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Dare to be bad! Headline News

Going Good Ain’t Easy in New ‘The Bad Guys 2’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 9:08am

It’s tough to be good when everyone knows how bad you’ve been in DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming animated comedy about a crackerjack crew of animal outlaws, now-reformed, who get hijacked into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist, masterminded by a new team of criminals: The Bad Girls; in theaters August 1.

Who Doesn’t Like Spreading Kindness? Headline News

Apple TV+ Drops ‘Lulu Is a Rhinoceros’ Animated Special Trailer

Based on the children’s book of the same name by Jason and Allison Flom, the musical, which features original songs by Leland, follows a rhinoceros on a quest to spread kindness; premieres globally May 30.

The Stories I Could Tell… ANIMATIONWorld

Nancy Denney-Phelps Talks Food, Fine Wine, and Friends ‘On The Animation Trail’

The animation historian, journalist, and festival stalwart talks about her new book that chronicles almost 25 years of unique and colorful adventures, alongside her husband, musician Nik Phelps, crisscrossing the globe on their way to the next industry gathering.

We Love Bright-Eyed Bunnies! Headline News

Apple TV+ Announces ‘Not a Box’ Animated Series Premiere Date

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 9:41am

Inspired by the children’s picture book by author/illustrator Antoinette Portis, the preschool series encourages young audiences to embrace the power of imagination; premieres globally June 13.

People Headline News

Sycamore Studios Taps Jeremy Latcham as ‘Zita The Spacegirl’ Executive Producer

The animated film, which follows a girl who is propelled into a cosmic adventure after her best friend is abducted by aliens, is also produced by Latcham Pictures’ Andrew Pace.

We Want More Dragon Wars! Headline News

Aaron Waltke Boards Prime Video’s ‘Wings of Fire’ as Showrunner

The ‘Unikitty!’ and ‘Trollhunters’ writer/producer will also executive produce and co-write the animated series alongside ‘Wings of Fire’ book series author Tui T. Sutherland.

Here There Be Dragons… and Vikings Headline News

Universal Drops Final ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 8:57am

Hitting theaters June 13, Dean DeBlois’ live-action reimagining of the first film in DreamWorks Animation’s hugely successful animated franchise sees Hiccup befriend Toothless, an injured Night Fury dragon, and against all odds, try to save his village while defying centuries of hateful tradition.

Here There Be Dragons… and Vikings Headline News

Universal Drops ‘How to Train Your Dragon – Bringing Berk to Life’ Featurette

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 11:56am

Go behind-the-scenes with director Dean DeBlois and stars Gerard Butler, Mason Thames, and Nico Parker and see how the key village sets in the live-action reimagining were designed, built, and shot; young Hiccup’s quest to save his people while defying centuries of tradition by befriending a dragon hits theaters June 13.

Truths Shall Be Uncovered Headline News

Exclusive: Apple TV+ Drops ‘WondLa’ Season 2 Sneak Peek Clip

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 9:01am

Eva 9, with Eva 8 in tow, desperately tries to escape ‘containment’ in the all-new clip; 7-episode season of Skydance Animation’s animated series, based on the 'The Search for WondLa' books by Tony DiTerlizzi, premieres April 25.

That’ll Do Pig Headline News

Andy Serkis’ ‘Animal Farm’ Voice Cast Revealed

The all-star lineup boarding the upcoming animated adaptation of George Orwell’s classic novel includes Seth Rogen, Glenn Close, Woody Harrelson, Gaten Matarazzo, Laverne Cox, Kieran Culkin, Steve Buscemi, Jim Parsons, Kathleen Turner, and Iman Vellani.

kids’ animation Headline News

‘Lulu Is a Rhinoceros’ Family Musical Special Coming to Apple TV+

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:51am

Based on the children’s book of the same name by father-daughter duo Jason and Allison Flom, the animated pop music event is all about kindness, acceptance and embracing one’s true self.

We Want More Adventure Time Headline News

Oni Press Drops ‘Adventure Time #2’ Comic First Look

We continue our journey through the land of Ooo with the next chapter of the ‘Best of Buds’ story arc from cartoonist and animator Nick Winn (‘Bloody Mary’) and artist Asia Simone (‘Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: Wreck and Roll’); issue hits shelves May 7.

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Lightbox Expo 2025 - Save the Date

Begins: October 24, 2025

The 3-day annual event returns to the Pasadena Convention Center October 24-26 celebrating the best in live-action, animation, illustration, and gaming with panels, programs, and demos featuring industry leading artists, creators, and studios.

All Must Choose! Headline News

HBO Starts Production on ‘House of The Dragon’ Season 3

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 31, 2025 at 12:47pm

Tommy Flanagan and Dan Fogler join the third season of the ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel series, based on George R.R. Martin’s ‘Fire & Blood;’ no word on an expected release date.

Business Headline News

Sky Kids Commissions 3 ‘Pip and Posy’ Seasonal Specials from Magic Light Pictures

Shows will be based on the 3DCG preschool series adapted from Nosy Crow’s picture books by illustrator Axel Scheffler and author Camilla Reid; the first will air later this year.

Oh Bother Headline News

Linda Woolverton Boards Kartoon Studios’ ‘Hundred Acre Wood’s Winnie And Friends’

The ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ‘The Lion King’ screenwriter will executive produce the ‘yarn-based’ animated reimagining, while John Rivoli joins as creative director; huge production will include over 200 6-minute shorts and 5 holiday specials.

Pioneers in Computer Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Bill Kroyer Talks His New Book, ‘Mr. InBetween: My Life in the Middle of the Animation Revolution’

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 24, 2025 at 12:28pm

From his early, revolutionary work at Disney on ‘Tron’ to his Oscar-nominated short, ‘Technological Threat’ and Coca Cola ‘Polar Bear’ commercials, the long-time industry veteran was front and center at the nexus of revolutionary change from hand-drawn to computer animation.

A Muthr of an Art Book Headline News

Exclusive: ‘WondLa: The Art & Making of the Limited Series’ Announced

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 9:48am

See just released preview pages from Titan Books’ new official companion guide to Skydance Animation and Apple TV+’s animated series about a teenager, Eva, being raised alone by a robot caretaker, Muthr, forced to leave her underground sanctuary after an alien attack.

Get Jazzy With It Headline News

PBS Kids to Debut ‘Acoustic Rooster’ Universe

Get ready to groove! A 1-hour special and 20 shorts are on the way, based on the children’s book by Kwame Alexander; the musical property will introduce young viewers to the joys of Jazz and self-expression.

Demigods Rejoice Headline News

Disney+ Picks Up ‘Percy Jackson And The Olympians’ for Season 3

Third season will be based on ‘The Titan’s Curse’ by Rick Riordan; series, fresh off this past Saturday's 8 Emmy Award wins, has been renewed ahead of its second season premiere this December.

A Different Take on A Bug’s Life Headline News

Neill Blomkamp to Write, Helm ‘Starship Troopers’ Feature

The ‘District 9’ and ‘Gran Turismo’ filmmaker will adapt the classic Robert A. Heinlein sci-fi novel; the project will not serve as a remake to the 1997 feature adaptation from Paul Verhoeven.

Beware The Sisterhood Headline News

Rodeo FX Takes on the Sisterhood, Shares ‘Dune: Prophecy’ VFX Breakdown Reel

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 5:17pm

See highlights of the studio’s work on HBO’s ‘Dune’ prequel delivering 421 shots across 44 sequences, including the fully CG Imperial Palace on Kaitain, with its opulent gardens, grand monuments, and vast ocean backdrop.

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