‘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.
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Nickelodeon Unveils ‘Kid Cowboy’ Animated YouTube Series
Created by songwriter Freddy Wexler, the show, which follows a guitar-playing kid in a futuristic world, is now streaming.
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Apple TV+ Drops ‘Goldie’ Trailer
Inspired by Emily Brundige’s award-winning short film, the 2D animated show celebrates uniqueness and the act of embracing your true self; streams February 14.
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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.
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Iron Circus Comics Launches ‘The Unsinkable Ship of Fools’ Kickstarter
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.
It’s a Ho Ho Whodunnit for Hallmark+’s ‘Mistletoe Murders’ VFX
Visual effects supervisor Aaron Wright and his Blue Rain Productions team created various effects for the all-new Hallmark+ holiday mystery series, including scene enhancements, photo replacements, a breaking sleigh, and a big warehouse explosion.
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‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, 'Dune: Part Two,’ and ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Lead 52nd Saturn Awards
The trio of films each took home four awards at the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror’s Sunday evening ceremony.
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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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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.
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Warner Bros., DC Comics Sued by Superman Co-Creator’s Estate
The suit aims to block the distribution of the iconic alien superhero’s IP in the U.K. and other territories without acquiring a license from the Estate.
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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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Adobe Substance 3D Announces Full Assets Library Access for Subscribers
Includes access to nearly 20,000 professional materials, models, and lighting environments without managing points.
WEBTOON, Dropout Partner for ‘Fantasy High’
Based on the tabletop role-playing streaming series ‘Dimension 20,’ the webcomic will join the platform’s Spring 2025 lineup.
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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.
The Animation Educators’ Forum Names 2025 Hall of Fame Honorees
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.
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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Adult Swim Sets ‘YOLO: Rainbow Trinity’ Premiere Date
From creator Michael Cusack, the follow-up to ‘YOLO: Crystal Fantasy’ and ‘YOLO: Silver Destiny’ premieres March 9, with new episodes to stream Mondays on Max.
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Lisa Travels Back to 1923 in New ‘The Simpsons’ Episode
Hitting Disney+ February 12, ‘The Past and the Furious’ delves into Springfields now extinct Mini Moose once vital to its ecosystem.
Watch ‘Mia & Codie’ Now on PBS Member Stations
The 3DCG animated series, created by Emmy Award winner Don Moody, follows Mia and her sidekick Codie, who both love to code.
Chaosmonger Studio Reveals ‘ITALIA 2162’ Concept Trailer
The animated feature, which blends cyberpunk aesthetics with solarpunk optimism in a futuristic Italy full of contrasts, is available now for contributions on Kickstarter.
‘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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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.
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.
Crayola, Pipeline Studios Team for ‘School of WhichCraft’
The original 3DCG kids’ series, which aims to illustrate that creativity is magic, is now in development.
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.
