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‘CoComelon: The Movie’ Gets 2027 Release Date
Universal and Moonbug will bring JJ and friends to theaters in 'CoComelon: The Movie,' a new CG-animated adventure hitting screens in February 2027.
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Why ‘Zootopia 2’ Had To Grow Bigger Without Losing Its Heart
'Zootopia 2' grew bigger as directors Jared Bush and Byron Howard stayed “free to fail,” taking risks to push story and world-building while keeping its heart.
DreamWorks Animation Production And Remote Workers Reach Union Milestones
Production workers overwhelmingly voted in favor of ratifying their new union contract, while 75 remote workers on L.A.-based projects have unionized with TAG.
Netflix, ‘Ted,’ And SpindleHorse Workers Join TAG In A Huge Week For Animation Labor Rights
Netflix, NBCUniversal's ’ 'Ted,' and indie studio SpindleHorse workers unite with The Animation Guild in a landmark week for animation labor rights.
Tech Bros. Take Aim At Cannes With GenAI-Produced Animated Feature ‘Critterz’
OpenAI’s AI-backed 'Critterz' is sold as a test of ‘democratizing’ animation, a framing that feels disingenuous in today’s industry context.
Animation Jobs In The Age Of AI: Revelations From Luminate Intelligence’s 2025 Special Report
Luminate’s 2025 report shows how generative AI is reshaping animation jobs, putting some roles at risk, changing others, and creating new positions.
‘This Is Our Time As Independents, But If You Don’t Take Risks, Will You Ever Know?” Disney Renaissance Vet Dominic Carola On ‘My Neighbor’
Carola explores independence and risk-taking with 'My Neighbor,' a handmade pilot about kindness and community.
Pixar Vet Rodrigo Blaas’ Developing Animated Feature ‘Duende,’ ‘Inspired By Flamenco, Our Love Of Japan, And The Music Of Rosalía’
Pixar veteran Rodrigo Blaas debuts 'Duende,' an feature project blending flamenco, Japanese influences, and the music of Rosalía. Watch the first teaser.
Dana Tafoya-Cameron Promoted To Head Of ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ ‘Hazbin Hotel’ Animation Studio Bento Box
Fox promotes Dana Tafoya-Cameron to lead Bento Box Entertainment, the animation studio for shows including 'Bob’s Burgers,' 'Hazbin Hotel.'
‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Passes $623.5M Worldwide, Now The Franchise’s Highest-Grossing Film
Universal’s live-action 'How to Train Your Dragon' remake soars to $623.5M worldwide, surpassing all previous entries in the beloved series.
A Live-Action ‘Moana’ Deepfake Didn’t Happen, But AI’s Hollywood Footprint Keeps Growing
Disney explored using AI in its feature films, including a deepfake Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson in the live-action 'Moana' remake, but cut it from the final film.
Global Animation Viewership Rebounds, But European Titles Lag Despite High Output
A new study shows that theatrical animation has returned to pre-pandemic levels with 882M global admissions, but Europe lags behind, earning just 5% of the global box office.
‘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.
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.
With Harmony 25, Toon Boom Animation Introduces Helpful Tools Across The 2D Animation Pipeline
Here's a look at the exciting new features in Harmony 25.
From Teeny Little Super Guys To Animated Dogs: Paul Fierlinger Dies At 89
Fierlinger carved out a singular path in animation — one marked by a distinct visual voice, a relentless work ethic, and a deep emotional honesty.
Paramount Rolls Back DEI Policies
The company said that it will "no longer set or use aspirational numerical goals related to the race, ethnicity, sex or gender of hires."
Popeye, Bosko, Tintin, And Horace Horsecollar Are Now In The Public Domain
A bounty of classic cartoon and comic characters have entered the public domain this year.
‘Out Of The Nest’: A Challenging Production Turns Into A Thai-Chinese Animated Hit
Riff Studio chief executive Veerapatra “Tun” Jinanavin and Pixar veteran Andrew Gordon discuss the challenges of international co-production.
VFX-Driven Projects That We Can’t Wait To See In 2025
A subjective guide to this year's vfx tentpoles, franchise entries, outliers, and streaming content.
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