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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.

What’s Beyond Infinity and Beyond? Headline News

Pixar Drops ‘Toy Story 5’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 11:17am

Extinction… not again! The toys are back in town, but this time, they face a ‘technological threat’ in Lilypad, a frog-shaped smart tablet with disruptive ideas about what’s best for their kid, Bonnie; newfangled gadgets go head-to-head with Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang, making their jobs that much harder; in theaters June 19.

People Headline News

‘The Crystal Planet’ Gets New Diane Warren and Halle Bailey Song

By Dan Sarto | Monday, February 16, 2026 at 2:27pm

Sola Media unveiled the new original song ‘Somewhere We All Belong,’ written by Warren and performed by Bailey for the upcoming 3DCG family feature, as international sales continue at Berlin’s European Film Market.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Pony Canyon Drops First Teaser for ‘To You in the Beyond’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, February 13, 2026 at 4:01pm

Junichi Wada directs the coming-of-age anime feature adaptation of Akiko Abe’s Honya Taisho Award-winning novel about complex emotions and hidden secrets of boys and girls on Tokishima Island, hitting Japanese theaters on October 9.

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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.’

He Bleats He Scores! ANIMATIONWorld

‘GOAT’: Daring to Stand Tall When You’re Built Small

By Dan Sarto | Friday, February 13, 2026 at 9:35am

Director Tyree Dillihay, co-director Adam Rosette, and producer Michelle Raimo Kouyate discuss the unlikely rise of a young goat chasing his life-long dream of competing in the professional ‘Roarball’ league in Sony Pictures Animation’s high-intensity, feel-good animated action-comedy, hitting theaters today.  

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GKIDS Acquires ‘Allegro non Troppo’ and Bruno Bozzetto Catalog

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 11:10am

The distributor secures rights to the famed Italian animator’s film library, with a restored version of his 1976 masterpiece, paired with ‘Fantasia,’ set to premiere March 27 at New York’s Metrograph.

Awards Headline News

‘Zootopia 2,’ ‘Sinners’ Take Top Honors at 16th Annual Lumiere Awards

By Dan Sarto | Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:05pm

‘Wicked: For Good,’ ‘Andor,’ ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ and ‘Stranger Things’ also win at The Advanced Imaging Society celebration, often called the ‘Oscars for Geeks,’ held earlier this afternoon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

Cybernetic Futures Return Headline News

New ‘Ghost in the Shell’ TV Anime Set for July; Music Team Announced

By Dan Sarto | Friday, February 6, 2026 at 8:38am

From Science SARU, the latest small-screen incarnation continues the storied franchise’s exploration of technology and human identity; property’s first large-scale exhibition launched at NODE Tokyo.

You Had Me at Foofa and Toodee ANIMATIONWorld

Creators Talk ‘Yo Gabba GabbaLand!’ Season 2 and Gabba Magic-Filled Memories

Long-time friends Scott Schultz and Christian Jacobs share the joy, fun, and excitement – and some nostalgic reflection - surrounding their Emmy-nominated kids’ show revival that includes new animation they say will ‘rock your world!’ Returns today on Apple TV.

Action-Packed Mermaid Adventures! Headline News

‘Disney Jr. Ariel – The Little Mermaid’ Season 2 Splashes Onto Disney+

The animated musical series inspired by the live-action ‘The Little Mermaid’ film is now streaming; Disney legend Jodi Benson of the 1989 animated film to guest star.

You Had Me at Foofa and Toodee Headline News

Exclusive Clip: Tiffany Haddish ‘Thank You Dance’ on ‘Yo Gabba GabbaLand!’ Season 2

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 12:27pm

There’s a trailer too! The actress and comedian joins Foofa and Toodee in teaching viewers a new dance in the all-new season of the Emmy nominated kids’ show, premiering January 30 on Apple TV.

It Only Took One Rock ANIMATIONWorld

‘DAVID’: A Meticulously Crafted Film About Magnificently Flawed People

Directors Phil Cunningham and Brent Dawes, and producer Rita Mbanga talk about their animated family musical that follows David’s journey from humble shepherd to his clash with Goliath and anointing as king, now streaming on the Angel Studios platform; it recently became the highest grossing faith-based animated theatrical musical of all-time.

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.

It’s 2 Mints in One! Headline News

CoComelon, Sanrio Debut ‘CoComelon Playdates With Sanrio Friends’ Trailer

The 2D animated series, which follows JJ and his friends as they team up for whimsical sing-alongs, silly moments, and playdates, hits YouTube on January 24.

On the Road to the Oscars Headline News

Nominations Announced for the 98th Academy Awards

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:36am

‘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.  

The Revolution Will Be Animated Headline News

Now What!? Drops ‘Oligarchy Does Not Rock’ Musical Civics Short

The fast-paced, surreal animated musical explainer inspired by ‘Schoolhouse Rock’ is now available; new shorts will release monthly in the lead-up to the 2026 midterms.

Tell Us What You Really Think Headline News

‘Lords of Laggard Hill’ Debuts New Animated Podcast

The deliberately stereotypical Lords serve as mouthpieces for showrunner and comic A.P. Laurenson, who conveys conflicting inner thoughts through three wildly different personalities.

We Love Whimsical Musical Comedies ANIMATIONWorld

‘Hey A.J.!’ Reignites the Imagination in All Of Us

Show creator and EP, former Super Bowl champion Martellus Bennett, and EP Jeff “Swampy” Marsh discuss their unique creative partnership on the whimsical and music filled series about an imaginative young girl and her stuffed bunny sidekick, based on the NFL star’s children’s books; kicks off January 13 on Disney Jr., next day on Disney+.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘Cosmic Princess Kaguya!’ Final Trailer

The music-driven anime feature, which follows a 17-year-old high school student who leads a busy life trying to balance part-time work and academics, streams January 22.

The Annies are Coming! Headline News

53rd Annual Annie Awards Nominations Announced

By Dan Sarto | Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:55am

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

Loneliness Among the Masses Headline News

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

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 12:20pm

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.

Oh Bother! Headline News

Livingston Taylor Joins ‘Hundred Acre Wood’s Winnie and Friends’ as Winnie the Pooh

The celebrated folk singer will perform a live song from the upcoming Kartoon Studios animated series at a table read following sneak peek showing on December 16 at the Chinese Theatre.

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