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‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Passes $623.5M Worldwide, Now The Franchise’s Highest-Grossing Film
Universal’s live-action ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ remake soars to $623.5M worldwide, surpassing all previous entries in the beloved series.
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Ankama Purchases Majority Stake In Andarta, Securing The Future Of The French Indie And Its ‘Ewilan’s Quest’ Adaptation
Ankama acquires majority stake in Andarta Pictures, saving it from a court-appointed receivership and ensuring completion of the ‘Ewilan’s Quest’ adaptation.
No AI, Perpetual License, Developed By Artists: Moho’s Free Side Quest Update Now Exports 2D Characters To Unity, Unreal, Godot, And Blender
Moho’s free 14.4 Side Quest update lets animators export full 2D rigs and animations to Unity, Unreal, Godot, and Blender using the glTF format.
LEGO, Aardman Launch Stop-Motion Challenge With New Clay Alien Character
Lego teams with Aardman on a stop-motion challenge starring Boop, a clay alien, inviting kids to finish the story in the Lego Play app.
Seville Film Festival Adds New Short Film Section And Its First Dedicated Animation Award
The Seville European Film Festival will debut a new European short film section this year and a best animated short award, its first animation-specific prize.
Toronto Introduces Best Animated Short Award, Unveils 10-Title Slate
TIFF 2025 debuts a best animated short award and reveals 10 animated title lineup, joining feature showcases from Mamoru Hosoda and Takahide Hori.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Artists Are Sharing Their BTS Artwork And Reference Videos From The Summer’s Biggest Animation Phenomenon
From storyboards to dance references, ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ artists are sharing their behind-the-scenes art and reference videos from the summer blockbuster.
Watch ‘Fighting With Autism’: Highlights From Jorge Gutierrez’s Spec Labs Talk To Young Neurodivergent Artists
Gutiérrez’s Spec Labs talk, ‘Fighting With Autism,’ screened at Comic-Con last month and inspires with personal stories and support for neurodivergent artists.
Disney Vet Marlon West, ‘Avatar’ Co-Producer Brooke Breton, ‘Shrek’ Costume Designer Isis Mussenden Among New Academy Foundation Board Members
Disney’s Marlon West, ‘Avatar’ VFX vet Brooke Breton, and ‘Shrek’ costume designer Isis Mussenden bring animation and effects to Academy Foundation’s board.
A Hong Kong Storm Sparks Questions Of Memory, Identity, And Nature In Existential Short ‘Monsoon Blue’
A surreal Hong Kong monsoon stirs memory and identity in ‘Monsoon Blue,’ a festival-hit animated short now available to stream online.
Netflix Unveils Trailer And Release Dates For Upcoming Trio Of Animated Dr. Seuss Titles
Netflix will debut three new Dr. Seuss animated titles this fall: ‘Red Fish, Blue Fish,’ ‘Horton!,’ and ‘The Sneetches.’
Disney, Universal ‘Cannot Have It Both Ways’: Midjourney Slams Studios For Suing While Using GenAI
Midjourney responds to Disney and Universal’s lawsuit, arguing fair use and accusing studios of using GenAI while trying to restrict it for others.
‘The Glassworker,’ Pakistan’s First Hand-Drawn Animated Feature, Gets Trailer Ahead Of U.S. Release Date
Pakistan’s first hand‑drawn animated feature, ‘The Glassworker,’ unveils an English-language trailer ahead of its U.S. theatrical release this month.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Becomes Netflix’s Fourth Most‑Viewed Original Film, Eyes No 1 Spot
Only halfway through its 91‑day viewing window, Netflix’s current metric for tracking views, ‘KPDH’ is on track to claim the No. 2 spot by next week.
Three Years After A Historic Unionizing Campaign, Raven Software’s ‘Call Of Duty’ QA Workers Have A Contract With Microsoft
After a 3-year fight, Raven Software QA testers secure a contract with Microsoft, gaining raises, overtime limits, and stronger career protections.
Sony Is Developing A Spider-Punk Spinoff Feature
Sony Pictures Animation is developing a Spider-Punk feature co-written by Daniel Kaluuya and Ajon Singh, expanding the hit Spider-Verse franchise.
‘CAGE’ Turns Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Authoritarianism Into A Nightmarish Ritual
In Nikita Kibirev’s one-minute short ‘CAGE,’ the U.S.-born Russian immigrant uses surreal horror to explore the fear and cycles of American authoritarian power.
A Live-Action ‘Moana’ Deepfake Didn’t Happen, But AI’s Hollywood Footprint Keeps Growing
Disney explored using AI in its feature films, including a deepfake Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson in the live-action ‘Moana’ remake, but cut it from the final film.
Glassworks VFX Closes After Nearly 30 Years, Citing ‘Exceptionally Challenging Market Conditions’
Influential VFX studio Glassworks, known for its standout work on films, TV, and global ad campaigns, shuts down after nearly 30 years in the industry.
‘Living Between 2D And 3D’: How ‘The Bad Guys 2’ Pushed Its Hybrid Animation Further
DreamWorks animators reveal how ‘The Bad Guys 2’ amps up its hybrid style with hand-drawn effects, anime-inspired flair, and ambitious action set pieces.
More Cartoon Network Shows Pulled From HBO Max
‘Courage the Cowardly Dog’ and ‘What’s New, Scooby-Doo?’ were pulled from HBO Max, as Warner Bros. Discovery pivots away from legacy animated shows.
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