Category: Business

Zoinks! Headline News

Scooby and Shaggy Head to Japan in Tubi’s 'Yokoso Scooby-Doo!'

By Dan Sarto | Monday, May 18, 2026 at 3:16pm

Frank Welker and Matthew Lillard will once again voice the prolific pair as the first original anime 'Scooby-Doo' series gets greenlit, with Warner Bros. Animation producing and OLM providing production services.

Meow! Headline News

David Derrick Jr., John Aoshima to direct 'Hello Kitty' Feature

By Dan Sarto | Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:14am

The New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Pictures Animation feature follows Hello Kitty and her friends on a ‘cinematic adventure designed to delight audiences of all ages;’ Ramsey Naito producing, will release globally on July 21, 2028.

Pups to the Rescue Headline News

Nickelodeon and Spin Master Renew ‘PAW Patrol’ and ‘Rubble & Crew’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, May 15, 2026 at 3:05pm

The preschool shows get picked up for Seasons 14 and 15 and 5 and 6, respectively, with new episodes set to premiere this summer on the network and Nick Jr.

We Love Toys! Headline News

Kickstarter for 'The Art of the Toys That Made Us' Collection is On the Way

By Dan Sarto | Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:33am

Campaign for a new 2-volume hardcover art book collection featuring artwork, advertising, concept art, and archival materials from the hit Netflix ‘The Toys That Made Us’ docuseries, alongside exclusive collectibles and a deluxe 'Nacelleverse' comics collection, from Oni Press and The Nacelle Company, is launching soon.

Epic Animation Collab Headline News

WEBTOON and Warner Bros. Animation Add 4 New Animated Adaptations

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 1:41pm

The new projects join the previously announced set of webcomics being developed into animated series as part of the company’s strategic partnership first revealed last year.  

The Kids’ Juggernaut Continues! Headline News

Universal Shares First Look, Sets ‘CoComelon: The Movie’ Release

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:26am

Nicholas Hoult, Ego Nwodim and SZA board the upcoming 3DCG film featuring JJ and his friends on a new music-filled adventure, from Moonbug Entertainment, Flywheel Media, Prime Focus Studios and DreamWorks Animation, in theaters February 2027.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Crunchyroll to Launch Anime Future Forum Thought Leadership Summit

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:32pm

The inaugural event is set for October 7 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York, bringing together anime industry leaders, creators and executives from animation, gaming, music, film and technology.

Heading to Annecy Headline News

Bill Damaschke Unveils Expanding Warner Animation Slate Ahead of Annecy Debut

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:51pm

The Warner Bros. Pictures Animation President and CCO hosted filmmakers, artists, and collaborators for an open house highlighting the division’s growing theatrical roster and creative direction.

Business Headline News

Sycamore Studios and Reel FX Begin Production on ‘Doctor Dolittle: King of the Wild’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:28pm

Oscar-nominated director Timothy Reckart to helm the new animated feature, a reimagining of the famed property, with a release slated for the third quarter of 2027.

Seafaring Business Headline News

Ayo Edebiri, Bradley Cooper, and Dave Bautista Board Bong Joon-Ho’s ‘Ally’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 3:40pm

Finn Wolfhard, Rachel House, Werner Herzog and Alex Jayne Go also join the all-star cast of the Oscar-winning filmmaker’s first venture into animation, set for a 2027 theatrical release, backed by CJ ENM, Penture Invest, and Pathé, with DNEG handling the 3DCG.

Technology Headline News

Foundry Releases Nuke Stage Virtual Production Application

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 2:24pm

The hardware-agnostic software for end-to-end virtual production and in-camera VFX now incorporates expanded 3D workflows to work natively with USD, enhanced metadata tracking, Gaussian Splat rendering, and other enhancements.

On the road to Annecy Headline News

DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation Reveal Annecy 2026 Showcase

By Dan Sarto | Monday, May 11, 2026 at 9:00am

The studios’ plan includes the world premiere of 'Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall' and previews of ‘Super Mutant Magic Academy,’ ‘Living the Dream,’ and other animated series from Cartoon Network Studios and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe.

Profiles in African Animation Headline News

‘SPARK’ Issue 3 Now Available for Free Download

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 3:38pm

The latest edition of the monthly editorial platform dedicated to African animation features ‘Beyond the Screen,’ a spotlight on festivals and schools shaping the industry, a conversation with Ali Rguigue of Flow Motion School, a look Inside the job of story consultant Tracey-Lee Rainers, and more.

Technology Headline News

Maxon Makes Autograph Team Licenses Free for Commercial Use

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 12:07pm

The leading content creation software company has expanded no cost access to its motion graphics, VFX and compositing application to studios, agencies, educators, brands, and creative organizations of any size.

Intensive Hands-On Animation Training Headline News

ANOMALIA Ramping Up for its 2026 Summer Bootcamps for Animation Creatives

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:27am

Starting June 22, mentor-led on-site production residency programs in the Czech Republic offer intensive, hands-on project-based collaborative instruction emphasizing direct feedback, network building, and adapting to changing, AI-driven production models; applications now being accepted. 

Cutting Edge Previs On the Horizon Headline News

Lightcraft Technology Unveils Spark Story Interactive Previs Tool

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 8:58am

New real-time virtual shot system enables filmmakers to visualize and develop projects collaboratively in 3D from the earliest stages of production.

The Hills Are Alive! Headline News

Hulu Sets 'King of the Hill' Season 15 Premiere

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 9:24am

All 10 episodes of the Emmy and Annie Award-winning animated comedy, from Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, now set in a very changed Arlen with Hank and Peggy Hill settling into retirement, will debut on July 20.

Business Headline News

Terence and Rachel Winter to Develop Adult Animated 'Nouvelle' at Bizaar Studios

Inspired by Jacob Tomsky’s ‘Heads in Bed,’ new drama series is centered on a high-end New York City hotel, its legend and lore, and its intertwined staff and guests.

Recognizing the Industry’s Best Headline News

VIEW Conference Announces 2026 Trailblazer Award Winners

New award recognizes a select group of professionals who have made an outstanding contribution to the motion picture industry.

A New Creative Learning Ecosystem Headline News

ADAPT Launches The GRID Platform for Industry Review and Artist Feedback

By Dan Sarto | Monday, May 4, 2026 at 12:02pm

New platform offers access to curated feedback sessions from industry professionals in VFX, animation, and game development as part of a broader ecosystem that includes the upcoming //ACADEMY training program.

People Headline News

Digital Domain Adds VFX Supervisor Jelmer Boskma

Industry veteran joins the senior creative teams, bringing experience across major film and episodic projects and strengthening the leading visual effects studio’s global visual effects capabilities.

More Opportunities to Get Vertical Headline News

LINE Digital Frontier, Redice Studio and Kadokawa Launch Studio White

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 1:45pm

The new webcomic production company will adapt Japanese franchises into vertical-scroll series; debut will include spin-off stories like 'Record of Lodoss War' formatted for WEBTOON’s vertical scroll.

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