Non-Speaking Autistic Character Paolo Joins ‘Carl the Collector’
Upcoming episode marks first time PBS Kids has represented an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device in a show; airs October 13 as during week of new episodes.
Category: Books
Apple TV+ Drops ‘The Sisters Grimm’ Official Trailer
Catch a glimpse of the animated fantasy adventure series, animated by Titmouse, based on the books by Michael Buckley, which features the voice talents of Ariel Winter, Billy Harris, and Abubakar Salim, premieres globally on October 3.
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Apple TV+ Renews ‘Foundation’ for Season 4
Hit adaptation of Isaac Asimov’s famed saga of psychohistorian Hari Seldon gets another season; starring Jared Harris, Lee Pace, and Lou Llobell, show tells the tale of a band of exiles on their journey to save humanity and rebuild civilization as the Galactic Empire falls.
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Netflix Debuts ‘Dr. Seuss’s Red Fish, Blue Fish,’ Drops ‘Dr. Seuss’s Horton!’ Trailer
The first of 2 new preschool series and a special, animated by Atomic Cartoons and Brown Bag, about 2 odd fish friends, premieres today; the fan-favorite elephant arrives October 6, while ‘Dr. Seuss’s The Sneetches’ debuts November 3.
On the Periphery of Osamu Tezuka
Anime columnist Andrew Osmond explores the fringes of the iconic ‘God of Manga’s work: strange short films, magnificent fantasy sagas and doodlings on Disney.
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Creators Talk ‘Shape Island’ Origins and Season 2 Fun
Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen discuss their stop-motion kids’ series, based on their ‘Shapes’ picture books, that is funny and honest about sentient geometric solids without sneaking in ‘lessons’ or ‘messages;’ premieres August 29 on Apple TV+.
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Exclusive Clip: ‘Shape Island’ Season 2 on Apple TV+
Stop-motion kids’ and family series, with serious Square, intrepid Circle, and tricky Triangle, based on the ‘Shapes’ picture books from Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, premieres August 29.
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Apple TV+ Drops ‘The Sisters Grimm’ First Look, Premiere Date
The animated fantasy adventure series based on the books by Michael Buckley, which features the voice talents of Ariel Winter, Billy Harris, and Abubakar Salim, premieres globally on October 3.
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‘Citizen Of The Galaxy’ Animated Film in Development at Lex+Otis Studios
Jay Oliva will direct the adaptation of the novel by famed sci-fi author Robert A. Heinlein, which follows Thorby, an orphaned boy sold at auction under the whip of intergalactic slavery.
Warner Bros.’ ‘The Cat in the Hat’ Delayed
Theatrical release of the studio’s animated adaptation of the iconic Dr. Seuss kids’ book has been pushed from February 27, 2026 to November 6, 2026, to take better advantage of the holiday season and merchandising opportunities.
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Spin Master Entertainment Greenlights First Original Animated Film
Directed by family filmmaker David Soren (‘Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie’), the untitled four-quadrant production is set for a 2029 release.
It’s All SecUnits and Alien Arthropods for DNEG’s ‘Murderbot’ VFX
Visual Effects Supervisor Jelmer Boskma and his team delivered 448 shots across 10 episodes, creating previs, techvis, alien environments, the titular security android, and a giant 2-headed centipede, on the hit Apple TV+ sci-fi comedy, now streaming, that just scored a Season 2 renewal.
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Apple TV+ Unveils ‘Shape Island’ Season 2 Trailer
Upcoming season of the stop-motion kids and family series, based on the ‘Shapes’ picture books from Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, premieres August 29.
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5-0 Studios London Announces ‘Scroll of the Winans’ Animated Series
Inspired by the Winans family history, the series reimagines one of gospel music’s most celebrated legacies through the eyes of 11-year-old boys Asher and Isaiah Winans.
‘Stillwater’ Season 4: Mindfulness Fit For All Ages
Proving you can capture kids’ and adults’ attention without fast-paced and distracting animation, new episodes of the Apple TV+ Emmy and Peabody Award-winning series, based on the ‘Zen’ books by Jon J Muth about a wise panda who teaches 3 siblings about the world and each other, are now streaming.
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Ankama Acquires Majority Stake in Andarta Pictures
The deal, which marks Andarta’s official exit from receivership, will facilitate transmedia project co-development of existing and original licenses; first project is the animated adaptation of ‘Ewilan's Quest (La Quête d'Ewilan),’ based on the novel by Pierre Bottero.
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Briarcliff Entertainment Acquires ‘Stitch Head’ U.S. Distribution Rights
The animated feature, based on the children’s book series by Guy Bass and adapted by director Steve Hudson, releases in theaters on October 29.
Exclusive: ‘Carbon Based: The Art of Lewis LaRosa’ Kickstarter Set to Launch
250+ page hardcover career retrospective artbook project, from Oni Press, of the American illustrator’s dynamic, intense, reference-based realistic work, including rarely seen covers, character designs, and concepts, goes live on August 11.
Netflix Announces ‘World Of Dr. Seuss’ Multi-Title Trailer, Launch Dates
2 new 3DCG preschool shows and a special, from Atomic Cartoons and Brown Bag, debut this September, October and November: ‘Dr. Seuss’s Red Fish, Blue Fish,’ ‘Dr. Seuss’s Horton!’ and ‘Dr. Seuss’s The Sneetches.’
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Disney+ Drops ‘Percy Jackson and The Olympians’ Season 2 Teaser
Revealing that the new season premieres December 10, the streamer also announced that Levi Chrisopulos and Olive Abercrombie join Season 3 as siblings Nico and Bianca di Angelo.
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Netflix Reveals ‘The Twits’ Release Date, Song List, Additional Cast
The animated comedy based on Roald Dahl’s famed characters will feature original songs by Talking Heads frontman David Byrne and Paramore’s Hayley Williams; debuts October 17.
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Ingenuity Studios Delivers 378 VFX Shots for Hulu’s ‘Washington Black’ Miniseries
Watch Breakdown Reel highlighting the company’s efforts on the sweeping, 19th-century odyssey, including extensive digital matte paintings and CG work to replace modern elements with period-appropriate scenery.
Bill Kroyer – Animation Educators Forum Event Set
The free Zoom talk, the 8th salon for ASIFA-Hollywood’s AEF, featuring the Oscar-nominated director, Chapman University Professor Emeritus, and author of ‘Mr. In-Between: My Life in the Middle of the Animation Revolution,’ will be held August 10 at 11 am PST.
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Stars Talk New Beasts and Bender Babies
Celebrating the 5X Annie Award and Primetime Emmy-winning series’ 20th Anniversary, the iconic and influential Nickelodeon show’s co-creators and key cast led a nostalgic panel at last week’s San Diego Comic-Con filled with sing-alongs, franchise announcements, and never-before-seen art.
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Joseph Bell Releases All-New ‘2025 Visual Effects & Animation World Atlas’
Bigger in size and broader in scope with the inclusion of animation company data, the comprehensive research report, available as a free download, is packed with clear, concise, and easy to digest information that charts and assesses 2,450 companies within the global animation and VFX industries.
