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Awards Headline News

Nominations Announced for 2026 BAFTA Awards

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11:21am

‘Elio,’ ‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain,’ and ‘Zootropolis 2 (Zootopia 2)’ get the nod for Animated Film with ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ ‘F1,’ ‘Frankenstein,’ ‘How to Train Your Dragon,’ and ‘The Lost Bus’ selected for Special Visual Effects.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Anime Series ‘Petals of Reincarnation’ to hit HIDIVE in April

A new key visual has been revealed, alongside additional cast and theme songs artists, for the upcoming show; will also broadcast on Tokyo MX and BS Nippon.

It’s 2 Mints in One! Headline News

CoComelon, Sanrio Debut ‘CoComelon Playdates With Sanrio Friends’ Trailer

The 2D animated series, which follows JJ and his friends as they team up for whimsical sing-alongs, silly moments, and playdates, hits YouTube on January 24.

The Hedgehog is a God ANIMATIONWorld

‘Fureru’ and the Anime Works of Mari Okada

Columnist Andrew Osmond assesses the new film, now streaming on Crunchyroll, and backlist by one of anime’s most prolific writers.

Dad… Really? Headline News

Prime Video Drops ‘Invincible’ Season 4 Trailer, First Look Images and Key Art

The upcoming season of the hit animated series from Skybound Entertainment, featuring new villains Thragg, Dinosaurus and Universa, premieres March 18.

The Revolution Will Be Animated Headline News

Now What!? Drops ‘Oligarchy Does Not Rock’ Musical Civics Short

The fast-paced, surreal animated musical explainer inspired by ‘Schoolhouse Rock’ is now available; new shorts will release monthly in the lead-up to the 2026 midterms.

The Highs and Lows of Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Reflections and Moments with Richard Williams and Mo Sutton

The famed, Oscar-winning animator’s brother-in-law shares recollections of the incredible highs, and lowest of lows, he experienced with the husband-and-wife team behind ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit,’ ‘The Thief and the Cobbler,’ and ‘The Animator’s Survival Kit.’

Dept. of Can’t Wait Headline News

‘Animation Mavericks: The Forgotten Story Of UPA’ Documentary to Debut in 2026

The feature film project aims to reveal the origin, rise, fall, and legacy of the innovative and iconoclastic animation studio.

The Hunt is On Headline News

EDGLRD Announces ‘Katch’ Debut WEBTOON Series

Harmony Korine’s first anime-inspired webcomic project explores a hidden world beneath the sea and features a mixed-media production process that incorporates CG tools and animated panels.

obituaries Headline News

‘The Lion King’ Co-Director Roger Allers Passes at 76

The longtime Disney writer and director, nominated for an Oscar for his 2006 animated short, ‘The Little Matchgirl,’ passed away at his home in Santa Monica following a short illness.

Rinse Kill Repeat ANIMATIONWorld

Kenichiro Akimoto Talks Ominous Color in ‘All You Need Is Kill’

The director of the anime feature based on Hiroshi Sakurazaka’s sci-fi novel, previously adapted in the Tom Cruise thriller ‘Edge of Tomorrow,’ discusses unconventional, exaggerated character designs and beautiful, vibrant colors that depict some less than friendly plants; from GKIDS, hits U.S. theaters today, January 16.

Rinse Kill Repeat ANIMATIONWorld

The Studio Behind ‘All You Need is Kill’: the Eiko Tanaka Interview

As Studio 4°C’s time-looping adventure hits U.S. cinemas, Andrew Osmond talks to the studio’s CEO about four decades of animation.

I Gig You Not Headline News

Prime Video Orders ‘Odd Jobs’ Animated Comedy

From the minds of ‘Solar Opposites’ EP duo Mike McMahan and Dominic Dierkes, the series, set in an extreme late-stage capitalist hellscape, follows a reluctant team of gig-workers.

We Love Whimsical Musical Comedies ANIMATIONWorld

‘Hey A.J.!’ Reignites the Imagination in All Of Us

Show creator and EP, former Super Bowl champion Martellus Bennett, and EP Jeff “Swampy” Marsh discuss their unique creative partnership on the whimsical and music filled series about an imaginative young girl and her stuffed bunny sidekick, based on the NFL star’s children’s books; kicks off January 13 on Disney Jr., next day on Disney+.

Authentic Asian Storytelling ANIMATIONWorld

‘Bé Hồng’ – ‘Little Persimmon’: A Unique Fellowship of Asian Animators

A team of recent Asians in Animation Immersive Lab participants spent 9 days crafting a 2-minute 2D short about a young girl on a quest to honor her late grandfather by tracking down his favorite fruit… with the aid of some unexpected visitors.

Portrait in Courage ANIMATIONWorld

‘Butterfly:’ A Filmmaker’s Homage to Her Father and His Olympic Idol

Painter and animator Florence Miailhe’s hauntingly beautiful hand-painted short was inspired by her dad Jean’s fellow resistance fighter, Jewish French swimmer Alfred Nakache, who competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics and 1948 London Olympics after surviving imprisonment in Auschwitz, where his wife and daughter were murdered.

Awards Headline News

Art Directors Guild Unveils 30th Annual ADG Award Nominations

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:14pm

‘Elio,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘The SpongeBob Move: Search for SquarePants,’ ‘The Bad Guys 2,’ and ‘Zootopia 2’ among the nominees for excellence in production design, covering film / animated film, TV, commercials, and music videos; ceremony set for February 28.

Each Gesture Touched by Human Hand ANIMATIONWorld

‘anyone lived in a pretty how town’: How One Son’s Project Honors 3 Legacies

Daniel Kreizberg’s 2D short, a blend of modernist poetry and impressionistic illustrations, is inspired by E.E. Cummings’ poetry and paintings, narrated by Jane Goodall, and features a soundtrack by the filmmaker’s father, maestro Yakov Kreizberg.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Pony Canyon Announces ‘Kaiju Girl Caramelise’ Anime Adaptation

The new series follows Kuroe Akaishi, a high-school girl who discovers her dormant powers when she falls in love with a fellow student; premieres in 2026.

Animation in the Big Apple ANIMATIONWorld

Review: ‘New York Animation 1966-1999: A City in Motion’

ASIFA-East president Doug Vitarelli looks at Robby Gilbert’s expansive new book, the ‘definitive’ look at the key animators, studios, projects and happenings that defined the incredibly prolific and influential 3-decade period of NYC’s ever-vibrant animation community.

Rediscovering Shared Humanity Headline News

StoryCorps, NFL Partner for ‘One Small Step’ Animated PSA

The NFL Network will air the new 2D spot, from Richard O’Connor’s Ace & Son Moving Picture Co., through the upcoming NFL Draft; the initiative pairs strangers with opposing beliefs for one-on-one conversations to rediscover their shared humanity.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘Cosmic Princess Kaguya!’ Final Trailer

The music-driven anime feature, which follows a 17-year-old high school student who leads a busy life trying to balance part-time work and academics, streams January 22.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Kitten Illustrator Juno’s ‘mofusand’ Anime Adaptation to Premiere on YouTube

The beloved artist’s series of shorts stars Shark Meow, a fluffy cat in a shark costume; debuts January 7, with Episode 1 now streaming.

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