BUCK Brings Dunkin’s ‘The Little Holiday Munchkin’ to Life
A bite-sized hero takes center stage in the children’s book and commercial, narrated by Mindy Kaling; supports the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation.
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.
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.
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.’
Maison 4:3, 10th Ave Productions Unveil ‘Lydia and the Mist Rider’ Trailer, Official Poster
The 3DCG adventure about a young girl trying to find her kidnapped brother stars Sophie Nélisse Mizinga Mwinga, Hasani Freeman and Sarah Booth; hits Canadian screens February 20, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
Re-VIEW: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ – Beauty in Broken Glass
Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans’ hit animated musical about a trio of women battling against a band of demons intent on taking over the world presents big ideas with a deceptively light touch; its gorgeously accessible imagery and brisk toe-tapping pace are as catchy as the lyrics of its songs.
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.
Cinesite Shares ‘The Lost Bus’ VFX Breakdown Reel
The studio delivered over 200 visual effects shots on the Apple TV film, starring Matthew McConaughey, inspired by real events of the 2018 Camp Fire, the deadliest US wildfire in the last century.
Passion Animation, Stories AG Partner on ‘Papa’ Christmas Spot
Directed by Kyra Buschor and Constantin Paeplow, the CG animated short is the latest chapter in the continuing story of Finn and his family for Swiss supermarket Migros’ annual campaign.
Join AWN and Alex Woo for an ‘In Your Dreams’ Screening at Netflix Animation Studios
You’re invited to come watch and enjoy the all-new animated comedy, followed by a Q&A with the director/writer and reception, on Wednesday, December 3 at 7:00 pm in Burbank!
Wētā FX and AWS to Develop AI Tools for VFX Artists
Deal calls for the companies to explore 3 specific areas where AI can meaningfully improve visual effects workflow efficiency and creative iteration.
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.
Sony Pictures Animation Drops ‘GOAT’ Trailer #2
All-new animated comedy from the studio that made ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ tells the story of Will, a small goat with big dreams who gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play ‘roarball’ with the fiercest animals in the world; in theaters February 13.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
Paramount+ Drops ‘Transformers: Earthspark’ Specials Trailer
The animated shows, ‘Hometown Heroes’ and ‘Legacy of Hope,’ that continue the saga of a new generation of Transformers born on Earth, will both premiere December 5.
World VFX Day 2025 Announces Speaker Line-Up
The first set of presenters is confirmed for the annual free event that shines a spotlight on the VFX and animation industries; YouTube livestream set for December 8.
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.
‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas’ 25th Anniversary Edition Now Available
All-new remastered 4K and limited edition steelbook versions have been released of the classic holiday tale, directed by Ron Howard and starring Jim Carrey, that include over 30 minutes of bonus content.
