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It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Sony Pictures Announces Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Scarlet’ Release

The new animated film from the Oscar-nominated ‘Mirai’ and ‘Belle’ director, which follows a princess who can transcend time and space, hits theaters globally outside Japan on December 12.

A New Generation of Filmmakers Headline News

Sony Future Filmmaker Awards Announces 2025 Edition Shortlist

30 filmmakers across 4 categories including animation get the opportunity to attend a 4-day program at Sony Pictures Studios from June 2-5, culminating in a June 5 ceremony when 4 winners will be revealed.

Awards Headline News

Animation Nation, DreamWorks Channel Team for 2025 ANSEA Awards ‘Short Film’ Category

The second edition of the awards invites aspiring and professional filmmakers from ASEAN member nations to submit 2-minute original short films exploring the theme of ‘family;’ submissions open through August 15.

Creativity Converging in Mumbai Headline News

1st World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) Summit Coming May 1-4

By Dan Sarto | Monday, April 28, 2025 at 12:31pm

Representatives from more than 40 countries, along with winners from 31 separate creative industry challenges, will converge in Mumbai for the inaugural conference, the first of its kind, with meetings, exhibitions and talks on topics from across animation, VFX, gaming, comics, XR, infotainment, and film.

See You in Hell Headline News

‘Helluva Boss’ From Hellaverse of 'Hazbin Hotel' Gets Prime Video Pickup

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 25, 2025 at 2:19pm

We can't really say it's a spin-off... current Seasons 1 and 2 of the hit webseries will debut on the streamer this Fall, with brand-new Seasons 3 and 4 getting exclusive streaming windows ahead of future YouTube debuts; EP Vivienne Medrano also scores first look deal.

Heading to Wales! Headline News

Cardiff Animation Weekender Announces Expansive Program

The event will showcase a hybrid program of animated nostalgia, cult classics, and new projects; takes place in-person May 17–18 and online May 17 – June 1.

Who Loves Branch Trimming? Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘The Great North – Ham to Lose A Guy Adventure’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 25, 2025 at 8:02am

In the all-new episode airing this Sunday on FOX, Judy and Beef interfere with Ham's personal life, while Wolf and Honeybee go on a quest to squash a rumor going around town that Wolf eats worms.

Welcome to Amreeka! ANIMATIONWorld

Ramy Youssef on '#1 Happy Family USA': Blending Satire with the Immigrant Experience

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:36pm

The creator and star discusses his new Prime Video series that delves into family dynamics and post-9/11 commentary, and why animation was the ideal medium to revisit early 2000s America through the lens of a Muslim family navigating surveillance, economic stress, and cultural misunderstandings with humor and honesty.

Gettin Janky With It Headline News

Nickelodeon Renews ‘Rock Paper Scissors’ for Seasons 2 and 3

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 12:03pm

Kyle Stegina and Josh Lehrman’s animated comedy, developed from the first short in Nick’s Intergalactic Shorts Program ever picked up for series, follows best friend and roommate trio Rock, Paper and Scissors, who compete over everything in hilarious and wildly absurd ways. 

Consume Responsibly Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘Love, Death + Robots’ Volume 4 Trailer, Episode Details

10 new shorts, featuring dinosaur gladiators, messianic cats, and other oddities, are set to debut May 15; voice cast includes MrBeast, Kevin Hart, John Oliver, Niecy Nash, John Boyega, and Rhys Darby.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Cineverse's RetroCrush Acquires ‘Future Boy Conan’ Streaming Rights

The Hayao Miyazaki sci-fi anime series is now also included in the RetroCrush Podcast, with dedicated Anime Club episodes streaming every week.

Next Gen Entertainment Headline News

We Ghosted Media, Lamina1 Team for ‘Owen Nowhere’ Animated Comedy

The series, which follows a pre-teen who lives on the open road with his retired vampire parents, will launch on the next-gen Web3 and AI-powered platform, allowing the creators full ownership and control over the IP.

AI in Animation Headline News

Asteria to Release ‘The Odd Birds Show’ Animated Shorts Series

Created through traditional hand-drawn animation as well as VR puppeteering, rendered 3D assets, motion tracking, and AI tools, the show, about a dysfunctional family of birds who host a talk show, will release across social platforms.

That’s Not All Folks! Headline News

Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios Reveal Annecy Slate

Festival plans include behind-the scenes looks at ‘Bat-Fam,’ and ‘Get Jiro;’ Genndy Tartakovsky, Craig McCracken, Pendleton Ward, Rebecca Sugar, J.G. Quintel, and Adam Muto to headline Cartoon Network 25 Year Celebration.

Animation by the Lac Headline News

Netflix Announces Annecy 2025 Activities

Festival plans include exclusive previews of ‘In Your Dreams’ and ‘Stranger Things: Tales from ‘85,’ the world premiere of ‘Fixed,’ a masterclass with Raphael Bob-Waksberg, and an in-depth look at the full animation series slate.

Giggity Giggity Goo ANIMATIONWorld

‘Family Guy’: Rich Appel and Alec Sulkin Talk Longevity, Collaboration, and Doing it By Hand

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:56pm

In this candid conversation, the series’ EPs and showrunners discuss the show's enduring success, their long-running creative partnership, and how production has evolved while staying true to its roots.

More Wubbin More Dubbin Headline News

Adult Swim Drops ‘Rick and Morty’ Season 8 Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 2:22pm

More wubbin and dubbin is just over the horizon… a new season of the best – and only – animated series about a genius scientist who drags his timid grandson on adventures across the universe returns May 25.

Visions of Awesome Anime Headline News

‘Star Wars: Visions’ Volume 3 Episode Details Revealed

The animated anthology returns in a longer format, with 9 new anime shorts from david production, Kamikaze Douga, Kinema citrus Co, Polygon Pictures, Production I.G, Project Studio Q, TRIGGER, and WIT Studio; hits Disney+ October 29.

A Film About Stories and Connection Headline News

The Line, Riot Games Partner on ‘League Of Legends’ Music Video

In celebration of the upcoming ‘LoL’ season Spirit Blossom Beyond, new short ‘Here, Tomorrow’ showcases themes that blend myth, memory, and the mystical beauty of Ionia.

That’s My Pup! Headline News

Bill Plympton’s ‘Guard Dog’ Now on YouTube

Inspired by a simple walk in the park, the Oscar-nominated short film first went on tour in The Animation Show, and was preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015; now remastered and available for free.

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