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I Can See it in Your Face Headline News

JALI Research to Present 3D Facial Animation Tools at 2026 HPA Tech Retreat

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 12:46pm

The Toronto-based developer will showcase automated facial animation workflows and audio-driven character performance systems during the February 15–19 industry gathering; CEO Sarah Watling will also moderate a February 17 Breakfast Roundtable.

It’s Got a Dutchman Who Flies! Headline News

Cinesite Crafts Hybrid Animated Sequences for ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants’

Enjoy the breakdown reel - the film’s 3 above-water sequences blend live-action environments with the iconic, stylized animation of ‘SpongeBob;’ include a ghostly Flying Dutchman prologue and 2 scenes set in Santa Monica.

That’s Gotta Hurt! Headline News

‘Predator: Badlands’ Now Streaming on Hulu

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 9:22am

The latest installment in the long-running sci-fi franchise hits the streamer today, extending the ‘Predator’ universe and mythology with new characters, creatures, and deadly terrain. 

And the Winner Is… Headline News

PreVIEW Panel Set for February 27: ‘Oscar Contenders for Best Animated Feature’

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:12am

Free, live, one-hour session promises to deliver an inspiring and lively online conversation and Q&A with the directors of ‘Arco,’ ‘Elio,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain,’ and ‘Zootopia 2,’ hosted by the VIEW Conference.

Straw Hats Forever Headline News

Netflix Releases ‘One Piece’ Season 2 Trailer, Sets Global Fan Events

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:11am

Ahead of the hit live-action show’s March 10 return, the streamer has shared a video, images, and detailed a slate of global fan events supporting the second season debut.
 

Chaos Reigns… Again! Headline News

Cue the Mayhem - Illumination Drops ‘Minions & Monsters’ Trailer and Poster

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:40am

The latest chapter in ‘Minions’ cinematic silliness finds the gang saving the planet from the silly monsters they had just created; Pierre Coffin directs, Brian Lynch writes, and it hits theaters July 1.

Awards Headline News

‘Zootopia 2,’ ‘Sinners’ Take Top Honors at 16th Annual Lumiere Awards

By Dan Sarto | Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:05pm

‘Wicked: For Good,’ ‘Andor,’ ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ and ‘Stranger Things’ also win at The Advanced Imaging Society celebration, often called the ‘Oscars for Geeks,’ held earlier this afternoon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

That’s the 2nd Biggest Roach I’ve Ever Seen! Headline News

Watch: Refuge Braves the Post-Apocalypse ‘Fallout’ with Season 2 VFX

Studio delivers 192 shots, featuring exploding people, blood, guts, and lots of Radroaches, including 37 shots in Episode 101 and 39 in Episode 108, on the hit Prime Video sci-fi Western series.

Interesting is Often Enough ANIMATIONWorld

Some Thoughts on Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Scarlet’

Anime columnist Andrew Osmond has things to say about the new afterlife fantasy by the director of ‘Belle,’ ‘Mirai,’ and ‘The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.’

Promoting Universal Values of Love and Peace Headline News

God’s Gang, MiracleSkies, Techy Mau Games Team for Mobile Game

The side-scrolling action-adventure will allow fans to step inside the world of ‘God’s Gang’ through character-driven episodic gameplay written by Rob Kutner.

Rawwwrrrr! Headline News

Netflix Drops Trailer for ‘The Dinosaurs’ Documentary Series

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 11:35am

Steven Spielberg reunites with the team behind ‘Life on Our Planet’ and ILM to recreate prehistoric life, with big sharp pointy teeth, for the 4-part show; premieres March 6.

Return to the Monsterverse Headline News

Our 2 Favorite Titans Return in ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ Season 2 Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 9:22am

Godzilla, Kong, and unbeatable VFX are called upon once again to save humanity, this time to grapple with a newly uncovered monster that seems unstoppable – Titan X; new season debuts February 27 on Apple TV.

Recognizing the Best in Short Film Animation Headline News

‘The Girl Who Cried Pearls’ Named VIEW Award Contest 2025 Grand Prize Winner

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:02pm

Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski’s film takes the top award, with J.P. Vine’s ‘Cardboard’ taking the Jury Prize; 9-member international jury awards 22 outstanding animated shorts based on story, direction, technical proficiency, sound, and uniqueness.

The First of Us Headline News

Lux Aeterna Visualizes the History of Humanity in NOVA’s ‘Human’

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:17am

The VFX studio transformed scientific and historical data into meticulous visual reconstructions that trace humanity’s evolution in the 4-part BBC and PBS docuseries.

You Had Me at Na’vi VFXWorld

Wētā FX’s Dan Barrett and Eric Saindon Talk ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 3:36pm

The Oscar and BAFTA-winning Senior Animation Supervisor and Senior VFX Supervisor discuss their team’s groundbreaking animation and visual effects work, including the challenging Tsyong and Medusoid creatures, on the latest record-shattering ‘Avatar’ sequel, now in theaters.

Generative AI for Creators Headline News

Adobe Expands Firefly with Unlimited Image and Video Generations

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 9:58am

The company’s creative AI platform now offers unlimited image and video generations for subscribers, increasing access across its web, mobile, and collaborative tools.

VFX Goes Splat Headline News

Matthew DuVall, Kelsey Bollig Release ‘The Bones Exist’ Trailer

The husband-and-wife duo co-direct their first project together, a short which pairs advanced computational photography techniques including Gaussian Splats with indie filmmaking; set in the brutal wilds of 1850s Alta California.

Blue Heelers Going Immersive Headline News

‘Bluey’ Heading to ‘Minecraft’ with ‘Bluey DLC: Bluey’s House’

Developed by Jigarbov, BBC Studios, and Ludo Studio, the DLC introduces the house, where players can meet Bluey, Bingo, Mum, and Dad and relive memorable moments from the animated series; out February 5.

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