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The Parlapanides Brothers Talk Greek Family Soap Operas and ‘Blood of Zeus’ Season 3

Show creators Charley and Vlas discuss the family stories of their youth they drew upon for the epic conclusion - filled with chaos, devastation, and the Titan King Cronus - to their epic war between gods, mortals, and demons; debuts May 8 on Netflix.

The Parlapanides Brothers Talk Greek Family Soap Operas and ‘Blood of Zeus’ Season 3

Show creators Charley and Vlas discuss the family stories of their youth they drew upon for the epic conclusion - filled with chaos, devastation, and the Titan King Cronus - to their epic war between gods, mortals, and demons; debuts May 8 on Netflix.

ANIMATIONWorld Magazine

Inside the World of ‘The Great North’ with Wendy and Lizzy Molyneux

The Animation Domination series’ co-creators and EPs open up about genre experiments, character evolution, and the joys of storytelling in uncertain times, in the latest season of...
The Spring Anime Season: From Superheroes to Green Gables

Anime columnist Andrew Osmond has been looking at some of the new shows that started streaming this month.
It’s a Bumpy and Smoothie Season 3 on DreamWorks’ ‘Chaos Theory’

Showrunner and EP Scott Kreamer talks up the show’s cutest dino baby that more than holds its own against the Indominus Rex and other bad-ass dinosaur designs; series now...
Fortiche and Riot Games Talk ‘Ma Meilleure Ennemie’ Music Video from ‘...

The video builds on the Jinx and Ekko dance sequence from Episode 7, adding new animation and music by Stromae and Pomme from the series soundtrack that has amassed more than 1.6...
Binocular Briefs - April 2025

AWN’s latest survey highlights under-the-radar animated shorts that are currently making their way through the festival circuit - or are newly available for online viewing.
Adi Shankar Talks ‘Devil May Cry’s Cool Rebellion in Animation

The creator discusses his new adaptation of the popular Capcom game, where a young, insanely good demon hunter with a sweet tooth fights sinister forces trying to open the portal...
Before ‘Lazarus’: Swordplay and Hip-Hop in ‘Samurai Champloo’

With ‘Cowboy Bebop’ director Shinichiro Watanabe’s newest anime launching this Sunday, AWN columnist Andrew Osmond reviews a classic series the legendary filmmaker made in...

Inside the World of ‘The Great North’ with Wendy and Lizzy Molyneux

The Animation Domination series’ co-creators and EPs open up about genre experiments, character evolution, and the joys of storytelling in uncertain times, in the latest season of...
The Spring Anime Season: From Superheroes to Green Gables

Anime columnist Andrew Osmond has been looking at some of the new shows that started streaming this month.
It’s a Bumpy and Smoothie Season 3 on DreamWorks’ ‘Chaos Theory’

Showrunner and EP Scott Kreamer talks up the show’s cutest dino baby that more than holds its own against the Indominus Rex and other bad-ass dinosaur designs; series now...
Fortiche and Riot Games Talk ‘Ma Meilleure Ennemie’ Music Video from ‘...

The video builds on the Jinx and Ekko dance sequence from Episode 7, adding new animation and music by Stromae and Pomme from the series soundtrack that has amassed more than 1.6...
Binocular Briefs - April 2025

AWN’s latest survey highlights under-the-radar animated shorts that are currently making their way through the festival circuit - or are newly available for online viewing.
Adi Shankar Talks ‘Devil May Cry’s Cool Rebellion in Animation

The creator discusses his new adaptation of the popular Capcom game, where a young, insanely good demon hunter with a sweet tooth fights sinister forces trying to open the portal...
Before ‘Lazarus’: Swordplay and Hip-Hop in ‘Samurai Champloo’

With ‘Cowboy Bebop’ director Shinichiro Watanabe’s newest anime launching this Sunday, AWN columnist Andrew Osmond reviews a classic series the legendary filmmaker made in...

A Pervasive Sense of Cool! ANIMATIONWorld

Before ‘Lazarus’: Swordplay and Hip-Hop in ‘Samurai Champloo’

With ‘Cowboy Bebop’ director Shinichiro Watanabe’s newest anime launching this Sunday, AWN columnist Andrew Osmond reviews a classic series the legendary filmmaker made in 2004… set in samurai Japan and boasting a strikingly different soundtrack.

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Life finds a way ANIMATIONWorld

Scott Kreamer Talks Morally Grey Areas and Italian Grandmas in ‘Chaos Theory’ Season 3

The DreamWorks Animation series showrunner and EP discusses the new season’s multi-layered character arcs, which include Kenji’s unraveling as he deals with the grief of Brooklynn’s rejection, and her growing inner turmoil as she’s drawn deeper into a web of criminal dinosaur trafficking; debuts April 3 on Netflix.

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Rescue Pets Who Rescue Pets ANIMATIONWorld

‘RoboGobo’: A ‘Story Soup’ of Heart, Humor and Heroics

Creator and EP Chris Gilligan talks about his new preschool animation series featuring five adorable pets, adopted by an 8-year-old inventor, who fits them with super-powered robo-suits so they can save other pets in trouble; debuts April 1 on Disney Jr.

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Professional Animation Tools Anyone Can Master ANIMATIONWorld

From Hobbyist to Filmmaker: The Indie Dream Behind ‘The Sky’s the Limit’

For digital event and video producer Elvis Deane, discovering Reallusion’s software tools like Character Creator, iClone, and AccuPOSE allowed him to animate his feature film idea 20 years in the making.

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All Hart All Heart ANIMATIONWorld

Musa Brooker Explores Nostalgia, Love and Sour Cheesesteaks in ‘Lil Kev’

The supervising director of BET+’s first original animated series, who like creator and star Kevin Hart, hails from Philadelphia, talks about the show’s affection for the city of brotherly love in its unique character designs, backgrounds, and animation style.

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Exit Stage Left! ANIMATIONWorld

‘Jellystone!’ Season 3: C.H. Greenblatt Talks Hanna-Barbera Crossovers and Knock-Offs

The Cartoon Network series creator riffs on the studio’s ‘green light’ to do most anything with its library, including bringing back classic HB characters, most likely no one wants to see, in the all-new third season, now airing.

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Animated Shorts of the Month ANIMATIONWorld

Binocular Briefs - March 2025

AWN’s latest survey highlights under-the-radar animated shorts that are currently making their way through the festival circuit—or are newly available for online viewing.

In 2D, 3D, CG, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Binocular Briefs | Geographic Region: All

The Animation GOAT ANIMATIONWorld

Ne Zha’s Journey From Hand-Drawn Classic to All-Time Champion

Andrew Osmond crosses over to Chinese animation this week, to consider ‘Ne Zha 2,’ the highest grossing animated film in the world.

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Fighting Creative Stagnation Blogs

Skipping the Shark

Why grassroots animation ecosystems are the way out of ‘no way’

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Bill Kroyer Talks His New Book, ‘Mr. InBetween: My Life in the Middle of the Animation Revolution’

From his early, revolutionary work at Disney on ‘Tron’ to his Oscar-nominated short, ‘Technological Threat’ and Coca Cola ‘Polar Bear’ commercials, the long-time industry veteran was front and center at the nexus of revolutionary change from hand-drawn to computer animation.

In 2D, 3D, Books, Comics, Commercials, Films, People, Short Films, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

Theaters Filled with TV Anime ANIMATIONWorld

‘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.

In 2D, Anime, CG, Comics, Digital Media, Films, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All

Heading to Spain! Headline News

Animayo Gran Canaria Presents 20th Edition Preview

Running May 7-10, the event will feature more than 40 guests and keynote speakers participating in 14 masterclasses, 15 educational talks, five workshops, six premieres and screenings, three auteur presentations, five school stands, 20 talent booths, two exhibitions, and 18 hours dedicated to recruitment, portfolio reviews, and signings.

In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, People, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Europe

I’m Just as Brave as You! Headline News

Andy Serkis, T’Nia Miller, Iris Onyejiuwa Join ‘A Lamb’s Stew’ Cast

Produced in Blender, the special is created, written, and helmed by Joeri Christiaen and follows Billie, a young lamb determined to prove sheep are as brave as other animals.

In 3D, CG, Films, People, Technology, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

To the Hoop! Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘Sneaks – Everybody Has a Price’ with Anthony Mackie, Martin Lawrence

All-new animated family film follows a misguided designer sneaker, Ty, who knows no life outside his velvet-lined shoe box, as he braves NYC to rescue his sister shoe stolen by a shady collector; hits theaters April 18.

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Nuts to You! Headline News

Netflix Drops Release Date, First Look at Genndy Tartakovsky’s ‘Fixed’

The famed ‘Dexter’s Laboratory’ and ‘Samurai Jack’ creator’s first adult animated feature about a dog, Bull, who finds out he’ll be neutered in the morning, shelved at Warner Bros., finds a new home; debuts August 13.

In 2D, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

kids’ animation Headline News

‘Lulu Is a Rhinoceros’ Family Musical Special Coming to Apple TV+

Based on the children’s book of the same name by father-daughter duo Jason and Allison Flom, the animated pop music event is all about kindness, acceptance and embracing one’s true self.

In 2D, Books, CG, Digital Media, Music and Sound, People, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

People Headline News

Assemblage Entertainment Expands with ‘Mikros India’ Leadership Team

Following the recent closure of Technicolor Creative Services’ Indian operations, the core set of executives have joined the Cinesite group partner studio.

In 3D, Business, Digital Media, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia

Business Headline News

DreamWorks Animation Drops ‘Forgotten Island’ Release Date

All-new original animated feature, written and directed by ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’s Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, will hit theaters September 25, 2026.

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We Want More Kaiju Killer Headline News

Toho Group Unveils $105 Million ‘Godzilla’ Franchise Investment

Company’s new 3-year plan also includes $490 million for producing a range of projects, including films, animation, theatrical plays, and digital games as part of broader efforts to expand its global entertainment business ahead of its 100^th anniversary in 2032.

In Anime, Business, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

The Best in Ibero-American Animation Headline News

2025 Quirino Awards for Animation Program Released

The Co-Production and Business Forum, Futures Lab, International Meeting of TV Channels, and Women in Ibero-American Animation roundtable all aim to promote the development, co-production, and distribution of animation across the Ibero-American region; run May 8-10 in Tenerife.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, Business, CG, Education and Training, Event, Films, People, Short Films, Technology, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

May the Bid be With You Headline News

Heritage Auctions Announces ‘Star Wars Day’ Auction

The event will feature over 300 lots ranging from original movie posters to screen-used props, high-end replicas, toys, comics, and artwork; concludes with a live session on May 4.

In Art, Business, Films, Games, Licensing, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

Business Headline News

Elena Walf’s ‘Lena’s Farm’ Signs Deals Across Europe, Gets Selected at Annecy

The ‘Full Nest’ episode of the non-dialogue, hand-drawn animated series will compete at the festival; the series launched in Germany earlier this year and has signed a number of international licensing deals at Disney+, Kidstream, and other outlets.

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It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Patrick Pedraza Teases ‘Akari Dark’ Episode 3

The latest offering in the small but mighty indie anime series, which follows Xavier, a teen with OCD and a traumatic past who discovers he has the power to enter and manipulate people’s dreams, is now streaming on YouTube.

In 2D, Anime, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Oh Boy More Fonts! Headline News

Monotype Adds Hundreds of Fonts to Adobe Creative Cloud

Over 750 new fonts, including typefaces Helvetica, Avenir, and Gotham, are now available to Creative Cloud subscribers, with total access to more than 2,800 Monotype fonts across Adobe applications.

In 2D, Business, CG, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

kids’ TV Headline News

New ‘Donkey Hodie’ Episodes, Special Announced

The latest episodes of Fred Rogers Productions and Spiffy Pictures’ puppet series kick off April 14 on PBS Kids; half-hour special ‘A Donkey Hodie Road Trip’ premieres April 17.

In Diversity and Inclusion, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All