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2026 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Versa’ Director Malcon Pierce
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ artistic director Malcon Pierce channels personal tragedy into a touching, dialogue-free story of loss and recovery.
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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.
Disney Animation Unveils New Original Film ‘Hexed,’ Coming November 2026
At Destination D23, Pixar previewed ‘Toy Story 5’ and ‘Hoppers’ and announced a ‘Toy Story’ re-release and Disney shared ‘Zootopia 2’ casting updates.
Judy And Nick Return In ‘Zootopia 2’ Trailer, But Their Partnership Is On Thin Ice
Disney drops a new trailer for ‘Zootopia 2,’ reuniting Judy and Nick as their partnership is tested by a new case and a venomous new character.
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.
‘Zootopia 2’ Teaser Offer First Glimpse Of Sequel To Disney’s Oscar-Winning Film
‘Zootopia 2’ will release in the U.S. on November 26.
Production Management Workers At Walt Disney Animation Studios Have Ratified Their First Union Contract
The milestone contract marks the first time that production management workers at a feature animation studio have gained representation through The Animation Guild.
Disney Animation Cancels Long-Awaited ‘Tiana’ Series, Will No Longer Develop Longform Content For Streaming
The studio also announced that it was cancelling an unannounced direct-to-streaming feature-length film.
‘Moana 2’ Crosses $1 Billion At Global Box Office
Half of the top ten highest-grossing films at the global box office in 2024 were animated.
‘Moana 2’ Is Biggest Debut Ever For Walt Disney Animation Studios
‘Moana 2’ has surpassed the debut of ‘Frozen 2’ to become the storied animation studio’s biggest launch ever.
‘Moana 2’ Review Roundup: Critics Label It A Boring And Confusing Corporate Product
Not that it matters, but critics didn’t like ‘Moana 2.’
Pixar And Disney Animator Bolhem Bouchiba Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison
Bouchiba continued getting jobs at major studios like Pixar and Dreamworks even after being added to France’s national sex offender registry in 2014.
A Top Pixar And Disney Animator Awaits Trial In France On Child Sex Abuse Charges
Investigators say that up to a thousand children were abused at his request.
The Cartoon Brew Livestream: A Major Shift At Walt Disney Animation Studios
Looking more closely at important animation news that happened this week.
Jennifer Lee Steps Down As Disney Animation’s Chief Creative Officer, Jared Bush Takes Over
Lee will remain at the studio to work on the ‘Frozen’ franchise.
New ‘Hot Ones’ Episode Features Eric Goldberg-Directed Donald Duck Appearance
The segment was created in honor of Donald Duck’s 90th birthday.
New Details And Characters From ‘Moana 2’ Revealed At Annecy
Disney legend Mark Henn was also honored at Annecy today.
‘Moana 2’ Teaser Trailer Offers First Look At Disney Sequel
The film is being produced between Disney’s animation studios in Burbank and Vancouver.
John Musker: Disney Animation Needs A ‘Course Correction’
He also says that his last feature at the studio, ‘Moana,’ was “a very difficult project.”
Disney’s ‘Wish’ Lost Over $130 Million, According To New Report
‘Wish’ made over $250 million at the global box office, but it wasn’t enough to turn a profit.