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Toho Purchases Anime Limited, Extends European Reach With New U.K. Base
GKIDS ' parent company, Toho, is growing again. The Japanese giant has established a U.K. European HQ and purchased Anime Limited to scale distribution.
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Public Domain Day 2026: Betty Boop, Pluto (As Rover), And Flip The Frog Hit The Commons On January 1
Works released in 1930 hit the U.S. public domain on January 1, including early animation icons, forgotten favorites, and the art form's formative experiments.
Avatar Feature ‘Legend Of Aang’ To Skip Theatrical, Go Straight To Paramount+
Avatar Studios’ 'Legend of Aang' will debut on Paramount+ instead of theaters, alongside the new animated series 'Avatar: Seven Havens.'
Inside The Insanity Of ‘Gumball’s’ Holiday Special, ‘The Cheapmas’
Creators Ben Bocquelet and Erik Fountain break down the long wait, warped humor, and production challenges behind Gumball’s rare Christmas episode.
Box Office: ‘David’ Sets Angel’s Opening Record; ‘SpongeBob’ Treads Water; ‘Zootopia’ Holds; And ‘Avatar’ Rules
The pre-holiday box office sees ‘David’ surprise, ‘SpongeBob’ stumble, ‘Zootopia 2’ carry on, and ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ dominate globally.
WildBrain Sells Its Peanuts Stake To Sony For A Debt-Free Balance Sheet
The sale erases WildBrain’s debt and shifts focus to scaling wholly owned franchises, digital platforms, and long-term margin growth.
‘What We Create Gives Balance To The Industry’: Producer And Studio 4°C Co-Founder Eiko Tanaka On Maintaining The Company’s Creative Spirit
The veteran producer discusses cultural ambition, original filmmaking, and how Studio 4°C navigates an anime industry driven by IP and scale.
The Oscars Are Heading To YouTube In 2029
The landmark deal reflects declining TV audiences and a strategic bet on streaming platforms to hopefully future-proof the iconic awards show.
Shareholders Push Back On Blue Ant Purchase Of Thunderbird Entertainment
The proposed deal puts Atomic Cartoons at the center of a debate over valuation, control, and whether Blue Ant’s offer reflects Thunderbird’s long term worth.
‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle’ Director Haruo Sotozaki And DP Yûichi Terao Talk Awards Impact, Sequel Stresses, And Rising Expectations
Director Haruo Sotozaki and DP Yûichi Terao discuss global success, creative pressure, fandom expectations, and shaping the franchise's final chapter.
‘You Have To Leave Him How You Found Him’: Derek Drymon And The Reel FX Team On Bringing SpongeBob Back To The Big Screen
From story structure to CG textures, Derek Drymon and the Reel FX animation team detail how SpongeBob’s theatrical DNA was preserved and expanded.
Rainbow Acquires Geronimo Stilton IP, No Mention Of The Previously-Announced Feature Adaptation
The feature was announced in 2023 with 'Captain Underpants' director David Soren, but today’s release offered no update, raising doubts about its future.
‘Original One-Off Pieces… Are Really The Only Thing I Want To Make’: Inside Adult Swim’s ‘The Elephant’ With Patrick McHale, Pendleton Ward
McHale and Ward discuss the guts of their three-act special, creating in isolation, and embracing non-canon storytelling, creative risk, and collaboration.
Warner Bros. Discovery Board Rejects Paramount’s Hostile Offer
The WBD board warns shareholders Paramount's offer is too risky, citing uncertain financing and long-term concerns as the takeover fight continues.
Shortlists Unveiled For 98th Academy Awards, Including Animated Short And VFX Categories
Animation on this year's shortlists is way down after a banner year in 2025. Only 'Golden' from 'KPop Demon Hunters' appears in a non-dedicated category.
Animation All-Stars Unite For UPA Tribute Panel, Screening In Los Angeles
On Jan. 15, animation veterans will gather at Old Town Music Hall in El Segundo for a discussion and theatrical screening of UPA shorts.
In An Era Of AI Slop Christmas Ads, This Hand-Crafted Scandinavian PSA Went Viral (EXCLUSIVE BTS)
Norway's Animasjonsdepartementet and Sweden's Brikk Animation used Don Bluth-era nostalgia and heartbreak to deliver an important anti-waste Christmas PSA.
‘Arco’ Director Ugo Bienvenu And ‘Flow’s’ Gints Zilbalodis Discuss The Craft Of Indie Animation (EXCLUSIVE VIDEO)
A craft-focused conversation on visual storytelling, unconventional workflows, and preserving a singular creative voice while making an animated film.
Not Your Father’s Orwell: Angel Drops Flashy ‘Animal Farm’ Trailer, Reveals May 1 Release Date
Andy Serkis’ animated 'Animal Farm' gets a flashy CG trailer from distributor Angel, indicating a hyper-modern, pop-inflected take on Orwell.
Animation Guild On Disney–OpenAI Deal: Animators ‘Deserve To Know How Their Contributions To Disney’s Global Success Will Be Used’
In an open letter TAG wrote, "This announcement brings up serious questions regarding the impact on Guild members and consumers worldwide."
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