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Straw Hats Forever Headline News

‘One Piece’ Season 2 to Debut in Select Theaters

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:38pm

Timed to its streaming premiere, the first two episodes of the hit Netflix show’s new season are sailing into 200 cinemas across the U.S., Canada, and Japan on March 10.

The Igiby Family Saga Continues Headline News

Jim Broadbent Joins ‘The Wingfeather Saga’ Season 4 Cast

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 12:32pm

The Oscar-winning actor to voice the character of Bonifer Squoon alongside the returning cast that includes Jodi Benson and Kevin McNally, as the animated series prepares to premiere its fourth season on Angel later this year.

People Headline News

Rob David Promoted to Senior Vice President of Animation at Mattel Studios

By Dan Sarto | Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:17pm

The new SVP will oversee development, creative and production for adult and kids animated television series and digital content, reporting to President and Chief Content Officer Robbie Brenner.

preschool animation Headline News

Disney Reveals ‘BeddyByes’ and ‘Magicampers’ Theme Songs, Key Art

Both prequel preschool animation series are set to premiere this March on Disney+ and Disney Jr. in the U.S., and will roll out globally throughout the year. 

preschool animation Headline News

Apple TV Unveils First Look at ‘Wonder Pets: In The City’ Season 2

By Dan Sarto | Monday, February 23, 2026 at 9:51am

Produced by Nickelodeon Animation, the preschool series developed by Emmy Award winner Jennifer Oxley returns with new musical mini-opera-themed adventures on March 20.

Awarding Excellence in Animation Headline News

'KPop Demon Hunters' Dominates at 53rd Annual Annie Awards

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 6:55am

Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans and Netflix’s blockbuster feature took home 10 wins, including Best Feature, while ‘Arco’ won for Best Independent Feature; ‘Common Side Effects’ led all TV shows with 4 wins, followed closely by ‘Win or Lose’ and ‘Love, Death + Robots’ with 3 each, at the animation industry’s gala event held last night at Royce Hall in Los Angeles.

Dark Frame by Dark Frame Headline News

Netflix Acquires ‘I Am Frankelda,’ Mexico’s First Stop-Motion Feature

By Dan Sarto | Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:25pm

Streamer picks up Arturo and Roy Ambriz’s Annie Award-nominated film about an ignored 19th-century writer who must confront the monsters she created in her subconscious to restore the balance between fiction and reality; global 2026 release set.

Who Said You Can Never Really Go Back Home? ANIMATIONWorld

The Improbable Return to FOX: Matt Weitzman Talks ‘American Dad!’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, February 20, 2026 at 3:14pm

The show’s co-creator and co-showrunner reflects on 20 years of producing the Seth MacFarlane animated comedy, the previous 10 at TBS before the seemingly miraculous 4-season renewal that brought the prodigal son back to its Animation Domination home; Season 20 debuts this Sunday, February 22.

Working Title was DARN! Headline News

Netflix Announces Adult Animated Comedy ‘DANG!’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:44am

The 2D animated series from Andrew Law, Matt Murray and Mike Schur follows a brother and sister whose messy NYC lives are interrupted when their high-achieving older sister shows up; Stephanie Hsu, Poppy Liu and Law star.

We Want More SMALLS Headline News

Adult Swim SMALLS ‘Meeble & Creeble’ Series Debuts Today on YouTube

By Dan Sarto | Friday, February 20, 2026 at 9:27am

From animator Christina Fidler, the 3-part series follows 2 co-dependent 20-somethings as they desperately look outward towards the spirits and stars for validation.

The Annies are Coming! ANIMATIONWorld

AWN’s 2026 Annie Awards Roundup: Top Contenders in Film and TV

Dig into the roster of animated feature films, TV shows, and shorts vying for wins in 37 different categories on February 21 at ASIFA-Hollywood’s 53rd annual ceremony recognizing the best in animation from the past year.

A Goofy Father-Son Story ANIMATIONWorld

‘Not Just a Goof’: A Story of Fathers, Fandom, and Free-Spirited Creativity

Directors Christopher Ninness and Eric Kimelton’s Annie Award-nominated documentary about 1995’s underrated ‘A Goofy Movie’ weaves interviews, new hand-drawn animation, and a very personal storyline into a compelling look at how an animated film can help bring people with seemingly insurmountable differences together.  

Helping Build Confidence and Resilience Headline News

Roarball Roundup: An Exclusive Interview with the Vineland Thorns

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 9:08am

All-new 8-minute ‘Roarball Roundup’ featurette debuts alongside the free, 4-lesson emotional resilience program designed to help students build confidence and navigate emotions, inspired by the hit animated feature.

Rawwwrrrr! ANIMATIONWorld

From K-Pop to K-Dinos: ‘Armorsaurs’ Ramps Up U.S. K-Culture Fandom

The South Korean ‘Armored Saurus’ remake blends live-action, CG animation and visual effects into a new series about a team of heroic teen pilots and their armored dinosaurs fighting to save humanity; debuts February 18 on Disney+.

Are Average Bears That Smart? Headline News

MeTV Toons Sets ‘Yogi’s 65th Anniversary Pic-a-nic’ Marathon

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:29am

To celebrate the 65th Anniversary of ‘The Yogi Bear Show,’ the network will air episodes of the show on February 22 along with the 1964 feature, ‘Hey There, It’s Yogi Bear.’

Zoom Zoom Headline News

Adult Swim Greenlights ‘My Two Cars’ from Dan Licata and Joe Pera

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 9:00am

The network orders a new quarter-hour animated TV series centered on a man’s daily decision between his PT Cruiser and Mini-Cooper; Green Street Pictures produces.

How We Love Our Steampunk Headline News

Netflix Announces ‘Bass X Machina’ Adult Animated Series

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 8:10am

The new show, executive produced by and starring Brian Tyree Henry, premieres this October, with animation by Studio Mir and original music by Roman GianArthur and Nate Wonder.

We’re Off to the Charmswell School Headline News

Disney Jr. Releases First-Look Teaser for ‘Sofia the First: Royal Magic’

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:39am

Ariel Winter returns as Princess Sofia in the new preschool series set in the world of ‘Sofia the First;’ premieres this May.

Awards Headline News

'Thanksgiving Day' Takes Top Prize at Frame Forward AI Animated Film Festival

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:47am

Kazakhstani filmmaker Igor Alferov’s short earns national theatrical run through Screenvision Media and immersive expansion via Modern Uprising Studios’ Celeste engine.

Why Create When You Can Steal Headline News

Hollywood Swiftly Condemns ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0 AI Video Creation Model

The Chinese tech giant today says it will strengthen safeguards to prevent unauthorized IP and likeness use, though how, and how quickly, were not announced.

A Stylish and Shocking One-Shot Headline News

Glitch and Oni Press to Release ‘MURDER DRONES: HOME’ Special #1

By Dan Sarto | Monday, February 16, 2026 at 7:07am

The double-sized 40-page one-shot adaptation of the animated series’ origin episode, from acclaimed writer Wyatt Kennedy and Bram Stoker Award-winning artist Soo Lee, is coming this May.

Doh! ANIMATIONWorld

Showrunner Matt Selman Talks ‘The Simpsons’ Milestone 800th Episode

By Dan Sarto | Friday, February 13, 2026 at 2:09pm

The executive producer explains his constant feelings of imposter syndrome and drive to ‘not blow it’ as he leads the iconic show, fresh off a 4-season renewal and announced 2027 feature film, towards new creative spaces even after almost 4 decades on the air.

Business Headline News

Chronicle Studios, The Hive Studio Form YouTube Partnership on 2 Animated Series

By Dan Sarto | Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:24am

The AI media technology company has teamed with the Oscar-nominated animation studio to manage streaming audience discovery and monetization for the goth musical comedy ‘The Vampair’ and teen comedy ‘The Normal MFer.’

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