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Series

‘Adventure Time: Side Quests’ Shows Off New Franchise Aesthetic In First Trailer

Finn and Jake return in a new ‘Adventure Time’ series that revisits their early adventures with a brighter, stylized visual approach.

Box Office Report

‘The Amazing Digital Circus’ Cracks Global Top 5 With $26.5M Weekend

Adding in figures from impressive Thursday preview screenings, the film’s global total sits at $35.5 million according to Comscore estimates.

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.

Festivals

75 Oil Paintings, 30+ Artists, 4 Countries: Hisko Hulsing’s 11-Year ‘Danse Macabre’ Journey (EXCLUSIVE TRAILER)

Premiering at Annecy this month, the filmmaker’s latest short grew from music, storyboards, and years of experimentation.

Business

DNEG Buys Anima Kitchent As Spain Invests $28.8M In Further Canary Island Animation Growth

The deal gives the VFX and animation giant a foothold in one of Europe’s fastest-growing production hubs, fueled by generous tax incentives.

Feature Film

New Zealand’s First Stop-Motion Feature ‘Kiri And Lou Go Raaa!’ Gets Trailer Ahead of Annecy Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Directed by Harry Sinclair and Ant Elworthy, the prequel explores how Kiri and Lou became friends, with performances from Jemaine Clement and Olivia Tennet.

Feature Film

Netflix’s ‘Swapped’ Soars Past 100 Million Views, Sets New Animation Record

Directed by Nathan Greno, the Skydance feature stars Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple as members of rival species hit by a magical body swap.

Box Office Report

The Amazing Digital Circus Heads For Milestone Opening Weekend After $6 Million+ Thursday

The indie web-animation phenomenon is on track for a landmark theatrical debut after strong presales, despite reports of an online leak.

Festivals

DreamWorks Vet Liron Topaz Heads To Tribeca With His Indie Short ‘Saba,’ Turning Grief Into A Visually Stunning Tale Of Love And Loss (EXCLUSIVE TRAILER)

Topaz joined us to discuss creating the film’s upside-down, gravity-defying world, telling a full story in just one shot, and returning to his indie roots.

Series

Netflix Orders ‘Dealies’ From ‘Common Side Effects,’ ‘Scavengers Reign’ Studio Green Street Pictures

A summoner, a gladiator, and a sales savant walk into a box store in the new Netflix workplace comedy from Joe Bennett and Ted Travelstead.

RIP

Marjane Satrapi, ‘Persepolis’ Author And Co-Director, Dies At 56

The acclaimed cartoonist, filmmaker, and human rights advocate leaves behind one of the 21st century’s early animated masterpieces.

Anime

Ryuya Suzuki Taught Himself Animation During Lockdown And In Just Five Years Premiered ‘Jinsei’ At Annecy

The self-taught filmmaker discusses making his debut feature alone on an iPad ahead of ‘Jinsei’s’ U.S. theatrical release.

Anime

Anime Icon Rintaro Revives A Lost Piece Of Japanese Cinema In ‘Nezumikozō Jirokichi’

Today’s Pick is a playful reconstruction of a vanished 1933 samurai film, blending benshi narration, silent cinema, and modern anime craft.

Studios

‘Destiny’ Devs, Artists, And Fans Make One Last Wish As Bungie Ends Franchise Development

After layoffs, turmoil, and a final update, players and former staff rally behind hopes for Destiny’s future beyond June 9.

Artist Rights

Italian Industry Rallies Around Zerocalcare, DogHead, Movimenti After Right-Wing Senator Offers His 2 Cents On Anonymous Labor Allegations

ASIFA Italia, ANICA, and Cartoon Italia backed the creator and studios behind Netflix’s ‘My 2 Cents’ after anonymous labor claims sparked political backlash.

Studios

Psyop Brings 20 Independent Studios Together Under New Media Group

The company says the initiative will streamline access to animation, live-action, design, and emerging AI-driven production services.

Animators

Accidents Will Happen: Animators Talk Technical Failures, Bad Clients, And Creative Collapse

Animators discuss software breakdowns, impossible deadlines, nightmare clients, creative paralysis, and productions gone sideways.

Events

Cartoon Forum Unveils 66 Animated Projects For Its 2026 Edition

Cartoon Forum’s latest selection highlights international co-productions, bigger budgets, regional self-reliance, and a wave of European adult animation.