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RIP

Joseph Gilland, Disney Animation VFX Artist And Author Of ‘Elemental Magic,’ Has Died

A pioneering force in hand-drawn effects and an accomplished writer and educator, Gilland leaves a lasting impact on artists across the industry.

Business

Angel Studios Acquires Top-Performing IPs ‘Tuttle Twins’, ‘The Wingfeather Saga’

The acquisitions fit Angel’s model of testing new IP on its platform and then doubling down on the franchises that gain audience traction.

RIP

Dan McGrath, Emmy-Winning ‘The Simpsons’ Writer And Producer, Dies At 61

Emmy-winning animation writer Dan McGrath, known for key 'The Simpsons' episodes and decades of influential TV work, has died at 61.

Awards

2026 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Whale 52’ Director Daniel Neiden (EXCLUSIVE VIDEO)

Renowned animator Bill Plympton brings his signature hand-drawn style to 'Whale 52,' elevating this tender, magically real tale of connection.

Feature Film

Director Alex Woo On The Visual Guidelines That Hold ‘In Your Dreams’ Together Through Its Most Surreal Turns (EXCLUSIVE)

The director explains how childhood anxieties, dream journals, and a unified design language informed the film’s surreal yet cohesive aesthetic.

Business

Roger Rabbit Creator Gary K. Wolf Reclaims His Toon Universe, Teases New Projects

After 35 years, Gary K. Wolf regains control of Roger Rabbit and plans new films, including a live-action Jessica Rabbit project.

Awards

2026 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Hairy Legs’ Director Andrea Dorfman

Canadian filmmaker Andrea Dorfman’s 'Hairy Legs' turns a teen’s choice not to shave into a bold, artful, and very funny story of identity and self-acceptance.

Animators

‘You Do Art Because Nothing Else Makes Sense’: Nikita Diakur’s Fredrikstad Masterclass

At Fredrikstad Animation Festival, indie filmmaker Nikita Diakur shared how chaos, humor, and connection drive his one-of-a-kind creative process.

Feature Film

First Look: Sámi-Swedish Director Oskar Östergren Njajta On Bringing Sámi Culture To Global Audiences In ‘Saajve’ (EXCLUSIVE)

A mythic animated adventure rooted in Sámi folklore, ‘Saajve’ explores identity, nature, and heritage in director Oskar Östergren Njajta’s debut feature.

Distribution

‘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.

Studios

Phantom Media Group Places Milk, Lola Post, Tippett Studio, PhantomFX, And Spectre Post Under One Umbrella

Phantom Media Group unites leading VFX and animation studios across the U.S., U.K., and India, including Tippett Studio and Milk.

CGI

‘Baahubali: The Eternal War’ CG Feature Looks To Redefine The Future Of Indian Animation: First Trailer Released

Ishan Shukla ('Star wars: Visions') directs 'Baahubali: The Eternal War,' an ambitious CG-animated epic expanding SS Rajamouli’s blockbuster universe.

Festivals

‘Little Amélie’ Co-Director Liane-Cho Han Developing Animated Series Based On ‘Earth’s Children’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Veteran animator Liane-Cho Han launches his next 2D project, an animated series adaptation of Jean M. Auel’s classic saga 'Earth’s Children.'

Cartoon Study

Great Cartoon Vampires In Animation History

For Halloween this year, we’re taking a look at some of the most memorable vampires throughout animation history, so pour yourself a cup of blood and dive in!

Events

‘Klaus’ Director Sergio Pablos Offers Optimistic Update On His Stunning Hand-Drawn Feature ‘Ember’ (EXCLUSIVE)

At Cartoon Springboard, Pablos showed off minutes-long animatic sequences, a thoroughly researched cast of primates, and a fully realized prehistoric world.

Classic

Director Mike Johnson On 20 Years Of ‘Corpse Bride’: ‘Proving Stop-Motion Could Be As Smooth And As Fluid As Computer Animation’

Mike Johnson discusses how 'Corpse Bride' reshaped stop-motion, proving the medium could match CG in fluidity and ambition while keeping to its handcrafted roots.

Executives

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