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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.
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Our Annual Look At The Year’s Oscar-Qualified Animated Shorts: 39 Profiles
With shortlist voting starting today, we're revisiting all 39 Oscar-qualified animated short profiles we put together this year.
Rooted In Toronto’s Kensington Market And Remote Shamattawa: Discover The Surreal Characters Of ‘Endless Cookie’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Director Seth Scriver on blending family memories, character design, and psychedelic stories in his genre-bending film, in theaters this weekend, VOD on the 16.
Toonz Media Group CEO P. Jayakumar Steps Down After 26 Years
Toonz Media Group CEO P. Jayakumar is stepping down after 26 years, marking a major leadership change for one of India’s most global animation studios.
113 Animated Shorts Qualify For The 2026 Oscars — Full List And Voter Guidelines Inside
See the full lineup of 113 animated shorts vying for the 2026 Oscars, along with voting requirements and key Academy awards dates.
Netflix Shares First-Look At ‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85’ Animated Series
Eric Robles and the Duffer brothers bring Hawkins to life in CG animation, drawing inspiration from classic ’80s Saturday morning cartoons.
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.
2026 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘As If Swallowed By Earth’ Director Natalia León
This haunting 2D short sees its protagonist return to her childhood home in Mexico, where she unearths buried memories and the lingering ghosts of violence and loss.
‘Loving Vincent’ Filmmakers Next Project Is A Goya-Inspired Horror Feature Titled ‘Cave Of Dreams’
From the creators of 'Loving Vincent,' 'Cave of Dreams' is a hand-painted horror film diving into Francisco de Goya’s haunting late-life Black Paintings.
‘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.
‘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.
Piderman Homecoming: After 10 Years, ‘Baman Piderman’ Creators Reclaim Streaming Rights, Plan New Episodes To Conclude The Series
After a 10 year distribution nightmare, internet cult favorite 'Baman Piderman' returns to its owner's channel on Aug. 1 with new episodes planned.
Annecy’s Animation Du Monde Winner ‘Sun Chasers’ Opens New Opportunities For Philippine-Based Animation
Bobby Pontillas and Bernard Badion blend Filipino mythology and modern storytelling in their development award-winning 'Sun Chasers,' inspiring young Filipino artists.
Director Dave McKean Reflects On ‘MirrorMask’ At 20: ‘It’s A Strange Mix Of Elements’
“I wasn’t aiming for realism,” says "MirrorMask" director Dave McKean. “CG can go anywhere and be anything, [but] so much of it is just trying to be photoreal, and that seems a very narrow target."
Kojima Productions And Line Mileage Are Prepping A ‘Death Stranding’ Adult Animated Feature
Aaron Guzikowski ("Raised by Wolves," "Prisoners") is attached to write the film.
Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85’ Series To Release In 2026
The streamer offered new details about the show during its presentation at Annecy today.
Here Are Some Of Betty Boop’s Greatest Moments
Jasmine Amy Rogers, the Tony-nominated star of 'Boop! The Musical,' reveals her favorite Betty Boop cartoon, too.
USC Launches The Expanded Animation (XA) MFA Program: A Bold New Frontier For Artists And Innovators
USC's new animation program is a dynamic interdisciplinary initiative designed for passionate visual media artists from all disciplines.
Damien De Froberville Upped To President Of Sony Pictures Animation
De Froberville will share the title of president with Kristine Belson.
Netflix Announces Annecy Festival Line-Up Including World Premiere Of ‘Fixed’
The streamer will also offer previews of the feature 'In Your Dreams,' a new series from the creator of 'BoJack Horseman,' and a first-look at the 'Stranger Things' animated spinoff.
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