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The Increasing Need for Entertainment Content ANIMATIONWorld

Smarter Tools from Lenovo with AMD Power Creatives in Media and Entertainment

Consumers continue to expect fresh and innovative experiences across film, TV, games and interactive experiences, in greater quantity with higher fidelity, which means artists and studios require more compute power to handle ever-growing datasets while still delivering on time and on budget.

Welcome to Amreeka! ANIMATIONWorld

Ramy Youssef on '#1 Happy Family USA': Blending Satire with the Immigrant Experience

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:36pm

The creator and star discusses his new Prime Video series that delves into family dynamics and post-9/11 commentary, and why animation was the ideal medium to revisit early 2000s America through the lens of a Muslim family navigating surveillance, economic stress, and cultural misunderstandings with humor and honesty.

Giggity Giggity Goo ANIMATIONWorld

‘Family Guy’: Rich Appel and Alec Sulkin Talk Longevity, Collaboration, and Doing it By Hand

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:56pm

In this candid conversation, the series’ EPs and showrunners discuss the show's enduring success, their long-running creative partnership, and how production has evolved while staying true to its roots.

Is It Really For Kids? ANIMATIONWorld

Beware the Cute Anime, or I Thought This Was for Kids!

Some series like ‘Puella Magi Madoka Magica,’ ‘Made in Abyss’ and ‘Promised Neverland’ bafflingly blur the lines between family and adult anime. Andrew Osmond asks why.

Where’s the Beef? ANIMATIONWorld

Inside the World of ‘The Great North’ with Wendy and Lizzy Molyneux

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 12:51pm

The Animation Domination series’ co-creators and EPs open up about genre experiments, character evolution, and the joys of storytelling in uncertain times, in the latest season of their FOX animated comedy.

An Epic War Concludes ANIMATIONWorld

The Parlapanides Brothers Talk Greek Family Soap Operas and ‘Blood of Zeus’ Season 3

Show creators Charley and Vlas discuss the family stories of their youth they drew upon for the epic conclusion - filled with chaos, devastation, and the Titan King Cronus - to their epic war between gods, mortals, and demons; debuts May 8 on Netflix.

Explore the Avatarverse Headline News

Nickelodeon Releases ‘Avatar: Braving The Elements’ Season 4 Trailer

The upcoming season, which will focus on ‘The Legend of Korra’ Book 1 and 2, debuts May 20, with weekly rollouts, video episodes on YouTube, and audio episodes wherever listeners get their podcasts.

We Return to Mossy Bottom Farm Headline News

Season 7 of ‘Shaun the Sheep’ Launching May 24

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:43pm

Celebrating the property’s 30th anniversary, Aardman and the BBC’s stop-motion series returns with new episodes filled with the hilarious exploits of Shaun, the long-suffering, loyal sheepdog Bitzer, and the flock at Mossy Bottom Farm.

Helping Animation Industry Fire Victims Headline News

AnimAID Raises Nearly $500,000 for SoCal Animation Industry Colleagues

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 9:38am

Proceeds from the Sotheby’s auction, held with the support of ASIFA-Hollywood and animation studios, professionals and the artist community, will assist animation colleagues affected by the recent Los Angeles wildfires.

A Dino Island for Preschoolers Headline News

Boat Rocker Announces ‘Dino Ranch: Island Explorers’ is Coming to Amazon Kids+

The spin-off of preschool animated series ‘Dino Ranch’ will stream in the U.S., UK, Canada, Japan, and Germany in 2026.

Smurfin’ Awesome Headline News

Paramount Drops New ‘Smurfs’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 8:03am

Rihanna’s Smurfette leads her friends on a rescue mission to a very real Earth after Papa Smurf gets kidnapped by Razamel and Gargamel; the upcoming live-action / 3DCG hybrid – and extremely blue musical - hits theaters July 18.

Who Doesn’t Like Miniature Kid Avatars? Headline News

New Episodes of Turtlebox Productions’ ‘Mini Explorers!’ Now Streaming

The preschool live-action/animated series, which features scripted, parody-style walkthroughs for a fictional first-person adventure game, has launched on the Shaftesbury Kids YouTube channel and Yippee TV.

Celebrating Latvian Animation Headline News

ELAC International Animation Day Festival to Honor Latvian Animation

The May 17 event will include screenings of animated short films, analyses, Q&A with a panel of animation experts, and a tribute to animator and director Vladimir Leschiov.

Who Doesn’t Want Iron Friends? Headline News

‘Marvel’s Iron Man and His Awesome Friends’ Finds its Villains

Tony Hale, Talon Warburton, and Vanessa Bayer have joined the 3DCG animated ‘Iron Man’ preschool series, set to debut this Summer on Disney Jr. and Disney+.

The One That Started it All Headline News

SIGGRAPH 2025 to Honor Pixar’s ‘Toy Story’ 30th Anniversary

The groundbreaking, first fully computer-animated feature film returns to the SIGGRAPH stage with a special introduction by Ed Catmull, a 4K screening, and a tribute to the community that helped bring it to life, presented as part of the conference’s Computer Animation Festival.

We Want More Palomino! Headline News

Stephan Franck Launches Kickstarter with 2 All-New ‘Palomino’ Books and Rare Novella Reprint

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:00am

Download an exclusive excerpt... the acclaimed cartoonist and animator’s Dark Planet Comics brings Volumes 4 and 5 of his Ringo Award-nominated neo-noir graphic novel series, along with a new print of his limited edition dystopian sci-fi comic, ‘Romance in the Age of the Space God,’ to the crowdfunding platform.

We Love Bright-Eyed Bunnies! Headline News

Apple TV+ Announces ‘Not a Box’ Animated Series Premiere Date

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 9:41am

Inspired by the children’s picture book by author/illustrator Antoinette Portis, the preschool series encourages young audiences to embrace the power of imagination; premieres globally June 13.

Community Outreach Headline News

VANAS to Grant Reduced Tuition Scholarships for LATAM Digital Arts Students

Applicants must reside in and hold citizenship in a Latin American country and confirm their ability to cover the reduced tuition; a free information session will be held May 24.

People Headline News

Partizan Signs Animation Studio Martian Blueberry

The company co-founded by Carl Jones, best known for his work on ‘The Boondocks’ and ‘Black Dynamite,’ and Love Jones, has joined the long-time content creator’s roster of animation directors.

On the Road to Annecy 2025 Headline News

Veteran Producer and Author Michael Hirsh to Deliver Annecy 2025 Keynote

The Nelvana co-founder and longtime kid’s animation creator will reflect on his 4 decades in the industry and explore the evolution, current challenges, and outlook for Canadian animation; set for June 10 at Mifa.

People Headline News

Sycamore Studios Taps Jeremy Latcham as ‘Zita The Spacegirl’ Executive Producer

The animated film, which follows a girl who is propelled into a cosmic adventure after her best friend is abducted by aliens, is also produced by Latcham Pictures’ Andrew Pace.

Recognizing the Best in Animation Headline News

‘Butterfly,’ ‘Hunting’ Take Top Honors at ITFS 2025

By Dan Sarto | Monday, May 12, 2025 at 11:21am

The festival wrapped its 32nd edition with a May 10 ceremony honoring winners of the main competition, with Florence Miailhe and Lea Favre, respectively, taking home the big awards.

The Best in Ibero-American Animation Headline News

‘Black Butterflies,’ ‘Jorel’s Brother,’ and ‘Capybaras’ Lead 2025 Quirino Awards

By Dan Sarto | Monday, May 12, 2025 at 10:26am

Works from Spain, Brazil, and Uruguay were recognized in the 3 main categories at the May 10 in-person gala event in Tenerife recognizing achievements in Ibero-American animation.

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The Increasing Need for Entertainment Content ANIMATIONWorld

Smarter Tools from Lenovo with AMD Power Creatives in Media and Entertainment

Consumers continue to expect fresh and innovative experiences across film, TV, games and interactive experiences, in greater quantity with higher fidelity, which means artists and studios require more compute power to handle ever-growing datasets while still delivering on time and on budget.

Giggity Giggity Goo ANIMATIONWorld

‘Family Guy’: Rich Appel and Alec Sulkin Talk Longevity, Collaboration, and Doing it By Hand

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:56pm

In this candid conversation, the series’ EPs and showrunners discuss the show's enduring success, their long-running creative partnership, and how production has evolved while staying true to its roots.

Welcome to Amreeka! ANIMATIONWorld

Ramy Youssef on '#1 Happy Family USA': Blending Satire with the Immigrant Experience

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:36pm

The creator and star discusses his new Prime Video series that delves into family dynamics and post-9/11 commentary, and why animation was the ideal medium to revisit early 2000s America through the lens of a Muslim family navigating surveillance, economic stress, and cultural misunderstandings with humor and honesty.

Is It Really For Kids? ANIMATIONWorld

Beware the Cute Anime, or I Thought This Was for Kids!

Some series like ‘Puella Magi Madoka Magica,’ ‘Made in Abyss’ and ‘Promised Neverland’ bafflingly blur the lines between family and adult anime. Andrew Osmond asks why.

An Epic War Concludes ANIMATIONWorld

The Parlapanides Brothers Talk Greek Family Soap Operas and ‘Blood of Zeus’ Season 3

Show creators Charley and Vlas discuss the family stories of their youth they drew upon for the epic conclusion - filled with chaos, devastation, and the Titan King Cronus - to their epic war between gods, mortals, and demons; debuts May 8 on Netflix.

Where’s the Beef? ANIMATIONWorld

Inside the World of ‘The Great North’ with Wendy and Lizzy Molyneux

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 12:51pm

The Animation Domination series’ co-creators and EPs open up about genre experiments, character evolution, and the joys of storytelling in uncertain times, in the latest season of their FOX animated comedy.

Explore the Avatarverse Headline News

Nickelodeon Releases ‘Avatar: Braving The Elements’ Season 4 Trailer

The upcoming season, which will focus on ‘The Legend of Korra’ Book 1 and 2, debuts May 20, with weekly rollouts, video episodes on YouTube, and audio episodes wherever listeners get their podcasts.

We Return to Mossy Bottom Farm Headline News

Season 7 of ‘Shaun the Sheep’ Launching May 24

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:43pm

Celebrating the property’s 30th anniversary, Aardman and the BBC’s stop-motion series returns with new episodes filled with the hilarious exploits of Shaun, the long-suffering, loyal sheepdog Bitzer, and the flock at Mossy Bottom Farm.

Helping Animation Industry Fire Victims Headline News

AnimAID Raises Nearly $500,000 for SoCal Animation Industry Colleagues

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 9:38am

Proceeds from the Sotheby’s auction, held with the support of ASIFA-Hollywood and animation studios, professionals and the artist community, will assist animation colleagues affected by the recent Los Angeles wildfires.

A Dino Island for Preschoolers Headline News

Boat Rocker Announces ‘Dino Ranch: Island Explorers’ is Coming to Amazon Kids+

The spin-off of preschool animated series ‘Dino Ranch’ will stream in the U.S., UK, Canada, Japan, and Germany in 2026.

Smurfin’ Awesome Headline News

Paramount Drops New ‘Smurfs’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 8:03am

Rihanna’s Smurfette leads her friends on a rescue mission to a very real Earth after Papa Smurf gets kidnapped by Razamel and Gargamel; the upcoming live-action / 3DCG hybrid – and extremely blue musical - hits theaters July 18.

Who Doesn’t Like Miniature Kid Avatars? Headline News

New Episodes of Turtlebox Productions’ ‘Mini Explorers!’ Now Streaming

The preschool live-action/animated series, which features scripted, parody-style walkthroughs for a fictional first-person adventure game, has launched on the Shaftesbury Kids YouTube channel and Yippee TV.

Celebrating Latvian Animation Headline News

ELAC International Animation Day Festival to Honor Latvian Animation

The May 17 event will include screenings of animated short films, analyses, Q&A with a panel of animation experts, and a tribute to animator and director Vladimir Leschiov.

Who Doesn’t Want Iron Friends? Headline News

‘Marvel’s Iron Man and His Awesome Friends’ Finds its Villains

Tony Hale, Talon Warburton, and Vanessa Bayer have joined the 3DCG animated ‘Iron Man’ preschool series, set to debut this Summer on Disney Jr. and Disney+.

The One That Started it All Headline News

SIGGRAPH 2025 to Honor Pixar’s ‘Toy Story’ 30th Anniversary

The groundbreaking, first fully computer-animated feature film returns to the SIGGRAPH stage with a special introduction by Ed Catmull, a 4K screening, and a tribute to the community that helped bring it to life, presented as part of the conference’s Computer Animation Festival.

We Want More Palomino! Headline News

Stephan Franck Launches Kickstarter with 2 All-New ‘Palomino’ Books and Rare Novella Reprint

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:00am

Download an exclusive excerpt... the acclaimed cartoonist and animator’s Dark Planet Comics brings Volumes 4 and 5 of his Ringo Award-nominated neo-noir graphic novel series, along with a new print of his limited edition dystopian sci-fi comic, ‘Romance in the Age of the Space God,’ to the crowdfunding platform.

We Love Bright-Eyed Bunnies! Headline News

Apple TV+ Announces ‘Not a Box’ Animated Series Premiere Date

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 9:41am

Inspired by the children’s picture book by author/illustrator Antoinette Portis, the preschool series encourages young audiences to embrace the power of imagination; premieres globally June 13.

Community Outreach Headline News

VANAS to Grant Reduced Tuition Scholarships for LATAM Digital Arts Students

Applicants must reside in and hold citizenship in a Latin American country and confirm their ability to cover the reduced tuition; a free information session will be held May 24.

People Headline News

Partizan Signs Animation Studio Martian Blueberry

The company co-founded by Carl Jones, best known for his work on ‘The Boondocks’ and ‘Black Dynamite,’ and Love Jones, has joined the long-time content creator’s roster of animation directors.

On the Road to Annecy 2025 Headline News

Veteran Producer and Author Michael Hirsh to Deliver Annecy 2025 Keynote

The Nelvana co-founder and longtime kid’s animation creator will reflect on his 4 decades in the industry and explore the evolution, current challenges, and outlook for Canadian animation; set for June 10 at Mifa.

People Headline News

Sycamore Studios Taps Jeremy Latcham as ‘Zita The Spacegirl’ Executive Producer

The animated film, which follows a girl who is propelled into a cosmic adventure after her best friend is abducted by aliens, is also produced by Latcham Pictures’ Andrew Pace.

Recognizing the Best in Animation Headline News

‘Butterfly,’ ‘Hunting’ Take Top Honors at ITFS 2025

By Dan Sarto | Monday, May 12, 2025 at 11:21am

The festival wrapped its 32nd edition with a May 10 ceremony honoring winners of the main competition, with Florence Miailhe and Lea Favre, respectively, taking home the big awards.

The Best in Ibero-American Animation Headline News

‘Black Butterflies,’ ‘Jorel’s Brother,’ and ‘Capybaras’ Lead 2025 Quirino Awards

By Dan Sarto | Monday, May 12, 2025 at 10:26am

Works from Spain, Brazil, and Uruguay were recognized in the 3 main categories at the May 10 in-person gala event in Tenerife recognizing achievements in Ibero-American animation.

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