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ASIFA-Hollywood, Sotheby’s Partner for Online 'AnimAid The Art of Animation' Auction

Extended to run through May 6, the auction will showcase rare and one-of-a-kind pieces spanning 90 years of animation history, with all proceeds directly benefiting over 70 animation professionals affected by the recent Los Angeles wildfires.

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.

Creativity Converging in Mumbai Headline News

1st World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) Summit Coming May 1-4

By Dan Sarto | Monday, April 28, 2025 at 12:31pm

Representatives from more than 40 countries, along with winners from 31 separate creative industry challenges, will converge in Mumbai for the inaugural conference, the first of its kind, with meetings, exhibitions and talks on topics from across animation, VFX, gaming, comics, XR, infotainment, and film.

Hard Edged Nutrients… and Fiber! Headline News

The Horror Section, WeShort Partner to Stream ‘The Rotten Fruit’

All 8 episodes of Eli Roth and Noah Belson’s cult stop-motion animated comedy series are now streaming on the platform in celebration of the show’s 25th anniversary.

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.’

Awards Headline News

Animation Nation, DreamWorks Channel Team for 2025 ANSEA Awards ‘Short Film’ Category

The second edition of the awards invites aspiring and professional filmmakers from ASEAN member nations to submit 2-minute original short films exploring the theme of ‘family;’ submissions open through August 15.

20 Years of BabyTV Headline News

BabyTV Celebrates 20 Years with Special Programming Lineup

In honor of the milestone, the channel has kicked off a festive lineup featuring birthday-themed episodes of beloved shows, a social media tribute to iconic moments, characters, and series from the past 20 years, and exclusive collections on the BabyTV app and YouTube.

See You in Hell Headline News

‘Helluva Boss’ From Hellaverse of 'Hazbin Hotel' Gets Prime Video Pickup

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 25, 2025 at 2:19pm

We can't really say it's a spin-off... current Seasons 1 and 2 of the hit webseries will debut on the streamer this Fall, with brand-new Seasons 3 and 4 getting exclusive streaming windows ahead of future YouTube debuts; EP Vivienne Medrano also scores first look deal.

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.

Who Loves Branch Trimming? Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘The Great North – Ham to Lose A Guy Adventure’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 25, 2025 at 8:02am

In the all-new episode airing this Sunday on FOX, Judy and Beef interfere with Ham's personal life, while Wolf and Honeybee go on a quest to squash a rumor going around town that Wolf eats worms.

Gettin Janky With It Headline News

Nickelodeon Renews ‘Rock Paper Scissors’ for Seasons 2 and 3

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 12:03pm

Kyle Stegina and Josh Lehrman’s animated comedy, developed from the first short in Nick’s Intergalactic Shorts Program ever picked up for series, follows best friend and roommate trio Rock, Paper and Scissors, who compete over everything in hilarious and wildly absurd ways. 

Consume Responsibly Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘Love, Death + Robots’ Volume 4 Trailer, Episode Details

10 new shorts, featuring dinosaur gladiators, messianic cats, and other oddities, are set to debut May 15; voice cast includes MrBeast, Kevin Hart, John Oliver, Niecy Nash, John Boyega, and Rhys Darby.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Cineverse's RetroCrush Acquires ‘Future Boy Conan’ Streaming Rights

The Hayao Miyazaki sci-fi anime series is now also included in the RetroCrush Podcast, with dedicated Anime Club episodes streaming every week.

Truths Shall Be Uncovered Headline News

Exclusive: Apple TV+ Drops ‘WondLa’ Season 2 Sneak Peek Clip

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 9:01am

Eva 9, with Eva 8 in tow, desperately tries to escape ‘containment’ in the all-new clip; 7-episode season of Skydance Animation’s animated series, based on the 'The Search for WondLa' books by Tony DiTerlizzi, premieres April 25.

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.

Next Gen Entertainment Headline News

We Ghosted Media, Lamina1 Team for ‘Owen Nowhere’ Animated Comedy

The series, which follows a pre-teen who lives on the open road with his retired vampire parents, will launch on the next-gen Web3 and AI-powered platform, allowing the creators full ownership and control over the IP.

AI in Animation Headline News

Asteria to Release ‘The Odd Birds Show’ Animated Shorts Series

Created through traditional hand-drawn animation as well as VR puppeteering, rendered 3D assets, motion tracking, and AI tools, the show, about a dysfunctional family of birds who host a talk show, will release across social platforms.

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