ANIMATIONWorld Magazine

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.

Nina Gantz discusses her stop-motion film about 3 tiny humans, stars of a kids’ TV series, whose creator dies, leaving them alone in the studio to somehow survive and continue...

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...

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.

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Hypothetically Speaking ANIMATIONWorld

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

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+.

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Jingle Me This! ANIMATIONWorld

Music to Our Ears: Composer PT Walkley Talks ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ Season 10

The musician and songwriter shares the collaborative processes and joys of composing for the new season of DreamWorks’ hit hybrid live-action/animated preschool series about a cat-loving young girl who gets swept into various adventures within her dollhouse; new episodes debut August 5 on Netflix.

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We Shall Never Forget ANIMATIONWorld

Honoring Holocaust Victims Using Animation

A new essay from noted historian, author, and educator Karl Cohen discusses a wide selection of animated films, from harrowing survivor biographies to inspiring stories of people, and historic events - more than 50 in all, 40 made since 2010 - that bring needed awareness to one of the most disturbing subjects in world history.

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Life finds a way ANIMATIONWorld

Unpacking Kenji and Brooklynn’s Trauma in 'Jurassic World: Chaos Theory' Season 2

Showrunner and EP Scott Kreamer digs deep into the lives of two key ‘Nublar Six’ members, and how their seemingly reckless actions, centered around efforts to find the truth and expose the dinosaur trafficking they’ve uncovered, in reality keeps them from dealing with some uncomfortable truths about their losses; new season now streaming on Netflix.

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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.

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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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The Show’s Not Greek to Me Headline News

‘Blood of Zeus’ Earns 2025 WGA Awards Animation Nomination

The 2D adult animated Netflix series will contend against ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘Bob’s Burgers’ as the sole ‘drama’ nominee at the February 15 ceremony; ‘The Mandalorian’s Simon Kassianides joins the cast of the third and final season, which streams later this year.

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Oh Oh Oh its Magik! Headline News

Oni Press Announces ‘The Summoning’ Graphic Novel Adaptation

Based on the animated short by Elyse Castro, 'The Summoning Volume One: The Art Of The Craft' hits bookstores October 7.

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Living Her Best Frog Life Headline News

Blue Ant Studios, Stretchy Announce ‘Tralala’ Animated Preschool Series

The musical, about an inventive 7-year-old frog, commissioned by CBC and Sky NZ, is set for a 2026 release; first look images were revealed at Kidscreen Summit.

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Beware the Shroud! Headline News

MrBeast, Moose Toys Announce ‘MrBeast Lab’ Animated Shorts

Created in collaboration with Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, the shorts focus on a group of characters inspired by MrBeast Lab in their battle against the Shroud; debut set for Fall 2025.

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We Want More Tom & Jerry Headline News

Tom and Jerry Celebrate 85 Years with Products, Experiences, and TV Programming

The iconic Warner Bros. Discovery duo begins the year-long celebration with a global rollout of experiences, TV programming, and products featuring partnerships with CASETiFY, Converse, Funko, Loungefly, and others.

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When a Hitman Falls in Love Headline News

Netflix Debuts ‘Sakamoto Days’ Mid-Season Trailer

The anime series, which follows a legendary assassin who falls in love, marries, has kids, falls out of shape, but must resume old fighting ways, is now streaming.