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GKIDS sets a limited release for May 10 and 11 for Shoji Kawamori’s original sci-fi feature, blending pop music, online identity, and social commentary.
From VHS scars to Showa-era rhythms, the self-taught animator revives lost media textures, turning retro decay into videos with hundreds of millions of views.
The sudden shutdown ends decades of workflows, jeopardizes active productions, and deepens fears that AI-first strategies are steering the industry.
A look back at the Oscar-nominated short and the innovative artistry of Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski, directors of ‘The Girl Who Cried Pearls.’
The Welsh studio’s first original IP blends dystopian world-building, lean production, and a digital-first approach to original CG animation.
Early projections suggest a $40–50 million debut, testing whether Pixar originals can once again compete theatrically without franchise support.
“Honestly, f**k AI”: Bonne Animation launches with an era-appropriate philosophy rooted in human craft, global collaboration, and handmade 2D animation.
“Nothing is there by chance,” O’Hara said of animation. “Every second is thought about by people who do beautiful work and really care about what they’re doing.”
Tartakovsky is reportedly attached to the animated series ‘Nine Voyages’ (working title), expanding the story of Corlys Velaryon from ‘House of the Dragon.’
According to franchise creator Masamune Shirow, the new series can be considered “the first installment of a second generation” for the iconic sci-fi franchise.
Tang has been with Adult Swim since 2012, and will lead development and current series, steering the network’s next wave of originals.
Expanding on the 2017 console collection and bringing it to handheld devices, this new 8-pack is bonkers, yeah, totally nuts.
Atomic’s leadership will remain in place to lead Blue Ant’s animation division, expanding the company’s production scale and global reach.
‘Bluey’ was the year’s most watched anything, ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ took the top film prize, and Seth MacFarlane won Streaming Icon of the Year.
The former Paramount and Nickelodeon executive has launched a digital-first kids and family studio, blending YouTube incubation with a Sony theatrical deal.
After taking time to finish her graphic novel ‘Raise the Bar,’ formerly a series project at Netflix, Frick returns to animation with the stop-motion teaser.
Mattel and Hasbro unveil expansive toy lines tied to Netflix and Sony’s animated hit in a merchandise push that arrived long after the film broke out.
A 2026 lineup blending new originals and updates to legacy franchises underscores how Netflix views anime as both cultural export and business engine.
TCM will showcase classic theatrical shorts in curated programming, restoring visibility and providing historical context to Warner Bros.’ iconic cartoons.
