‘The Wild Robot,’ ‘Arcane’ Dominate at 52nd Annual Annie Awards
Chris Sanders and DreamWorks’ blockbuster feature led the festivities with wins in 9 categories, while Netflix and Riot Games’ fan-favorite series took home 7, in a fun but emotional ceremony dedicated to victims of January’s tragic fires and highlighted by several tributes to LA’s firefighting finest, a real-time fundraiser, and 2 building-clearing false fire alarms.
FMX 2025 Ticket Shop Open Now
The conference now offers two new ticket categories: the Business Pass and the Experience Pass; early bird options are also in place until March 20.
Legendary, Hasbro Partner for ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Film and TV Universe
Initial plans call for a feature, based on the trading card game franchise, with series and other content to be developed as the universe expands.
‘Dune: Part Two,’ ‘The Wild Robot’ Take Top Honors at 15th Annual Lumiere Awards
Other feature film winners include ‘Wicked’ and ‘Alien: Romulus,’ while ‘Shōgun’ and ‘Arcane’ Season 2 nab wins for episodic.
Exclusive: Watch First of 3 ‘Squatters’ Shorts from Adult Swim SMALLS
Kicking off with ‘Down Under the Sink,’ the animated film series from creator Ben Kuhlmann tells the story of a Hollywood star who finds a squatter living in his vacation home, but that’s not even the half of it.
Stars Collective, El Pajaro Pictures Partner for ‘The Little Prince’ Animated Film
The adaptation will focus on French author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s life from 1940-1944 and blend 2D ‘expressive’ watercolor styles with 3D ‘realistic’ oil painting aesthetics.
ITFS and APD 2025 to Spotlight Stop-Motion, Swiss Artistry
Highlights for the upcoming festival include screenings of ‘Memory Hotel’ ‘Vengeance Most Fowl,’ with a masterclass hosted by Aardman’s Will Becher; ITFS runs from May 6-11.
Mattel Television Announces ‘Barbie & Teresa: Recipe for Friendship’ Special
The 1-hour animated adventure, which follows Barbie 'Brooklyn' Roberts, Barbie 'Malibu' Roberts, and best friends Teresa and Nikki as they head to New York City for spring break, debuts March 6 on Netflix.
2024 VIEW Awards Announced
9 animated short films recognized for their excellence by an international jury include Grand Prize winner ‘Inkwo for When the Starving Return’ and Jury Award winners ‘Have I Swallowed Your Dreams’ and ‘Jour de Vent;’ View Conference 2025 runs October 12-17.
‘Oh My God…Yes! A Series Of Extremely Relatable Circumstances’ Coming to Adult Swim
Watch the trailer for the animated comedy series, which follows three friends as they navigate womanhood in the unpredictable, not-so-distant future of South Central LA; debuts March 9.
Disney Branded Television Renews ‘Kiff’ for Season 3
Announcement made ahead of the animated kids’ series’ March 15 Season 2 debut on Disney Channel, Disney XD, and Disney XD On Demand; will stream this summer on Disney+.
Paramount Drops ‘The Smurfs Movie’ Trailer
The upcoming live-action / 3DCG hybrid – and extremely blue musical feature sees Smurfette and her friends head to a very real Earth to find Papa Smurf, who’s been kidnapped by Razamel and Gargamel; hits theaters July 18.
Mattel Television Announces ‘Hot Wheels Let’s Race’ Season 3
The 3DCG animated series returns as rival racer Cruise takes the lead with her new ultra-powerful Track Blasters; five new episodes stream March 3 on Netflix.
‘Maggie And Abby’s Neverending Pillow Fort’ Feature Heads into Production
Mimo Studios, Like A Photon Creative, and Crayola Studios have teamed up to produce the animated adaptation of the Will Taylor children’s novel that follows two lifelong best friends who discover their pillow forts are connected to a huge network of forts around the world.
Crunchyroll Celebrates Valentine’s Day With Free February Programming
20 drama and rom-com titles will be available to stream the entire month; the Lovestruck Loot sale will also be available on the Crunchyroll Store from February 5-14.
Get Animated Business of Animation 2025 Conference Keynote Speakers Set
The event will take place April 1-2 at England’s Millennium Point Conference Centre; Patricia Hidalgo, Ronan McCabe, Philippe Alessandri, and Kate O’Connor will speak at the Day Two Keynote.
Superights, Kids First Merge Catalogs, Digital Channels
Starting March 31, series distributed by Kids First will join the Superights catalog; the move is the first step following both companies’ alliance forged in late 2024.
Joe Quesada Teases ‘Amazing Comics’ Imprint
The start-up publishing house boasts the talents of Garth Ennis, Steven Paul Judd, Derek Kolstad, Christopher Priest, and more, with the inaugural title ‘Disciple’ from Quesada and Charles Dorfman.
Titan Books Releases ‘The Art And Making Of Ultraman: Rising’ Book
The official, comprehensive, lavishly illustrated coffee-table book by Drew Taylor features exclusive imagery and commentary from director Shannon Tindle and co-director John Aoshima.
Neil Gaiman, Amanda Palmer Sued for Rape, Human Trafficking
New lawsuit alleges that the famed fantasy writer ‘engaged in many nonconsensual sex acts,’ with former nanny Scarlett Pavlovich, and that Palmer knew of and was complicit in the abusive behavior.
‘Michel Ocelot: A World of Animated Images’ Now Available
From author Laura Buono comes a unique book that examines the noted director’s career, from his earliest works to his latest research, productions, and role in contemporary animated cinema.
‘Craig of the Creek: The Complete Series’ Now Available On Digital
All 169 episodes of the Emmy winning Cartoon Network series are together digitally for the first time; ‘Craig of the Creek: Volume 9’ is also available now.
Nickelodeon Unveils ‘Kid Cowboy’ Animated YouTube Series
Created by songwriter Freddy Wexler, the show, which follows a guitar-playing kid in a futuristic world, is now streaming.
Apple TV+ Drops ‘Goldie’ Trailer
Inspired by Emily Brundige’s award-winning short film, the 2D animated show celebrates uniqueness and the act of embracing your true self; streams February 14.
Netflix Drops ‘Plankton: The Movie’ Trailer, Key Art, and Stills
The upcoming animated comedy, which follows Plankton as his world is flipped upside down when his plan for world domination is thwarted, streams March 7.
