DC Announces ‘MAD About DC’ Comic Book Parody
Guest edited by Chip Zdarsky, the 64-page ‘MAD Magazine’ style celebration of comics, chaos, and questionable decisions arrives April 1.
Tributes Pour in for ‘The Lion King’ Co-Director Roger Allers
Friends and family share their remembrances of the writer/director, who passed away on January 17.
LAST CALL TO SUBMIT SHORT FILMS FOR ANIMAFEST ZAGREB 2026
Last call for entries for World Festival of Animated Film - Animafest Zagreb.
Disney+ Shares ‘Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord’ Teaser Trailer, Premiere Date
The iconic horned villain returns in the new animated series, which features the voices of Sam Witwer, Gideon Adlon, and Wagner Moura; premieres April 6.
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.
‘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.
The 98th Academy Awards: Animation Nominees React
Oscar nominees named this morning for Best Animated Feature and Best Animated Short share their reactions to the great 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.
Nominations Announced for the 98th Academy Awards
‘Arco,’ ‘Elio,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain,’ and ‘Zootopia 2’ nab noms for Best Animated Feature, while ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ ‘F1,’ Jurassic World: Rebirth,’ ‘The Lost Bus,’ and ‘Sinners’ get the nod for Best Visual Effects.
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.
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.’
Applications Open for WIA Portfolio Review
The inaugural Review will take place February 24 and will be led by industry veteran Matt Roberts, Senior Artistic Recruiter at Walt Disney Animation Studios, with a focus on Character Animation, Story, and Visual Development.
‘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.
Crunchyroll Manga Expands Library
New additions from MobileBook.JP, J-Novel Club, and COMPASS join titles from AlphaPolis, Square Enix, VIZ Media, Yen Press, and others.
‘Lords of Laggard Hill’ Debuts New Animated Podcast
The deliberately stereotypical Lords serve as mouthpieces for showrunner and comic A.P. Laurenson, who conveys conflicting inner thoughts through three wildly different personalities.
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.
Prime Video Orders ‘Lore Olympus’ Animated Series
From WEBTOON and The Jim Henson Company and based on the hit webcomic from Rachel Smythe, the adult series delves into what the gods do… after dark.
LAIKA Sets ‘Wildwood’ Release Through Fathom, FilmNation
The studio’s upcoming animated fantasy, about a girl’s quest to save her baby brother within a forbidden forest, featuring an all-star cast led by Carey Mulligan and Jacob Tremblay, will hit U.S. theaters on October 23; global sales to launch next month at European Film Market.
Kathleen Kennedy Steps Down as Lucasfilm President
Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan to assume co-president roles; the longtime producer will maintain her roles on the upcoming ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ and ‘Star Wars: Starfighter.’
Netflix, ACE Canada Society Continue Partnership for ACE 5
The career accelerator for mid-level women, non-binary, and Two-Spirit animation professionals from across Canada is accepting applications until February 22.
Tiny Chef, Nex Playground Partner for Motion-Based Cooking Game
The interactive ‘Tiny Chef: Cooking with Fwends’ invites players to cook alongside the diminutive gourmand and friends using full-body movement in playful culinary challenges.
Warner Bros. Taps Jorge R. Gutiérrez to Direct ‘Speedy Gonzales’ Film
Plot and creative team details are still under wraps for the upcoming animated feature, which will center on the sometimes controversial Looney Tunes personality.
‘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.
Kuandu 15th International Animation Festival - 26 October to 1 November 2025 - Taipei, Taiwan
I was looking forward to seeing what life was like on this island so close to mainland China
Kuandu 15th International Animation Festival - 26 October to 1 November 2025 - Taipei, Taiwan
I was looking forward to seeing what life was like on this island so close to mainland China
