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Scholastic Debuts First Branded AVOD App With 400+ Hours Of Iconic Kids’ Content
Coming to Roku and Amazon Fire TV this week, the app includes generational classics such as ‘Clifford the Big Red Dog,’ ‘The Magic School Bus,’ and ‘Garfield.’
Feature Film
From fully-animated features to vfx-driven live-action films, animation is an integral part of the theatrical marketplace today.
‘Scarlet,’ ‘Arco,’ ‘Little Amélie’ Headline 2025 Animation Is Film Lineup
Animation Is Film 2025 runs Oct 17–19 in Hollywood, featuring global and U.S. premieres, industry panels, and a diverse selection of shorts.
‘Smurfs’ Marks Cinesite’s First End-To-End Animation And VFX Production, And A Return To The Classic Peyo Aesthetic
Cinesite takes on its first full animation and VFX feature with ‘Smurfs,’ now streaming on Paramount+, blending Peyo’s style with hybrid magic.
‘Infinity Castle’ Slays North American Anime Box Office Record With $70M Opening
‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ scored a $132.1M global weekend, including $70M from its NA debut, making it the biggest anime opener ever in the States.
Nintendo Unveils ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Title And Teaser For Illumination’s Blockbuster Sequel
Nintendo announces ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ title for Illumination’s sequel to the $1.36B hit, with a first teaser and April 2026 release date.
‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Eyes 26-Year Old Anime Box Office Record After $10M In Thursday Previews
‘Infinity Castle’ looks a lock to post the largest opening weekend for an anime film in North American history, passing 1999’s ‘Pokémon: The First Movie.’
‘Everyone Is After My Chainsaw Heart’: Sony Drops Unhinged Trailer For ‘Chainsaw Man’ Movie, Coming Oct. 24
The first English trailer for ‘Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc’ teases Denji’s most explosive battle yet, hitting U.S. theaters October 24.
Alberto Vázquez Skewers Unchecked Consumerism In First Trailer For ‘Decorado’
Ahead of its Fantastic Fest world premiere and October Spanish theatrical release, Vázquez’s surreal animated feature ‘Decorado’ gets its first trailer.
From Mexico to Miyazaki: Ugo Bienvenu’s Global ‘Arco’ Influences And Why Natalie Portman Produced Her First Animated Feature
At Toronto, Ugo Bienvenu discusses the global influences behind ‘Arco,’ while Natalie Portman reflects on producing her first animated film.
‘Spit And Duct Tape And Dreams’: How A Small Global Team Built The Queer CG Feature ‘Bouchra,’ Premiering In Toronto
‘Bouchra,’ a queer CG-animated story and Morocco’s first animated feature, world premieres at Toronto tonight.
‘Light of the World’ Directors John Schafer And Tom Bancroft On The Joys And Challenges Of Making Their 2D Animated Epic
‘Light of the World’ brings hand-drawn 2D animation back to theaters with a global team, indie spirit, and some ’90s Disney known-how.
‘Stitch Head’ Feature Adaptation Debuts Teaser Ahead Of Halloween Theatrical Launch (EXCLUSIVE)
Briarcliff drops the first teaser for animated feature ‘Stitch Head,’ opening nationwide October 29, just in time for Halloween.
GKIDS Sets U.S. Release For Festival Favorite ‘Little Amélie Or The Character Of Rain’
GKIDS will release ‘Little Amélie or The Character of Rain’ in U.S. theaters on Nov 7, following major festival acclaim and awards buzz.
‘Bluey’ Gets August 2027 Theatrical Release Date
The Emmy-winning kids’ hit ‘Bluey’ is heading to cinemas in 2027 with a feature film from Ludo Studio, BBC Studios, and Disney.
Disney Animation Unveils New Original Film ‘Hexed,’ Coming November 2026
At Destination D23, Pixar previewed ‘Toy Story 5’ and ‘Hoppers’ and announced a ‘Toy Story’ re-release and Disney shared ‘Zootopia 2’ casting updates.
Eco-Themed Hybrid Special ‘TRASH!’ Gets International Distribution From Miam!, Drops Trailer
French hybrid special ‘TRASH!’, a dark comedy about the afterlife of a coffee cup, gets global distribution from Miam!, expanding the company’s YA catalog.
‘Flow’ Director Gints Zilbalodis Sets Next Film ‘Limbo’ for 2028
Oscar-winning filmmaker Gints Zilbalodis will break new ground with ‘Limbo,’ using dialogue for the first time in one of his films.
Aussie Indie Feature ‘Lesbian Space Princess’ Gets Halloween Release Date After Impressive Festival Run
Cineverse brings the award-winning queer sci-fi comedy ‘Lesbian Space Princess’ to U.S. theaters this Halloween after a triumphant festival run.
It’s Official, ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Is Netflix’s Most Watched Original Film Ever
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ becomes Netflix’s most watched original film ever with nearly a month left in its 91-day tracking window to extend its lead.
Sony Moves Wide Release For Momaru Hosoda’s ‘Scarlet’ To 2026
Hosoda’s ‘Scarlet’ will get a limited 2025 awards-qualifying run after festival screenings at Venice, Toronto, and New York.
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