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‘Predator: Killer of Killers’ Animated Anthology Coming to Hulu

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:45am

Watch the first look… set in the predator universe and directed by Dan Trachtenberg, who’s helming the upcoming live-action ‘Predator: Badlands,’ film tells 3 different stories where human warriors face off against the ultimate foe.

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10 New ‘Love, Death + Robots’ Shorts Hit Netflix Next Month

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:03am

Tim Miller and David Fincher’s acclaimed, Emmy-winning animated anthology returns with stories of dinosaur gladiators, messianic cats, and string-puppet rock stars; Jennifer Yuh Nelson once again serves as supervising director.

No Law Only Disorder Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘Havoc’ Trailer, Key Art

The film, which stars Tom Hardy as a detective fighting his way through the criminal underworld, streams April 25; VFX studios include the sadly shuttered Axis Studios, Dupe VFX, One of Us, ReDefine and Troll VFX.

Give Us More Ethan Hunt! Headline News

Paramount Drops ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ Trailer #2

By Dan Sarto | Monday, April 7, 2025 at 5:32pm

Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt and his Impossible Mission team are back one last time for more running, jumping, knife fighting and hanging from bi-planes in the new action-adventure spy thriller from Skydance and Christopher McQuarrie, in theaters May 23.

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Creative Leader Ryan Dunn Launches Dunnwell

New multidisciplinary production studio boasts a global collective of directors and artists using a story-first approach to deliver content across animation, live-action, VFX and immersive media for advertising, TV, and film.

Heading to Slovakia this Summer Headline News

Fest Anča 2025 Announces Official Film Selections

A record-breaking 1,800 animated short films from 83 countries were submitted, with 218 chosen by the pre-selection committee; the festival returns to Žilina, Slovakia June 24-29.

Technology Headline News

Previs Pro Introduces ‘Light Grading’ Tool

New feature includes a library of classic lighting scenarios with over a dozen presets that can be customized or replaced entirely via in-built generative AI prompt; now available via the Previs Pro app.

We Love Evil Eyes Headline News

GKIDS Announces ‘Dan Da Dan’ Season 2 Premiere – in Theaters

New season kicks off with the theatrical premiere of ‘Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye’ in Asia on May 30, North America on June 6, and Europe on June 7; series streams globally in July.

What a Goof! Headline News

Disney+ Reveals ‘Not Just A Goof’ Trailer, Key Art

New documentary explores the untold story of ‘A Goofy Movie’ and the evolution of Disney Animation, premiering today, April 7; also watch stars Bill Farmer and Jason Marsden take a trip down memory lane in film’s famed AMC Pacer.

You Had Me at Light Cycle Headline News

Disney Drops ‘Tron: Ares’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:12am

Jared Leto and Jeff Bridges star in the latest addition to the ‘Tron’ sci-fi franchise, featuring a sophisticated AI program that enters the real world on a dangerous mission, with a fantastic color scheme, deadly light cycles and a harrowing new Master Control in tow; in theaters October 10.

Technology Headline News

Maxon Announces Major Maxon One Suite Update

Now available to subscribers, the update includes hundreds of new features and capabilities across its tools, including ZBrush for desktop and iPad, Red Giant, Maxon Studio, Cinema 4D, Redshift, and Cineware.

Technology Headline News

Autodesk Adds Golaem Crowd Tools to Media & Entertainment Collection

Plug-in integrates AI and features Flow-connected workflows; updates to Maya and 3ds Max include modeling improvements, liquids in Bifrost, OpenUSD improvements, and OpenPBR integration.

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Adobe Announces Premiere Pro, After Effects Releases

New Generative Extend editing tool instantly generates and expands the length of video and audio clips; Media Intelligence quickly locates specific clip content via keyword search; all updates and releases now available.

We Want More SMALLS! Headline News

Watch New ‘Mayor Mochi – Mayo Days’ Short from Adult Swim SMALLS

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 4, 2025 at 1:56pm

Three-part animated short series from Jared Corwin and Conor Reed is set in the charming town of Paw Peak, where the Pomeranian dog mayor, Mochi, is one mean son of a bitch.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards Nominees, Presenters Announced

Anime of the Year noms include ‘DAN DA DAN,’ ‘Delicious in Dungeon,’ ‘Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End,’ ‘Kaiju No. 8,’ ‘Solo Leveling,’ and ‘The Apothecary Diaries;’ Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, and Damiano David top list of presenters planned for live May 25 Tokyo ceremony.

I Take Back That Boner Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘Family Guy – Hard Times at Adam West High’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:14am

Chris uses Stewie’s time machine to stop himself from having an erection during a book report, while Peter becomes jealous when he sits out of a lottery pool and the guys win $123, in the all-new episode airing this Sunday on FOX.

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Exclusive Clip: ‘The Great North - Ghouls Rush In Adventure’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 4, 2025 at 9:28am

In the all-new episode airing this Sunday on FOX, Wolf and Honeybee’s spooky new ‘Ghost Ship Boat Tour’ business is put to the test by an influential travel reviewer.

Hit Me With Your Best Shot Headline News

Walt Disney Studios Delivers Big at CinemaCon 2025

‘Zootopia 2,’ ‘The Fantastic Four’ among titles teased with first looks and announcements from Disney Live Action, Marvel Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and 20th Century Studios.

The Man of Steel Returns! Headline News

DC Studios Drops Huge ‘Superman’ Sneak Peek

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:01pm

It's a story we've seen many times before... but can't wait to see again! And in the hands of DC’s purported savior, James Gunn... dare we say, it looks fresh, and funny, and... super! In theaters July 11.

The Business of Anime Headline News

Animeigo Debuts ‘The Anime Business’ Episode 2

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:02pm

The documentary series, produced and hosted by company CEO and MediaOCD founder Justin Sevakis, features interviews with North American anime industry luminaries; Episodes 1 and 2 available on YouTube.

call for entries Headline News

Submissions for ASIFA-Hollywood’s 2025 Student Animation Showcase Open April 14

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 11:56am

The organization’s Animation Educator’s Forum showcases and celebrates graduates’ final projects and provides exposure to industry recruiters; the entry deadline is June 16.

You Had Me at Dr. Doofenshmirtz Headline News

Disney Drops ‘Phineas and Ferb’ New Season Trailer, Debut Date

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 11:24am

New episodes with the crew tackling another 104 days of summer, and Perry’s visit to the vet, along with a new series of animated shorts, begin rolling out starting June 5 on Disney Channel and Disney XD, June 6 on Disney+.

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