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From fully-animated features to vfx-driven live-action films, animation is an integral part of the theatrical marketplace today.

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‘If You Were Into Freak Jazz, You’d Know’: Director Julian Glander Breaks Down A Key Scene From ‘Boys Go To Jupiter’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Director Julian Glander unpacks the visual design, storytelling choices, and Blender DIY animation methods behind a defining scene in ‘Boys Go to Jupiter.’

By Jamie Lang | 13 hours ago

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‘Zootopia 2’ Nears $1B Globally, ‘Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution’ Breaks Out

Disney’s hit sequel enjoys a strong second weekend hold, while ‘Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution’ delivers a standout $10.1 million debut.

By Jamie Lang | 2 days ago

Steps

Netflix Unveils ‘Steps,’ Its Feature Twist On The Cinderella Story, Coming In 2026 From Directors Alyce Tzue And John Ripa

What if Cinderella’s stepsisters were just misunderstood? That’s the question at the heart of Netflix’s latest animated feature announcement.

By Jamie Lang | 3 days ago

Golden Globes

‘Demons Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Scores Shock Golden Globe Animated Feature Nomination; ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Zootopia 2’ Notch Double Nods

A surprise nomination for ‘Demon Slayer’ reshapes the awards season animation race as lead horses ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Zootopia 2’ strengthen momentum.

By Jamie Lang | 3 days ago

Arco

‘Arco’ Named Best Animated Feature Of 2025 By National Board Of Review

Ugo Bienvenu’s debut blends sci-fi spectacle and colorful animation in a story about a young girl who must help a time traveler return to his utopian future.

By Jamie Lang | 7 days ago

Independent Spirit Awards

‘Endless Cookie,’ ‘Boys Go To Jupiter, ‘Common Side Effects’ Score Independent Spirit Awards Nominations

Categories for best documentary, best feature made for under $1 million, and best new series picked animated titles to compete alongside live-action fare.

By Jamie Lang | 7 days ago

Carmen

‘Miraculous’ Producer Zag Working On Animated Motorsport Franchise ‘Carmen,’ Inspired By Former F1 Driver Carmen Jorda

Zag unveils ‘Carmen,’ a new animated franchise inspired by F1 driver Carmen Jorda, a theatrical feature, animated series, and full consumer-products program.

By Jamie Lang | 1 week ago

Rooted In Toronto’s Kensington Market And Remote Shamattawa: Discover The Surreal Characters Of ‘Endless Cookie’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Director Seth Scriver on blending family memories, character design, and psychedelic stories in his genre-bending film, in theaters this weekend, VOD on the 16.

By Jamie Lang | 1 week ago

Mr. Men

‘Mr. Men Little Miss’ Feature In Development From ‘Paddington’ Partners Studiocanal, Heyday Films

Roger Hargreaves’ classic kids’ franchise will head to theaters for the first time after recently launching an animated YouTube series.

By Jamie Lang | 1 week ago

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GKIDS Bringing ‘Lupin The IIIRD: The Movie – The Immortal Bloodline ‘ To U.S. Theaters In January

Takeshi Koike’s latest ‘Lupin’ film hits U.S. theaters in January, bringing a darker sci-fi edge and the ‘Redline’ director’s trademark dynamism.

By Jamie Lang | 1 week ago

KPop Demon Hunters

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Picks Up Awards Season Momentum With NYFCC Animated Feature Win

The oldest film critics organization in the U.S., NYFCC is a strong bellwether for Academy nominations and picks the eventual winner about half the time.

By Jamie Lang | 1 week ago

100 Meters

Netflix To Stream Kenji Iwaisawa’s ‘100 Meters’ Starting December 31

The film turns on a gifted young runner who meets his first real rival, sparking a fierce mentorship, a fall from grace, and a powerful comeback on the track.

By Jamie Lang | 1 week ago

Cosmic Princess Kaguya!

Netflix Unveils New Trailer For Shingo Yamashita’s ‘Cosmic Princess Kaguya!’

Shingo Yamashita’s debut feature blends myth and music in an electric virtual world as Studio Colorido and Netflix expand their anime partnership.

By Jamie Lang | 1 week ago

Zootopia 2

‘Zootopia 2’ Sprints To Biggest Global Animated Opening Of All Time, Fueled By Massive Chinese Turnout

Disney’s ‘Zootopia 2’ achieved numerous historic opening milestones across domestic and international markets, becoming Disney’s biggest-ever animated release.

By Jamie Lang | 1 week ago

La Venganza Headline

Cheech Marin, Teresa Ruiz, Danny Trejo Join Jorge Gutiérrez’s ‘La Venganza Rodríguez’ (EXCLUSIVE)

The project reveals fresh visuals and key production details for Gutiérrez’s five-minute proof-of-concept teaser, with a proposed feature in development.

By Jamie Lang | 2 weeks ago

KPop Demon Hunters Book

Netflix Releases 142-Page ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Digital Art Of Book, Physical Edition Coming In Early 2026 (EXCLUSIVE)

Published by Nucleus, the digital version is available now, with preorders going live on January 1 and fulfillment beginning on February 1.

By Jamie Lang | 2 weeks ago

Zootopia 2

The Eye-Popping Numbers Behind ‘Zootopia 2’s’ Opening Weekend

Strong domestic and international preview sales and box office forecasts position Disney’s sequel for one of the year’s biggest animated openings.

By Jamie Lang | 2 weeks ago

The Assassin

New India–U.K. Co-Production ‘The Assassin’ Marks Another Step In India’s Original Animation Boom

India’s Green Gold and the U.K.’s Red Kite unveiled their collaboration during a particularly animation-vibrant edition of the Goa Film Festival.

By Jamie Lang | 2 weeks ago

Hoppers

Pixar Drops New Extended Trailer for Daniel Chong’s ‘Hoppers,’ Unveils Massive Ensemble Voice Cast

The trailer reveals new story details as Mabel’s sci-fi animal body-swap sparks chaos among animals fighting back against human encroachment.

By Jamie Lang | 3 weeks ago

Frozen Headline

‘Frozen’ Voice Acting Trio Is About To Make More Money Than Most Studios Spend On A Single Film

The ‘Frozen’ stars unprecedented paydays demonstrate the disproportionate gains earned by artists who craft animation’s most lucrative IPs.

By Jamie Lang | 3 weeks ago

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