New Nielsen Report Makes It Clear: Underestimating Anime Is Bad Business
New data reframes anime fandom as a cross-platform, affluent audience, raising questions about industry blind spots and production sustainability.
New data reframes anime fandom as a cross-platform, affluent audience, raising questions about industry blind spots and production sustainability.
Make Originals's sci-fi comedy ends after three years of development and production, built on a lean, hybrid pipeline and direct-to-audience distribution.
A two-week theatrical window, fan-driven demand, and exhibitor pressure are turning this release into a truly exciting industry phenomenon.
A tense showdown between Miles and... Miles (Earth-42's Prowler) suggests the finale prioritizes identity and emotional stakes as much as visual spectacle.
New data shows young audiences embracing creators, global reach accelerating, and fan-driven production reshaping how animation is developed
Keegan the Animator draws on mid-century comics and film language to create hand-made animated clips that are finding audiences across the globe.
Founder Keith White discusses how the relatively young event connects global creators with studios while adapting to the rise of independent animation careers.
Six shorts from around the world highlight the breadth of contemporary independent animation at this year’s Los Angeles Festival of Movies.
The veteran storyboard artist and director spent four decades helping to define the look, pacing, and humor of TV animation.
Films from established animation voices debut alongside award-winning titles and emerging experiments, signaling a strong and diverse year for the French fest.
A whirlwind 72-hour dive into Portugal’s Monstra uncovers cutting-edge studios, international collaborations, and standout animated titles.
A lack of early sequel terms with Netflix gave Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans unprecedented leverage to secure major paydays and rare backend compensation.
Producer Sophie Saget and Andarta Pictures reveal how Pierre Bottero’s fantasy novels became an ambitious animated series years in the making.
A look behind Disney’s latest 'Short Circuit' films, a program where artists “aren’t afraid to show stuff that was rough” and push bold ideas forward.
'Rick and Morty' spinoff 'President Curtis' and 'Family Guy' spinoff 'Stewie' are the first animated series to qualify for California’s expanded tax credits.
Show creators unpack the craft, financing, and audience appeal behind a breakout series tackling hedgelords, childcare costs, and modern middle-class pressures.
After studio disappointment, 'Amphibia' creator Matt Braly has launched Fantasy Project, an indie outfit where he plans to "actually produce a damn thing."
This one was easy to see coming. Netflix has now officially announced the greenlight, with Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans returning to direct.
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.
Curator Jessica Niebel explains how Studio Ghibli unexpectedly donated posters, artboards, a desk, and Miyazaki's own animation to the Academy Museum.