feature film animation

‘Flow,’ ‘Dune: Part Two’ Take Home Oscar Gold

In an upset win, Gints Zilbalodis’ animated tale of a cat who wakes up to a world invaded by water took home the Oscar for Best Animated Feature, while the second chapter in Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic won for Best Visual Effects and Best Sound Design on a night that also saw Iranian filmmakers Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi, with visas approved just yesterday, arrive in the U.S. in time to win Best Animated Short for ‘In the Shadow of the Cypress.’

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Festivals Events

Annecy Festival 2025

Begins: June 8, 2025

The annual festival returns to Annecy June 8-14, 2025.

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FMX 2025: Rhythm of Change

Begins: May 6, 2025

The 4-day event returns to Stuttgart, kicking off May 6; on-demand presentations are available May 10 – June 10.

The Witcher Returns ANIMATIONWorld

‘The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep’ Takes Geralt into New Emotional Waters

Actor Doug Cockle and director Kang Hei Chul discuss their work developing and voicing the lesser-known, more bashful side of Andrzej Sapkowski’s famed and fierce monster hunter for the new animated film, now streaming on Netflix.

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A Bond Like No Other ANIMATIONWorld

Re-VIEW: ‘The Wild Robot’ – A Vision of Nature

Great cinema has the fundamental superpower to help an audience see the world through different eyes, and in Chris Sanders’ remarkable, gorgeous film, we watch the mechanical eyes of a domestic robot, Roz, stranded on a remote island, struggle to make sense and adapt to the sometimes harsh, always challenging natural world she encounters.

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A Legend is Born Headline News

Watch: ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Deleted Scene Clip

Disney’s hit animated adventure, which explores the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride lands, is now available for purchase at digital retailers (Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home) and April 1 on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD, packed with a slew of bonus features.

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Business Headline News

Giant Animation Opens First International Studio in Barcelona

The expansion will allow the company to create a new network of production partners, take advantage of both countries’ tax rebates, and expand its European CG services with local artists.

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On the Road to the Oscars ANIMATIONWorld

On the Road to the 97th Oscars: The Animated Features Nominees

Take a deeper look at ‘Flow,’ ‘Inside Out 2,’ ‘Memoir of a Snail,’ ‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl,’ and ‘The Wild Robot,’ all vying for the Best Animated Feature Oscar on March 2, 2025.

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A Slowly Unfolding Tale Headline News

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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Yes My Precious! Headline News

‘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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Whistle While You Watch Headline News

‘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.’

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And the Winner Is… Headline News

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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Man’s Best Friend Headline News

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.

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That’s Not All Folks! Headline News

Watch: ‘The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie’ Official Trailer

What could possibly go wrong for Porky and Daffy in the new sci-fi buddy action comedy, the shorts series franchise’s first fully animated feature, when the pair uncover a secret alien mind control plot; hits theaters on March 14.

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Awards Headline News

29th Annual Art Directors Guild Awards Announced

‘The Wild Robot,’ ‘Wicked,’ ‘Nosferatu,’ ‘Fallout,’ and ‘Shōgun’ are among the winning films and TV series recognized for excellence in production design at the February 15 ceremony.

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Let It Slide My Friend Headline News

Bill Plympton Announces Patreon, ‘Slide’ Screening

The legendary animator’s new crowdfunding effort offers 3 tiers of special content and exclusive perks; a special screening of his new film, which tells the tale of a mythical cowboy showdown with eco-villains, is coming to MOMI March 9.

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We Want More Tom & Jerry Headline News

Tom and Jerry Celebrate 85 Years with Products, Experiences, and TV Programming

The iconic Warner Bros. Discovery duo begins the year-long celebration with a global rollout of experiences, TV programming, and products featuring partnerships with CASETiFY, Converse, Funko, Loungefly, and others.

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Here There Be Dragons… and Vikings Headline News

Universal Drops ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Trailer

Hiccup pushes back against all odds in a quest to save his village while defying centuries of tradition by befriending a dragon, in Dean DeBlois’ live-action reimagining of the first film in DreamWorks Animation’s hugely successful animated franchise: in theaters June 13.

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Honoring Excellence in Visual Effects Headline News

'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Wins for Best VFX in a Feature at 23rd VES Awards

Wes Ball's epic 'Planet of the Apes' adventure takes the evening's final and top award, while 'Dune: Part Two' takes home the most feature wins; 'The Wild Robot' the most animated feature wins; and 'Shōgun' the most episodic wins.

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Feature Film VFX Headline News

Base FX Powers Triumphant Return of NeZha in ‘NeZha 2’

Studio delivers more than 230 shots on 2019 hit film's sequel that just broke Chinese animated film box office records with a haul of $US 800 million in first 9 days of release; hits U.S. cinemas February 14.

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Events Headline News

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Unveils Official Selections for 25th Anniversary Edition

Mix of animated films and works inspired by award-winning graphic novels includes ‘Legend of Destruction,’ The Most Precious of Cargoes,’ ‘Art Spiegelman: Disaster is My Muse,’ and ‘The Property.’

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Awards Headline News

‘The Wild Robot,’ ‘Dune: Part Two,’ ‘Wicked,’ and ‘X-Men ’97’ Win Critics Choice Awards

The shows take top honors for Best Animated Feature, Best VFX, Vest Production Design, and Best Animated Series, respectively, at the February 7 ceremony.

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Awarding Excellence in Animation Headline News

‘The Wild Robot,’ ‘Arcane’ Dominate at 52nd Annual Annie Awards

Chris Sanders and DreamWorks’ blockbuster feature led the festivities with wins in 9 categories, while Netflix and Riot Games’ fan-favorite series took home 7, in a fun but emotional ceremony dedicated to victims of January’s tragic fires and highlighted by several tributes to LA’s firefighting finest, a real-time fundraiser, and 2 building-clearing false fire alarms.

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The Annies are Coming! ANIMATIONWorld

AWN’s Annie Awards Roundup: Top Contenders in Film and TV

Dig into the roster of animated feature films, TV shows, and shorts vying for wins in 36 different categories on February 8 at ASIFA-Hollywood’s 52^nd annual ceremony recognizing the best in animation from the past year.

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Business Headline News

Stars Collective, El Pajaro Pictures Partner for ‘The Little Prince’ Animated Film

The adaptation will focus on French author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s life from 1940-1944 and blend 2D ‘expressive’ watercolor styles with 3D ‘realistic’ oil painting aesthetics.