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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.

VFX for Film Headline News

Cinesite Shares ‘The Lost Bus’ VFX Breakdown Reel

By Dan Sarto | Monday, December 1, 2025 at 8:36am

The studio delivered over 200 visual effects shots on the Apple TV film, starring Matthew McConaughey, inspired by real events of the 2018 Camp Fire, the deadliest US wildfire in the last century.

Head On Over to Netflix! Headline News

Join AWN and Alex Woo for an ‘In Your Dreams’ Screening at Netflix Animation Studios

By Dan Sarto | Friday, November 28, 2025 at 8:45am

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!

Score! Headline News

Sony Pictures Animation Drops ‘GOAT’ Trailer #2

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 12:19pm

All-new animated comedy from the studio that made ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ tells the story of Will, a small goat with big dreams who gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play ‘roarball’ with the fiercest animals in the world; in theaters February 13.

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.

All-New Holiday Programming Headline News

Angel, Butch Hartman Studios to Release ‘The Christmas King!’

The Garden Cartoon Holiday film, which follows Lenny the Lion and Lucy the Lamb as they find the first snowflake of Christmas, hits Angel platforms on December 11.

Who is Cindy Lou Who? Headline News

‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas’ 25th Anniversary Edition Now Available

By Dan Sarto | Monday, November 24, 2025 at 2:26pm

All-new remastered 4K and limited edition steelbook versions have been released of the classic holiday tale, directed by Ron Howard and starring Jim Carrey, that include over 30 minutes of bonus content.

Awards Headline News

35 Animated Features Eligible for Academy Awards Consideration

By Dan Sarto | Friday, November 21, 2025 at 1:39pm

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.

Come On In The Water’s Fine ANIMATIONWorld

Overseas Animators in Japan: An Anime CEO’s Perspective

So, you’re not Japanese but want to work in animation in Japan? Columnist Andrew Osmond talks about how it can happen with Joseph Chou, the CEO of Sola Entertainment, Sola Digital Arts, and Sola Animation.

All Day and All of the Night Headline News

Doh! ‘The Simpsons’ Stream Now Available to All Disney+ Subscribers

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 4:55pm

Beginning today, the streamer is offering the 24/7 stream, with 35 seasons offered in chronological order, to all subscribers.

Pookoo Gets Swapped Headline News

Michael B. Jordan, June Temple Board ‘Swapped’ Animated Feature

Formerly called ‘Pookoo,’ the Skydance Animation buddy comedy, directed by Nathan Greno (‘Tangled’), follows a woodland creature and a majestic bird who swap bodies and must team up to survive; hits Netflix in 2026.

Celebrating Excellence in Concept Design Headline News

‘Creating Worlds: The Disney and 20th Century Studios Cinematic Art of Dylan Cole’ Released

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11:30am

The Oscar-nominated co-production designer of ‘Avatar: The Way of Water,’ who oversees design on the ‘Avatar’ franchise, shares his incredible artwork, including concept sketches, posters, and matte paintings, from a 20-year career.

Iconic Books Headline News

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

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 9:42am

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.

I Can’t Even Moon Walk Headline News

Lord and Miller’s ‘Project Hail Mary’ Trailer #2 Drops

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 8:29am

Ryan Gosling puts the ‘not’ in ‘astronaut’ as a 6th grade teacher who wakes up on a spaceship with no idea how he got there… until he remembers he’s Earth’s only hope to avoid extinction; in theaters March 20, 2026.

Don’t You Wish… ANIMATIONWorld

Creating the Grounded Fantasy World of ‘In Your Dreams'

By Dan Sarto | Monday, November 17, 2025 at 5:37pm

For director Alex Woo, production designer Steve Pilcher, and VFX supervisor Nicola Lavender, anchoring their animated film with an emotional story about a child trying to keep their family from breaking apart gave its dream world both meaningful and believable stakes; now streaming on Netflix.

Cross-Platform Storytelling Headline News

Jason Chen and Ted Gagliano Launch Desert Eclipse

By Dan Sarto | Monday, November 17, 2025 at 2:26pm

The veteran filmmakers’ new tech-driven production company, located on the Fox lot, is leveraging its proprietary Unreal Engine-based real-time cross-platform pipeline to concurrently develop transmedia properties across animated series, features, and immersive games.

Heading Back to Royce Hall Headline News

Tickets Now On Sale for 53rd Annie Awards

By Dan Sarto | Monday, November 17, 2025 at 11:51am

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.

Return to Pandora Headline News

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash – Igniting the Next Chapter’ Featurette Released

By Dan Sarto | Monday, November 17, 2025 at 11:06am

Go behind-the scenes with James Cameron and stars Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, and Sam Worthington as they share some of the tech wizardry used to create the visual wonders in the latest 'Avatar' film.

We Love Ink on Paper! Headline News

LAIKA, Rizzoli Universe Partner on 5-Book Deal

In honor of the studio’s 20th anniversary, the multi-title collaboration will feature original art and photography, never-before-seen archival material, and behind-the-scenes secrets across all of the stop-motion studio’s films.

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