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Paramount-Warner Bros. Parent Company Will Be Named Skydance
David Ellison is putting his 20-year-old brand atop two studios with more than a century of Hollywood history each as the $111B deal nears closing.
‘Spirited Away’ Returns To U.S. Theaters For 25th Anniversary
Cartoon Saloon To Receive Honorary Award At 23rd Seville Film Festival
Thumbprints, Dried Glue, And Clay: The Handmade CG Look Of Australia’s Acclaimed ‘Tales From Outer Suburbia’ (EXCLUSIVE)
‘Forgotten Island’s’ Strong Word Of Mouth Not Enough To Spark Second Weekend Comeback
‘Adventure Time: Side Quests’ Season 2 Is A Proof Of Concept For More In-House Animation (EXCLUSIVE)
“That’s All Folks!”: David Zaslav Bids Farewell To Warner Bros. Discovery
In a farewell video to WBD employees, Zaslav reflects on his tenure after four years of deep cuts and upheaval across Warner Bros. animation.
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Production designer Aurélien Prédal explains the visual strategy, shifting styles, and aesthetic challenges behind the global series adaptation.
2027 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Corpus Christi’ Director Bea Lema
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Judge Clears Final Hurdle For Paramount-WBD Merger, And Hollywood Gets A Little Smaller
The states have settled their antitrust challenge, leaving one fewer major employer, buyer, and competitor in an already shrinking industry.
Pixar, Disney Vet Christian Roman To Lead Black N Animated Storyboarding Workshop
Black N Animated’s two-session course will cover story structure, visual storytelling, cinematography, composition, acting, and storyboard critique.
39th TIFF Announces Full Lineup, Including First-Ever Animated Film In Competition
Tokyo International Film Festival reveals its 2026 animation lineup, including ‘Magic Atlas,’ the first animated feature ever selected for competition.
Apple Said No, But Its VFX Workers Said Yes, Voting 12-0 To Unionize With IATSE
The deal includes wage minimums, health and retirement benefits, overtime and rest rules, and protections covering artificial intelligence.
Netflix Promises ‘Very Broad Theatrical Release’ For ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sequel
Ted Sarandos says the animated follow-up will be part of Netflix’s growing theatrical ambitions, marking a shift from the original’s streaming debut.
‘My Husband’ Turns Medieval Marital Misery Into An Erotic Animated Melodrama
Frantic animation and exaggerated character designs fuel a funny, erotic portrait of a man torn between longing for his spouse and loathing him.
Canada’s Kids Media Industry Is In Crisis, New Report Says The System Needs To Be Rebuilt
Project Sunbeam calls for a new funding model as Canadian kids increasingly turn to YouTube, streaming, games, and creator media.
Craig McCracken, Lauren Faust, Paul Rudish And Original ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Voice Actors To Reunite For Glendale Fundraiser
The November 7 fundraiser will feature a panel, a live performance by Bis, animation screenings, and more at Glendale’s Alex Theatre.
Screens Win: ‘Toy Story 5’ Draws 20 Million Views In First Five Days On Disney+
The franchise keeps setting records across Disney+, box office, and retail, with more than 2 billion hours watched on and $4 billion at the global box office.
Mahmoud Khalil’s Immigration Detention Letter Come To Life In ‘Awake’ Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
Directors Elyse Kelly and Dan Fipphen discuss transforming Khalil’s writing into a five-minute animated documentary ahead of its Edmonton debut.
Titmouse Foundation To Host All-Day Tabletop Gaming Fundraiser ‘Dirty 20’ In Burbank
The Burbank event will pair dozens of tabletop games with VIP sessions, an artist marketplace, commissions, and a BRIC Foundation art show.
Manchester Animation Festival Unveils 2026 Competition, Full Program With ‘Wildwood,’ ‘Ray Gunn,’ ‘Forgotten Island’
The feature competition includes ‘In Waves,’ ‘Blaise,’ ‘We Are Aliens,’ ‘Viva Carmen,’ and ‘Brave Cat,’ spanning coming-of-age, sci-fi, comedy, and musicals.
The Rules For Drawing ‘Futurama,’ From Fry’s Teeth To Bender’s 40% Problem (EXCLUSIVE)
Futurama co-creator David X. Cohen and supervising director Peter Avanzino discuss how the series has maintained its visual identity for almost 30 years.
OIAF 2026: Award Winners, ‘Ray Gunn’ Panel, AI In Animation, And More From Ottawa
We recap OIAF 2026, including the festival’s award winners, a ‘Ray Gunn’ panel with Brad Bird, AI discussions, Pitch THIS!, and more.