Netflix Debuts ‘Stranger Things 5 Volume 1’ Trailer
The first of 3 separate episode drops of the hit show’s final season debuts November 26; Volume 2 will premiere December 25, followed by The Finale on December 31.
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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.
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Paramount+ Drops ‘Transformers: Earthspark’ Specials Trailer
The animated shows, ‘Hometown Heroes’ and ‘Legacy of Hope,’ that continue the saga of a new generation of Transformers born on Earth, will both premiere December 5.
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World VFX Day 2025 Announces Speaker Line-Up
The first set of presenters is confirmed for the annual free event that shines a spotlight on the VFX and animation industries; YouTube livestream set for December 8.
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New ‘The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball’ Episodes Coming in February
The hilariously bizarre show, which blends 2D and 3D animation, CGI, puppetry, photorealism, and live-action, will return on Cartoon Network’s international channels and HBO Max early next year.
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‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas’ 25th Anniversary Edition Now Available
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.
HBO Announces ‘Game Of Thrones’ Spinoff Series Renewals
‘A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms’ will return for Season 2 in 2027 - Season 1 debuts this coming January 18; ‘House Of The Dragon’ Season 4 will premiere in 2028 – Season 3 returns summer 2026.
In Acting, Books, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Exclusive: Watch ‘WondLa’ Season 3 ‘It’s Not Too Late’ Clip
Based on the Tony DiTerlizzi book series ‘The Search for WondLa,’ the final chapter brings the story to an epic climax - a sweeping, emotional battle for the future of Orbona as Eva 9 tries to bridge 2 divided worlds and prove the ultimate truth; hits Apple TV on November 26.
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Toikido, Spacetoon Partner on ‘Battalor’ Animated Series
The long-term deal will kick off with the production of 3 shows, which will debut across Spacetoon platforms in MENA and Türkiye; the projects will expand into global markets Spring 2027.
In 2D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Licensing, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Middle East
35 Animated Features Eligible for Academy Awards Consideration
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.
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Epic Games to Bring Unity Games into ‘Fortnite’
Partnership between gaming giants means Unity developers will be able to bring their games to Fortnite, while Unity’s enhanced commerce platform will come to Unreal Engine.
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‘Adult Swim’s The Elephant’ Unites Patrick Mchale, Ian Jones-Quartey, Rebecca Sugar and Pendleton Ward
The narrative experiment comprised of 3 acts, each created in isolation, will premiere as an ad-free experience December 19 on Adult Swim, the next day on HBO Max.
Xsens Unveils Next Generation Xsens Link
Developed with production teams in mind, the new system is re-engineered to deliver a more efficient workflow with accurate and consistent motion data.
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Exclusive Clip: ‘Bob’s Burgers – Tube for Tina’
Linda has a strong reaction when Tina buys a tiny tube top. Meanwhile, Bob, Teddy, Louise and Gene deal with the consequences of a rare bird flying into the window of the restaurant; airs Sunday, November 23 on FOX.
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Angel Releases ‘DAVID’ Animated Musical Trailer
The upcoming film, which charts the eponymous boy’s rise from shepherd to king as he challenges a giant and defends his kingdom, hits theaters December 19.
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Guru Studio’s ‘Space Between Stars’ Short Now on DUST
The animated 2D/3D blended film follows a group of ethereal creatures as they navigate an abandoned space station.
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Pixar Drops ‘Hoppers’ Official Trailer
Hitting theaters next March, the animated comedy about ‘hopping’ human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals to then communicate with real animals stars Piper Curda, Jon Hamm and Bobby Moynihan.
Watch: The Making of ‘Two Ships’ Animated Short
Go behind-the-scenes with writer/director McKinley Benson and writer/producer Mackenzie Benson as they detail the production process, from development to sound design, of their award winning 2D film about how a couple working opposite schedules tries to maintain their connection through fleeting encounters.
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‘Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal’ Season 3 Debut Set
The Emmy Award-winning series, which follows a caveman at the dawn of evolution, will return January 11 on Adult Swim, streaming the next day on HBO Max.
Angel Expands with 3 Series Acquisitions From its Platform
Deals for ‘Tuttle Twins,’ ‘Homestead,’ and ‘The Wingfeather Saga’ were funded through a combination of cash and stock for a total aggregate purchase consideration of around $89 million.
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Doh! ‘The Simpsons’ Stream Now Available to All Disney+ Subscribers
Beginning today, the streamer is offering the 24/7 stream, with 35 seasons offered in chronological order, to all subscribers.
Lucasfilm Shares ‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures’ Season 3 Trailer
The Jedi kids return to face off against Rek Minuu, a mischievous master droidsmith, and befriend shop owner Dotti and a trio of new droid companions: Beepers, Dozer, and Gigi. Debuts December 8 on Disney+ and Disney Jr.
Blinkink Creates Stop-Motion World for Xfinity WiFi Campaign
Directors Andy Biddle and Adeena Grubb teamed with model makers at Sculpt-Double for the spot, which follows a furry rabbit family as they discover the joy of staying connected.
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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.
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Young Animators of the Year Awards 2025 Winners Announced
From a field of 44 nominees across the UK, 7 emerging artists were celebrated for their outstanding original short films across 2D, 3D, and stop-motion categories.
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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.
Netflix Debuts ‘Stranger Things 5 Volume 1’ Trailer
The first of 3 separate episode drops of the hit show’s final season debuts November 26; Volume 2 will premiere December 25, followed by The Finale on December 31.
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.
In 2D, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Paramount+ Drops ‘Transformers: Earthspark’ Specials Trailer
The animated shows, ‘Hometown Heroes’ and ‘Legacy of Hope,’ that continue the saga of a new generation of Transformers born on Earth, will both premiere December 5.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
World VFX Day 2025 Announces Speaker Line-Up
The first set of presenters is confirmed for the annual free event that shines a spotlight on the VFX and animation industries; YouTube livestream set for December 8.
In 3D, Business, CG, Community Outreach, Digital Media, Diversity and Inclusion, Event, People, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
New ‘The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball’ Episodes Coming in February
The hilariously bizarre show, which blends 2D and 3D animation, CGI, puppetry, photorealism, and live-action, will return on Cartoon Network’s international channels and HBO Max early next year.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas’ 25th Anniversary Edition Now Available
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.
HBO Announces ‘Game Of Thrones’ Spinoff Series Renewals
‘A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms’ will return for Season 2 in 2027 - Season 1 debuts this coming January 18; ‘House Of The Dragon’ Season 4 will premiere in 2028 – Season 3 returns summer 2026.
In Acting, Books, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Exclusive: Watch ‘WondLa’ Season 3 ‘It’s Not Too Late’ Clip
Based on the Tony DiTerlizzi book series ‘The Search for WondLa,’ the final chapter brings the story to an epic climax - a sweeping, emotional battle for the future of Orbona as Eva 9 tries to bridge 2 divided worlds and prove the ultimate truth; hits Apple TV on November 26.
In 3D, Books, CG, Deitch, People, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Toikido, Spacetoon Partner on ‘Battalor’ Animated Series
The long-term deal will kick off with the production of 3 shows, which will debut across Spacetoon platforms in MENA and Türkiye; the projects will expand into global markets Spring 2027.
In 2D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Licensing, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Middle East
35 Animated Features Eligible for Academy Awards Consideration
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.
In 2D, 3D, Anime, Awards, Event, Films, Guilds/Unions/Organizations | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: All
Epic Games to Bring Unity Games into ‘Fortnite’
Partnership between gaming giants means Unity developers will be able to bring their games to Fortnite, while Unity’s enhanced commerce platform will come to Unreal Engine.
In Business, Digital Media, Games, People, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
‘Adult Swim’s The Elephant’ Unites Patrick Mchale, Ian Jones-Quartey, Rebecca Sugar and Pendleton Ward
The narrative experiment comprised of 3 acts, each created in isolation, will premiere as an ad-free experience December 19 on Adult Swim, the next day on HBO Max.
Xsens Unveils Next Generation Xsens Link
Developed with production teams in mind, the new system is re-engineered to deliver a more efficient workflow with accurate and consistent motion data.
In 3D, Business, CG, Games, Motion Capture/Performance Capture, People, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Exclusive Clip: ‘Bob’s Burgers – Tube for Tina’
Linda has a strong reaction when Tina buys a tiny tube top. Meanwhile, Bob, Teddy, Louise and Gene deal with the consequences of a rare bird flying into the window of the restaurant; airs Sunday, November 23 on FOX.
In 2D, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Angel Releases ‘DAVID’ Animated Musical Trailer
The upcoming film, which charts the eponymous boy’s rise from shepherd to king as he challenges a giant and defends his kingdom, hits theaters December 19.
In 3D, CG, Films, Music and Sound, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Guru Studio’s ‘Space Between Stars’ Short Now on DUST
The animated 2D/3D blended film follows a group of ethereal creatures as they navigate an abandoned space station.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Pixar Drops ‘Hoppers’ Official Trailer
Hitting theaters next March, the animated comedy about ‘hopping’ human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals to then communicate with real animals stars Piper Curda, Jon Hamm and Bobby Moynihan.
Watch: The Making of ‘Two Ships’ Animated Short
Go behind-the-scenes with writer/director McKinley Benson and writer/producer Mackenzie Benson as they detail the production process, from development to sound design, of their award winning 2D film about how a couple working opposite schedules tries to maintain their connection through fleeting encounters.
In 2D, Art, CG, Digital Media, Music and Sound, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
‘Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal’ Season 3 Debut Set
The Emmy Award-winning series, which follows a caveman at the dawn of evolution, will return January 11 on Adult Swim, streaming the next day on HBO Max.
Angel Expands with 3 Series Acquisitions From its Platform
Deals for ‘Tuttle Twins,’ ‘Homestead,’ and ‘The Wingfeather Saga’ were funded through a combination of cash and stock for a total aggregate purchase consideration of around $89 million.
In 3D, Business, Digital Media, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Doh! ‘The Simpsons’ Stream Now Available to All Disney+ Subscribers
Beginning today, the streamer is offering the 24/7 stream, with 35 seasons offered in chronological order, to all subscribers.
Lucasfilm Shares ‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures’ Season 3 Trailer
The Jedi kids return to face off against Rek Minuu, a mischievous master droidsmith, and befriend shop owner Dotti and a trio of new droid companions: Beepers, Dozer, and Gigi. Debuts December 8 on Disney+ and Disney Jr.
Blinkink Creates Stop-Motion World for Xfinity WiFi Campaign
Directors Andy Biddle and Adeena Grubb teamed with model makers at Sculpt-Double for the spot, which follows a furry rabbit family as they discover the joy of staying connected.
In 3D, CG, Commercials, People, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
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.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
