Blue Ant Announces Post-Acquisition Reorganization Around Genres
Changes follow recent acquisitions of Thunderbird Entertainment and Boat Rocker Studios; Atomic Cartoons and Jam Filled Entertainment will continue as separate brands.
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The Animation Educator’s Forum Announces 2026 AEF Hall of Fame Selections
The non-profit association of teachers and scholars has selected its latest class of noteworthy individuals who will join the virtual hall, dedicated to those whose teaching influenced the history of animation.
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Lux Aeterna Visualizes the History of Humanity in NOVA’s ‘Human’
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.
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Aerith Corp Unveils Avé Quantum Visualization Engine
Set to end ‘render lag,’ middleware app integrates genAI and quantum computing directly into existing professional workflows, such as Universal Scene Description (USD), Houdini, Maya, and Unreal Engine.
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Wētā FX’s Dan Barrett and Eric Saindon Talk ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
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.
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Nickelodeon Debuts ‘PAW Patrol’ Special
‘Rocky’s Cat-astrophe’ is part of a previously announced slate of original hour-long show specials, which will each center on a different pup; encores set for Feb 4-5 on the network and Feb 5-6 on Nick Jr.
AI-pocalypse Now: The Animation Moat is Vanishing
AI animation is reaching studio quality. A Disney veteran thinks that’s all for the good.
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Josh D’Amaro to Succeed Robert Iger as Disney CEO
The executive shuffle also includes Dana Walden, Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment, being named President and Chief Creative Officer of The Walt Disney Company; both moves effective March 18.
Adobe Expands Firefly with Unlimited Image and Video Generations
The company’s creative AI platform now offers unlimited image and video generations for subscribers, increasing access across its web, mobile, and collaborative tools.
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WIA Names Hayley Porter as Organization’s First Executive Director
Industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience will focus on international programs and initiatives while strengthening partnerships.
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.
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‘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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Adult Swim Promotes Cameron Tang to SVP, Head Of Development and Current Series
Exec will be responsible for the development of all network programming; will continue to report to President Michael Ouweleen.
Orphans, Romcoms and Washing: Can Anime Remain Unspectacular?
Columnist Andrew Osmond checks out the new TV series ‘Journal With Witch,’ ‘You and I Are Polar Opposites,’ and ‘Wash It All Away’ and wonders if they might be endangered in the age of ‘Demon Slayer.’
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WEBTOON Entertainment, Xbox Launch ‘Sea of Thieves: The Last Bite’
The original webcomic mini-series expands on ‘Sea of Thieves’ lore with a brand-new crew, a sinking ship, and one last mystery that could tear them apart.
Crunchyroll Announces 2026 Anime Awards
10th awards to be held May 23 in Tokyo; nominees will be revealed on April 2, alongside the start of global fan voting.
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Netflix Reveals ‘Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85’ Official Teaser, Images, Launch Date
From showrunner Eric Robles and executive producers, the Duffer Brothers, the animated series follows Eleven, Mike, Will, Dustin, Lucas, and Max on an untold adventure; debuts April 23.
Charlie Noble Talks the Scorching VFX of ‘The Lost Bus’
The visual effects supervisor details the Apple TV film’s dramatic, incredibly realistic portrayal of a school bus driver trying to get his passengers to safety as the entire town of Paradise, California is engulfed in flames that eventually claimed 85 lives in 2018, the deadliest wildfire in state history.
Frame Forward Animated AI Film Festival Names 3 Finalists
Nominees ‘The Pillar,’ ‘Thanksgiving Day,’ and ‘So Close Yet So Far’ will each receive exclusive supplemental prize packages from Google, Weavy, and Lighthouse; winner to receive national theatrical release; Google’s Neil Parris joins jury.
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Nickelodeon Sets ‘Mr. Crocodile’ U.S. Debut
The animated preschool series acquired from Joann Sfar’s Magical Society & Mediawan Kids & Family, based on the French children’s book ‘Mister Crocodile is Very Hungry,’ premieres February 23.
‘Square Heads’ Solo-Animated Feature Now Streaming on Apple TV
The CG film, from independent director Serhan Yorganci, follows three children who learn the value of money in a world that no longer responds to taps, swipes, or shortcuts.
Bejuba! Entertainment Picks Up ‘The Cloaked Realm’ Hybrid Animated Anthology
Based on and inspired by the sci-fi works ‘Moxon's Master,’ ‘The Ablest Man in the World,’ and ‘A Martian Odyssey,’ the series explores concepts of artificial intelligence, cybernetics, and alien life.
Creators Talk ‘Yo Gabba GabbaLand!’ Season 2 and Gabba Magic-Filled Memories
Long-time friends Scott Schultz and Christian Jacobs share the joy, fun, and excitement – and some nostalgic reflection - surrounding their Emmy-nominated kids’ show revival that includes new animation they say will ‘rock your world!’ Returns today on Apple TV.
‘Disney Jr. Ariel – The Little Mermaid’ Season 2 Splashes Onto Disney+
The animated musical series inspired by the live-action ‘The Little Mermaid’ film is now streaming; Disney legend Jodi Benson of the 1989 animated film to guest star.
Beyond Generation: Hyper3D.AI CTO Zhang Qixuan on Rodin Gen-2 Edit and the Future of 3D AI Workflows
Following the launch of Rodin Gen-2 Edit - the world’s first true 3D GenAI editing platform - Hyper3D.AI CTO Zhang Qixuan discusses the shift from one-shot generation to iterative professional workflows, exploring the ethics, challenges, and opportunities within this groundbreaking frontier of 3D GenAI technology.
