‘Avatar,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Win Big At 2026 VES Awards
The Visual Effects Society honored standout achievements across film, animation, television, games, and emerging technology.
The Visual Effects Society honored standout achievements across film, animation, television, games, and emerging technology.
From studio-backed features to boundary-pushing shorts, the festival’s animation lineup reflects a wide range of voices and styles from around the world.
The event’s failure to edit out a shouted racial slur stood in stark contrast to a touching film about Black love and self-acceptance winning a top prize.
The duo debuted on February 10, 1940, in 'Puss Gets the Boot' (1940), so we’re celebrating with a look at the rare occasions the normally mute duo spoke up.
According to franchise creator Masamune Shirow, the new series can be considered "the first installment of a second generation" for the iconic sci-fi franchise.
A 2026 lineup blending new originals and updates to legacy franchises underscores how Netflix views anime as both cultural export and business engine.
Oscar nominations revealed a risk-averse animated feature lineup, an unpredictable shorts race, and animation again ignored outside its own categories.
We asked the filmmakers of all 15 shortlisted shorts to send us the first piece of artwork they created for their films and to explain what inspired the look.
A preliminary calendar of animated feature films releasing in 2026, from major studio sequels to original anime, Pixar, Disney, and indie titles.
With shortlist voting starting today, we're revisiting all 39 Oscar-qualified animated short profiles we put together this year.
Categories for best documentary, best feature made for under $1 million, and best new series picked animated titles to compete alongside live-action fare.
After starting at Disney, Benedict helped guide the first TV animation boom at Hanna-Barbera, working on dozens of titles and documenting every step of the way.
A deep dive into animation’s funniest, scariest, and most inventive snakes, from Golden Age classics to modern CG icons and hidden gems.
See the full lineup of 113 animated shorts vying for the 2026 Oscars, along with voting requirements and key Academy awards dates.
Mike Johnson discusses how 'Corpse Bride' reshaped stop-motion, proving the medium could match CG in fluidity and ambition while keeping to its handcrafted roots.
Warner Bros. Japan has shared a trailer and new character artwork for Netflix's upcoming 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run.'
The Emmy-winning kids’ hit 'Bluey' is heading to cinemas in 2027 with a feature film from Ludo Studio, BBC Studios, and Disney.
'Spider Rose' director Jennifer Yuh Nelson on returning to favorite stories, designing an 'ugly cute' creature, and why U.S. sci-fi sticks to short form.
Genndy Tartakovsky discusses the long road to his R-rated 2D comedy, from high school inspirations to a roaring Annecy premiere and upcoming Netflix debut.
A 'Demon Slayer'-themed night at Dodger Stadium highlights anime’s increasing influence on Baseball, wider sports fandom, and the blending of global pop cultures.