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‘Lil Kev’: Kevin Hart’s Animated Journey from Tough Childhood to Comedy Gold

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 4:20pm

The prolific comedian and actor created and stars in the new series, alongside Wanda Sykes as his fiery, no-nonsense mom Nancy, that takes a humorous, sincere look at his rough upbringing in North Philadelphia, tackling real-life issues with his signature brash, satirical perspective; now streaming on BET+.

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‘Night of the Zoopocalypse’: Eye-Popping, Funny Gummy Gore for Kids

Co-directors Rodrigo Perez-Castro and Ricardo Curtis’ all-new family friendly film, from the mind of Clive Barker no less, involves a rogue meteor… a mysterious virus… and one very bad night at the zoo… in a hilarious, wildly colored, gummy candy-infused 3DCG horror comedy; hits theaters March 7.

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‘Plankton: The Movie’ - Marital Issues, World Domination and Lots of Comedy

Director Dave Needham, writer and voice of Plankton, Mr. Lawrence, and voice of Karen, Jill Talley talk about their upcoming animated comedy, which follows the world’s smallest megalomaniacal villain as his world flips upside down when his plan for world domination is thwarted; hits Netflix March 7.

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‘Trapezium,’ or How To Subvert an Idol Singer

AWN’s anime columnist Andrew Osmond looks at a new film streaming on Crunchyroll about a plucky group of female singers that tells a familiar enough story… with an intriguing twist.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

CyberAgent Drops ‘The Summer Hikaru Died’ Trailer, Ending Theme Song

Anime series adaptation of the manga by Mokumokuren, which follows a boy who experiences strange incidents with an entity impersonating his best friend, will stream on Netflix this Summer.

A Zoo Like No Other Headline News

‘Night of the Zoopocalypse’ Hits Premium Video on Demand April 4

The 3DCG film, from the mind of Clive Barker, features a rogue meteor, a mysterious virus, and one very bad night at the zoo; David Harbour, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, and Scott Thompson star.

Promoting a New Generation of Animation Artists Headline News

2025 WIA Scholarship Winners Announced

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 2:51pm

14 scholarship recipients were selected from 179 worldwide applicants representing 77 schools; an additional 41 received honorable mentions.

Business Headline News

Halon Entertainment Launches New Glasgow Studio

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 2:21pm

Expansion to state-of-the-art facility with up to 250 artist positions grows the company’s international footprint and ability to take on more ambitious work; expansion also planned at Los Angeles headquarters.

Business Headline News

Rodeo FX Acquires Mikros Animation

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 8:57am

The animation studio reportedly has been operating despite last month’s Technicolor Group shutdown, and its projects, production pipeline, and most of its creative, technical and leadership teams have been kept on.

I Only Got 25 Cents Headline News

Shout! Studios’ Announces ‘A Tooth Fairy Tale’ Digital Release

The animated feature, which follows a teenage tooth fairy with a rebellious streak, will be available for rent or purchase on all digital platforms across North America on May 20, and in select theaters May 2.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

AnimeJapan 2025 Pony Canyon Recap - Trailers, Teasers, Visuals, Oh My!

Fans were offered a look at new content for multiple anime series, including ‘Harmony of Mille-Feuille,’ ‘Solo Camping for Two,’ and ‘Turkey!Time to Strike-,’ as well as the sequel to ‘Tokyo Revengers.’

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

AMC Networks Expands HIDIVE Anime Streaming Service

The service is now available on Amazon Prime Video Channels as a monthly, ad-free, add-on subscription in the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, with expanded CTV partners in the US.

Awards Headline News

The 1st Animation and Illustration Festival (RE)ANIMACIJA Concludes in Nikšić

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 24, 2025 at 4:43pm

Teodora Tošić took first place for her animation, ‘TV Warming,’ with second place going to Jovana Martinović for her illustration, ‘The Unknown,’ and third place to Andrija Martinović for his illustration series, ‘The1 and The2.’

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Future Today Adds ‘ULTRAMAN’ Franchise to HappyKids OTT Platform

19 movies and 8 specials featuring the legendary protector against kaiju are now available  on the company’s free platform, and Ultraman TV, in the U.S., as part of new deal with Mill Creek Entertainment.

It’s Nature-tastic! Headline News

PBS Kids Announces New Spring Nature-Themed Programming

Upcoming shows that encourage kids to explore the world around them include new seasonal specials from ‘Nature Cat,’ ‘Wild Kratts,’ and ‘Elinor Wonders Why,’ and new episodes of ‘Carl the Collector.’

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.

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