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This Stop-Motion Hairy Leg Could Help Decide The 2026 International Feature Oscar Race
Director Kleber Mendonça Filho and Dutch studio Holy Motion explain how an infamous Brazilian urban legend became one of the film’s strangest sequences.
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‘Decorado,’ ‘Dog Alone,’ ‘The Quinta’s Ghost’ Lead 2026 Quirino Awards Nominees
Spain leads this year’s nominees as 27 projects from seven countries compete for the Ibero-American animation awards to be presented in Tenerife.
Rebecca Sugar Returns To SVA To Celebrate ‘Lonely Magic’ Music
The ‘Steven Universe’ creator reunited with SVA alumni to celebrate ‘Lonely Magic,’ sharing music, animation insights, and a live performance.
‘Hoppers’ Director Daniel Chong On Translating Cartoon Logic Into Pixar’s CG Pipeline
Chong and producer Nicole Grindle talk shifting from TV to features, the film’s visual language, and making beavers the heroes of Pixar’s latest original.
Watch The First Teaser For Cartoon Saloon’s Irish-First Nations Trailblazing Adventure ‘Kindred Spirits’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Tomm Moore was at Cartoon Movie to tease his upcoming animated film about an Irish refugee and a Choctaw boy on a magical journey across 1840s America.
Cartoon Saloon Names ‘The Breadwinner’ Producer Anthony Leo CEO
The Oscar-nominated producer and Aircraft Pictures co-founder steps in as the Kilkenny studio enters a new phase of growth and global animation production.
Floyd Norman To Attend Smithsonian Screening Of Floyd Norman: An Animated Life
The pioneering Disney animator will appear at the National Museum of African American History and Culture for a screening and discussion.
‘Win Or Lose’? Nah, Just Win: Pixar’s First Series Hits A Grand Slam At The 2026 Children’s & Family Emmys
See which series, specials, and artists were recognized across this year’s animation categories at the 4th annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards.
Fake Xerox And Real Piano Wire: How Gorillaz Went Old School For ‘The Mountain’
Directors Max Taylor and Tim McCourt break down the hybrid analog-digital process behind the band’s richly textured new animated short.
‘Real Life Isn’t That Dramatic’: Director Xu Zao On Virtual Escapism In ‘Light Pillar’
Following the film’s Berlinale premiere, the director talked with us about blending formats, restrained emotion, and first-feature risks.
BloodStream Launches Animation Abomination Indie Horror Lineup (EXCLUSIVE)
A new curated showcase brings independent animated shorts and series from veteran and emerging creators to the genre streaming platform.
Laika, The Gotham Launch Animation Accelerator For Emerging Filmmakers
The six-month program offers mentorship, studio access, Annecy participation, and Gotham Week pitching opportunities for emerging animation filmmakers.
‘Two Black Boys In Paradise’ Creator Dean Atta Doesn’t Let BAFTA Controversy Mar Historic Win
The poet discusses visibility, audience reach, and ceremony fallout, while celebrating a landmark animation victory and its cultural impact.
‘Black Kids Deserve To Go To Narnia’: ‘The Three Tomes’s’ Breana Navickas On Building Fantasy On Her Own Terms
Animator Breana Navickas on building ‘The Three Tomes’ independently, centering Black joy, queer YA fantasy, and surviving industry erosion.
That’s Really All Folks! Netflix Walks Away From Warner Bros. Deal, Clearing The Way For Paramount
With Netflix declining to raise its offer, Warner Bros. fate lies in the hands of government regulators, as Paramount Skydance moves closer to taking control.
‘Somewhere With A Soul Where Memories Could Be Made’: Building ‘Arco’s’ Oscar-Nominated Studio By Hand (EXCLUSIVE)
An exclusive look at the custom-built workspace that shaped Ugo Bienvenu’s award-winning feature, from DIY desks to a basement screening room.
‘Smiling Friends’ Creators Say Show Is Ending With S3, But Two More Episodes Are On The Way
Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack discuss burnout, creative control, Adult Swim’s support, and two extra episodes coming this April.
‘Avatar,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Win Big At 2026 VES Awards
The Visual Effects Society honored standout achievements across film, animation, television, games, and emerging technology.
L.A. Screening Program Femme Grotesquerie Explores Feminine Forms Through Animation
Los Angeles Filmforum presents 10 animated shorts, including global award winners ‘Moon Cycle,’ ‘On Weary Wings Go By,’ and ‘The Gnawer of Rocks.’
‘Zootopia 2’ Overtakes ‘Minecraft’ As 2025’s Top Domestic Release
The animated sequel’s unprecedented opening, long furry legs, and global appeal pushed it past the year’s early box office frontrunner.
Crunchyroll Expands Its U.S. Theatrical Push With New Reincarnated As A Slime Movie
The upcoming film rolls out nationwide this May, aligning cinema exhibition with the franchise’s next major streaming chapter.
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