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Disney Jr. And French AI Animation Outfit Animaj Quietly Release ‘Ozzy Fox’ On YouTube

Created by Jennifer Oxley and developed by ‘Pocoyo’ creator Guillermo García-Carsí, the preschool series has drawn nearly 800,000 views in its first two days.

Artificial Intelligence

Netflix Used GenAI Workflows On Nearly 300 Titles This Year So Far

Most of the work occurred in post-production, as Netflix increasingly turns to AI to create complex shots faster and at a lower cost.

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.

Distribution

Pearl Studio’s ‘All Wishes Come True!’ Trailer Turns The Eight Immortals Into A Heist Crew

The former Oriental DreamWorks and its parent company, CMC Pictures, unveils a Chinese mythological comedy about eight mortals attempting to rob the gods.

Opinion

Gábor Csupó’s Proposed ‘Duckman’ Revival Opening Feels Like An Elaborate Provocation Or A Nightmare

The Klasky Csupo co-founder shared a sloppy take on the cult series’ intro, replacing its gritty noir look with glossy digital polish and a horrific new song.

Anime

GKIDS Drops ‘Cocoon – One Summer of Girlhood’ Trailer Ahead Of September Theatrical Release

GKIDS has unveiled the first English-subbed trailer for Yukimitsu Ina’s adaptation of the popular wartime manga ahead of the film’s September release.

Business

Spanish Government Invests Another $7.4M In Animation, Backing Canary Studio Amuse Animation

Spain follows a $28.8 million Anima Kitchent investment with a $7.4 million backing of Amuse Animation as it pushes to grow its domestic animation industry.

Distribution

Paramount Gives ‘Avatar’ A Token Two-Theater Release Before Its Paramount+ Debut

Paramount is giving ‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender’ a one-week, two-city theatrical run to qualify for awards before it heads to streaming.

Business

UPDATED: Ánima Estudios, One Of Mexico’s Most Important Animation Studios, Is Undergoing A Corporate Restructuring

The studio says it is restructuring to realign its “business model with the evolving demands of the international entertainment landscape.”

Experimental

Titmouse And Meow Wolf Join Forces On Animated Series And L.A. Immersive Experience

Titmouse will develop an animated series based on Meow Wolf’s universe and create animation for the immersive company’s Los Angeles exhibition.

Events

‘The Legend Of Korra’ Turns 15 With A New Global Concert Tour

Paramount will bring ‘The Legend of Korra’ to concert halls with a live orchestra, HD visuals, and a 2027 tour across North America and Europe.

Feature Film

Sony-Backed ‘Alvin and the Chipmunks’ Reboot Will Turn The Trio Into Digital-First ‘Influencers’ Before A 2028 Theatrical Feature

Big Shot Pictures will relaunch Alvin and the Chipmunks with digital-first content before a planned feature film in 2028.

Shorts

In ‘The Scarlet Tamagochi’ A Missing Virtual Pet Kicks Off A Schoolyard Noir Mystery (EXCLUSIVE TRAILER)

Chilean short ‘The Scarlet Tamagochi’ blends film noir, hand-painted animation, and childhood nostalgia in its first official trailer.

Awards

All Of This Year’s Student Academy Award Animation Finalists Came From France Or Germany

The Academy has revealed the seven animated student films competing for 2026 Student Academy Awards medals, led by Gobelins with three finalists.

Feature Film

Sony Animation Checks Back In For Fifth ‘Hotel Transylvania’ Film

Genndy Tartakovsky will EP the IP’s fifth “theatrical” feature (the pandemic sent 4 straight to streaming), with Jennifer Kluska and Alan Hawkins directing.

RIP

Don Iwerks, Disney Legend, Oscar-Winning Inventor, And Pioneer Of Immersive Cinema, Dies At 96

Oscar-winning inventor Don Iwerks transformed Disney attractions, large-format cinema, and 3D filmmaking across six decades.

Awards

Texas Film Commission Is Offering Independent Short Filmmakers A Free Path To Oscar Qualification

Fort Worth’s Premiere Package gives independent short filmmakers worldwide a free Oscar-qualifying theatrical run and travel support.

Events

CEE Animation Forum Reveals 33 Projects Selected For 2026 Pitching Event

The Forum will also introduce a €50,000 Series Co-Production Development Award, reflecting the growing role of animated series and TV specials at the event.