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.
‘Lulu Is a Rhinoceros’ Family Musical Special Coming to Apple TV+
Based on the children’s book of the same name by father-daughter duo Jason and Allison Flom, the animated pop music event is all about kindness, acceptance and embracing one’s true self.
Assemblage Entertainment Expands with ‘Mikros India’ Leadership Team
Following the recent closure of Technicolor Creative Services’ Indian operations, the core set of executives have joined the Cinesite group partner studio.
DreamWorks Animation Drops ‘Forgotten Island’ Release Date
All-new original animated feature, written and directed by ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’s Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, will hit theaters September 25, 2026.
Toho Group Unveils $105 Million ‘Godzilla’ Franchise Investment
Company’s new 3-year plan also includes $490 million for producing a range of projects, including films, animation, theatrical plays, and digital games as part of broader efforts to expand its global entertainment business ahead of its 100th anniversary in 2032.
Scanline VFX Shares ‘Back in Action’ VFX Breakdown Reel
With a team led by VFX supervisor Jan Krupp, the leading visual effects company delivered 235 shots on the Netflix adventure-comedy about 2 former CIA spies who are dragged back into the world of espionage when their cover is blown.
2025 Quirino Awards for Animation Program Released
The Co-Production and Business Forum, Futures Lab, International Meeting of TV Channels, and Women in Ibero-American Animation roundtable all aim to promote the development, co-production, and distribution of animation across the Ibero-American region; run May 8-10 in Tenerife.
Heritage Auctions Announces ‘Star Wars Day’ Auction
The event will feature over 300 lots ranging from original movie posters to screen-used props, high-end replicas, toys, comics, and artwork; concludes with a live session on May 4.
Freefolk Announces Vittorio Giannini Returns, Fi Kilroe Promoted to CEO
Giannini will serve as Director of Business Development and Strategy after a stint at Omnicom; Kilroe becomes studio’s first chief executive; company currently in production with Merman, Sky and Paramount+.
Elena Walf’s ‘Lena’s Farm’ Signs Deals Across Europe, Gets Selected at Annecy
The ‘Full Nest’ episode of the non-dialogue, hand-drawn animated series will compete at the festival; the series launched in Germany earlier this year and has signed a number of international licensing deals at Disney+, Kidstream, and other outlets.
FMX 2025 to Present ‘Andor’ Season 2 ‘Deep Dive’
Other highlights include an in-depth exploration of the VFX in the psycho-drama series ‘Severance’ and a close look at the technical accomplishments of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ ‘Moana 2.’
Patrick Pedraza Teases ‘Akari Dark’ Episode 3
The latest offering in the small but mighty indie anime series, which follows Xavier, a teen with OCD and a traumatic past who discovers he has the power to enter and manipulate people’s dreams, is now streaming on YouTube.
Monotype Adds Hundreds of Fonts to Adobe Creative Cloud
Over 750 new fonts, including typefaces Helvetica, Avenir, and Gotham, are now available to Creative Cloud subscribers, with total access to more than 2,800 Monotype fonts across Adobe applications.
New ‘Donkey Hodie’ Episodes, Special Announced
The latest episodes of Fred Rogers Productions and Spiffy Pictures’ puppet series kick off April 14 on PBS Kids; half-hour special ‘A Donkey Hodie Road Trip’ premieres April 17.
Animated Horror Comedy Pilot ‘Far-Fetched’ Now on Kickstarter
From writer Dave Capdevielle and animator Ashley Nichols, the show follows a ragtag band of misfit musicians as they produce a killer music video.
Exclusive Clip: ‘The Great North - Dial M for Moon-der Adventure’
In the all-new episode airing this Sunday on FOX, when a snow day is unexpectedly rescinded and the kids are forced to go to school, Detective Moon must crack the case of who could commit such a twisted crime.
The Salvation Poem Project Drops ‘Light of the World’ Trailer
The 2D animated feature, set in 30 AD and told through the perspective of Apostle John, hits theaters in the U.S. on September 5.
Epic Storyworlds Unveils ‘Fracterra’ Roblox Discovery Hub
The collaborative and immersive world boasts multiple IPs and creative partnership, including Squeeze Productions’ animated comedy brand ‘Cracké.’
Exclusive Clip: ‘Family Guy – The Elle Word’
When Quagmire starts dating a mystery woman, Peter, Joe, and Cleveland go on a stakeout and discover her to be The Librarian, in the all-new episode airing this Sunday on FOX.
StoryZoo Launches ‘StoryZoo Aventuras – Los Instrumentos’ on VME Kids
The animated series, which introduces children to the world of musical instruments, hits the platform on May 12.
Former The Mill Creative Leaders Find New Home at The Heist
Patrick Coleman joins as executive creative director, bringing team of long-time collaborators; Blake Nickle joins as Director of Production, Chicago, with Jason Esser coming on board as Thinkingbox creative director.
New ‘Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir’ Episodes Announced
More of the 3DCG animated series, which follows the adventures of 2 seemingly typical teens with secret identities, is headed to Disney Channel and Disney XD on Saturdays from April 19 - May 10.
