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Holly Edwards, Michelle Grady and Janet Lewin Join VIEW Conference Lineup

By Dan Sarto | Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:55am

The trio of women film studio presidents – Skydance Animation, Sony Pictures Imageworks, and ILM respectively - adds to the key conference’s growing roster of in-person speakers heading to Turin, Italy October 12-16.

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‘Mating Season’: Built on Disney Callbacks, Corkscrew Genitals, and Goat Weed Gods

‘Big Mouth’ creators and show EPs Mark Levin, Jennifer Flackett, Andrew Goldberg, and supervising director Anthony Lioli talk about their new animated adult rom-com about bears, raccoons, and other lovably horny forest creatures dealing with their love lives; debuts May 22 on Netflix.

Empowering a New Generation of Filmmakers Headline News

Netflix, ACE Canada Share 5th Animation Career Excelerator Cohort Shortlist

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 2:15pm

45 candidates selected from applicants across 6 provinces will participate in workshops and final jury presentations, with 9 to be selected to earn key credits on a new animated short; ACE 4 film ‘Rocketship Mai’ to screen at Annecy.

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‘Super Mario Bros.’ Filmmakers Sign Creative Partnership Deal with Netflix

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 8:53am

Michael Jelenic and Aaron Horvath will develop animated series and films exclusively for the streamer under a multi-year creative partnership; includes first-look rights for live-action projects.

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Bette Midler to Voice Fairy Godmother in Netflix’s 'Steps'

By Dan Sarto | Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:52am

The Divine Miss M joins the cast of the upcoming original animated film, starring Ali Wong, Amada Seyfried, and Stephanie Hsu, that reimagines the classic fairytale, centering on Cinderella’s supposedly ‘evil’ stepsisters.

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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.

Family… You Gotta Love Em Headline News

Exclusive: Netflix Shares ‘Long Story Short’ Inside the Series Featurette

By Dan Sarto | Monday, May 18, 2026 at 8:52am

Watch creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg (‘BoJack Horseman’) and cast, including Max Greenfield, Nicole Byer and Angelique Cabral, discuss the highly relatable, emotionally complex world of the hit animated series, digging deeper into the WGA-winning ‘Shira Can’t Cook’ episode.

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.

Furries Get Their Moment Headline News

Sarah Silverman, Aidy Bryant, and David Duchovny Among Stars Boarding ‘Mating Season’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 8:56am

Netflix drops a new clip and all-star guest voice cast for its new animated adult rom-com from the creators of ‘Big Mouth’ that follows bears, raccoons, and other forest creatures dealing with their love lives; debuts May 22.

It’s Anime-zing! ANIMATIONWorld

Witch Hats, Daemons and Stranger Things

Columnist Andrew Osmond looks at the new TV anime ‘Witch Hat Atelier’ and ‘Daemons of the Shadow Realm,’ and also casts an ‘anime eye’ over Netflix’s recent ‘Stranger Things: Tales from ’85’ series.

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‘Stranger Things: Tales from ‘85’ Harnesses the Power of Retro Color

There’s room for both vibrant, bright neon pops and darker, more serious tones in the animated series that takes ‘Stranger Things’ fans to Hawkins during the winter of 1985 to face something terrifying beneath the ice.

An Embarrassment of Animated Riches Headline News

Netflix Announces Huge Slate of Annecy Activities

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:02am

Festival plans include previews of Brad Bird’s ‘Ray Gunn,’ ‘Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory,’ ‘THE ONE PIECE’ and untitled animated ‘Ghostbusters’ series along with anime showcases, masterclasses and a ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ sing-along.

Our Aim is True Headline News

Guru Studio Expands ‘True and the Rainbow Kingdom’ with Mindfulness-Focused Shorts

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:31am

The all-new slate of videos has begun streaming on YouTube and YouTube Kids for Mental Health Awareness Month, introducing guided breathing, ASMR relaxation, and interactive storytelling for preschool audiences.

Cheeky Exclamation Point Earned! ANIMATIONWorld

Belated Thoughts on ‘Cosmic Princess Kaguya!’

Columnist Andrew Osmond examines the recent fantasy comedy epic on Netflix (and also playing in Japanese cinemas), with tangents on Hatsune Miku, yuri anime and whether this film’s secretly making fun of Ghibli.

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Proof Delivers Extensive Previs and Postvis for 'Stranger Things' Final Season

Watch the reels! Leading visualization studio shares 2 new reels detailing its work across all 8 episodes of the final season of the hit Netflix series, including nearly 1,900 shots and a pipeline built around Unreal Engine.

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'Swapped' Director Nathan Greno on Building an Empathy-Driven Animated World

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 9:08am

The filmmaker explains how his new Netflix and Skydance Animation 3DCG comedy evolved from a teen superpower pitch into a nature-inspired story of plant-animal hybrids swapping bodies and learning to live together.

More Animated Laughs from Down Under Headline News

Adult Animated Comedy 'Dad’s House' from Michael Cusack Heading to Netflix

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:06am

New series showrun by and starring Dario Russo, David Ashby and the ‘Smiling Friends’ creator follows a 13-year-old and his well-meaning but chaotic father in suburban Australia.

Hawkins Gets Animated Headline News

‘Stranger Things: Tales from ‘85’ Nabs Season 2 Renewal

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:30pm

After debuting in the Netflix Global Top 10, the new animated series that takes ‘Stranger Things’ fans to Hawkins during the winter of 1985 to face something terrifying beneath the ice gets picked up for another season.

It’s Anime-zing! ANIMATIONWorld

Anime Producer Kei Watabiki and Manga Editor Yuki Yokoi Talk 35 Years of ‘Baki’

Since 1991, the venerable franchise has celebrated no-rules, hand-to-hand combat and the philosophy of ‘strength;’ the latest series, ‘Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai’ ups the ante and action with a resurrected Edo-period master swordsman.

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Osamu Tezuka Manga-Inspired ‘The Ribbon Hero’ Coming in August

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 7:56am

Netflix has set the global streaming debut for its new feature-length anime based on the famed ‘Astro Boy’ creator’s 'Princess Knight,' directed by Yuki Igarashi with animation by Outline.

A New Take on a Sweet Classic Headline News

Netflix Sets 'Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory' Animated Feature for 2027

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 8:43am

The modern-day ‘continuation’ of Roald Dahl’s iconic story sees the famed candy man back in business after his release from prison; stars Kit Connor and Taika Waititi, with animation produced by Sony Pictures Imageworks.

Its’ Anime-zing! Headline News

‘Kill Blue’ Anime Global Streaming Premiere Set for April 11

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

Series adaptation of Tadatoshi Fujimaki’s manga about a legendary assassin stung by a wasp who awakens as a 13-year-old boy will debut on multiple platforms across North America and international territories.

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