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‘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.

Such a Small Megalomaniac Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘Plankton: The Movie’ Trailer, Key Art, and Stills

The upcoming animated comedy, which follows Plankton as his world is flipped upside down when his plan for world domination is thwarted, streams March 7.

A Ride Like No Other Headline News

Iron Circus Comics Launches ‘The Unsinkable Ship of Fools’ Kickstarter

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 9:00am

Exclusive Preview: Spike Trotman’s raunchy new supernatural graphic novel by ‘Godshaper’ co-creator Jonas Goonface follows a group of misfits on a mysterious, magical train, with no way to get off… the train at least.

Dept. of Can’t Wait Headline News

Signe Baumane’s ‘Karmic Knot’ Cast Announced

The Marriage Project and Studio Locomotive’s new animated feature reveals voice talent that includes Patrick Wilson, Dagmara Dominczyk, Emma Kenney, and Stephen Lang; releasing in 2028.

Never Meet Your Heroes Headline News

Netflix Cancels ‘The Sandman’ After 2 Seasons

Showrunner Allan Heinberg claims the live-action series adaptation will end because they ‘only had enough story for one more season;’ the final season will still release on the streamer later this year.

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Lion Forge Secures Exclusive Sales Rights to Multiple Animated Properties

Among the new titles is ‘The Wingfeather Saga,’ an action-adventure fantasy series based on the book series by Andrew Peterson, and two holiday specials from Holiday Hill Farm.

Honoring Excellence in Animation Education Headline News

The Animation Educators’ Forum Names 2025 Hall of Fame Honorees

By Dan Sarto | Friday, January 31, 2025 at 2:35pm

The non-profit association of teachers and scholars has selected its latest class of noteworthy individuals who will join the virtual hall, dedicated to those whose teaching influenced the history of animation.

Finding Emerging Talent Headline News

Nickelodeon Welcomes 7 New Artist, Writing Program Participants

Group to work from Burbank’s Nickelodeon Animation Studio; writers’ curriculum includes networking, executive mentorship, and tailored workshops, while artists will work closely with senior artist and peer mentors.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

GKIDS and Shout! Studios to Release Mamoru Hosoda Film Catalog in 4K

The set of films from the award-winning director kicks off with ‘Summer Wars’ and ‘Wolf Children,’ coming in 4K UHD SteelBook, standard Blu-ray, and on digital download-to-own platforms on April 1 and August 5.

The Past Informs the Future Headline News

Nicolás P. Villarreal Sets ‘Courage or Destiny’ Release

New animated short from the ‘ON/OFF’ director is inspired by the 1955 Grand Prix of Argentina, where famed Mercedes Benz F1 driver Juan Manuel Fangio suffered third degree burns in order to win the race; debuts end of March.

We Finally Get Our Dunk and Egg Headline News

George R.R. Martin Praises ‘GoT’ Prequel ‘A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms’

Prolific author plays nice after previously bashing ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 changes; the new series, based on Martin’s novella ‘The Hedge Knight,’ is set a century before ‘Game of Thrones,’ and follows the exploits of two unlikely heroes.

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