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Happy 85th Birthday, Bugs Bunny
On July 27, 1940, 'A Wild Hare' premiered, introducing the iconic Bugs Bunny archetype audiences know and love today and the catch-phrase, 'What's up, doc?'
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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.
‘It’s A Creative Superpower’: Jorge Gutiérrez On Why The Industry Is Better When It Embraces The Strengths And Perspectives Of Neurodivergent Artists
Jorge Gutiérrez shares how autism shapes his storytelling and why embracing neurodivergent artists leads to bolder, richer, and more original animation.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Isn’t Holding Strong, It’s Getting Bigger: The First Netflix Film Ever To Hit A Viewing Peak In Its Fifth Week
Defying streaming norms, Netflix’s 'KPop Demon Hunters' is gaining steam weeks after release, topping charts globally with its music, animation, and fandom power.
U.S. Government Cuts $1.1 Billion In Funding For The Corporation For Public Broadcasting
Cuts to PBS Kids could drastically alter the U.S. animation landscape, disrupt children’s educational shows, and impact small studios nationwide.
‘Fans Just Ran With Him’: How A One-Off ‘Smalls’ Character Became Adult Swim’s Next Cult Favorite, Lil Daddy
Zae Jordan and Mandal’s 'Lil Daddy' debuts its first in a series of three 'Smalls' standalone shorts on YouTube today.
Let Fury Have The Hour – Remembering Phil Mulloy
Phil Mulloy, British animator and satirist, dies at 76.
Oh My God, They Killed Kenny: Paramount+ Removes ‘South Park’ From Its International Catalog
The show's removal comes days after creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone tweeted of Paramount: "This merger is a sh*tshow and it’s f*cking up 'South Park."
‘Potentially Transformative’: Indie Studios Are Cautiously Optimistic About California’s New 35% Tax Incentive
Leaders at Tonko House, KuKu Studios, Titmouse, and Reel FX chime in on the potential impact of California's expanded incentives.
Anime’s Global Takeover: One In Three Consumers Watch Weekly, 150 Million Netflix Subscribers Are Tuning In
Netflix says half of its 300 million users now watch anime, while a Dentsu study found that almost a third of global consumers watch anime at least once a week.
Motorica Raises $5.8M For Its Game Animation AI Platform
"Traditionally, animators spend 70% of their time on technical grunt work and only 30% on actual creative performance," says co-founder Willem Demmers. "Motorica flips that."
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."
‘Elio’ Is A Box Office Disaster, Pixar’s Lowest Opening Of All Time (UPDATE)
There is no precedent for the poor performance of "Elio."
The Offbeat Production Methods Of The NFB’s Stop-Motion Film ‘The Girl Who Cried Pearls’
Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski, directors of the iconic 'Madame Tutli-Putli,' are back with their latest stop-motion film that pushes the art form to new places.
AI Animation Startup Animaj Raises $85 Million In New Funding Round
Animaj's business model is unique compared to other animation AI startups because it is also a content company that owns and monetizes children's IP.
Netflix Releases Animation Calendar For Second Half Of 2025
The upcoming slate includes a throng of new and returning animated series and films spanning across children's, family, adult, and anime projects.
China Secretly Made A New CG Tom & Jerry Feature: ‘Tom & Jerry: Forbidden Compass’
The film is world premiering at the Shanghai Int'l Film Festival.
5 Big Announcements From Annecy: Ron Clements, ‘In Your Dreams,’ ‘ParaNorman,’ ‘Miraculous Stellar Force’ And ‘Lars Of The Stars’
Some of the important news from Annecy that you may have missed last week.
Canadian Indie Animated Features On The Rise: ‘Space Cadet,’ ‘Death Does Not Exist,’ ‘Endless Cookie’
A deep dive into three new indie Canadian features screening at Annecy.
A New Residency Is Launching To Support Women Feature Animation Directors
The residency is set to launch in 2027 in the city of Annecy.
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