Featuring original songs from the PBS Kids animated series written and performed by Tunde Adebimpe, the album is now available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon.
Columnist Andrew Osmond enthuses about the musical comedy, now on Crunchyroll, and how not all anime musicals feature pop idols.
The continuation of Emmy-winning ‘Mickey Mouse Clubhouse’ premieres July 21 on Disney Jr., next day on Disney+; features 'Hot Dog!' song by They Might Be Giants from original series.
With Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg’s ground-breaking, sometimes raunchy, always hilarious, Emmy Award-winning adult comedy’s 8-season run now concluded, the EP and supervising director discusses the Netflix show’s rich, boundary-pushing visual design, production challenges, and occasional jizz reference.
Anime columnist Andrew Osmond looks at the spectacular new animated feature that premiered on Netflix last Friday.
They’re coming for Elphaba, now known as the Wicked Witch of the West, in the epic conclusion of Jon M. Chu’s 2-part musical fantasy adventure that tells the untold story of the witches of Oz, Elphaba and Glinda; hits theaters this November.
The preschool series, conceived as a 3D project that feels handmade, features playful learning moments with original songs using wooden piece characters; Season 2 is underway amidst a search for platform distribution.
The prolific creative, also known for his work on ‘Moonlighting’ and ‘ALF,’ passed away on May 29 after a battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Father-daughter creators Jason and Allison Flom reflect on their journey from picture book to animated musical special, incorporating original songs, vivid visuals, and character-driven storytelling to create a show grounded in curiosity, joy, and belonging; streams May 30 on Apple TV+.
Lulu’s volleyball game doesn’t go as planned as the players question why she doesn’t look or act like a rhinoceros at all; the animated musical special, which features original songs by Leland, follows a rhinoceros on a quest to spread kindness; premieres globally May 30.
Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, May Hong, and Ji-young Yoo star in the animated film about badass demon hunters protecting fans from supernatural threats, which features music from Teddy Park, 24, Danny Chung, KUSH, and DOMINSUK of THEBLACKLABEL; debuts June 20.
The A-1 Pictures series, based on the best-selling Korean web novel by Chugong, took home 8 awards, including the coveted ‘Anime of the Year;’ 51 million fans worldwide voted on their favorites.
Players can actively participate in the ‘Fizzy's Lunch Lab’ world via the new immersive experience, which fosters food-focused fun for kids.
New season kicks off with the theatrical premiere of ‘Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye’ in Asia on May 30, North America on June 6, and Europe on June 7; series streams globally July 3.
Over 100 artists from 28 countries will receive either a full scholarship, a partial scholarship with distinction, or an honorable mention, and engage in workshops, masterclasses, and one-on-one mentorships led by 12 industry leaders.
Based on the children’s book of the same name by Jason and Allison Flom, the musical, which features original songs by Leland, follows a rhinoceros on a quest to spread kindness; premieres globally May 30.
The prolific songwriter, known for his work on ‘Evita,’ ‘The Lion King,’ and others, will pen 3 new songs for the film, which stars Ewan McGregor, Helena Bonham Carter, and Mel Brooks; debuts later this year.
The solution streamlines production of high-quality transitions, HD video outputs, 48 kHz sound effects and music, and animated character transitions.
Composer Jeff Morrow talks about the challenges of scoring the live-action adaptation of one of Disney’s most famous animated tales and its iconic ‘Heigh-Ho’ and ‘Whistle While You Work,’ while integrating all-new songs from Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
Andrew Osmond discusses 2 vintage series, one made when the premise of being reborn into a new world wasn’t yet a hackneyed trope, the other about ordinary, everyday lives that’s far from just a ‘slice of life’ tale.
Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, May Hong, Ji-young Yoo star in the animated film, which features music from Teddy Park, 24, Danny Chung, KUSH, and DOMINSUK of THEBLACKLABEL; debuts June 20.
All-new animated family film follows a misguided designer sneaker, Ty, who knows no life outside his velvet-lined shoe box, as he braves NYC to rescue his sister shoe stolen by a shady collector; hits theaters April 18.
Based on the children’s book of the same name by father-daughter duo Jason and Allison Flom, the animated pop music event is all about kindness, acceptance and embracing one’s true self.
Anime of the Year noms include ‘DAN DA DAN,’ ‘Delicious in Dungeon,’ ‘Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End,’ ‘Kaiju No. 8,’ ‘Solo Leveling,’ and ‘The Apothecary Diaries;’ Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, and Damiano David top list of presenters planned for live May 25 Tokyo ceremony.
With ‘Cowboy Bebop’ director Shinichiro Watanabe’s newest anime launching this Sunday, AWN columnist Andrew Osmond reviews a classic series the legendary filmmaker made in 2004… set in samurai Japan and boasting a strikingly different soundtrack.
