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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.

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...

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...

Life Will Find a Way! ANIMATIONWorld

‘Jurassic World: Chaos Theory’ Takes a Darker, ‘Parallax View’ of Camp Cretaceous

EPs and showrunners Scott Kreamer and Aaron Hammersley talk about the all-new DreamWorks Animation series, set 6 years after the events at Camp Cretaceous and in the wake of tragedy, as ‘The Nublar Six’ reunite, deal with their grief and sense of loss, and try to unravel a conspiracy that threatens dinosaur and humankind alike; the 10-episode first season debuts May 24 on Netflix.

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Vampire Messiahs Oh My! ANIMATIONWorld

‘Castlevania: Nocturne’ or What is This Anime Thing Anyway?

The popular Netflix series isn’t anime, is it? AWN’s anime columnist Andrew Osmond wades into the definition debate.

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Animated Shorts of the Month ANIMATIONWorld

Binocular Briefs - January 2025

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

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Policework Can Be Ruff ANIMATIONWorld

Bringing ‘Dog Man’ to Life: A Conversation with Peter Hastings and Karen Foster

The director and producer discuss DreamWorks’ latest cinematic gem, adapted from NYT bestselling author Dav Pilkey’s kids’ book series about a dog who becomes much more than a police officer’s ‘best friend’ after they are both hurt on the job and fused together in a harebrained but live-saving surgery; hits theaters January 31.

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It’s Not All For Kids ANIMATIONWorld

Crafting the Bittersweet Stop-Motion in Adam Elliot’s ‘Memoir of a Snail’

The Oscar-winning ‘Harvie Krumpet’ director discusses how he’s failed as a filmmaker if audiences aren’t left emotionally wrecked by his latest film about the difficult lives of once inseparable twins forced to live with different families after their father dies; just nominated for an Oscar and two Annie Awards.

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Jar Jar Returns! ANIMATIONWorld

Blocking Out the Laughs for ‘LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy’

Lucasfilm’s Annie Award-nominated series turns the entire empire inside out and upside down in fun, playful ‘What If…?’ fashion, complete with Darth Jar Jar, good guy / bad guy role reversals, and lots of insider jokes; now streaming on Disney+.

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We Want More Eva ANIMATIONWorld

Jef Kaminsky Talks ‘Eva the Owlet’ Season 2

The executive producer discusses the ‘flaptastic’ production of Scholastic Entertainment’s 3DCG series about Eva, a creative, cheeky owlet with big ideas and an even bigger personality, who goes on high-flying adventures while expressing herself in her diary; debuts January 24 on Apple TV+

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Battle of the Titans ANIMATIONWorld

Anime’s Robot Titans: Weighing ‘Gundam’ and ‘Macross’

AWN’s anime columnist Andrew Osmond dives into not one but two huge science-fiction franchises.

In ANIMATIONWorld

Smile and Say Cheeeese! ANIMATIONWorld

Re-VIEW: ‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’ – Celebrating The Human Touch

Aardman’s newest stop-motion film finds our hapless inventor and faithful canine companion wrestling with a 21st-century issue that is making headlines around the globe - the rise of AI - before concluding that there are some things a machine just can’t do; now streaming on Netflix.

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We Return to Piltover and Zaun ANIMATIONWorld

Unveiling ‘Arcane’: A Conversation with Pascal Charrue and Alexis Wanneroy

The co-executive producer/director and co-supervisor of animation discuss the challenges, inspirations, and innovative techniques that pushed visual and storytelling boundaries and helped shape Netflix’s award-winning series’ second and final season.

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Ho Ho Ho! ANIMATIONWorld

Crafting Magic: Simon Otto Talks ‘That Christmas’

The animation veteran and first-time feature film director opens up about working with famed author and producer Richard Curtis on adapting his three Christmas kids' books into a heartfelt animated tale about the often complex, never simple dynamics that bring friends and families together during the holidays; now streaming on Netflix.

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Welcome to Zanadoo ANIMATIONWorld

PigBird Stop-Motion Studio Spreads its Wings One Frame at a Time

Trevor Hardy says six years spent struggling to build his animation business is akin to fiddling with a bad tooth, though his recent hugely popular music video, ‘The Happy Song,’ for Imogene Heap and newest short, ‘A Right Royal Sprout’ may signal a welcome bit of pain relief.

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Watch Out for Expired Snacks ANIMATIONWorld

‘Zenshu’: The Superpower of Animation

AWN’s anime columnist Andrew Osmond looks at MAPPA’s comedy fantasy, one of the best shows currently streaming, now on Crunchyroll; but first he discusses the often mis-identified universe of TV anime.

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Leaders Driving Real Change ANIMATIONWorld

‘You Got Moxie!’: Changing the Game of Changemaking in Entertainment

Collective Moxie founder & CEO Julie Ann Crommett, a seasoned DEI advisor and former Disney and Google executive, shares insights gleaned from her podcasts with industry leaders like Pixar’s Danielle Feinberg and Disney’s Carlos Lopez Estrada, who discuss their own experiences and how they’ve worked to embrace inclusivity and effect change in their artistic efforts.

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Zoom Zoom Headline News

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.

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The Pillow Fort Connection Headline News

‘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.

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It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

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.

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Business Headline News

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.

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Business Headline News

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.

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Shakespeare Revisited Headline News

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.

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Look Under the Hood of Ultraman: Rising Headline News

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.

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Never Meet Your Heroes Headline News

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.

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A Deep Dive into An Animation Master Headline News

‘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.

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That’s a Mighty Big Creek Headline News

‘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.