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Sycamore Studios Taps Jeremy Latcham as ‘Zita The Spacegirl’ Executive Producer

The animated film, which follows a girl who is propelled into a cosmic adventure after her best friend is abducted by aliens, is also produced by Latcham Pictures’ Andrew Pace.

Recognizing the Best in Animation Headline News

‘Butterfly,’ ‘Hunting’ Take Top Honors at ITFS 2025

By Dan Sarto | Monday, May 12, 2025 at 11:21am

The festival wrapped its 32nd edition with a May 10 ceremony honoring winners of the main competition, with Florence Miailhe and Lea Favre, respectively, taking home the big awards.

The Best in Ibero-American Animation Headline News

‘Black Butterflies,’ ‘Jorel’s Brother,’ and ‘Capybaras’ Lead 2025 Quirino Awards

By Dan Sarto | Monday, May 12, 2025 at 10:26am

Works from Spain, Brazil, and Uruguay were recognized in the 3 main categories at the May 10 in-person gala event in Tenerife recognizing achievements in Ibero-American animation.

I Cannot Tell a Lie Headline News

Lino DiSalvo Directing Mediawan’s ‘Twisted,’ First Look Set for Cannes

The ‘Frozen’ head of animation returns to the director’s chair in the original animated feature, which follows a young girl who journeys across Italy with a reluctant truth-telling folklore creature.

Pups and Dinosaurs Oh My Headline News

Spin Master Announces ‘Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie’ Voice Cast

Jameela Jamil, Terry Crews, Snoop Dogg, Bill Nye, Paris Hilton, Henry Bolan, and Meredith MacNeill join previously announced Jennifer Hudson, Fortune Feimster, and Mckenna Grace on the upcoming animated film, which releases in 2026.

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DreamWorks Animation Shares ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie’ Cat-tastic Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 1:25pm

Gabby, her grandma Gigi (Gloria Estefan), and the adorable Gabby Cats head to Cat Francisco, only to lose the dollhouse and lock horns with eccentric cat lady Vera (Kristin Wiig), in the hybrid live-action / 3DCG feature based on the hit, mixed media preschool series; in theaters September 26.

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EGOT Winner Tim Rice Joins ‘The Land of Sometimes’ Animated Feature

The prolific songwriter, known for his work on ‘Evita,’ ‘The Lion King,’ and others, will pen 3 new songs for the film, which stars Ewan McGregor, Helena Bonham Carter, and Mel Brooks; debuts later this year.  

The Increasing Need for Entertainment Content Headline News

What’s in Store for the M&E Industry in 2025

While the use of AI in M&E continues to grow, so does virtual production powered by real-time technology, which reduces costs and time to delivery as well as allow artists in film, TV, games and immersive experiences greater flexibility to iterate and deliver higher fidelity work.

The Universe Answers Headline News

Producer Mary Alice Drumm Talks ‘Elio’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:52am

Watch INDAC’s Johannes Wolters interview the Pixar creative (associate producer of ‘Coco’) at an April screening in Munich where she talks about team building, tough deadlines, and protecting artists so they can make the best film possible.

Here There Be Dragons… and Vikings Headline News

Universal Drops Final ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 8:57am

Hitting theaters June 13, Dean DeBlois’ live-action reimagining of the first film in DreamWorks Animation’s hugely successful animated franchise sees Hiccup befriend Toothless, an injured Night Fury dragon, and against all odds, try to save his village while defying centuries of hateful tradition.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Anime Tokyo Station to Host ‘Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-’ Exhibition

The latest installment in the ‘Gundam’ series, directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki, is a collaboration between studio khara (‘Evangelion’) and SUNRISE (‘Gundam’); exhibits run May 24 - August 11.

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.’

This Ain’t Your Father’s Heigh-Ho! VFXWorld

Whiskey Jugs and Experimental Choirs: The Music of ‘Snow White’

Composer Jeff Morrow talks about the challenges of scoring the live-action adaptation of one of Disney’s most famous animated tales and its iconic ‘Heigh-Ho’ and ‘Whistle While You Work,’ while integrating all-new songs from Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

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.

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.

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.

Heading to Wales! Headline News

Cardiff Animation Weekender Announces Expansive Program

The event will showcase a hybrid program of animated nostalgia, cult classics, and new projects; takes place in-person May 17–18 and online May 17 – June 1.

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Smarter Tools from Lenovo with AMD Power Creatives in Media and Entertainment

Consumers continue to expect fresh and innovative experiences across film, TV, games and interactive experiences, in greater quantity with higher fidelity, which means artists and studios require more compute power to handle ever-growing datasets while still delivering on time and on budget.

KPop Goes the Demon! Headline News

Netflix Announces ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Voice Cast, Musical Artists, Release Date

Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, May Hong, Ji-young Yoo star in the animated film, which features music from Teddy Park, 24, Danny Chung, KUSH, and DOMINSUK of THEBLACKLABEL; debuts June 20.

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