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‘Dog Alone’: A Deeply Personal Short From BAP, One Of Portugal’s Most Distinctive Animation Studios

An interview with director Marta Reis Andrade exploring BAP Studio’s hybrid documentary style, family voices, memory, and magical realism.

RIP

In Memoriam: Remembering The Animation Figures Who Died In 2025

We pay tribute to the animation artists, guardians, and innovators whose work shaped the medium and continues to inspire.

Feature Film

Upcoming Animated Movies Calendar: A Look At 2026 Feature Animation Releases

A preliminary calendar of animated feature films releasing in 2026, from major studio sequels to original anime, Pixar, Disney, and indie titles.

Events

Cartoon Movie 2026 Projects Reveal Shifting Audiences And Creative Priorities In European Animation

A closer look at the 50-feature lineup shows rising adult animation, stronger female leadership, and a maturing European production pipeline.

Streaming

Tubi Adding Titles From MeatCanyon, Explosm, Skybound, And More In Expanded Animation+ Partnership

Animation+ brings new digital-native animated titles to Tubi, boosting the streamer’s growing library of indie and cult-favorite titles.

Cartoon Study

Computer Animation Before ‘Toy Story’: The Wild, Brilliant Experiments That Built CGI Animation

Explore the groundbreaking experiments and innovations in computer animation that paved the way for Pixar’s 'Toy Story,' released 30 years ago this weekend.

Awards

‘Little Amélie’ Adds Another Major Win At Manchester Animation Festival, ‘Sulaimani’ Takes Best Short, Cartoon Saloon Honored

Other awarded titles included 'Two Black Boys in Paradise' (British Short), 'Twelve Inch Pianist' (Student Film), 'Ovary Acting' ) Audience Award.

Awards

The Animation Showcase Launches Best Of 2025 Animated Shorts Program For Awards Season

The Animation Showcase spotlights 2025’s top award-contending animated shorts, now streaming for free for industry professionals worldwide.

Animators

Heartland Animation: Sarah Schmidt’s Independent Route To Adult Swim (EXCLUSIVE)

Chicago-based animator Sarah Schmidt proves mainstream animation doesn't have to come from Hollywood with her Adult Swim 'Gassy's Gas ‘N Stuff' shorts.

Events

From Afro-Animation To European Eco-Innovation: This Week’s Animation News, Including Highlights From MIPCOM 2025

The global animation industry unveiled major news this week. Here are some of the top highlights, including big stories from MIPCOM 2025 in Cannes.

Events

Weird Market 2025 Spotlights Original And Top Global IPs, Awards Emerging Animation And Game Creators

The 17th Weird Market honored 13 standout projects in animation, video games, and short films, spotlighting global talent and original IPs.

Animators

Exclusive Preview: Richard Williams’ Life And Legacy Chronicled In ‘Adventures In Animation,’ Available Now

Explore Richard Williams’ legendary life and career in the new book 'Adventures in Animation,' featuring exclusive artwork and untold stories.

Feature Film

‘Scarlet,’ ‘Arco,’ ‘Little Amélie’ Headline 2025 Animation Is Film Lineup

Animation Is Film 2025 runs Oct 17–19 in Hollywood, featuring global and U.S. premieres, industry panels, and a diverse selection of shorts.

Events

Bill Plympton, Signe Baumane To Host Made In New York: Best Of NYC Indie Animation This Weekend

Metrograph will host the one-night-only showcase celebrating the humor, grit, and artistic individuality of the city's indie animation scene.

Distribution

‘Charamuscas’ Marks A Mexican Animation Milestone As Guanajuato’s First Original Animated Series For Broadcaster TV4

'Charamuscas,' the first original animated series from Guanajuato broadcaster TV4, produced by Mr. Machin, blends folklore, humor, and family fun.

Executives

‘Rick And Morty’ Studio Bardel Entertainment Taps Naomi Stopa To Oversee Animation And Launch VFX Division

Bardel Entertainment, which works on shows including 'Rick and Morty' and 'Teen Titans Go!' will launch a new visual effects division under Stopa's leadership.