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When Animation Work Slowed, ‘Animaniacs’ Showrunner Gabe Swarr Built His Own Game Studio
Swarr says more animators should try game creation: “The tools and communities are here; it’s never been more accessible.”
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First Look: Sámi-Swedish Director Oskar Östergren Njajta On Bringing Sámi Culture To Global Audiences In ‘Saajve’ (EXCLUSIVE)
A mythic animated adventure rooted in Sámi folklore, ‘Saajve’ explores identity, nature, and heritage in director Oskar Östergren Njajta’s debut feature.
SVA’s Computer Arts Community Shines At SIGGRAPH 2025
SVA’s MFA Computer Arts program made a strong impact at SIGGRAPH 2025, with student volunteers, alumni, and faculty contributing throughout the conference.
Pink Parrot Media Boards ‘Tistou’ Animated Feature, Based On The Classic French Tale
Pink Parrot Media joins the CG-animated adaptation of Maurice Druon’s ‘Tistou,’ set for 2028, from Finalement and Walking The Dog.
‘Miraculous’ Anime-Inspired Special ‘Tokyo Stellar Force’ Coming Nov. 29, Full Series Set For 2027
Ladybug heads to Japan in ‘Miraculous World: Tokyo Stellar Force,’ premiering Nov. 29 on Disney Channel and on Disney+ in Feb. 2026.
Hyundai’s ‘Japanese Drift Master’ Promo Shifts Gears With Bold Manga-Style Animation
Animator James Martin brings manga-inspired energy to Hyundai’s ‘Japanese Drift Master’ promo with bold, high-speed 2D animation.
Hear ‘Arco’s’ English-Language Voice Cast For The First Time In A New Extended Trailer
Neon has debuted a new trailer for Ugo Bienvenu’s ‘Arco,’ featuring Will Ferrell, America Ferrera, and Natalie Portman ahead of its November 14 qualifying run.
Netflix Shares First-Look At ‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85’ Animated Series
Eric Robles and the Duffer brothers bring Hawkins to life in CG animation, drawing inspiration from classic ’80s Saturday morning cartoons.
Netflix, Sony Want ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sequel Ready By 2029
Bloomberg reports that Netflix and Sony plan a 2029 release date for their ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ sequel reuniting the musical hit’s directors.
‘CoComelon: The Movie’ Gets 2027 Release Date
Universal and Moonbug will bring JJ and friends to theaters in ‘CoComelon: The Movie,’ a new CG-animated adventure hitting screens in February 2027.
‘Neverlanders’ Graphic Novel Getting Animated Feature Adaptation From Australia’s Pixel Zoo
The feature will adapt the award-winning graphic novel by Tom Taylor and Jon Sommariva, both of whom are attached to the project.
2026 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘On Weary Wings Go By’ Director Anu-Laura Tuttelberg
DOK Leipzig winner ‘On Weary Wings Go By’ is a 16mm stop-motion poem about the Nordic winter, where porcelain beings wander through fading light.
Cult Anime Legend Takeshi Koike Reflects On The Legacy Of ‘Lupin III’ And ‘Redline’: ‘The Key Word For Me Is Dynamism’
Koike discusses bringing intensity, style, and motion to Lupin’s world, and why collaboration drives his boundary-pushing anime vision.
‘The Nut Job 3’ Confirmed By Korea’s RedRover, Joins K-Pop Feature ‘Rainmakers’ And ‘MegaRacer’ In Studio’s AFM Lineup
RedRover pushes into music-driven and sci-fi storytelling as it continues building its presence in global family entertainment.
Warner Bros. Discovery And Mundoloco CGI Partner To Spotlight Latin American Projects With Ventana Sur Launchpad Series
Warner Bros. Discovery and Mundoloco CGI announce seven finalists for Launchpad Series, a new platform spotlighting emerging Latin American animators.
‘Baby Shark’ Creator The Pinkfong Company And Japan’s TBS Team Up For New Animated Series ‘Kikipuppup’
Pinkfong and TBS unveil Kikipuppup, a heartwarming slapstick comedy about friendship and fun, debuting on YouTube October 31.
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.
‘A Movie Shouldn’t Be Something The Audience Fully Understands After Just One Viewing’: Yasuhiro Aoki On The Layered World Of ‘ChaO’
Director Yasuhiro Aoki reflects on crafting humor, rhythm, and visual contrast in ‘ChaO,’ a futuristic love story between a human and a mermaid.
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.
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