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76th Annual ACE Eddie Awards Nominations Revealed

‘The Bad Guys 2,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Zootopia 2’ are nominated for best edited animated feature; ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ ‘Love, Death + Robots,’ and ‘South Park’ snag nominations for best edited animated series; awards ceremony set for February 27.

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‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Frankenstein,’ and ‘Andor’ Lead 2026 WGA Awards Nominations

3 FOX series and shows from Hulu and Netflix nab animation noms, while films/TV shows from Apple TV, Lucasfilm, Netflix and Warner Bros. among non-animated works also getting the nod; ceremony set for March 8.

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Nominations Announced for 2026 BAFTA Awards

‘Elio,’ ‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain,’ and ‘Zootropolis 2 (Zootopia 2)’ get the nod for Animated Film with ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ ‘F1,’ ‘Frankenstein,’ ‘How to Train Your Dragon,’ and ‘The Lost Bus’ selected for Special Visual Effects.

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It Only Took One Rock Headline News

Angel’s Animated Musical ‘DAVID’ Now Streaming

The 3DCG film, which follows David’s journey from humble shepherd to his clash with Goliath and anointing as king, features immersive animation and an original soundtrack featuring Phil Wickham.

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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.

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The 98th Academy Awards: VFX Nominees React

Oscar nominees named yesterday morning for Best Visual Effects share their reactions to the great news.

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Trailer Drops for Travis Knight’s ‘Masters of the Universe’

By the Power of Grayskull, there’s a new He-Man on the horizon in the live-action fantasy adventure about 10-year-old Prince Adam re-uniting with his magical Sword of Power, then heading home to save Eternia; from Mattel Films and Amazon MGM Studios, in theaters June 5.

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The Hedgehog is a God ANIMATIONWorld

‘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.

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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.

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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.

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The Highs and Lows of Animation ANIMATIONWorld

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.’

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‘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.

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Milk Delivers Complex Creature VFX for ‘The Rats: A Witcher Tale’

Watch the VFX breakdown reel; the studio delivered around 200 shots, approximately 80 featuring the Jalowick, a hybrid creature created using a combination of prosthetics, performance elements, CG limbs, and partial body augmentation.

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The Woods are Dark and Deep Headline News

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.

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This is the Way Headline News

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.’

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Rodeo FX Crafts 604 Shots for Edgar Wright’s ‘The Running Man’

VFX breakdown reel highlight the studio’s work on the Paramount sci-fi adventure, which required traditional matte paintings and a complete reimagining of the Boston skyline; a 2.5D approach was taken for a car chase that combined a real location with greenscreen footage.

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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.

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‘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.

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Rinse Kill Repeat ANIMATIONWorld

Kenichiro Akimoto Talks Ominous Color in ‘All You Need Is Kill’

The director of the anime feature based on Hiroshi Sakurazaka’s sci-fi novel, previously adapted in the Tom Cruise thriller ‘Edge of Tomorrow,’ discusses unconventional, exaggerated character designs and beautiful, vibrant colors that depict some less than friendly plants; from GKIDS, hits U.S. theaters today, January 16.

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The Universe Answers ANIMATIONWorld

‘Elio’: A Challenging Outer Space Tale Finds its Way Home

Directors Madeline Sharafian and Domee Shi discuss the Pixar sci-fi adventure’s circuitous route to the screen - including creative leadership changes, an actors’ strike, key story shifts and a condensed production schedule - via a path that has led to multiple Annie, VES, PGA and Critics Choice Awards nominations.

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Dare to be bad! ANIMATIONWorld

‘The Bad Guys 2’: It’s Still Hard to be Bad at Being Good

Director Pierre Perifel, co-director JP Sans, and VFX supervisor Matt Baer discuss their animated comedy sequel, recently nominated for 5 Annies and 3 VES Awards, about our favorite now reformed animal felons getting hijacked into a huge heist by a new team of criminals.

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The Studio Behind ‘All You Need is Kill’: the Eiko Tanaka Interview

As Studio 4°C’s time-looping adventure hits U.S. cinemas, Andrew Osmond talks to the studio’s CEO about four decades of animation.

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Milo Productions’ Animated ‘Time Hoppers: The Silk Road’ to Hit U.S. Theatres

Fathom sets February 7-8 release of feature film adaptation of the ‘Time Hoppers’ mobile game and upcoming animated series on Muslim Kids TV.

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Guillermo del Toro Finds Beauty in the Grotesque with ‘Frankenstein’

The Oscar-winning filmmaker discusses his unique approach to visual design, color, and often delicate use of visual effects, where you shouldn’t use a shotgun to kill a fly, in his haunting new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s iconic 1818 novel, now streaming on Netflix.

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Re-Experience the Crazy Adventure ANIMATIONWorld

‘Madagascar’ at 20: A Q&A with Tom McGrath and Eric Darnell

To mark the 20th anniversary of the first film in DreamWorks Animation’s storied franchise, the writers / directors revisit the film’s long development journey, discussing its core comedic premise, evolving themes, improvisational performances, and collaborative storytelling that turned a fish-out-of-water comedy into something truly memorable.