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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.

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.

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.

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.

Pioneers in Computer Animation ANIMATIONWorld

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

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 24, 2025 at 12:28pm

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.

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.

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.

A Virtual World For Kids Headline News

Epic Storyworlds Unveils ‘Fracterra’ Roblox Discovery Hub

The collaborative and immersive world boasts multiple IPs and creative partnership, including Squeeze Productions’ animated comedy brand ‘Cracké.’

Let it Snow! Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘The Great North - Dial M for Moon-der Adventure’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 11, 2025 at 11:33am

In the all-new episode airing this Sunday on FOX, when a snow day is unexpectedly rescinded and the kids are forced to go to school, Detective Moon must crack the case of who could commit such a twisted crime.

Business Headline News

Former The Mill Creative Leaders Find New Home at The Heist

Patrick Coleman joins as executive creative director, bringing team of long-time collaborators; Blake Nickle joins as Director of Production, Chicago, with Jason Esser coming on board as Thinkingbox creative director.

More Miraculous Things Are Coming Headline News

New ‘Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir’ Episodes Announced

More of the 3DCG animated series, which follows the adventures of 2 seemingly typical teens with secret identities, is headed to Disney Channel and Disney XD on Saturdays from April 19 - May 10.

We Want More Adventure Time Headline News

Oni Press Drops ‘Adventure Time #2’ Comic First Look

We continue our journey through the land of Ooo with the next chapter of the ‘Best of Buds’ story arc from cartoonist and animator Nick Winn (‘Bloody Mary’) and artist Asia Simone (‘Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: Wreck and Roll’); issue hits shelves May 7.

Supporting the Animation Community Headline News

ASIFA-Hollywood, Sotheby’s Partner for Online 'AnimAid The Art of Animation' Auction

Running April 23-30, the auction will showcase rare and one-of-a-kind pieces spanning 90 years of animation history, with all proceeds directly benefiting over 70 animation professionals affected by the recent Los Angeles wildfires.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Netflix Debuts ‘The Rose of Versailles’ Trailer, Key Art

Based on the original manga by Riyoko Ikeda, the animated film unfolds during the French Revolution and follows Oscar, a beautiful woman raised as a boy; debuts April 30.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

‘Trigun Stargaze’ Release Window, Key Art Revealed

The final phase of the ‘Trigun’ anime series, which will follow rookie reporter Meryl Stryfe and her veteran partner as they discover Vash the Stampede’s evil twin; premieres in 2026 on Crunchyroll.

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