Apple TV+ Announces ‘Not a Box’ Animated Series Premiere Date
Inspired by the children’s picture book by author/illustrator Antoinette Portis, the preschool series encourages young audiences to embrace the power of imagination; premieres globally June 13.
Stop-Motion Animated Fantasy ‘Saurus City’ Heading to Cannes
Starring Ron Perlman, Emma Roberts, Dennis Quaid, and Julia Ormond, the film is set in a world where dinosaurs roam alongside humans; screens May 15.
VANAS to Grant Reduced Tuition Scholarships for LATAM Digital Arts Students
Applicants must reside in and hold citizenship in a Latin American country and confirm their ability to cover the reduced tuition; a free information session will be held May 24.
Partizan Signs Animation Studio Martian Blueberry
The company co-founded by Carl Jones, best known for his work on ‘The Boondocks’ and ‘Black Dynamite,’ and Love Jones, has joined the long-time content creator’s roster of animation directors.
Veteran Producer and Author Michael Hirsh to Deliver Annecy 2025 Keynote
The Nelvana co-founder and longtime kid’s animation creator will reflect on his 4 decades in the industry and explore the evolution, current challenges, and outlook for Canadian animation; set for June 10 at Mifa.
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.
‘Butterfly,’ ‘Hunting’ Take Top Honors at ITFS 2025
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.
‘Black Butterflies,’ ‘Jorel’s Brother,’ and ‘Capybaras’ Lead 2025 Quirino Awards
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.
FOX Renews ‘Grimsburg,’ ‘Krapopolis,’ and ‘Universal Basic Guy’
The network further cements its Animation Domination programming with 3 additional pickups, fresh on the heels of last month’s whopping 4-season renewals for ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ ‘Family Guy’ and returning series ‘American Dad!’
Applause Entertainment Launches 'ApplaToon' YouTube Animation Channel
The channel’s first original animated series ‘Kiya & Kayaan,’ based on the Amar Chitra Katha Junior Library, is now streaming.
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.
Animated Comedy ‘Stitch Head’ to Premiere at Annecy
Crafted by Gringo Films and based on the children’s book by Guy Bass, the 3DCG film flips the ‘Frankenstein’ fable on its head.
Steamroller Animation Drops ‘Spice Frontier: Escape from Veltegar’ Trailer
Pilot episode, which centers on a doomed excursion to the desert planet Veltegar, premieres May 21 on the Steamroller Stories YouTube channel.
Exclusive Clip: ‘Family Guy – One Foot in Front of the Mother’
Due to a police complaint about his excessive barking, Brian has to wear a shock collar; looking to join an after-school team, Chris discovers a talent for speed walking, in the all-new episode airing this Sunday on FOX.
Exclusive Clip: ‘The Great North – Jude-Night Run Adventure’
In the all-new episode airing this Sunday on FOX, Wolf has to track down Judy before they miss their dinner at a fancy French restaurant, while Honeybee looks for a replacement diner to join them.
‘Godzilla x Kong: Supernova’ Now in Production
6th Monsterverse film will see the legendary Titans face off against a cataclysmic, world-ending event, with Dan Stevens reprising his role as Trapper alongside Sam Neill, Kaitlyn Dever, and Delroy Lindo; release set for 2027.
‘Ted: The Animated Series’ Spin-Off Greenlit at Peacock
Seth MacFarlane’s occasionally loveable, always foul-mouthed former child star / teddy bear gets another show on the streamer, with original film stars Mark Wahlberg, Amanda Seyfried and Jessica Barth returning as John, Sam and Tami-Lynn.
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.
DreamWorks Animation Shares ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie’ Cat-tastic Trailer
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.
Prime Video Drops ‘The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy’ Season 2 Trailer
The new 8-episode season of Emmy winner Cirocco Dunlap’s adult animated comedy follows Dr. Sleech and Dr. Klak - aliens, best friends, and intergalactically renowned surgeons - as they relish the fame recent success has brought them until a cyborg journalist starts digging a bit too deep into one of their pasts; streams May 27.
Onirikal Studio Shares ‘Punto Nemo’ VFX Breakdown Reel
The Spanish VFX and animation house delivered bubbles, fish, underwater shots and a dramatic shipwreck on the Prime Video sci-fi drama series about an oceanographic expedition that gets dragged by a storm to the farthest point from inhabited land on Earth: Point Nemo.
EDI Effetti Digitali Italiani Delivers 100 VFX Shots for ‘The Killer’s Game’
The Italian visual effects studio shares a breakdown reel of its work – filled with explosions, gunshots, and blood - on Lionsgate’s action comedy about a terminally ill hitman trying to win back the love of his life, starring Dave Bautista, Sofia Boutella and Ben Kingsley.
Vision Films’ 'Dalia & The Red Book' Releases on Cable and Streamers
The 3DCG, stop-motion, and 2D animation hybrid film, which follows a daughter who attempts to finish her late father’s novel from the inside, debuted May 6 across the U.S. and Canada.
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.
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.
