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Lions and Tigers and 9.6 Million Giraffe Hairs Oh My! Headline News

Autodesk Shares ‘The Making of Zootopia 2’ Featurette

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:13pm

New behind-the-scenes video examines how Walt Disney Animation Studios used Maya and Flow Production Tracking across more than 2,000 shots to build expansive environments and manage large-scale production on the Oscar-nominated, BAFTA Award-winning animated comedy adventure.

Straw Hats Forever Headline News

‘One Piece’ Season 2 to Debut in Select Theaters

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:38pm

Timed to its streaming premiere, the first two episodes of the hit Netflix show’s new season are sailing into 200 cinemas across the U.S., Canada, and Japan on March 10.

The Igiby Family Saga Continues Headline News

Jim Broadbent Joins ‘The Wingfeather Saga’ Season 4 Cast

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 12:32pm

The Oscar-winning actor to voice the character of Bonifer Squoon alongside the returning cast that includes Jodi Benson and Kevin McNally, as the animated series prepares to premiere its fourth season on Angel later this year.

Business Headline News

Cookbook Media, David Marshall and Todd Gallina Launch ‘Force 5’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:41am

Animation veterans partner with the global agency on content distribution and consumer products representation for new CG animated sci-fi action-comedy series aimed at kids 7–12.

Business Headline News

Production Begins on ‘The Saddle Club’ CG Animated Series

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 9:55am

Work has begun in France and Italy on the Frog Box and Red Monk production, commissioned by France Télévisions, Rai and ZDF, of the 26-episode adaptation of Bonnie Bryant’s best-selling literary franchise, with delivery scheduled for mid-2027.

People Headline News

Rob David Promoted to Senior Vice President of Animation at Mattel Studios

By Dan Sarto | Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:17pm

The new SVP will oversee development, creative and production for adult and kids animated television series and digital content, reporting to President and Chief Content Officer Robbie Brenner.

You Had Me at Na’vi VFXWorld

The Routine, Relentless Craziness of James Cameron

Half measures are never an option for the prolific filmmaker, who shares insights into his expansive work on ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ including the Ash Clan’s origins, Wind Traders mythology, Spider’s expanded arc, and collaboration between Wētā FX and ILM on 3,500 VFX shots for his second epic ‘Avatar’ sequel, which won a BAFTA yesterday and is nominated for multiple VES Awards and two Oscars.

preschool animation Headline News

Disney Reveals ‘BeddyByes’ and ‘Magicampers’ Theme Songs, Key Art

Both prequel preschool animation series are set to premiere this March on Disney+ and Disney Jr. in the U.S., and will roll out globally throughout the year. 

preschool animation Headline News

Apple TV Unveils First Look at ‘Wonder Pets: In The City’ Season 2

By Dan Sarto | Monday, February 23, 2026 at 9:51am

Produced by Nickelodeon Animation, the preschool series developed by Emmy Award winner Jennifer Oxley returns with new musical mini-opera-themed adventures on March 20.

Awards Headline News

‘Zootopia 2,’ ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Take Home BAFTA Wins

By Dan Sarto | Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:45am

Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ also nabs awards at yesterday’s 2026 EE British Academy Film Awards gala, along with ‘Boong’ and ‘Two Black Boys in Paradise.’

Awarding Excellence in Animation Headline News

'KPop Demon Hunters' Dominates at 53rd Annual Annie Awards

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 6:55am

Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans and Netflix’s blockbuster feature took home 10 wins, including Best Feature, while ‘Arco’ won for Best Independent Feature; ‘Common Side Effects’ led all TV shows with 4 wins, followed closely by ‘Win or Lose’ and ‘Love, Death + Robots’ with 3 each, at the animation industry’s gala event held last night at Royce Hall in Los Angeles.

Dark Frame by Dark Frame Headline News

Netflix Acquires ‘I Am Frankelda,’ Mexico’s First Stop-Motion Feature

By Dan Sarto | Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:25pm

Streamer picks up Arturo and Roy Ambriz’s Annie Award-nominated film about an ignored 19th-century writer who must confront the monsters she created in her subconscious to restore the balance between fiction and reality; global 2026 release set.

Who Said You Can Never Really Go Back Home? ANIMATIONWorld

The Improbable Return to FOX: Matt Weitzman Talks ‘American Dad!’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, February 20, 2026 at 3:14pm

The show’s co-creator and co-showrunner reflects on 20 years of producing the Seth MacFarlane animated comedy, the previous 10 at TBS before the seemingly miraculous 4-season renewal that brought the prodigal son back to its Animation Domination home; Season 20 debuts this Sunday, February 22.

Are These Anime-zing? ANIMATIONWorld

Watching ‘Shiboyugi,’ ‘Champignon Witch’ and ‘The Holy Grail of Eris’

Columnist Andrew Osmond assesses a trio of current TV anime; they’re all interesting… but are they good?

Working Title was DARN! Headline News

Netflix Announces Adult Animated Comedy ‘DANG!’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:44am

The 2D animated series from Andrew Law, Matt Murray and Mike Schur follows a brother and sister whose messy NYC lives are interrupted when their high-achieving older sister shows up; Stephanie Hsu, Poppy Liu and Law star.

We Want More SMALLS Headline News

Adult Swim SMALLS ‘Meeble & Creeble’ Series Debuts Today on YouTube

By Dan Sarto | Friday, February 20, 2026 at 9:27am

From animator Christina Fidler, the 3-part series follows 2 co-dependent 20-somethings as they desperately look outward towards the spirits and stars for validation.

The Annies are Coming! ANIMATIONWorld

AWN’s 2026 Annie Awards Roundup: Top Contenders in Film and TV

Dig into the roster of animated feature films, TV shows, and shorts vying for wins in 37 different categories on February 21 at ASIFA-Hollywood’s 53rd annual ceremony recognizing the best in animation from the past year.

Business Headline News

Clear Angle Studios Acquires DI4D Technology, Launches TopoTrack Service

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:36pm

The leading 3D and 4D capture company has integrated DI4D’s facial imaging technology, introducing TopoTrack across its global infrastructure and appointing Dr. Colin Urquhart as Strategic Advisor.

Finding Truth Where Life and Death Mix ANIMATIONWorld

Mamoru Hosoda Talks ‘Scarlet,’ ‘Wolf Children’ and the Beauty of Growing Up

The director of popular anime films ‘Belle,’ ‘Mirai,’ and ‘The Girl Who Leapt Through Time’ discusses his darkest and most violent film yet - nominated for 3 Annie Awards - set in the world of the dead, about a girl set on revenge who learns she still has more to live for.

A Goofy Father-Son Story ANIMATIONWorld

‘Not Just a Goof’: A Story of Fathers, Fandom, and Free-Spirited Creativity

Directors Christopher Ninness and Eric Kimelton’s Annie Award-nominated documentary about 1995’s underrated ‘A Goofy Movie’ weaves interviews, new hand-drawn animation, and a very personal storyline into a compelling look at how an animated film can help bring people with seemingly insurmountable differences together.  

What’s Beyond Infinity and Beyond? Headline News

Pixar Drops ‘Toy Story 5’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 11:17am

Extinction… not again! The toys are back in town, but this time, they face a ‘technological threat’ in Lilypad, a frog-shaped smart tablet with disruptive ideas about what’s best for their kid, Bonnie; newfangled gadgets go head-to-head with Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang, making their jobs that much harder; in theaters June 19.

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