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It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Crunchyroll to Release ‘My Hero Academia’ Season 7 Part 1 On Blu-ray

Coming June 17 in North America, the 7th season follows Deku and his U.A. classmates as they battle against evil; ‘One Piece Season 14 Voyage 4’ and several ‘Log Horizon’ shows are also releasing this June.

The Best in Ibero-American Animation Headline News

2025 Quirino Awards for Animation Announces 8th Edition Finalists

A total of 26 works from 10 Ibero-American countries will compete across 10 categories; winners will be announced May 10 at ceremony in Tenerife.

Springtime for Animation Headline News

Disney Announces Upcoming Easter, Spring-Themed Animated Programming

Starting now through April, 8 kids’ series will air a seasonal episode/special on Disney Jr. and Disney+, including ‘Bluey,’ ‘Mickey Mouse Funhouse,’ and ‘SuperKitties.’

Watt We Should be Playing! Headline News

PBS Kids and Future Brain Media Launch ‘City Island Adventure’ Game

By Dan Sarto | Friday, March 21, 2025 at 12:06pm

Inspired by the hit kids’ series, the new game explores 5 iconic boroughs of City Island through 14 immersive mini-games, where players can paint a mural, plant a community garden, and interact with colorful citizens.

All The Simpsons All The Time Headline News

Disney+ Adds ‘The Simpsons’ 24/7 Stream

The curated feed, now live, features all 35 seasons in chronological order, with a programming lineup to refresh monthly afterward; bundle subscribers can stream the current season via Hulu.

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‘Witch Watch,’ or Watching TV Anime on the Big Screen

AWN columnist Andrew Osmond reviews this week’s cinema preview of the series, coming to both Crunchyroll and Netflix in April, reflecting on the rise of TV anime in American theaters and elsewhere.

Hormones Abound Headline News

Cynthia Erivo, Holly Hunter, and Steve Buscemi Join ‘Big Mouth’ Final Season

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 12:04pm

With an impressive guest cast that also includes Kristen Wiig, Ali Wong, and Chloe Fineman, Season 8 of Netflix’s Emmy Award-winning animated comedy, which follows the Bridgeton teens dealing with puberty’s glorious nightmare… now as highschoolers, streams May 23.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Crunchyroll Acquires ‘Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon’ North American Theatrical Rights

Adapted from the manga by Naoya Matsumoto, the omnibus film features a recap of Season 1 and an exclusive never-before-seen original episode; debuts April 13 in the U.S. and Canada.

Master the Elements Headline News

Nickelodeon, Tilting Point Launch ‘Avatar Legends: Realms Collide’ Mobile Game

Now available for free on IOS, Android, and PC, the 4X strategy game based on the beloved animated series includes Father Glowworm, first introduced in the novel ‘The Rise of Kyoshi,’ as well as new enemies to defeat like Chanyu, Borte and Murong.

Conferences Events

Cartoon Forum 2025

Begins: September 15, 2025

The pitching and co-production forum for animated TV projects returns to Toulouse September 15-18, 2025; projects are now being accepted through May 7, 2025.

Fight Domestic Abuse Headline News

Women’s Aid Fights Domestic Abuse with ‘The Monster Who Came to Tea’ Campaign

The short film, with animation by Passion Pictures, tells the harrowing tale of a mother and daughter experiencing domestic abuse, seen through the eyes of a young girl; campaign aims to pressure the UK government to re-evaluate funding for support services.

A Muthr of an Art Book Headline News

Exclusive: ‘WondLa: The Art & Making of the Limited Series’ Announced

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 9:48am

See just released preview pages from Titan Books’ new official companion guide to Skydance Animation and Apple TV+’s animated series about a teenager, Eva, being raised alone by a robot caretaker, Muthr, forced to leave her underground sanctuary after an alien attack.

Say it Ain’t So Korvo! Headline News

‘Solar Opposites’ to End at Hulu After Season 6

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 3:37pm

The show was renewed last July at SDCC for what will now be its final season; Mike McMahan, Josh Bycel and Sydney Ryan’s hilarious, NSFW series centers on four aliens evenly split on whether Earth is awful or awesome.

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Candi Milo and Eric Bauza Talk ‘The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie’

The voices behind Petunia Pig, Porky Pig and Daffy Duck talk martini jokes, the need to recognize more women voice actors come awards season, and the challenges working on Warner Bros. Animation’s new sci-fi buddy action comedy, now in theaters.

Get Jazzy With It Headline News

PBS Kids to Debut ‘Acoustic Rooster’ Universe

Get ready to groove! A 1-hour special and 20 shorts are on the way, based on the children’s book by Kwame Alexander; the musical property will introduce young viewers to the joys of Jazz and self-expression.

call for entries Headline News

Rookie Awards 2025 Announces Call For Entries Date

Open for submissions starting April 7, the global competition offers an opportunity for aspiring artists in creative industries to gain exposure, connect with industry leaders, and win prizes.

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Annecy 2025 Official Short Film Selections Announced

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 17, 2025 at 11:22am

Out of the 3,900 films submitted from around 100 countries, 72 films from 33 countries were selected to compete: 36 in the Official category, 9 in the Off-Limits category, 17 in the Perspectives category, and 10 in the Young Audiences category.

Honoring the Best in Kids and Family TV Animation Headline News

‘Percy Jackson,’ ‘Orion and the Dark’ Win Big at 3rd Annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 17, 2025 at 9:52am

‘Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,’ ‘Merry Little Batman’ and ‘StoryBots: Answer Time’ were three of the top shows among other winners at this weekend's two separate awards ceremonies.

Honoring the Best in Kids and Family TV Animation Headline News

Eric Bauza to Host Children’s & Family Emmy Awards

By Dan Sarto | Friday, March 14, 2025 at 4:24pm

The famed voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig will MC the March 15 ceremony that includes a star-studded set of presenters, performers and guests; a slew of artists and their animated shows have been nominated, including ‘I Am Groot,’ ‘Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,’ ‘Orion and the Dark,’ ‘ Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie,’ and ‘The Tiny Chef Show.’ 

More Straw Hat Pirate Adventures Headline News

‘One Piece’ Returns to Crunchyroll with Simulcasts, Specials, and English Dubs

New dubbed episodes and specials drop March 18; the Egghead Arc will resume streaming with new simulcast episodes in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Latin America on April 6.

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