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Netflix Strengthens Its Anime Push With Expanded MAPPA Partnership

Under the new deal, the two companies will co-develop a slate of projects which will be exclusively distributed by Netflix globally.

The Great, Good, Bad, And Ugly Of Netflix’s Latest Viewing Data Dump, And What It Says About The Streamer’s Original Animation Film Slate

Second-half 2025 data shows which original films broke through, which struggled, and what the results may signal for Netflix’s animation strategy.

Netflix Plans 10% Increase In Content Spend As Q4 Earnings Show Continued Growth

During an earnings update on Tuesday, the company touted growth from ads, memberships, and new formats, while also addressing its Warner Bros. deal.

How ‘The Stars Aligned’ For Émilie Tronche’s ‘Samuel’ To Reach Netflix Worldwide (Exclusive Trailer)

‘Samuel’ creator Émilie Tronche discusses the unlikely journey of her minimalist coming-of-age series ahead of its Netflix debut.

Netflix Converts Warner Bros. Deal To All-Cash To Shut the Door On Paramount

The streamer removes the stock-based part of its offer, speeding up the shareholder vote and strengthening its case against Paramount’s takeover attempts.

Netflix Goes On The Record, Promising A Full 45-Day Theatrical Run For Warner Bros. Films

Speaking with the New York Times, Netflix co-CEO said that if his company gets into theatrical distribution: “I want to win box office.”

Disney Greenlights Third ‘Phineas And Ferb’ Streaming, TV Film

There’s 104 days of summer vacation, and now kids will have a new way to spend one of them when the property’s third film hits Disney+, Disney Channel.

All Of Sony’s Films Will Head to Netflix After Their Theatrical, Home Entertainment Windows Under New Pay-1 Deal

Under the new deal, Netflix will become the exclusive first-window streaming platform for Sony films worldwide after their theatrical and home releases.

The Art Of ‘In Your Dreams’ Portfolio: Tracing The Visual Development Of Netflix’s Family Gem (EXCLUSIVE)

Production designer Steve Pilcher discusses the artistic decisions, collaborators, and design structure that shaped the film’s dream worlds.

Avatar Feature ‘Legend Of Aang’ To Skip Theatrical, Go Straight To Paramount+

Avatar Studios’ ‘Legend of Aang’ will debut on Paramount+ instead of theaters, alongside the new animated series ‘Avatar: Seven Havens.’

The Oscars Are Heading To YouTube In 2029

The landmark deal reflects declining TV audiences and a strategic bet on streaming platforms to hopefully future-proof the iconic awards show.

Gungnir Launches Animation Studio Aimed At Building A ‘Cartoon Network Of The Digital Era’

The L.A.-based publisher is expanding into animation with original series and films designed for a YouTube-first network aimed at genre and fandom communities.

Tubi Adding Titles From MeatCanyon, Explosm, Skybound, And More In Expanded Animation+ Partnership

Animation+ brings new digital-native animated titles to Tubi, boosting the streamer’s growing library of indie and cult-favorite titles.

‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ Creator Jeff Kinney On The ‘Intoxicating’ Nature Of Animation Storytelling

Jeff Kinney explores the challenges and rewards of translating ‘Wimpy Kid’ into CG and why animation continues to expand the franchise’s creative frontiers.

Disney Invests $1B In OpenAI, Studio Assets Heading To Sora, ChatGPT

More than 200 characters from Disney’s portfolio will be available to users of the video-generating platform Sora and image-generating portion of ChatGPT.

Netflix Unveils ‘Steps,’ Its Feature Twist On The Cinderella Story, Coming In 2026 From Directors Alyce Tzue And John Ripa

What if Cinderella’s stepsisters were just misunderstood? That’s the question at the heart of Netflix’s latest animated feature announcement.

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