Category: 2D

The ‘Uncontrollable’ Art of ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle’

Ufotable director Haruo Sotozaki and DOP Yuichi Terao discuss how their work on the hugely successful, Golden Globe-nominated animated film was meaningless unless they could tap into the maximum level of emotion and deep feeling a character would express and bring that onto the screen for the audience.

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From Horror Survival Game to Animation Headline News

tinyBuild Releases ‘Hello Neighbor: Welcome to Raven Brooks’ Animated Series

In addition to YouTube, Seasons 1 and 2 of the horror survival video game adaptation are available on Prime Video in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia; other IP ventures include the upcoming ‘Hello Neighbor’ feature film and ‘Hello Neighbor 3’ video game.

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We Love Whimsical Musical Comedies Headline News

Disney Announces ‘Hey A.J.!’ Animated Family Comedy

The whimsical and music filled series about an imaginative young girl and her stuffed bunny sidekick is inspired by author and Super Bowl champion Martellus Bennett, who stars and serves as EP; kicks off January 13 on Disney Jr., next day on Disney+.

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Celebrate Everything Iyanu Headline News

Lion Forge Announces ‘Iyanu’ Holiday Livestream

The full-day virtual fan event on December 13 will feature cast appearances, a table read, merch drops, giveaways, a sponsored gameplay showcase, and an exclusive first look at ‘Iyanu’ Season 2.

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Awards Headline News

83rd Golden Globe Awards Nominations Announced

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ scores nods for best animated feature, best cinematic and box office achievement, and best original song, while ‘Arco,’ ‘Demon Slayer,’ ‘Elio,’ ‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain’ and ‘Zootopia 2’ are all nominated for best animated motion picture; awards ceremony set for January 11.

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We Want More SMALLS Headline News

Adult Swim SMALLS ‘Blue World’ Short Series Debuts Today on YouTube

From Boston-based animator Nick Cabana (03mania), the 3-part series follows Dr. Green, a desperate therapist who will try anything to save his business and keep his last remaining client.

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Supporting Diversity in Animated Storytelling ANIMATIONWorld

National Film Board of Canada EP Christine Noël on ‘The Girl Who Cried Pearls’ and Shaping the Future of Animation

The Executive Producer reflects on acclaimed projects like Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski’s new film, her support for diverse creators, and her efforts to sustain the NFB’s legacy of innovation through a collaborative production model that continues to achieve major festival and awards success.

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kids’ animation Headline News

Xilam Animation Launches ‘Toon Box’ Streaming Platform

The new kid-safe app features 1,000+ episodes from the Xilam library alongside exclusive music, games, and storybooks.

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Pushing the 2D Envelope ANIMATIONWorld

Breaking the Rig with ‘Bat-Fam’ and ‘Blood and Bamboo’

For director Mike Roth and animation director Garrett Ray, getting the most from your 2D animation means you can’t limit yourself to what the rigs are capable of – you have to force them to get the result you’re after.

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A Walrus and a Plant Walk into a Bar ANIMATIONWorld

A Walrus Taxi Driver and a Talking Plant: The Baku Kinoshita Interview

Columnist Andrew Osmond talks to the director about his 2 acclaimed anime, the TV series ‘Odd Taxi’ and his new film, ‘The Last Blossom.’

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Who Doesn’t Love Underwater Capers? Headline News

Warner Bros. Discovery Commissions ‘Clawlolo’ Season 2

Rymanco Ventures’ non-dialogue 2D musical comedy series will air exclusively across Warner’s kids networks in EMEA, as well as its global Cartoonito YouTube channels.

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Visions of Awesome Anime ANIMATIONWorld

The Sequels of ‘Star Wars: Visions’ Volume 3 Carry on a Key Franchise Tradition

‘The Duel: Payback,’ ‘The Lost Ones,’ and ‘The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope’ deftly expand upon characters and storylines established in Volume 1, carefully animated in mixed 2D and 3D by anime studios Kamikaze Douga and ANIMA, Production I.G, and Kinema citrus Co.

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He Animated Tigger! Headline News

Andreas Deja’s Award-Winning ‘Mushka’ Sets December 15 Streaming Release

The Disney Legend’s 28-minute hand-drawn animated short, nearly a decade in the making, tells the heartwarming story of a young Ukrainian girl who must decide to save or leave in the wild an orphaned Siberian tiger cub she discovers; coming to all major global VOD platforms.

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Who Isn’t Inspired by MST3K? ANIMATIONWorld

Shorts in Focus: John Gardner’s ‘What’s Locked Behind That Door?’

Combining rotoscoped public domain footage from the 1962 cult classic ‘The Brain That Wouldn’t Die’ with original 2D/3D animation, the music video presents a surreal meditation on psychological concealment.

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Spread Your Wings and Drumsticks Headline News

FOX Drops ‘Thanksloving’ Official Music Video From ‘Bob’s Burgers’

Bob delivers a heartfelt love ballad to the Turkey he’s preparing for the holiday… as only he, in his inimitable way, can do, in the all-new short.

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Ending Violence Against Women Headline News

Watch Sundance Winner ‘Como Si La Tierra se las hubiera tragado’

In support of the UN’s global ’16 Days of Activism’ campaign calling for an end to violence against women, Natalia León’s animated short, about a woman who returns to Mexico but cannot reconcile her rekindled memories of violence, is now streaming.

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More Pie? Headline News

Watch: ‘Disney’s Hulu’s Family Guy’s Hallmark Channel’s Lifetime’s Familiar Holiday Movie’ Clip

Enjoy an exclusive clip from the upcoming special, streaming November 28; in the ‘Family Guy’ take on generic holiday movies, Lois, who works for ‘Big Pie’ travels to a small town in hopes of stealing Peter’s award-winning family secret pie recipe.

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The Dysfunctional Adventurers Get Vertical Headline News

‘Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins’ Launches on WEBTOON

The vertical scrolling webcomic, published in partnership with Dark Horse Comics, serves as a prequel for Critical Role’s new animated series ‘The Mighty Nein,’ which just debuted on Prime Video.

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You Know How Brothers Can Be Headline News

Obscured Releasing to Premiere ‘Endless Cookie’ In New York, Los Angeles

Watch the official trailer - the multi-award-winning animated documentary from Seth and Peter Scriver, a colorful depiction of the many overlapping episodes of their lives, will release on December 5.

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All-New Holiday Programming Headline News

Angel, Butch Hartman Studios to Release ‘The Christmas King!’

The Garden Cartoon Holiday film, which follows Lenny the Lion and Lucy the Lamb as they find the first snowflake of Christmas, hits Angel platforms on December 11.

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That’s Wild and Wacky Stuff Headline News

New ‘The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball’ Episodes Coming in February

The hilariously bizarre show, which blends 2D and 3D animation, CGI, puppetry, photorealism, and live-action, will return on Cartoon Network’s international channels and HBO Max early next year.

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The Igiby Family Saga Continues ANIMATIONWorld

‘The Wingfeather Saga’ Fan-Fueled World Continues Its Impressive Journey

With the November 12 debut of Season 3 along with its recent acquisition by Angel Studios, the animated series from Shining Isle Productions, which crowdfunded more than $8.2 million, keeps captivating audiences with epic storytelling as it moves full steam ahead producing Season 4 for release in 2026.

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Who Doesn’t Like Kinetic-Powered Heroes? Headline News

Toikido, Spacetoon Partner on ‘Battalor’ Animated Series

The long-term deal will kick off with the production of 3 shows, which will debut across Spacetoon platforms in MENA and Türkiye; the projects will expand into global markets Spring 2027.

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F**k More S**t Up! ANIMATIONWorld

‘The Mighty Nein’ Cast Unpacks Their Characters’ Motives and Mental Health

Critical Role founders / show EPs Travis Willingham, Sam Riegel, Marisha Ray, Taliesin Jaffe, Liam O'Brien, Laura Bailey, Ashley Johnson, Matthew Mercer, and showrunner Tasha Huo talk the dark, insecure, and unstable characters that make the new series so compelling; now streaming on Prime Video.

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Awards Headline News

35 Animated Features Eligible for Academy Awards Consideration

Academy members will vote to determine five nominees for best animated feature film award at the 99th Oscars; films also qualify for other categories including best picture.