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‘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.
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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.
Re:Anima Joint Master In Animation Has Opened A New Call For Applications
The program offers an intensive two-year exploration of animation from an artistic perspective in Ireland, Belgium, or Portugal.
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.
‘The Bad Guys 2’ Opens With $22.2 Million Domestically, Slightly Lower Than Its Predecessor
DreamWorks’ ‘The Bad Guys 2’ debuted at $22.2M domestically, signaling modest momentum but failing to surpass the original’s stronger box office launch.
Animated Epic ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ Becomes India’s Highest-Grossing Animated Film In Less Than Two Weeks
Ashwin Kumar’s ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ crosses $11M, becoming India’s highest-grossing animated film, surpassing even top international releases.
‘My Melody & Kuromi’ Screenwriter Shuko Nemoto: ‘There’s A Warmth To Its Handmade Quality’
Screenwriter Shuko Nemoto shares her process behind Netflix’s ‘My Melody & Kuromi’ and how she brought emotional depth to beloved Sanrio icons.
‘What If These Uber Eats Characters Had Internal Lives?’: Julian Glander On ‘Boys Go To Jupiter’
Julian Glander’s debut feature, ‘Boys Go to Jupiter,’ blends surreal CG animation, Gen Z humor, and DIY production into a one-of-a-kind indie film.
Mili Pictures Defies Trends, Takes China’s ‘Wukong Warrior’ To Global Streaming Instead Of Theaters
Producer Bill Borden partners with Mili Pictures to launch ‘Wukong Warrior’ globally via TV and streaming, bypassing a traditional theatrical release.
‘Sometimes, The Most Authentic Result Comes From Doing It The Traditional Way’: Luca Cioci’s Practical Magic In ‘Metrophusis’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Discover how Luca Cioci mixed stop-motion, light painting, and practical effects to turn a mundane gas station visit into a hypnotic visual short.
‘Frankenstein Meets Monsters, Inc.’: ‘Stitch Head’ Gets October U.S. Theatrical Release Date
Briarcliff brings Annecy Presents player ‘Stitch Head’ to U.S. theaters Oct. 29. A spooky, funny animated tale just in time for Halloween.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Trilogy, Short Film, And More In The Works: Explaining The Data Behind Netflix’s Biggest-Ever Animated Hit
Netflix is discussing a ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ trilogy and short after it becomes its most-watched animated original, fueled by viral fan momentum.
Netflix Renews ‘BoJack’ Creator’s ‘Long Story Short’ For Second Season Ahead Of Series Premiere
Netflix renews ‘Long Story Short’ for Season 2 ahead of its August 2025 premiere and dropped a trailer for the new comedy from ‘BoJack Horseman’ creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg.
The Brothers Quay’s Long-Awaited Feature Return, ‘Sanatorium Under The Sign Of The Hourglass,’ Gets August 29 U.S. Theatrical Release Date
The Quay Brothers’ long-awaited return feature, ‘Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass,’ premieres August 29 at Film Forum.
‘South Park’ Season 27 Premiere Draws Nearly 6M Viewers, Marks Franchise’s Biggest Cable Share Since 1999
‘South Park’s’ Season 27 premiere hits 5.9M viewers, biggest cable share since 1999, and breaks social media records across platforms.
Sony’s ‘GOAT’ Trailer Unleashes Stylized Chaos In A Full-Contact Animal Sports Comedy
Sony debuts the first trailer for ‘GOAT,’ a high-energy animated sports comedy about a small goat chasing big dreams in the fierce world of roarball.
Judy And Nick Return In ‘Zootopia 2’ Trailer, But Their Partnership Is On Thin Ice
Disney drops a new trailer for ‘Zootopia 2,’ reuniting Judy and Nick as their partnership is tested by a new case and a venomous new character.
MeTV Toons To Celebrate ‘The Flintstones’ 65th Anniversary With All-Day Marathon (EXCLUSIVE)
Celebrate 65 years of ‘The Flintstones’ with an all-day marathon on MeTV Toons, featuring classic episodes and films on Sunday, August 31.
Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘The Boy And The Beast’ Returns To U.S. Theaters For One-Day-Only Screening
Crunchyroll is bringing Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘The Boy and The Beast’ to U.S. theaters for one day only on August 18.
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