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Gazelle Automations Sets ‘Go Togo’ Season 2 Launch

Meta Media Entertainment appointed as global distributor of the preschool series that uniquely blends animatronics with 2D and 3D; new season premieres December 1 on CBC Kids and CBC Gem in Canada.

Heading to Turin This October Headline News

‘Frankenstein’ Cinematographer Dan Laustsen Set for VIEW 2025

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 4:32pm

It’s less than one week away… the person behind the camera on Guillermo del Toro’s highly anticipated film joins more than 150 award-winning speakers from the world of animation, VFX, games and AI who will take part in a packed schedule of keynotes, talks, panels, workshops and masterclasses; event runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.

Broadway Has Gone to Hell Headline News

Prime Video Announces ‘Hazbin Hotel: Live on Broadway’ Musical Event

Fans can request tickets for a chance to attend the show on October 20 at The Majestic Theater in New York; will stream at a later date.

On the Road to NYCC Headline News

Prime Video Announces New York Comic Con 2025 Programming

The streamer hits NYC with panels for key titles including ‘Cross,’ ‘Invincible,’ ‘Hazbin Hotel,’ Critical Role’s ‘The Legend of Vox Machina,’ their new series ‘The Mighty Nein,’ and the upcoming animated series ‘BAT-FAM.’

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Toei Animation to Showcase ‘One Piece,’ ‘Digimon Beatbreak’ at NYCC 2025

The studio’s programming celebrates both series with special guest panels, booth pop-ups, card giveaways, an autograph raffle, and others.

On the Road to Manchester Headline News

Manchester Animation Festival Unveils 2025 Program

This year’s event promises exclusive previews, behind-the-scenes insights, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion; runs November 9-13 at HOME and other venues across the city.

The Editors Guild Headline News

The Animation Guild Announces 2 DreamWorks Animation Worker Union Milestones

By Dan Sarto | Friday, September 26, 2025 at 2:04pm

TAG 839 shares the ratification of a first-ever union contract for the studio’s production workers and the unionization of remote workers across the U.S. who contribute to LA-based projects.

A Badly Needed Smile Has Crossed Our Faces Headline News

‘Spike & Mike’ Returns to Theaters After Nearly 2 Decades

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 11:18am

24 ‘Sick & Twisted’ films make up the inaugural 3-day ‘Animation Extravaganza 2025’ comeback festival that’s releasing in the U.S. on October 31.

Innovators in the Age of Change Headline News

Infinity Festival Announces 2025 Speaker Line-Up

Event to showcase the intersection of technology and entertainment with speakers from HP, NVIDIA, AMD, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Dolby, and The Belgium Economic Mission; event runs October 9–10.

Celebrating 20 Years Headline News

Nickelodeon to Celebrate ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ at New York Comic Con

The ‘Avatar’ booth will bring the 4 elements to life through immersive experiences and special photo opportunities in tribute to 20 years of the franchise; NYCC 2025 runs October 9-12.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Crunchyroll Heads To New York Comic Con 2025

Highlights include ‘Dan Da Dan’ and ‘Trigun Stargaze’ panels; ‘You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!’ set to premiere.

Heading to Pasadena Headline News

LightBox Expo 2025 Reveals Expansive Program

The 7th annual event features panels on ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Wicked,’ ‘Wednesday,’ ‘Zootopia 2,’ and ‘Star Wars,’ plus demos, an Artist Alley, and awards ceremony; runs October 24-26 in Pasadena, California.

Heading to Hollywood Headline News

Animation Is Film Festival Announces 2025 Lineup

Event to open with ‘Scarlet’ by Mamoru Hosoda, close with ‘Little Amélie Or The Character Of Rain’ By Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han; runs October 17-19 at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood.

On the Road to Vancouver Headline News

‘Filante’ Takes Best in Show at SPARK ANIMATION 2025

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 4:51pm

‘We’re Kinda Different,’ ‘What We Leave Behind,’ ‘Gauze,’ and ’18 Months’ also notch wins; Willie Ito receives the Lifetime Achievement Award; awards ceremony set for September 21 - screenings begin September 18, while conference runs September 20-21.

On the Road to Vancouver Headline News

SPARK CG Announces SPARK ANIMATION 2025 Program

Festival screenings begin September 18 with Kid Koala’s ‘Space Cadet;’ conference, which runs September 20-21, will open with a Brad Bird talk; presentations on the making of ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ Pixar Animation’s ‘Elio,’ the adaptation of Roald Dahl’s ‘The Twits,’ and ‘In Your Dreams’ are scheduled.

On the Road to Ottawa Headline News

15 NFB Films Headed to OIAF 2025

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 12:27pm

4 shorts in competition by Alex Boya, Matea Radic, Abbey Collings and the duo of Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski lead the expansive slate that includes a special screening of Donald McWilliams’ ‘A Return to Memory;’ festival runs September 24–28.

Awards Headline News

PSIAF 2025 Winners Announced

‘Juliet & the King’ received the festival’s Streamtacular Award; ‘Flow’ was honored with the Best Film Award; the short ‘Sweeter Is the Night’ earned three honors, including Best Director and Best Short Film.

Supporting Neurodivergent Creators Headline News

Laugh Factory to Host ‘Autism In Entertainment’ Fundraiser

The September 7 event, featuring Netflix’s ‘Love on the Spectrum’ star Dani Bowman, will spotlight stand-up comedians alongside live musical and improv performances, plus a documentary short film premiere.

On the Road to Calgary Headline News

New Cordell Barker Short Among 5 Animated NFB Films to Compete at CIFF 2025

The 2-time Oscar nominee’s ‘Good Luck to You All’ world premiere tops the Board’s slate of animation in competition at the festival, which runs September 18–28.

On the Road to Ottawa Headline News

Sing, Dance, Slay in Ottawa: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sing-Along and Director Q&A Set

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 4:17pm

OIAF 2025 will help seal the Honmoon with a special screening of the hugely successful Netflix musical adventure, with directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans on-hand to discuss; Kevin Gillis will talk all things ‘The Raccoons’ at the Animation Exposé.

Festivals Headline News

SCAD AnimationFest 2025 Returns to Atlanta

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 3:12pm

‘Phineas and Ferb’ co-creators Dan Povenmire and Jeff ‘Swampy’ Marsh, along with ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ writers/directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans will be honored at the festival, which runs September 25-27; the 3-day event features screenings, panel discussions, and presentations from SCAD Alumni students, alumni and industry creatives.

People ARE Watching Headline News

National Film Board of Canada’s Hothouse 15 Program Now Online

The latest edition features work by 6 emerging animation filmmakers: ‘Get a Grip’ by Abbey Collings; ‘I Want to Go Home’ by Mégan Dupont; ‘Intruder’ by Max Ma; ‘Panoptic’ by Katie Finn; ‘Springrise’ by Mitchell Keys; and ‘Super Mr. Woods’ by Aerin Wu.

Let’s Go Koko! ANIMATIONWorld

A Night of Fleischer Magic at the Museum of the Moving Image

Animator Aaron Augenblick led a nostalgic dive into Fleischer Studios and brothers Max and Dave’s history with a screening of restored ‘Koko the Clown’ cartoons and a lively discussion on New York’s gritty animation roots with Stephen DeStefano, Mark Newgarden, and J.J. Sedelmaier.

Business Headline News

WildBrain Announces Television Broadcast Business Update

Rogers Communications Canada will remove Family Channel, Family Jr., WildBrainTV, and Télémagino from its distribution service; WildBrain will surrender the channel licenses to the CRTC and simplify its voting structure to a single class

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