Awards Season
The Animation Showcase spotlights 2025’s top award-contending animated shorts, now streaming for free for industry professionals worldwide.
Heartland Animation: Sarah Schmidt’s Independent Route To Adult Swim (EXCLUSIVE)
Chicago-based animator Sarah Schmidt proves mainstream animation doesn’t have to come from Hollywood with her Adult Swim ‘Gassy’s Gas ‘N Stuff’ shorts.
‘Baahubali: The Eternal War’ CG Feature Looks To Redefine The Future Of Indian Animation: First Trailer Released
Ishan Shukla (‘Star wars: Visions’) directs ‘Baahubali: The Eternal War,’ an ambitious CG-animated epic expanding SS Rajamouli’s blockbuster universe.
Viva Kids Picks Up ‘Charlie The Wonderdog’ For U.S. Theatrical Release
Directed and co-written by Icon Creative CEO Shea Wageman and starring Owen Wilson, ‘Charlie’ is set for a North American release on January 16, 2026.
2026 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘The Night Boots’ Director Pierre-Luc Granjon
Annecy Cristal winner ‘The Night Boots’ features expressive monochromatic pinscreen animation that makes it one of the year’s most unforgettable shorts.
Disney Channels Go Dark On YouTube TV After Carriage Talks Fail
Disney’s ABC, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney XD have gone dark on YouTube TV after contract talks with Google collapsed.
‘The Karate Kid,’ ‘Agent Cody Banks’ Director Harald Zwart Preps Animation Debut ‘ViQueens,’ Headed To AFM
The CG-animated feature boasts an A-list voice cast led by Ella Purnell and Rita Ora with Steve Speirs, Anton Lesser, and Alan Carr.
Netflix Reportedly Exploring Warner Bros. Discovery Bid
According to Reuters, Netflix has tapped an investment bank to explore a possible WBD bid and has been given access to the company’s financial data room.
Aardman Shares Halloween-Themed First-Look Teaser For ‘Shaun The Sheep: The Beast Of Mossy Bottom’
‘The Beast of Mossy Bottom’ is directed by Steve Cox and Matthew Walker and set to hit theaters around Halloween 2026 via Sky Cinema and Studiocanal.
From ‘Robot Dreams’ To ‘Decorado’: Acclaimed Art Director José Luis Ágreda Explains His Process In New Behind-The-Scenes Video (EXCLUSIVE)
Ágreda discusses color, emotion, and style in shaping the surreal world of Alberto Vázquez’s hand-drawn, allegorical feature ‘Decorado.’
Hear Jane Goodall Narrate In The Trailer For ‘anyone lived in a pretty how town,’ Premiering At SCAD (EXCLUSIVE)
Daniel Kreizberg’s short blends painterly 2D animation with Vaughan Williams’ ‘The Lark Ascending’ to adapt E.E. Cummings’ classic poem.
2026 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Wednesdays With Gramps’ Directors Chris And Justin Copeland (EXCLUSIVE TRAILER)
‘Wednesdays with Gramps,’ is a vibrant DreamWorks short that celebrates gaming, family bonds, and finding connection across generations.
Ramsey Naito Exits As Paramount Animation President Amid Skydance Merger Shakeup
Naito departs Paramount Animation, leaving a legacy as a thoughtful steward of beloved franchises who kept classic properties fresh and relevant.
Annecy Winner Shaddy Safadi’s Terrifying New Short ‘Diaboli’ Debuts Online (EXCLUSIVE)
Annecy winner Shaddy Safadi (‘Christo the Civilized Barbarian’) debuts his dark horror short ‘Diaboli,’ a chilling tale of faith, fear, and the Devil’s return.
‘Little Amélie’ Gets English Language Trailer, Hits Select Theaters Tomorrow (EXCLUSIVE)
GKIDS debuts the English-language trailer for Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han’s award-winning hand-drawn feature, ‘Little Amélie.’
2026 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Trash’s’ Team Of ESMA Student Filmmakers
ESMA’s sharp CG short ‘Trash’ follows a rat and pigeon through a decaying city, blending dystopian tension with striking artistry and sometimes hopeful beauty.
‘Klaus’ Director Sergio Pablos Offers Optimistic Update On His Stunning Hand-Drawn Feature ‘Ember’ (EXCLUSIVE)
At Cartoon Springboard, Pablos showed off minutes-long animatic sequences, a thoroughly researched cast of primates, and a fully realized prehistoric world.
Industry Veteran Eric Calderon’s Career Story Featured In ‘Frames Per Second,’ Aha Media’s Creative-Career Short Film Series
Aha Media releases a new ‘Frames Per Second’ short sharing Eric Calderon’s real-life journey in animation, produced through its student mentorship program.
2026 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Murmuration’ Directors Janneke Swinkels And Tim Frijsinger
A nursing home resident finds himself suddenly transforming into a bird. Although he is still accepted, he feels it may be time to join a new flock.
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