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Pluto TV Unveils Anime Content Refresh

In celebration of Ani-May, the free streaming service has added over 800 hours of programming and more than 120 movies, such as ‘Food Wars,’ ‘Inuyasha: The Final Act,’ ‘Bleach: Hellverse,’ ‘ZOM 100: Bucket List of the Dead,’ and ‘Hunter x Hunter.’

We Want More SMALLS! Headline News

Watch New ‘Buzzard’s Bay’ Short from Adult Swim SMALLS

By Dan Sarto | Friday, May 2, 2025 at 11:25am

The 2-part animated short series from Torey Strahl and Elena Ridker is set in 2003 on Cape Cade, where 4 horny teens living their beach town dreams who get schooled by a talking seagull.

The Transformative Power of Shared Vulnerability Headline News

Exclusive: Supernova Design Drops ‘Creatures of Chaos’ Teaser Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:43am

Studio’s 6-minute 2D short explores mental health with a story of 4 neighbors whose emotional struggles take on the physical forms of creatures they attempt to conceal; world premiere set for May 3 at Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival.

A Truly Epic Lawsuit Headline News

Apple Pummeled in Epic Games Lawsuit as ‘Fortnite’ to Return to U.S. iOS App Store

All developers can also now offer their own payment service, effectively ending Apple’s monopoly on payment services and fees; ‘developers are free to pass along savings to customers.’

Reclaiming California’s Role in Global Animation Headline News

The Animation Guild, CVL Economics Release CA Animation Tax Incentives Study

BRIC Foundation and Titmouse Foundation also partnered on ‘Reclaiming California’s Role in Global Animation,’ which substantiates the significant impact of the Animation Industry on job growth and innovation, and makes the case for modern animation tax credits.

All Roads Lead to Stuttgart Headline News

FMX 2025 Program to Explore Impact of AI

The killer conference starts next Tuesday; a variety of panels related to this year’s ‘Rhythm of Change’ theme now set, from the state of the industry and growth of AI to updates on ‘The Art of Animation’ and ‘Expanding Realities’ tracks.

Saving Ms. Blue Headline News

Seymour Marine Discovery Center, Halon Team to Preserve Cultural Landmark

LiDAR scans of over 300 bones from Ms. Blue, the largest outdoor blue whale skeleton on display in the United States, led to a digital replica, AR display, educational lessons, and 3D printed replacements.

Here There Be Dragons… and Vikings Headline News

Universal Drops ‘How to Train Your Dragon – Bringing Berk to Life’ Featurette

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 11:56am

Go behind-the-scenes with director Dean DeBlois and stars Gerard Butler, Mason Thames, and Nico Parker and see how the key village sets in the live-action reimagining were designed, built, and shot; young Hiccup’s quest to save his people while defying centuries of tradition by befriending a dragon hits theaters June 13.

The Increasing Need for Entertainment Content Headline News

How Lenovo is Equipping M&E Professionals with the Right Tools for the Job in 2025

Consumer demand for new entertainment experiences means artists and studios working in film, TV, games and immersive experiences require more compute power to handle ever-growing datasets while still delivering on time and on budget.

Calling All Young Animators Headline News

Call for Entries: Young Animator of the Year UK 2025

Submissions open May 12 for animation creatives aged 11-22; deadline set for September 1, with nominations announced on October 1.

From Short to Series Headline News

Nickelodeon Drops ‘Wylde Pak’ Trailer, Cast Additions

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 8:58am

Gillian Jacobs and Jon Glaser join the 2D animated comedy series, greenlit from the network’s Intergalactic Shorts Program, which follows the daily life of a blended multigenerational Korean American family, inspired by the lives of co-creators and executive producers Paul Watling and Kyle Marshall; debuts June 6.

Let the Games… Awards Begin Headline News

2025 TIGA Games Industry Awards Issue Call for Submissions

Nominations and entries are now open until July 25 for game developers, publishers, educators, and technology and service providers; awards ceremony set for November 4.

Creativity Converging in Mumbai Headline News

Dancing Atoms Shares Groundbreaking Animation & Filmmaking Competition Finalists

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:44pm

Winners of the creative challenges in animation, VFX, virtual production, and AR/VR to be revealed at the inaugural WAVES Summit running May 1-4 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.

Ethical AI at Work Headline News

Asteria, Animal Pictures Announce ‘Uncanny Valley’ Hybrid Feature

Director Natasha Lyonne co-writes and co-stars with Brit Marling, in collaboration with VR pioneer Jaron Lanier, to blend ethical AI with traditional filmmaking techniques.

I’m Ready I’m Ready I’m Ready to Live Long and Prosper Headline News

Paramount+ Drops ‘SpongeBob’ and ‘Star Trek’ Ad Mashup

The spot stars Spock (Ethan Peck), Christopher Pike (Anson Mount), and Nyota Uhura (Celia Rose-Gooding), who are joined on the Patrick Starship Enterprise by SpongeBob, Sandy, and Mr. Krabs.

At Ease Soldier Headline News

‘Sgt. Rock’ No Longer Moving Ahead at DC Studios

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 11:29am

The feature film project from director Luca Guadagnino and his collaborator, ‘Challengers’ writer Justin Kuritzkes, with Colin Farrell in talks to star, has been shelved due to production scheduling issues.

Furries Get Their Moment Headline News

Netflix Announces ‘Mating Season’ Animated Rom-Com from ‘Big Mouth’ Team

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:26am

Set in the animal world with a cast of bears, raccoons, deer, foxes and other ‘horny, lovable forest critters,’ and produced at Titmouse, the show will stream in 2026.   

The Layoffs Continue Headline News

Electronic Arts Lays Off Over 300 Employees, Cancels Next ‘Titanfall’ Game

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 1:11pm

After laying off 5% of its workforce last year and 6% in 2023, the major game company is cutting staff and stopping development work on the next installment of its ‘Titanfall’ franchise; cuts include staff on Respawn ‘Apex Legends’ and ‘Star Wars Jedi’ teams.

The Business of Anime Headline News

Animeigo Drops ‘The Anime Business’ Episode 3 with Anime NYC Founder Peter Tatara

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 12:06pm

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.

We Love Our Space Cowboys! Headline News

Lucasfilm’s ‘Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld’ to Debut on Fortnite

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 11:24am

New animated short anthology series sets in-game launch on May 2, 2 days prior to Disney+ premiere; first entirely ‘Star Wars’-themed Battle Royale Season also launching; from Dave Filoni, show focuses on 2 iconic villains from the galaxy’s criminal underbelly.

The Future of TV? Headline News

Animait, Animotion Partner on ‘Question Club’ AI Animated Series Platform

With simple text prompts, users will be able to generate animated episodes with series elements, creating a comprehensive storyline, consistent characters, and synchronized audio; monetization will be available.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Sony Pictures Announces Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Scarlet’ Release

The new animated film from the Oscar-nominated ‘Mirai’ and ‘Belle’ director, which follows a princess who can transcend time and space, hits theaters globally outside Japan on December 12.

A New Generation of Filmmakers Headline News

Sony Future Filmmaker Awards Announces 2025 Edition Shortlist

30 filmmakers across 4 categories including animation get the opportunity to attend a 4-day program at Sony Pictures Studios from June 2-5, culminating in a June 5 ceremony when 4 winners will be revealed.

Dept. of Of Course Headline News

Story Kitchen to Develop Live-Action ‘Toys ‘R’ Us’ Feature

The modern, fast-paced adventure is said to draw similarities to ‘Night at the Museum,’ ‘Back to the Future,’ ‘Big,’ ‘Jumanji,’ and ‘Barbie.’

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Love Amongst the Stars Headline News

Netflix Debuts ‘Lost in Starlight’ Teaser Trailer, Poster

The streamers’ first Korean original animated film, which tells the love story of an astronaut and a musician who find each other among the stars, debuts May 30.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Pluto TV Unveils Anime Content Refresh

In celebration of Ani-May, the free streaming service has added over 800 hours of programming and more than 120 movies, such as ‘Food Wars,’ ‘Inuyasha: The Final Act,’ ‘Bleach: Hellverse,’ ‘ZOM 100: Bucket List of the Dead,’ and ‘Hunter x Hunter.’

We Want More SMALLS! Headline News

Watch New ‘Buzzard’s Bay’ Short from Adult Swim SMALLS

By Dan Sarto | Friday, May 2, 2025 at 11:25am

The 2-part animated short series from Torey Strahl and Elena Ridker is set in 2003 on Cape Cade, where 4 horny teens living their beach town dreams who get schooled by a talking seagull.

The Transformative Power of Shared Vulnerability Headline News

Exclusive: Supernova Design Drops ‘Creatures of Chaos’ Teaser Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:43am

Studio’s 6-minute 2D short explores mental health with a story of 4 neighbors whose emotional struggles take on the physical forms of creatures they attempt to conceal; world premiere set for May 3 at Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival.

A Truly Epic Lawsuit Headline News

Apple Pummeled in Epic Games Lawsuit as ‘Fortnite’ to Return to U.S. iOS App Store

All developers can also now offer their own payment service, effectively ending Apple’s monopoly on payment services and fees; ‘developers are free to pass along savings to customers.’

Reclaiming California’s Role in Global Animation Headline News

The Animation Guild, CVL Economics Release CA Animation Tax Incentives Study

BRIC Foundation and Titmouse Foundation also partnered on ‘Reclaiming California’s Role in Global Animation,’ which substantiates the significant impact of the Animation Industry on job growth and innovation, and makes the case for modern animation tax credits.

All Roads Lead to Stuttgart Headline News

FMX 2025 Program to Explore Impact of AI

The killer conference starts next Tuesday; a variety of panels related to this year’s ‘Rhythm of Change’ theme now set, from the state of the industry and growth of AI to updates on ‘The Art of Animation’ and ‘Expanding Realities’ tracks.

Saving Ms. Blue Headline News

Seymour Marine Discovery Center, Halon Team to Preserve Cultural Landmark

LiDAR scans of over 300 bones from Ms. Blue, the largest outdoor blue whale skeleton on display in the United States, led to a digital replica, AR display, educational lessons, and 3D printed replacements.

Here There Be Dragons… and Vikings Headline News

Universal Drops ‘How to Train Your Dragon – Bringing Berk to Life’ Featurette

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 11:56am

Go behind-the-scenes with director Dean DeBlois and stars Gerard Butler, Mason Thames, and Nico Parker and see how the key village sets in the live-action reimagining were designed, built, and shot; young Hiccup’s quest to save his people while defying centuries of tradition by befriending a dragon hits theaters June 13.

Calling All Young Animators Headline News

Call for Entries: Young Animator of the Year UK 2025

Submissions open May 12 for animation creatives aged 11-22; deadline set for September 1, with nominations announced on October 1.

The Increasing Need for Entertainment Content Headline News

How Lenovo is Equipping M&E Professionals with the Right Tools for the Job in 2025

Consumer demand for new entertainment experiences means artists and studios working in film, TV, games and immersive experiences require more compute power to handle ever-growing datasets while still delivering on time and on budget.

From Short to Series Headline News

Nickelodeon Drops ‘Wylde Pak’ Trailer, Cast Additions

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 8:58am

Gillian Jacobs and Jon Glaser join the 2D animated comedy series, greenlit from the network’s Intergalactic Shorts Program, which follows the daily life of a blended multigenerational Korean American family, inspired by the lives of co-creators and executive producers Paul Watling and Kyle Marshall; debuts June 6.

Let the Games… Awards Begin Headline News

2025 TIGA Games Industry Awards Issue Call for Submissions

Nominations and entries are now open until July 25 for game developers, publishers, educators, and technology and service providers; awards ceremony set for November 4.

Creativity Converging in Mumbai Headline News

Dancing Atoms Shares Groundbreaking Animation & Filmmaking Competition Finalists

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:44pm

Winners of the creative challenges in animation, VFX, virtual production, and AR/VR to be revealed at the inaugural WAVES Summit running May 1-4 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.

Ethical AI at Work Headline News

Asteria, Animal Pictures Announce ‘Uncanny Valley’ Hybrid Feature

Director Natasha Lyonne co-writes and co-stars with Brit Marling, in collaboration with VR pioneer Jaron Lanier, to blend ethical AI with traditional filmmaking techniques.

I’m Ready I’m Ready I’m Ready to Live Long and Prosper Headline News

Paramount+ Drops ‘SpongeBob’ and ‘Star Trek’ Ad Mashup

The spot stars Spock (Ethan Peck), Christopher Pike (Anson Mount), and Nyota Uhura (Celia Rose-Gooding), who are joined on the Patrick Starship Enterprise by SpongeBob, Sandy, and Mr. Krabs.

At Ease Soldier Headline News

‘Sgt. Rock’ No Longer Moving Ahead at DC Studios

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 11:29am

The feature film project from director Luca Guadagnino and his collaborator, ‘Challengers’ writer Justin Kuritzkes, with Colin Farrell in talks to star, has been shelved due to production scheduling issues.

Furries Get Their Moment Headline News

Netflix Announces ‘Mating Season’ Animated Rom-Com from ‘Big Mouth’ Team

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:26am

Set in the animal world with a cast of bears, raccoons, deer, foxes and other ‘horny, lovable forest critters,’ and produced at Titmouse, the show will stream in 2026.   

The Layoffs Continue Headline News

Electronic Arts Lays Off Over 300 Employees, Cancels Next ‘Titanfall’ Game

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 1:11pm

After laying off 5% of its workforce last year and 6% in 2023, the major game company is cutting staff and stopping development work on the next installment of its ‘Titanfall’ franchise; cuts include staff on Respawn ‘Apex Legends’ and ‘Star Wars Jedi’ teams.

The Business of Anime Headline News

Animeigo Drops ‘The Anime Business’ Episode 3 with Anime NYC Founder Peter Tatara

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 12:06pm

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.

We Love Our Space Cowboys! Headline News

Lucasfilm’s ‘Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld’ to Debut on Fortnite

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 11:24am

New animated short anthology series sets in-game launch on May 2, 2 days prior to Disney+ premiere; first entirely ‘Star Wars’-themed Battle Royale Season also launching; from Dave Filoni, show focuses on 2 iconic villains from the galaxy’s criminal underbelly.

The Future of TV? Headline News

Animait, Animotion Partner on ‘Question Club’ AI Animated Series Platform

With simple text prompts, users will be able to generate animated episodes with series elements, creating a comprehensive storyline, consistent characters, and synchronized audio; monetization will be available.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Sony Pictures Announces Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Scarlet’ Release

The new animated film from the Oscar-nominated ‘Mirai’ and ‘Belle’ director, which follows a princess who can transcend time and space, hits theaters globally outside Japan on December 12.

A New Generation of Filmmakers Headline News

Sony Future Filmmaker Awards Announces 2025 Edition Shortlist

30 filmmakers across 4 categories including animation get the opportunity to attend a 4-day program at Sony Pictures Studios from June 2-5, culminating in a June 5 ceremony when 4 winners will be revealed.

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