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Warner Bros. Taps ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Writers for ‘Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman’

Danya Jimenez and Hannah McMechan will pen the Tim Burton-helmed remake of the 1958 B-movie, which follows an heiress who grows enormous following radiation exposure and exacts revenge on her cheating husband.

Protect Digital Humanity Headline News

Creators Coalition on AI Forms to Protect Human Creativity

Guided by 4 core pillars, the agnostic convening organization has reached broad alignment on a set of principles for responsibly implementing AI across the entertainment industry – growing list of signatories include Guillermo Del Toro, Domee Shi, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.

All Hail Union Headline News

Watch the Breakdown Reel: Union Crafts Apocalyptic Hailstorm for ‘Anemone’

The project, which stars Daniel Day-Lewis and serves as the directorial debut for Ronan Day-Lewis, required a monster-sized storm, a giant salmon, enhanced water interactions, and more.

Awards Headline News

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Takes Home 2 Golden Globes Awards

By Dan Sarto | Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:50am

Netflix’s animated musical comedy about a girl group that balances pop stardom with battling supernatural demons won twice last night, for Best Motion Picture – Animated and Best Original Song – Motion Picture, at the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s 83rd Annual awards.

Finding the Next Great Filmmakers Headline News

Sony Future Filmmaker Awards Sets 2026 Jury

The jury includes director and producer Will Gluck; Rachel O’Connor, producer and President of Film and Television at Pascal Pictures; animation co-director Adam Rosette; and director Justin Chadwick, who returns for the fourth consecutive year.

Awards Headline News

Art Directors Guild Unveils 30th Annual ADG Award Nominations

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:14pm

‘Elio,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘The SpongeBob Move: Search for SquarePants,’ ‘The Bad Guys 2,’ and ‘Zootopia 2’ among the nominees for excellence in production design, covering film / animated film, TV, commercials, and music videos; ceremony set for February 28.

Who Doesn’t Love a Goat Named Arthur? Headline News

Join Filmmakers at ‘Out of the Nest’ January 9 Screening and Pre-Reception

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:48am

Oscar winner and film EP Brandon Oldenburg to moderate Q&A at the AMC 16 in Burbank; Arturo Hernandez directs, and Andrew Gordon co-directs the 3DCG adventure from T&B Media Global, CCTV Animation, and Base FX.

More Aardman on the Horizon Headline News

GKIDS Acquires U.S. Rights to ‘Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom’

The upcoming stop-motion animated comedy from Aardman and STUDIOCANAL marks the feature directorial debut of Steve Cox and Matthew Walker; starring Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes, and Kate Harbour, film slated for theatrical release by Halloween 2026.

Business Headline News

Brown Bag Films Unveils New Leadership Structure, Innovation Lab, Refreshed Brand

Caitlin Friedman promoted to EVP, Global Production & Current; co-founder Cathal Gaffney takes newly created role of Chief Innovation Officer as studio expands its creative scope and prepares for next phase of growth.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Pony Canyon Announces ‘Kaiju Girl Caramelise’ Anime Adaptation

The new series follows Kuroe Akaishi, a high-school girl who discovers her dormant powers when she falls in love with a fellow student; premieres in 2026.

Re-Experience the Adventure Headline News

DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Madagascar’ Heading Back to Theaters

The hit animated comedy, directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath and starring the voices of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett-Smith and David Schwimmer, celebrates its 20th anniversary with a nationwide U.S. cinema re-release on January 16.

Honoring Excellence in VFX Headline News

24th Annual VES Awards Special Honorees Announced

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:02am

Filmmaker Jerry Bruckheimer and Wētā Workshop co-founder Sir Richard Taylor to be honored at February gala ceremony hosted by the Sklar Brothers.

Solidarity! Headline News

DreamWorks Animation, Netflix Workers Vote to Unionize with The Animation Guild

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:56pm

Remote workers at DWA, feature production workers at Netflix Animation Studios, and production workers on the show ‘Ted’ officially voted for union representation with TAG (IATSE Local 839) and The Editors Guild (IATSE Local 700).

Rediscovering Shared Humanity Headline News

StoryCorps, NFL Partner for ‘One Small Step’ Animated PSA

The NFL Network will air the new 2D spot, from Richard O’Connor’s Ace & Son Moving Picture Co., through the upcoming NFL Draft; the initiative pairs strangers with opposing beliefs for one-on-one conversations to rediscover their shared humanity.

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.

In-Passing Headline News

Con Pederson, Visual Effects and Computer Graphics Pioneer, Dies at 91

By Dan Sarto | Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:54pm

The trailblazing VFX artist, who co-founded Robert Abel and Associates, helped usher in modern effects with his seminal work on Stanley Kubrick’s ‘2001: A Space Odyssey.’

Year in Review Headline News

Image Engine Shares Look Back at 2025 Project Highlights

Last year, the VFX company’s artists and production teams delivered outstanding work across a wide range of shows, including ‘The Gorge,’ ‘The Old Guard 2,’ ‘Tron: Ares,’ and ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Season 2.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Kitten Illustrator Juno’s ‘mofusand’ Anime Adaptation to Premiere on YouTube

The beloved artist’s series of shorts stars Shark Meow, a fluffy cat in a shark costume; debuts January 7, with Episode 1 now streaming.

Awards Headline News

‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Win Critics Choice Awards

By Dan Sarto | Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:54am

The Best Animated Feature and Best Visual Effects winners were joined by ‘South Park’ and ‘Frankenstein’ in the Best Animated Series and Best Production Design categories at the January 4 ceremony.

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

Some Marvel-ous News! Headline News

Marvel Drops ‘Wonder Man’ Trailer #2

By Dan Sarto | Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:21pm

Streaming January 27 on Disney+, the new series, a satirical, tongue-in-cheek show about a famous superhero movie remake by a famous director, with 2 actors doggedly pursuing roles, stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Sir Ben Kingsley

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.

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Honoring Excellence in VFX Headline News

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Leads VES Awards Nominations

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:22am

James Cameron’s latest epic garnered 10 nominations, while ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Elio,’ and ‘Zootopia 2’ each snagged 5, as nominees are announced in 25 categories across film, television, real-time, and special venue projects; ceremony set for February 25 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in LA.

Hell Hath No Fury… Headline News

Warner Bros. Taps ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Writers for ‘Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman’

Danya Jimenez and Hannah McMechan will pen the Tim Burton-helmed remake of the 1958 B-movie, which follows an heiress who grows enormous following radiation exposure and exacts revenge on her cheating husband.

Protect Digital Humanity Headline News

Creators Coalition on AI Forms to Protect Human Creativity

Guided by 4 core pillars, the agnostic convening organization has reached broad alignment on a set of principles for responsibly implementing AI across the entertainment industry – growing list of signatories include Guillermo Del Toro, Domee Shi, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.

All Hail Union Headline News

Watch the Breakdown Reel: Union Crafts Apocalyptic Hailstorm for ‘Anemone’

The project, which stars Daniel Day-Lewis and serves as the directorial debut for Ronan Day-Lewis, required a monster-sized storm, a giant salmon, enhanced water interactions, and more.

Awards Headline News

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Takes Home 2 Golden Globes Awards

By Dan Sarto | Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:50am

Netflix’s animated musical comedy about a girl group that balances pop stardom with battling supernatural demons won twice last night, for Best Motion Picture – Animated and Best Original Song – Motion Picture, at the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s 83rd Annual awards.

Finding the Next Great Filmmakers Headline News

Sony Future Filmmaker Awards Sets 2026 Jury

The jury includes director and producer Will Gluck; Rachel O’Connor, producer and President of Film and Television at Pascal Pictures; animation co-director Adam Rosette; and director Justin Chadwick, who returns for the fourth consecutive year.

Awards Headline News

Art Directors Guild Unveils 30th Annual ADG Award Nominations

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:14pm

‘Elio,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘The SpongeBob Move: Search for SquarePants,’ ‘The Bad Guys 2,’ and ‘Zootopia 2’ among the nominees for excellence in production design, covering film / animated film, TV, commercials, and music videos; ceremony set for February 28.

Who Doesn’t Love a Goat Named Arthur? Headline News

Join Filmmakers at ‘Out of the Nest’ January 9 Screening and Pre-Reception

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:48am

Oscar winner and film EP Brandon Oldenburg to moderate Q&A at the AMC 16 in Burbank; Arturo Hernandez directs, and Andrew Gordon co-directs the 3DCG adventure from T&B Media Global, CCTV Animation, and Base FX.

More Aardman on the Horizon Headline News

GKIDS Acquires U.S. Rights to ‘Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom’

The upcoming stop-motion animated comedy from Aardman and STUDIOCANAL marks the feature directorial debut of Steve Cox and Matthew Walker; starring Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes, and Kate Harbour, film slated for theatrical release by Halloween 2026.

Business Headline News

Brown Bag Films Unveils New Leadership Structure, Innovation Lab, Refreshed Brand

Caitlin Friedman promoted to EVP, Global Production & Current; co-founder Cathal Gaffney takes newly created role of Chief Innovation Officer as studio expands its creative scope and prepares for next phase of growth.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Pony Canyon Announces ‘Kaiju Girl Caramelise’ Anime Adaptation

The new series follows Kuroe Akaishi, a high-school girl who discovers her dormant powers when she falls in love with a fellow student; premieres in 2026.

Re-Experience the Adventure Headline News

DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Madagascar’ Heading Back to Theaters

The hit animated comedy, directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath and starring the voices of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett-Smith and David Schwimmer, celebrates its 20th anniversary with a nationwide U.S. cinema re-release on January 16.

Honoring Excellence in VFX Headline News

24th Annual VES Awards Special Honorees Announced

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:02am

Filmmaker Jerry Bruckheimer and Wētā Workshop co-founder Sir Richard Taylor to be honored at February gala ceremony hosted by the Sklar Brothers.

Solidarity! Headline News

DreamWorks Animation, Netflix Workers Vote to Unionize with The Animation Guild

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:56pm

Remote workers at DWA, feature production workers at Netflix Animation Studios, and production workers on the show ‘Ted’ officially voted for union representation with TAG (IATSE Local 839) and The Editors Guild (IATSE Local 700).

Rediscovering Shared Humanity Headline News

StoryCorps, NFL Partner for ‘One Small Step’ Animated PSA

The NFL Network will air the new 2D spot, from Richard O’Connor’s Ace & Son Moving Picture Co., through the upcoming NFL Draft; the initiative pairs strangers with opposing beliefs for one-on-one conversations to rediscover their shared humanity.

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.

In-Passing Headline News

Con Pederson, Visual Effects and Computer Graphics Pioneer, Dies at 91

By Dan Sarto | Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:54pm

The trailblazing VFX artist, who co-founded Robert Abel and Associates, helped usher in modern effects with his seminal work on Stanley Kubrick’s ‘2001: A Space Odyssey.’

Year in Review Headline News

Image Engine Shares Look Back at 2025 Project Highlights

Last year, the VFX company’s artists and production teams delivered outstanding work across a wide range of shows, including ‘The Gorge,’ ‘The Old Guard 2,’ ‘Tron: Ares,’ and ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Season 2.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Kitten Illustrator Juno’s ‘mofusand’ Anime Adaptation to Premiere on YouTube

The beloved artist’s series of shorts stars Shark Meow, a fluffy cat in a shark costume; debuts January 7, with Episode 1 now streaming.

Awards Headline News

‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Win Critics Choice Awards

By Dan Sarto | Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:54am

The Best Animated Feature and Best Visual Effects winners were joined by ‘South Park’ and ‘Frankenstein’ in the Best Animated Series and Best Production Design categories at the January 4 ceremony.

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

Some Marvel-ous News! Headline News

Marvel Drops ‘Wonder Man’ Trailer #2

By Dan Sarto | Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:21pm

Streaming January 27 on Disney+, the new series, a satirical, tongue-in-cheek show about a famous superhero movie remake by a famous director, with 2 actors doggedly pursuing roles, stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Sir Ben Kingsley

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