Autodesk Adds Golaem Crowd Tools to Media & Entertainment Collection
Plug-in integrates AI and features Flow-connected workflows; updates to Maya and 3ds Max include modeling improvements, liquids in Bifrost, OpenUSD improvements, and OpenPBR integration.
Adobe Announces Premiere Pro, After Effects Releases
New Generative Extend editing tool instantly generates and expands the length of video and audio clips; Media Intelligence quickly locates specific clip content via keyword search; all updates and releases now available.
Watch New ‘Mayor Mochi – Mayo Days’ Short from Adult Swim SMALLS
Three-part animated short series from Jared Corwin and Conor Reed is set in the charming town of Paw Peak, where the Pomeranian dog mayor, Mochi, is one mean son of a bitch.
2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards Nominees, Presenters Announced
Anime of the Year noms include ‘DAN DA DAN,’ ‘Delicious in Dungeon,’ ‘Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End,’ ‘Kaiju No. 8,’ ‘Solo Leveling,’ and ‘The Apothecary Diaries;’ Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, and Damiano David top list of presenters planned for live May 25 Tokyo ceremony.
Exclusive Clip: ‘Family Guy – Hard Times at Adam West High’
Chris uses Stewie’s time machine to stop himself from having an erection during a book report, while Peter becomes jealous when he sits out of a lottery pool and the guys win $123, in the all-new episode airing this Sunday on FOX.
Exclusive Clip: ‘The Great North - Ghouls Rush In Adventure’
In the all-new episode airing this Sunday on FOX, Wolf and Honeybee’s spooky new ‘Ghost Ship Boat Tour’ business is put to the test by an influential travel reviewer.
Walt Disney Studios Delivers Big at CinemaCon 2025
‘Zootopia 2,’ ‘The Fantastic Four’ among titles teased with first looks and announcements from Disney Live Action, Marvel Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and 20th Century Studios.
DC Studios Drops Huge ‘Superman’ Sneak Peek
It's a story we've seen many times before... but can't wait to see again! And in the hands of DC’s purported savior, James Gunn... dare we say, it looks fresh, and funny, and... super! In theaters July 11.
Animeigo Debuts ‘The Anime Business’ Episode 2
The documentary series, produced and hosted by company CEO and MediaOCD founder Justin Sevakis, features interviews with North American anime industry luminaries; Episodes 1 and 2 available on YouTube.
Disney Drops ‘Phineas and Ferb’ New Season Trailer, Debut Date
New episodes with the crew tackling another 104 days of summer, and Perry’s visit to the vet, along with a new series of animated shorts, begin rolling out starting June 5 on Disney Channel and Disney XD, June 6 on Disney+.
Comedy Central Reveals ‘South Park’ Season 27 Teaser, Premiere Date
It’s time once again… to blame Canada! The newest season of the renowned series, which will feature P. Diddy, war with America’s neighbors to the north, and plenty of plane crashes, debuts July 9.
Submissions for ASIFA-Hollywood’s 2025 Student Animation Showcase Open April 14
The organization’s Animation Educator’s Forum showcases and celebrates graduates’ final projects and provides exposure to industry recruiters; the entry deadline is June 16.
Call for Entries Ends April 7: Cartoons on the Bay 2025
Submissions are still being accepted for the International Festival of Animation, Transmedia and Meta-Arts, which returns to Pescara, Italy May 29 – June 1, 2025.
RADiCAL Announces RADiCAL 4.0 Update
Now available, the update comes with improvements to motion realism, a new virtual cinematography tool, mobile optimization, and flexible subscription plan.
Center of Science and Industry Releases ‘Dr. B in 3’ Season 4
Science education meets storytelling in a fast-paced new season of the animated science series that makes complex topics accessible to all; now streaming on the COSI YouTube channel.
VIZ Media Announces Leadership Transition
The leading Japanese pop culture entertainment company’s former CEO Ken Sasaki has been named Chairman & Executive Advisor, while Brad Woods has been appointed President and CEO.
Tokyo Lights up the Night with Anime Projection Mapping
Inspired by the nightlife in Thailand, Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko has set policy goals to attract more tourists, with outdoor displays of anime playing a pivotal role in enhancing night-time activities.
‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ and ‘Family Guy’ Get Huge 4-Season Renewals
Unprecedented early pickups of the hit network animated series is buoyed by return of ‘American Dad!’ for Seasons 20-23.
‘Percebes,’ ‘Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass’ Lead MONSTRA 2025 Winners
Short film ‘Beautiful Men’ also took home a top prize at the Animation Festival’s 24th edition, which wrapped up last week.
Adobe Announces Premiere Pro, Media Encoder Updates
4:2:2 video color editing is now supported on PCs, which reduces file size and improves color grading and chroma keying; NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080 laptops are now available, accelerating AI-powered video editing features.
Lucasfilm Drops ‘Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld’ Trailer
New animated short anthology series from Dave Filoni focuses on 2 iconic villains from the galaxy’s criminal underbelly, premiering May 4 on Disney+.
Lionsgate Confirms ‘John Wick 5’ in Development
CinemaCon delivers again with Lionsgate chair Adam Fogelson confirming the upcoming feature will see the return of franchise star Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski.
Donnie Yen to Reprise ‘John Wick’ Role in ‘Caine’ Spin-off
Production to begin next year on untitled feature centered around the blind assassin who has been freed from his obligations to the High Table.
Shannon Tindle to Helm Untitled Animated ‘John Wick’ Prequel
The ‘Ultraman: Rising’ writer/director has boarded Lionsgate’s upcoming feature, just announced at CinemaCon, with franchise star Keanu Reeves reportedly voicing the famed hitman in a story about completing the Impossible Task.
‘Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse’ First Look Images Revealed
Bob Persichetti and Justin K. Thompson are at the helm of the third web-slinging film in the animated Spidey trilogy, now set to hit theaters June 4, 2027.
