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Celebrating Human Connection ANIMATIONWorld

‘Whale 52’ Sings a Song of Hope for the Lonely

Indie animation legend Bill Plympton’s latest short film, directed by Emmy-winning actor Daniel Neiden and starring Bruce Vilanch, tells the emotional and uplifting story of an aging widower, a school volunteer, working with a young selective mute boy, who connect through a written journal and the true legend of the ‘loneliest’ whale.  

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.

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+.

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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.

Set Sail on an Airborne Adventure Headline News

Maison 4:3, 10th Ave Productions Unveil ‘Lydia and the Mist Rider’ Trailer, Official Poster

The 3DCG adventure about a young girl trying to find her kidnapped brother stars Sophie Nélisse Mizinga Mwinga, Hasani Freeman and Sarah Booth; hits Canadian screens February 20, 2026.

KPop Goes the Demon! ANIMATIONWorld

Re-VIEW: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ – Beauty in Broken Glass

Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans’ hit animated musical about a trio of women battling against a band of demons intent on taking over the world presents big ideas with a deceptively light touch; its gorgeously accessible imagery and brisk toe-tapping pace are as catchy as the lyrics of its songs.

Head On Over to Netflix! Headline News

Join AWN and Alex Woo for an ‘In Your Dreams’ Screening at Netflix Animation Studios

By Dan Sarto | Friday, November 28, 2025 at 8:45am

You’re invited to come watch and enjoy the all-new animated comedy, followed by a Q&A with the director/writer and reception, on Wednesday, December 3 at 7:00 pm in Burbank!

Spread Your Wings and Drumsticks Headline News

FOX Drops ‘Thanksloving’ Official Music Video From ‘Bob’s Burgers’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 8:39am

Bob delivers a heartfelt love ballad to the Turkey he’s preparing for the holiday… as only he, in his inimitable way, can do, in the all-new short.

Score! Headline News

Sony Pictures Animation Drops ‘GOAT’ Trailer #2

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 12:19pm

All-new animated comedy from the studio that made ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ tells the story of Will, a small goat with big dreams who gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play ‘roarball’ with the fiercest animals in the world; in theaters February 13.

More Pie? Headline News

Watch: ‘Disney’s Hulu’s Family Guy’s Hallmark Channel’s Lifetime’s Familiar Holiday Movie’ Clip

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 8:41am

Enjoy an exclusive clip from the upcoming special, streaming November 28; in the ‘Family Guy’ take on generic holiday movies, Lois, who works for ‘Big Pie’ travels to a small town in hopes of stealing Peter’s award-winning family secret pie recipe.

All-New Holiday Programming Headline News

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.

Truths Shall Be Uncovered Headline News

Exclusive: Watch ‘WondLa’ Season 3 ‘It’s Not Too Late’ Clip

By Dan Sarto | Monday, November 24, 2025 at 9:12am

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.

F**k More S**t Up! ANIMATIONWorld

‘The Mighty Nein’ Cast Unpacks Their Characters’ Motives and Mental Health

Critical Role founders / show EPs Travis Willingham, Sam Riegel, Marisha Ray, Taliesin Jaffe, Liam O'Brien, Laura Bailey, Ashley Johnson, Matthew Mercer, and showrunner Tasha Huo talk the dark, insecure, and unstable characters that make the new series so compelling; now streaming on Prime Video.

Spread Your Wings and Don’t Fly Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘Bob’s Burgers – Tube for Tina’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, November 21, 2025 at 7:53am

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.

Life finds a way ANIMATIONWorld

Scott Kreamer Gets Nostalgic Talking ‘Jurassic World: Chaos Theory’s Final Season

For the show’s longtime executive producer, the last 9 episodes of DreamWorks’ hit 3DCG series brings the story of ‘The Nublar Six’ to a satisfying – and action-packed - conclusion; debuts November 20 on Netflix.

Countin Midichlorians Headline News

Lucasfilm Shares ‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures’ Season 3 Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 4:31pm

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.

My Bucket List is Long and Deep ANIMATIONWorld

Shorts in Focus: John Kelly’s ‘Retirement Plan’

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 3:46pm

Domhnall Gleeson stars in this quiet, poignant, and amusing tale of a 40-something man in the throes of an overstimulated, energy poor life, who fantasizes about the beauty and joy he will find in retirement.

Pookoo Gets Swapped Headline News

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.

Because Of Course Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘A Chuck E. Cheese Christmas – Partymobile to the Rescue’

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 9:06am

In a clip from the upcoming special, Chuck E. Cheese and his friends hop in the Partymobile as they race to deck the halls - the whole gang plans a magical adventure to save Christmas filled with music, laughter, and holiday cheer; premieres November 27 on Prime Video and YouTube.

Don’t You Wish… ANIMATIONWorld

Creating the Grounded Fantasy World of ‘In Your Dreams'

By Dan Sarto | Monday, November 17, 2025 at 5:37pm

For director Alex Woo, production designer Steve Pilcher, and VFX supervisor Nicola Lavender, anchoring their animated film with an emotional story about a child trying to keep their family from breaking apart gave its dream world both meaningful and believable stakes; now streaming on Netflix.

Heading Back to Royce Hall Headline News

Tickets Now On Sale for 53rd Annie Awards

By Dan Sarto | Monday, November 17, 2025 at 11:51am

The annual event that recognizes the animation industry’s most talented artists and projects returns to UCLA’s Royce Hall on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

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