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Art Directors Guild Unveils 30th Annual ADG Award Nominations

‘Elio,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘The SpongeBob Move: Search for SquarePants,’ ‘The Bad Guys 2,’ and ‘Zootopia 2’ among the nominees for excellence in production design, covering film / animated film, TV, commercials, and music videos; ceremony set for February 28.

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Who Doesn’t Love a Goat Named Arthur? Headline News

Join Filmmakers at ‘Out of the Nest’ January 9 Screening and Pre-Reception

Oscar winner and film EP Brandon Oldenburg to moderate Q&A at the AMC 16 in Burbank; Arturo Hernandez directs, and Andrew Gordon co-directs the 3DCG adventure from T&B Media Global, CCTV Animation, and Base FX.

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Honoring Excellence in VFX Headline News

24th Annual VES Awards Special Honorees Announced

Filmmaker Jerry Bruckheimer and Wētā Workshop co-founder Sir Richard Taylor to be honored at February gala ceremony hosted by the Sklar Brothers.

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Awards Headline News

‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Win Critics Choice Awards

The Best Animated Feature and Best Visual Effects winners were joined by ‘South Park’ and ‘Frankenstein’ in the Best Animated Series and Best Production Design categories at the January 4 ceremony.

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The Annies are Coming! Headline News

53rd Annual Annie Awards Nominations Announced

Best Animated Feature nominees ‘Elio,’ ‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘The Bad Guys 2,’ and ‘Zootopia 2’ top the expansive list of category nominations; animation’s biggest awards ceremony is scheduled to return live on Saturday, February 21 at UCLA’s Royce Hall

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Loneliness Among the Masses Headline News

Jessica Rizk’s ‘Cracked’ Animated Short to Debut at Dances With Films: NY

The hand-drawn 2D film, which explores a dark journey into a woman's mind amidst her self-neglect during a mundane daily task, will make its North American premiere on January 16.

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Animation Festivals Headline News

Call for Entries: The Abidjan Animation Film Festival (FFAA)

Submissions in a selection of film categories are being accepted through January 10, 2026, for the event, which celebrates African and international animation.

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Legends of Animation Headline News

L.A. Honors Phil Roman with ‘Phil Roman Square’

The famed Latino animation industry icon, along with family, friends, and City councilmember Adrin Nazarian, gathered last Monday to honor his 95^th birthday with the renaming of a city intersection in Toluca Lake.

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Didn’t See That Coming! Headline News

The Academy, YouTube Partner for Exclusive Global Rights to the Oscars

From 2029 through 2033, the annual awards, including red carpet coverage, behind-the-scenes content, and Governors Ball access, will be available live and for free on YouTube, and for YouTube TV subscribers in the United States.

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Awards Headline News

Jon M. Chu to Receive Inaugural ‘Judy Garland Award’ at 2026 Lumiere Awards

The Advanced Imaging Society has partnered with the famed performer’s daughter, Lorna Luft, to establish the new award that honors individuals whose ‘artistry, imagination, and cultural influence embody the highest ideals in entertainment.’

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On the Road to the Oscars Headline News

Academy Announces Shortlists in 10 Categories for 98th Oscars

VFX category narrowed down to 10 films, animated shorts to 15; voting for nominations runs next month, January 12-16, with nomination announcements set for January 22, 2026.

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He Animated Tigger! Headline News

Join Andreas Deja at ‘Mushka’ Streaming Launch Party on December 15

Enter the free raffle to snag your spot at the upcoming gathering in Burbank celebrating the global VOD release of the iconic Disney legend’s directorial debut – and win a day pass to CTNX 2026 as well.

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Celebrate Everything Iyanu Headline News

Lion Forge Announces ‘Iyanu’ Holiday Livestream

The full-day virtual fan event on December 13 will feature cast appearances, a table read, merch drops, giveaways, a sponsored gameplay showcase, and an exclusive first look at ‘Iyanu’ Season 2.

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Celebrating the Best in VFX Headline News

World VFX Day 2025 Releases Full Program

The final lineup for the free event, which each year spotlights the VFX and animation industries, features over 65 speakers across 15 hours of talks; will live stream via YouTube on December 8.

Pushing the 2D Envelope ANIMATIONWorld

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.

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KPop Goes the Demon! ANIMATIONWorld

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.

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Head On Over to Netflix! Headline News

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!

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You Know How Brothers Can Be Headline News

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.

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Celebrating the Best in VFX Headline News

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.

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Awards Headline News

35 Animated Features Eligible for Academy Awards Consideration

Academy members will vote to determine five nominees for best animated feature film award at the 99th Oscars; films also qualify for other categories including best picture.

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Yay to YAY UK! Headline News

Young Animators of the Year Awards 2025 Winners Announced

From a field of 44 nominees across the UK, 7 emerging artists were celebrated for their outstanding original short films across 2D, 3D, and stop-motion categories.

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AI in Animation Headline News

Modern Uprising Studios, Screenvision Media Announce Frame Forward Animated AI Festival

Submissions are now open for the first international festival for AI-enabled, director-driven animation, which celebrates the future of storytelling.

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Iconic Books Headline News

Kodansha USA Releases ‘Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window’ Sequel

English translation of the long-awaited follow-up of Tetsuko Kuroyanagi’s 1981 bestselling memoir that sold over 26 million copies is now available; book signings in New York begin November 22.

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Heading Back to Royce Hall Headline News

Tickets Now On Sale for 53rd Annie Awards

The annual event that recognizes the animation industry’s most talented artists and projects returns to UCLA’s Royce Hall on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

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Game Conferences Events

GDC Festival of Gaming

Begins: March 9, 2026

The event marks its 40^th edition with a rebrand as the Festival of Gaming, expanding its scope to reflect the broader, interconnected games industry; GDC 2026 takes place March 9-13 in San Francisco, CA.