Adult Swim Drops ‘Rick and Morty’ Season 8 Trailer
More wubbin and dubbin is just over the horizon… a new season of the best – and only – animated series about a genius scientist who drags his timid grandson on adventures across the universe returns May 25.
Mysterious ‘Star Wars’ Series in Development
From ‘Lost’ showrunner Carlton Cuse and son Nick Cuse, the project will take place in a galaxy far, far away…and that’s all we know; ‘LEGO Star Wars’ sequel series also in the works.
‘Pacific Rim’ Prequel Series Now in Development at Prime Video
Previously announced as part of a first look deal between Legendary and Eric Heisserer’s Chronology banner, the series has gotten the goahead at the streamer.
‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures’ Season 3 Coming This Fall
The upcoming season of Lucasfilm’s preschool animated series follows the Jedi kids as they journey into the delightful world of droid care; will debut on Disney+ and Disney Jr.
Netflix Drops ‘The Sandman’ Season 2 Teaser, Release Date, First Look Images
The second and final season of the fantasy thriller will drop in two parts: Volume 1 premieres July 3, followed by Volume 2 on July 24.
‘Star Wars: Visions’ Volume 3 Episode Details Revealed
The animated anthology returns in a longer format, with 9 new anime shorts from david production, Kamikaze Douga, Kinema citrus Co, Polygon Pictures, Production I.G, Project Studio Q, TRIGGER, and WIT Studio; hits Disney+ October 29.
Academy Sets 2025 Dates, Rule Changes, AI Guidelines, and Expands Animated Short Voting
For 98th Oscars, members must now watch all nominated films in a category in order to vote in final award round; each branch will judge films based on the ‘degree to which a human was at the heart of the creative authorship.’
The Line, Riot Games Partner on ‘League Of Legends’ Music Video
In celebration of the upcoming ‘LoL’ season Spirit Blossom Beyond, new short ‘Here, Tomorrow’ showcases themes that blend myth, memory, and the mystical beauty of Ionia.
Disney+ Reveals ‘Maul - Shadow Lord’ Animated Series
The project will feature franchise regular Sam Witwer as Darth Maul and will take place ‘about a year’ after the Clone Wars.
Moonbug Entertainment Launches ‘CoComelon Can Help’ Campaign
The year-long campaign, which aims to show how songs can help families through real moments, focuses on potty training, bedtime, and mealtime.
Lucasfilm Announces ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ Theatrical Release
Directed by ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ helmer Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, the upcoming standalone ‘Star Wars’ universe adventure will debut in theaters May 28, 2027.
Bill Plympton’s ‘Guard Dog’ Now on YouTube
Inspired by a simple walk in the park, the Oscar-nominated short film first went on tour in The Animation Show, and was preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015; now remastered and available for free.
Disney+ Drops ‘Light and Magic’ Season 2 Trailer
Watch as ILM stars like Hal Hickel, Doug Chiang, Rob Coleman, Dennis Muren, John Knoll, and the great George Lucas discuss the legendary VFX on some of Lucasfilm’s most memorable movies; all three episodes now streaming.
Universal Drops ‘Jurassic World Rebirth - A Classic Jurassic Park Featurette’
Go behind-the-scenes with new footage from the upcoming badass dino adventure as stars Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Ruper Friend, and writer David Koepp talk up the film, which hits theaters July 2.
Cannes’ Annecy Animation Showcase Lineup Revealed
5 titles to be highlighted as part of the Festival de Cannes’ Animation Day on May 18: ‘Julián,’ ‘Sunny,’ ‘Ana, en passant,’ ‘Dante,’ and ‘Mu Yi and the Handsome General.’
‘God’s Gang’ Celebrates Mini Season Finale, World Autism Month
The multicultural action-adventure animated series has partnered with Autism in Entertainment and Spectrum Laboratory to support ongoing employment opportunities for autistic talent; star Atticus Baldwin to appear at ‘Neurodiversity Night of Laughs’ at the Laugh Factory on April 28.
Aardman Announces Yearlong Partnership with Young BAFTA Program
The initiative will provide opportunities for young talent, including direct engagement with the studio’s creative team and a platform to explore creative careers; support for animation talent continues through the Aardman Academy.
Apple TV+ Drops ‘WondLa’ Season 2 Clip
Catch a sneak peek of the new, 7-episode season of Skydance Animation’s animated series, based on the 'The Search for WondLa' books by Tony DiTerlizzi, that premieres April 25.
Exclusive: See Covers of ‘Rick and Morty vs. The Universe’ #1
The first of a 4-issue mini-series with 3 top secret unannounced tie-ins hits July 9, as the ‘Rick and Morty’ comic book event kicks off, led by the deviant psyches of comics mastermind and multiple Emmy Award–nominee Daniel Kibblesmith, artistic annihilator Jarrett Williams, and a host of special guest talents.
‘Rick and Morty 10th Anniversary Deluxe Omnibus Library’ On the Way
A special pre-order Kickstarter is underway for the 5-hardcover volume, 2000+ page, portal-hopping insanity-filled limited-edition collection of 100 iconic Omniversal adventures, including special 2-volume ‘Unreprintable Rick and Morty’ set.
Marvel Drops New ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Trailer
When even our heroes aren’t sure the world is safe, you know things have really gone sideways… a ravenous Galacticus plans to devour the entire planet in the long-awaited reboot of the studio’s seminal “First Family” franchise, coming to theaters July 25.
Animayo Gran Canaria Presents 20th Edition Preview
Running May 7-10, the event will feature more than 40 guests and keynote speakers participating in 14 masterclasses, 15 educational talks, five workshops, six premieres and screenings, three auteur presentations, five school stands, 20 talent booths, two exhibitions, and 18 hours dedicated to recruitment, portfolio reviews, and signings.
Andy Serkis, T’Nia Miller, Iris Onyejiuwa Join ‘A Lamb’s Stew’ Cast
Produced in Blender, the special is created, written, and helmed by Joeri Christiaen and follows Billie, a young lamb determined to prove sheep are as brave as other animals.
Exclusive Clip: ‘Sneaks – Everybody Has a Price’ with Anthony Mackie, Martin Lawrence
All-new animated family film follows a misguided designer sneaker, Ty, who knows no life outside his velvet-lined shoe box, as he braves NYC to rescue his sister shoe stolen by a shady collector; hits theaters April 18.
Netflix Drops Release Date, First Look at Genndy Tartakovsky’s ‘Fixed’
The famed ‘Dexter’s Laboratory’ and ‘Samurai Jack’ creator’s first adult animated feature about a dog, Bull, who finds out he’ll be neutered in the morning, shelved at Warner Bros., finds a new home; debuts August 13.
