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How Yoshitoshi Shinomiya’s Watercolor Background Influenced ‘A New Dawn’
The painter-turned-director explains his analog techniques, visual philosophy, and decade-long journey behind a Berlinale competition debut.
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Festival Diary: Sleepless In Lisbon At Portugal’s Monstra
A whirlwind 72-hour dive into Portugal’s Monstra uncovers cutting-edge studios, international collaborations, and standout animated titles.
GKIDS Picks Up U.S. Rights To Alberto Vázquez’s ‘Decorado’ For Spring Release
This year's Spanish Academy animated feature winner, 'Decorado' is a sharp animated satire of late-stage capitalism and the modern media landscape.
Economic Anxiety Animated: Behind The Viral Success Of ‘Middle Class Matt’
Show creators unpack the craft, financing, and audience appeal behind a breakout series tackling hedgelords, childcare costs, and modern middle-class pressures.
‘You Can Work For Three Years On A Studio Project And Then It Gets Yanked’: Why Matt Braly Is Launching His Own Studio And Self-Producing A Short
After studio disappointment, 'Amphibia' creator Matt Braly has launched Fantasy Project, an indie outfit where he plans to "actually produce a damn thing."
Mike Judge To Receive Annecy’s Honorary Cristal For Career Achievement
The 'King of the Hill' and 'Beavis and Butt-Head' creator will be honored at the 2026 edition of the festival with a career tribute and special screening event.
Ahead Of ‘Hoppers,’ Take A Look At Animation’s Greatest Beavers
From Golden Age shorts to Nickelodeon and beyond, a tour through the most memorable dam-building characters in animation history.
Fake Xerox And Real Piano Wire: How Gorillaz Went Old School For ‘The Mountain’
Directors Max Taylor and Tim McCourt break down the hybrid analog-digital process behind the band’s richly textured new animated short.
‘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.
‘Zootopia 2’ Overtakes ‘Minecraft’ As 2025’s Top Domestic Release
The animated sequel’s unprecedented opening, long furry legs, and global appeal pushed it past the year’s early box office frontrunner.
‘Zootopia 2,’ ‘Two Black Boys In Paradise’ Take Top BAFTA Animation Prizes
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.
‘How Do You Turn A Weakness Into A Strength?’: ‘GOAT’ Director Tyree Dillihay On The Meta Message Behind Sony’s Hit Underdog Story
Dillihay explains how broadcast grammar, shot selection, and pacing helped Sony’s animated feature capture the stakes of elite-level play and find its audience.
The First ‘Toy Story 5’ Trailer Is Out And Pits Toys Vs Screens
Pixar’s 'Toy Story 5' teaser introduces a screen-age threat as Woody and Buzz confront changing playtime in the studio’s latest sequel.
Anime Landmark ‘Ninja Scroll’ Gets 4K Restoration, Heads To Berlinale
Yoshiaki Kawajiri’s 1993 anime thriller will premiere in a newly scanned and remastered edition at the Berlin film festival before physical release in 2027.
Isamu Imakake’s Metaphysical Fantasy ‘Dragon Heart’ Sets U.S. Digital Debut
Isamu Imakake’s spirit-world fantasy secures U.S. distribution following its Japanese theatrical run, arriving on digital platforms March 3.
Worshiping At The Altar Of Cel Animation: The Five-Year Journey Of Spktra’s ‘Spirit Jumper’ Music Video (EXCLUSIVE)
Electronic musician spktra on obsessively crafting the look of his '90s-inspired music video, teaching himself animation, and recruiting a 'Batman Beyond' vet.
Scratches, Ghost Noise, And 195 Million Views: The Retro Animation of Kazuya Kanehisa
From VHS scars to Showa-era rhythms, the self-taught animator revives lost media textures, turning retro decay into videos with hundreds of millions of views.
‘The Ghost in the Shell’ Returns To Its Classic Aesthetic In New Trailer: Series To Debut In July
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.
Roger Allers, Co-Director Of ‘The Lion King’ And Key Disney Renaissance Figure, Dies at 76
"A king’s time as ruler rises and falls like the sun": The animation world mourns the loss of a legendary filmmaker and storyteller.
‘Animation Mavericks’ Feature Documentary Brings UPA’s Untold Story To The Screen
The upcoming documentary examines the artists, politics, and risks behind the studio that broke away from Disney's industry-dominant realism.
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