Exclusive Clip: ‘A Sloth Story - Gordito’
Starring Leslie Jones, Teo Vergara, and Remy Hii, the animated feature about a speedy sloth and her family’s efforts to run a food truck hits U.S. theaters February 28, and debuts in Canada March 7.
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‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’ to Stream on Max
The 2D animated feature from New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Animation makes its global streaming debut February 28, then hits HBO linear on March 1.
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James Watkins to Direct DC’s ‘Clayface’
The ‘Speak No Evil’ helmer joins writer Mike Flanagan on the live-action project; the film features the shapeshifting Batman villain last seen in Max’s animated ‘Harley Quinn’ series.
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Lucasfilm Drops ‘Andor’ Season 2 Trailer
The second and final season, which bridges the gap between Season 1 and the events of ‘Rogue One,’ will be broken into 4 3-episode chapters, debuting April 22.
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LG Electronics Announces 2025 ‘Wonderbox Showcase’ Digital Art Competition
The college-level competition to raise endangered species awareness is inspired by NBC’s 10-part television event, ‘The Americas;’ winning entries to be featured on LG's Times Square billboard.
‘Disney’s Snow White’ Legacy Featurette Revisits 1937 Classic
The new video includes interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from the upcoming live-action musical reimagining, as well as clips from the famed animated ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.’
Prime Video Reveals ‘#1 Happy Family USA’ First-Look Images, Premiere Date
The entire adult-animated comedy series from Amazon MGM Studios, A24, and Cairo Cowboy, co-created by and starring Ramy Youssef, streams April 17.
Nickelodeon Unveils ‘Super Duper Bunny League’
Based on the kids’ comic book series by Jamie Smart, the 2D animated preschool series premieres February 22 on the Nick Jr. YouTube Channel and April 19 on Nickelodeon.
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Amazon MGM Studios Secures ‘James Bond’ Franchise Rights
We are shaken and stirred… the studio will gain creative control of future productions, while longtime franchise custodians Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli step down as producers but retain the ‘co-owner’ title.
God’s Gang Debuts ‘We Didn’t Start The Fire: Wildfire & The Mysterious Hero’
Now streaming on YouTube, the first of 4 all-new episodes finds the four interfaith heroes navigating danger found deep in a forest by relying on their instincts, teamwork and a mysterious new ally.
PreVIEW Panel Set: ‘Oscar Contenders for Best Animated Short Film’
Join AWN’s own Dan Sarto on February 27 for a free online conversation and Q&A with the directors of ‘Beautiful Men,’ ‘Wander to Wonder,’ ‘Yuck!,’ ‘In the Shadow of the Cypress,’ and ‘Magic Candies,’ hosted by the VIEW Conference.
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New ‘Robot Chicken’ Special Celebrates Show’s 20th Anniversary
Coming to Adult Swim this summer, ‘The Robot Chicken Self-Discovery Special’ stop-motion comedy from Stoopid Buddy Stoodios takes aim at iconic reality shows from across Warner Bros. Discovery networks.
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Nickelodeon Greenlights All-New ‘Avatar: Seven Havens’ Animated Series
Produced by Avatar Studios, the 26-episode 2D series centers around a young Earthbender who discovers she’s the new Avatar; announcement made as part of ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ 20th anniversary celebration.
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‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Sets April 13 HBO Premiere
The upcoming season of the Emmy winning series, based on Naughty Dog’s PlayStation video game franchise, is set 5 years after the events of Season 1, with Joel and Ellie drawn into conflict with each other and an even more dangerous world.
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Scanline VFX Shares ‘American Primeval’ VFX Breakdown Reel
With a team led by VFX supervisor Adam Balentine, the leading visual effects company delivered more than 1,000 shots across all 6 episodes of the Netflix drama that examines the violent collision of culture, religion, and race in 1857 America.
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Watch: ‘Dragon Ball DAIMA’ Series Finale Trailer
As the show reaches its climax, Goku and his allies take on Gomah with the Evil Third Eye in an epic showdown; final episode premieres February 28th.
AXS TV, Azuki Partner for ‘Anime.Com Hour’
After launching February 13, the programming block airs classic episodes of ‘Fate/stay night’ (‘Unlimited Blade Works’) and ‘My Hero Academia’ (Season 1-2).
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HKIFF Industry Project Market Adds Animation, Indonesian Showcases
Completing its lineup with 8 additional titles, the event will present 48 featured projects from March 17-19 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, alongside the 29th Hong Kong International Film & TV Market.
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Pixar’s ‘Win or Lose’ Debuts on Disney+
Watch new clips and a featurette from the all-new animated comedy, the studio’s first original series, which takes the perspective of eight different characters as they prepare for a championship softball game… and there’s no pressure… just don’t blow it!
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Citizens Endows Fred Rogers Productions with $100K Grant
The sum will support two FRP initiatives: Writers’ Neighborhood, and community engagement events inspired by its series ‘Alma’s Way.’
‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Live-Action Series Heads to Netflix
First teased in 2021 and previously in development at Paramount+, the project has found a new home at Netflix with Drew Crevello serving as writer, executive producer, and showrunner.
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Raynault VFX, Stability AI Join the Academy Software Foundation
The newest group members bring with them ‘the artistic talent and the technical know-how that will help strengthen open source development in the motion picture industry.’
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Apple TV+ Unveils ‘Be@rbrick’ Sneak Peek, Sets Premiere
DreamWorks Animation and Dentsu’s new music-driven animated kids comedy series, based on Medicom Toys’ collectible figures, premieres globally March 21.
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DNEG’s Brahma Division Acquires AI Tech Company Metaphysic
Merger with the leading AI VFX tool company used in Robert Zemeckis’ ‘Here’ to de-age stars Tom Hanks and Robin Wright, coupled with United Al Sager Group’s second investment in the DNEG Group, leaves Brahma with post-transaction value of US$1.43 billion.
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Exclusive ‘Dog Man’ Deleted Scene Clip: Film Now Out on Digital Platforms
Released with exclusive deleted scenes, how-to-draw tutorials from the animators themselves, recording booth bloopers, and other goodies, Peter Hastings and DreamWorks’ animated comedy is available today to rent or buy.
