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Mossy Bodies Oh My! Headline News

One of Us Brings the Swamp to ‘The Witcher’ Season 4

Watch the VFX breakdown reel featuring the studio’s work crafting 210 visual effects shots across 4 episodes; highlights include the parasite-ridden Greylock, reimagined Roach Hounds, and the unsettling Mother and Little Rusalka swamp duo.

The End is Beginning Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘Stranger Things 5 Volume 2’ Trailer

Head back to the Upside Down; the next episode set of the fight to find and kill Vecna premieres December 25, followed by The Finale on December 31; Volume 1 is now streaming.

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.

On the Road to the Oscars Headline News

Academy Announces Shortlists in 10 Categories for 98th Oscars

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 11:56am

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.

Generative AI for Creators Headline News

Adobe Firefly Introduces New AI Video Tools, Partner Models

New Prompt to Edit controls allow users to make precise edits and remove details from generated content using text; video upscaling with Topaz Astra added; the full beta of Firefly video editor has also launched.

Making Beauty from Chaos Headline News

Chaos Delivers Maya, Houdini, Real-Time Rendering and AI Tools to Blender

New V-Ray updates include a host of new features and functionality that aim to accelerate playblasts, previs, and lookdev for professional VFX and animation teams.

Witchers and Mages Oh My! Headline News

Milk Shares ‘The Witcher’ Season 4 VFX Breakdown Reel

The studio contributed visual effects across multiple episodes of the Netflix fantasy series, including two technically complex fight sequences in Episode 6; work includes choreographed battles, magic, blood, and CG swords.

Not Onions! Headline News

Tiny Chef Takes Over the California Academy of Sciences

Opening this past Saturday, the new planetarium film and exhibit celebrates regeneration and climate action through the beloved character’s whimsical felted lens.

He Animated Tigger! Headline News

Andreas Deja’s Award-Winning ‘Mushka’ Now Streaming

By Dan Sarto | Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:17am

Now out on all major VOD platforms, the Disney Legend’s 28-minute hand-drawn animated short, nearly a decade in the making, tells the heartwarming story of a young Ukrainian girl who must decide to save or leave in the wild an orphaned Siberian tiger cub she discovers. 

Heading to NY Next February Headline News

Exclusive: 2026 Animation First Festival Announces Full Program

The biggest animation festival in the U.S. sets its upcoming slate; Cannes Award winner ‘Dandelion’s Odyssey’ by Momoko Seto to screen opening night; talk with Oscar-winning sound designer Nicolas Becker also revealed; event runs this coming February 3-8 with a focus on Belgian films.

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.

More Opportunities to Get Vertical Headline News

WEBTOON Announces 2026 Creator Program Expansion

A new suite of programs will empower more Creators with expanded monetization opportunities and international creator engagement; Creator Residency will roll out in 2026.

We Love MetaHuman Innovations Headline News

Quentin Tarantino and Unreal Engine Bring ‘Kill Bill’s Lost Chapter to Life in Fortnite

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:24pm

The Oscar-winning director’s long-rumored sequence, ‘The Lost Chapter: Yuki’s Revenge,’ comes alive as Epic Games and The Third Floor use UE’s virtual production and MetaHuman tools to merge live-action, animation, and interactivity in real-time for a ground-breaking cinematic experience.

From Horror Survival Game to Animation Headline News

tinyBuild Releases ‘Hello Neighbor: Welcome to Raven Brooks’ Animated Series

In addition to YouTube, Seasons 1 and 2 of the horror survival video game adaptation are available on Prime Video in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia; other IP ventures include the upcoming ‘Hello Neighbor’ feature film and ‘Hello Neighbor 3’ video game.

WBD Monopoly! Headline News

The Heat Is On! Paramount Makes Hostile Takeover Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance has extended an all-cash offer at $30 per outstanding share (approximately $108.4 billion) for WBD after Netflix’s initial offer was accepted; shareholders have 10 business days to accept or reject the new offer.

We Love Whimsical Musical Comedies Headline News

Disney Announces ‘Hey A.J.!’ Animated Family Comedy

The whimsical and music filled series about an imaginative young girl and her stuffed bunny sidekick is inspired by author and Super Bowl champion Martellus Bennett, who stars and serves as EP; kicks off January 13 on Disney Jr., next day on Disney+.

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.

Awards Headline News

83rd Golden Globe Awards Nominations Announced

By Dan Sarto | Monday, December 8, 2025 at 12:35pm

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ scores nods for best animated feature, best cinematic and box office achievement, and best original song, while ‘Arco,’ ‘Demon Slayer,’ ‘Elio,’ ‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain’ and ‘Zootopia 2’ are all nominated for best animated motion picture; awards ceremony set for January 11.

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VFX Peeps on the Move Headline News

Bluebolt Adds VFX Supervisor Ben White

Boasting nearly 30 years’ experience, the visual effects vet joins from the Cinesite group, where he served as VFX Supervisor on projects including ‘Black Widow,’ ‘Loki,’ and ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.’

Mossy Bodies Oh My! Headline News

One of Us Brings the Swamp to ‘The Witcher’ Season 4

Watch the VFX breakdown reel featuring the studio’s work crafting 210 visual effects shots across 4 episodes; highlights include the parasite-ridden Greylock, reimagined Roach Hounds, and the unsettling Mother and Little Rusalka swamp duo.

The End is Beginning Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘Stranger Things 5 Volume 2’ Trailer

Head back to the Upside Down; the next episode set of the fight to find and kill Vecna premieres December 25, followed by The Finale on December 31; Volume 1 is now streaming.

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.

On the Road to the Oscars Headline News

Academy Announces Shortlists in 10 Categories for 98th Oscars

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 11:56am

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.

Generative AI for Creators Headline News

Adobe Firefly Introduces New AI Video Tools, Partner Models

New Prompt to Edit controls allow users to make precise edits and remove details from generated content using text; video upscaling with Topaz Astra added; the full beta of Firefly video editor has also launched.

Making Beauty from Chaos Headline News

Chaos Delivers Maya, Houdini, Real-Time Rendering and AI Tools to Blender

New V-Ray updates include a host of new features and functionality that aim to accelerate playblasts, previs, and lookdev for professional VFX and animation teams.

Witchers and Mages Oh My! Headline News

Milk Shares ‘The Witcher’ Season 4 VFX Breakdown Reel

The studio contributed visual effects across multiple episodes of the Netflix fantasy series, including two technically complex fight sequences in Episode 6; work includes choreographed battles, magic, blood, and CG swords.

Not Onions! Headline News

Tiny Chef Takes Over the California Academy of Sciences

Opening this past Saturday, the new planetarium film and exhibit celebrates regeneration and climate action through the beloved character’s whimsical felted lens.

He Animated Tigger! Headline News

Andreas Deja’s Award-Winning ‘Mushka’ Now Streaming

By Dan Sarto | Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:17am

Now out on all major VOD platforms, the Disney Legend’s 28-minute hand-drawn animated short, nearly a decade in the making, tells the heartwarming story of a young Ukrainian girl who must decide to save or leave in the wild an orphaned Siberian tiger cub she discovers. 

Heading to NY Next February Headline News

Exclusive: 2026 Animation First Festival Announces Full Program

The biggest animation festival in the U.S. sets its upcoming slate; Cannes Award winner ‘Dandelion’s Odyssey’ by Momoko Seto to screen opening night; talk with Oscar-winning sound designer Nicolas Becker also revealed; event runs this coming February 3-8 with a focus on Belgian films.

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.

More Opportunities to Get Vertical Headline News

WEBTOON Announces 2026 Creator Program Expansion

A new suite of programs will empower more Creators with expanded monetization opportunities and international creator engagement; Creator Residency will roll out in 2026.

We Love MetaHuman Innovations Headline News

Quentin Tarantino and Unreal Engine Bring ‘Kill Bill’s Lost Chapter to Life in Fortnite

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:24pm

The Oscar-winning director’s long-rumored sequence, ‘The Lost Chapter: Yuki’s Revenge,’ comes alive as Epic Games and The Third Floor use UE’s virtual production and MetaHuman tools to merge live-action, animation, and interactivity in real-time for a ground-breaking cinematic experience.

From Horror Survival Game to Animation Headline News

tinyBuild Releases ‘Hello Neighbor: Welcome to Raven Brooks’ Animated Series

In addition to YouTube, Seasons 1 and 2 of the horror survival video game adaptation are available on Prime Video in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia; other IP ventures include the upcoming ‘Hello Neighbor’ feature film and ‘Hello Neighbor 3’ video game.

WBD Monopoly! Headline News

The Heat Is On! Paramount Makes Hostile Takeover Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance has extended an all-cash offer at $30 per outstanding share (approximately $108.4 billion) for WBD after Netflix’s initial offer was accepted; shareholders have 10 business days to accept or reject the new offer.

We Love Whimsical Musical Comedies Headline News

Disney Announces ‘Hey A.J.!’ Animated Family Comedy

The whimsical and music filled series about an imaginative young girl and her stuffed bunny sidekick is inspired by author and Super Bowl champion Martellus Bennett, who stars and serves as EP; kicks off January 13 on Disney Jr., next day on Disney+.

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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