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‘Medalist’: A Look at the World of Sports Anime

AWN’s anime columnist Andrew Osmond discusses the show – currently streaming on Hulu - about an 11-year-old girl determined to become a champion figure skater, and how it fits into the universe of sports anime.

Celebrating Uniqueness and True Self ANIMATIONWorld

Emily Brundige Talks the ‘Undeniability’ of ‘Goldie’

The creator of Apple TV+’s new 2D kids’ show about a giant girl with a big heart who wears her emotions on her sleeve, based on her 2019 short film, discusses how the series grew out of frustration at not being able to show her own work after years spent writing on many notable animated series.

The Annies are Coming! ANIMATIONWorld

AWN’s Annie Awards Roundup: Top Contenders in Film and TV

Dig into the roster of animated feature films, TV shows, and shorts vying for wins in 36 different categories on February 8 at ASIFA-Hollywood’s 52nd annual ceremony recognizing the best in animation from the past year.

I Don’t Quite Feel Invincible ANIMATIONWorld

J.K. Simmons, Steve Yeun and Gillian Jacobs Talk ‘Invincible’

The lead actors in Robert Kirkman’s hit adult animated superhero series discuss their characters’ inner turmoil, emotional conflict, and ‘lurking in the grey areas’ as long-awaited Season 3 kicks off February 6 on Prime Video.

Big Pharma Meets Magic Mushrooms ANIMATIONWorld

The Dark, Comic World of Steve Hely’s and Joe Bennett’s ‘Common Side Effects’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 2:14pm

The creators of Adult Swim’s all-new comedy/thriller discuss their deep dive into the mysterious and surreal world of a newly discovered healing mushroom, big pharma, wellness culture, and their disruptive effects on society.

Facing Your Fears ANIMATIONWorld

Tim Lamb and Christine Bian Talk ‘MacGyvering Our Way to Survival’ on ‘Orion and the Dark’

The production designer and art director approached the challenging, ‘scrappy indie project’ by honoring the hand-painted, watercolor feel of Emma Yarlett’s original book; written by Oscar-winner Charlie Kaufman, the DreamWorks’ and Mikros Animation film debuts on Netflix February 2, 2024.  

Hypothetically Speaking ANIMATIONWorld

How Marvel’s ‘What If...?’ Took the Multiverse Beyond Live-Action

By Dan Sarto | Monday, February 3, 2025 at 11:40am

Concluding with its most ambitious season, EP Brad Winderbaum’s seminal, Emmy and Annie Award-winning show, the studio’s first ever animated series, never failed to capture the limitless and exciting potential of alternate MCU character realities; now streaming on Disney+.

In Passing Headline News

Publicity Executive Fumi Kitahara Passes at 56

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 3:18pm

The longtime publicist and awards consultant for Disney, DreamWorks, Aardman, Netflix, Google Spotlight Stories and countless indie filmmakers, as well as WIA’s publicity chair, died after a long battle with a rare blood cancer.  

FAST Kids' Business Headline News

Kartoon Studios, Samsung TV Plus Partner on Kartoon Channel!

The free kids streaming channel, available now across the United States and Canada to connected Samsung TVs, features video game themed content, such as ‘Kidaverse: Roblox Rumble,’ as well as ‘Rainbow Rangers’ and classics like ‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ and ‘Bakugan.’

Learn from the Indie Master Headline News

Bill Plympton Announces New In-Person Animation Course

The two-time Oscar nominee and Annie Award Lifetime Achievement winner returns to the classroom for an eight-week course, to be held at his studio in Chelsea, NYC from March 10-April 28; a remote option is also available.

We Want More Adventure Time Headline News

Oni Press Drops ‘Adventure Time #1’ Comic First Look

Return to the land of Ooo with the ongoing series of adventures created by the likes of Nick Winn (‘Bloody Mary’), Caroline Cash (‘PeePee PooPoo’), and Asia Simone (‘Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: Wreck and Roll’), when the debut issue hits shelves April 9.

Business Headline News

Technicolor Begins Shutdown, Artists Find New Home with Arc Creative

While the famed creative services company has begun to shut down U.S. operations, the leadership and most of the artistic staff at The Mill have joined forces with Dream Machine FX for a new venture.

A Slowly Unfolding Tale Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘A Sloth Story - Gordito’

Starring Leslie Jones, Teo Vergara, and Remy Hii, the animated feature about a speedy sloth and her family’s efforts to run a food truck hits U.S. theaters February 28, and debuts in Canada March 7.

Yes My Precious! Headline News

‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’ to Stream on Max

The 2D animated feature from New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Animation makes its global streaming debut February 28, then hits HBO linear on March 1.

Clayface ShapeShifts into Theaters Headline News

James Watkins to Direct DC’s ‘Clayface’

The ‘Speak No Evil’ helmer joins writer Mike Flanagan on the live-action project; the film features the shapeshifting Batman villain last seen in Max’s animated ‘Harley Quinn’ series.

Life's Good When You Protect Wildlife Headline News

LG Electronics Announces 2025 ‘Wonderbox Showcase’ Digital Art Competition

The college-level competition to raise endangered species awareness is inspired by NBC’s 10-part television event, ‘The Americas;’ winning entries to be featured on LG's Times Square billboard.

Welcome to Amreeka! Headline News

Prime Video Reveals ‘#1 Happy Family USA’ First-Look Images, Premiere Date

The entire adult-animated comedy series from Amazon MGM Studios, A24, and Cairo Cowboy, co-created by and starring Ramy Youssef, streams April 17.

They’re Super… and Duper! Headline News

Nickelodeon Unveils ‘Super Duper Bunny League’

Based on the kids’ comic book series by Jamie Smart, the 2D animated preschool series premieres February 22 on the Nick Jr. YouTube Channel and April 19 on Nickelodeon.

Promoting Universal Values of Love and Peace Headline News

God’s Gang Debuts ‘We Didn’t Start The Fire: Wildfire & The Mysterious Hero’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 3:15pm

Now streaming on YouTube, the first of 4 all-new episodes finds the four interfaith heroes navigating danger found deep in a forest by relying on their instincts, teamwork and a mysterious new ally.

And the Winner Is… Headline News

PreVIEW Panel Set: ‘Oscar Contenders for Best Animated Short Film’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 2:28pm

Join AWN’s own Dan Sarto on February 27 for a free online conversation and Q&A with the directors of ‘Beautiful Men,’ ‘Wander to Wonder,’ ‘Yuck!,’ ‘In the Shadow of the Cypress,’ and ‘Magic Candies,’ hosted by the VIEW Conference.

All I Need… is Some Parody! Headline News

New ‘Robot Chicken’ Special Celebrates Show’s 20th Anniversary

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 9:31am

Coming to Adult Swim this summer, ‘The Robot Chicken Self-Discovery Special’ stop-motion comedy from Stoopid Buddy Stoodios takes aim at iconic reality shows from across Warner Bros. Discovery networks.

The Avatarverse Expands Again! Headline News

Nickelodeon Greenlights All-New ‘Avatar: Seven Havens’ Animated Series

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 8:51am

Produced by Avatar Studios, the 26-episode 2D series centers around a young Earthbender who discovers she’s the new Avatar; announcement made as part of ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ 20th anniversary celebration.

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