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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.

Where’s the Rest of the Platoon? Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘Family Guy - Lower G.I. Joe’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:42am

A colonoscopy reveals Peter has a rare collectible toy action figure lodged in his intestine, but the reward for selling it causes a rift between him and the guys; new episode airs this Sunday, April 26 on FOX.

Is Bah Bah the Black Sheep? Headline News

FOX Shares Exclusive ‘American Dad!: ‘The Treasure of Old Chinatown’ Clip

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:37am

Steve and Bah Bah, along with a reluctant Francine, set out to discover an ancient Chinese treasure, while Roger becomes an online food influencer; new episode airs this Sunday, April 26 as part of the Animation Domination Block.

Getting an A for No Effort Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘Bob’s Burgers – Keyboard Kid’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:25am

Tina hopes her fast-but-weird typing style gets her an A in typing class so she can attend an upcoming field trip… her typing teacher has other ideas; airs Sunday, April 26 on FOX.

WUBBA LUBBA DUB-DUB! Headline News

Exclusive Excerpt from ‘Rick and Morty Forever #0’ 48-Page Series Finale

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:19am

Oni Press will release a double-sized final issue on May 27, concluding more than a decade of 'Rick and Morty' comics laying bare their extended run of misadventures.

My Brother the Minotaur ANIMATIONWorld

‘My Brother the Minotaur’: A Mystical Being Embraces Community and Individuality

Donal Mangan’s long-gestating series about a myth-tinged, coming-of-age adventure that follows a young minotaur and his human brother searching for answers about his past while exploring belonging and identity premieres April 24 on Apple TV.

Willem if You Got Em Headline News

Neil Patrick Harris, Tituss Burgess and Ellie Kemper Board Mo Willems Series

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 1:33pm

Paramount+ casts two animated adaptations of the best-selling author’s children’s books, 'The Pigeon Show! Starring The Pigeon,' and 'The Elephant & Piggie Show!' expanding its kids and family programming slate.

The Woods are Dark and Deep Headline News

Travis Knight and LAIKA to Debut 'Wildwood' Footage and Exhibition at Annecy

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 12:27pm

In his first visit to the festival, the film’s director and studio CEO will present exclusive material from the upcoming stop-motion feature, along with joining the reveal of a major exhibition marking the opening of the Cité Internationale du Cinéma d’Animation.

F**k S**t up! Headline News

Prime Video Drops ‘The Legend of Vox Machina’ Season 4 Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:23am

With the story continuing one year after the Chroma Conclave, the animated series from Critical Role and Titmouse returns June 3 with a 3-episode weekly rollout that will stream in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

Business Headline News

'The Simpsons Movie 2' Sequel Secures $21.9M California Tax Credit

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:46am

Animated projects from DreamWorks Animation and Disney Entertainment Television are also receiving awards, marking a significant expansion of animation’s eligibility within the state’s incentive program.

We Love Interconnected Comedy Satire Universes Headline News

Rachel Dratch, Dan Soder, Ari Matti Join Dan Houser’s ‘Absurdaverse’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 9:34am

The Rockstar Games co-founder’s Absurd Ventures reveals first wave of comedy talent joining its animation and video game universe, with debut animated shorts set to screen at a Netflix Is A Joke Festival event in Los Angeles on May 7.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

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.

Memories That Never Fade ANIMATIONWorld

‘Akira’ and ‘Battle of the Planets’: 2 Anime That Made Me

With the Katsuhiro Otomo classic 1988 film now playing in UK and Ireland cinemas, columnist Andrew Osmond reflects on the impact it had on him decades ago, and how it links to a TV cartoon from his childhood.

Beep Beep Headline News

Ketchup Entertainment Drops ‘Coyote vs Acme’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:46am

Beep Beep! A roadrunner and some dynamite are coming to theaters on August 28 – finally – as the film that Warner Bros. gave up on arrives, starring John Cena, Will Forte, and a famous sad sack cartoon character headed to court.

We Want More Palomino! Headline News

Stephan Franck Launches Kickstarter for Final ‘Palomino’ Volume

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 9:10am

New graphic novel from the acclaimed animator and cartoonist’s Dark Planet Comics concludes the Ringo Award-nominated neo-noir graphic novel series set in Los Angeles’ country music scene.

It’s Always About the Path Not the Destination ANIMATIONWorld

‘Spacetime Chronicles’ Unfolds a Fragile, Surreal Paper-Animated Tale

Webby Award-winning director Stefano Bertelli’s stop-motion film about a man’s dreamlike inner journey between reality and limbo used low poly 3D paper shapes with many smaller flat surfaces, folds and creases; tough to animate, lovely to watch.

A New Creative Learning Ecosystem Headline News

ADAPT Launches //ACADEMY Learning Ecosystem

By Dan Sarto | Monday, April 20, 2026 at 1:25pm

New educational initiative departs from traditional education models by focusing not only on tools and output but on how artists make decisions and work within real production constraints.

The Best in Ibero-American Animation Headline News

2026 Quirino Awards Winners Announced

By Dan Sarto | Monday, April 20, 2026 at 12:14pm

'Decorado,' ‘There Is Something Behind You,’ and 'Dog Alone' among the projects honored at the 9th event celebrating diversity and scope of creative work across Ibero-American animation.

Calling Natalie Portman… Headline News

‘The Lemurian Candidate’ Debuts on Substack

By Dan Sarto | Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11:41am

The 90-minute ‘3 best buds with psychedelics’ indie adventure to contact aliens supposedly living beneath a mountain includes an ‘out of this world’ animated sequence; first film to debut on platform’s premier access tier.

We Need More Boop in Our Lives Headline News

The LEGO Group and Aardman Debut 'Boop' Animated Short

By Dan Sarto | Monday, April 20, 2026 at 9:46am

Shaped by children’s stop-motion submissions, the film about a lovable alien navigating a LEGO-built world while looking for a way home was released along with build challenges and animation tips.

Call for Submissions Headline News

Applications Now Open for ASIFA-Hollywood’s Student Scholarships

By Dan Sarto | Monday, April 20, 2026 at 8:38am

Organization’s Animation Educators Forum scholarships support students in completing their education in accredited college-level animation programs; deadline set for August 1. 

How Do You Plead? VFXWorld

Director Timur Bekmambetov Shows No ‘Mercy’ to His Editors

Lam T. Nguyen and Austin Keeling dig deep into the complicated editing on the Prime Video sci-fi murder mystery, starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson, about an AI judicial system that gives you just 90 minutes to prove your innocence.

Hey… Cut it Out Headline News

Beeble Launches AI-Powered Background Remover

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 17, 2026 at 3:29pm

New rotoscoping tool is designed to generate detailed alpha mattes in seconds, enabling creators to quickly and precisely isolate objects in complex footage.

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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.

Where’s the Rest of the Platoon? Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘Family Guy - Lower G.I. Joe’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:42am

A colonoscopy reveals Peter has a rare collectible toy action figure lodged in his intestine, but the reward for selling it causes a rift between him and the guys; new episode airs this Sunday, April 26 on FOX.

Is Bah Bah the Black Sheep? Headline News

FOX Shares Exclusive ‘American Dad!: ‘The Treasure of Old Chinatown’ Clip

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:37am

Steve and Bah Bah, along with a reluctant Francine, set out to discover an ancient Chinese treasure, while Roger becomes an online food influencer; new episode airs this Sunday, April 26 as part of the Animation Domination Block.

Getting an A for No Effort Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘Bob’s Burgers – Keyboard Kid’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:25am

Tina hopes her fast-but-weird typing style gets her an A in typing class so she can attend an upcoming field trip… her typing teacher has other ideas; airs Sunday, April 26 on FOX.

WUBBA LUBBA DUB-DUB! Headline News

Exclusive Excerpt from ‘Rick and Morty Forever #0’ 48-Page Series Finale

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:19am

Oni Press will release a double-sized final issue on May 27, concluding more than a decade of 'Rick and Morty' comics laying bare their extended run of misadventures.

My Brother the Minotaur ANIMATIONWorld

‘My Brother the Minotaur’: A Mystical Being Embraces Community and Individuality

Donal Mangan’s long-gestating series about a myth-tinged, coming-of-age adventure that follows a young minotaur and his human brother searching for answers about his past while exploring belonging and identity premieres April 24 on Apple TV.

Willem if You Got Em Headline News

Neil Patrick Harris, Tituss Burgess and Ellie Kemper Board Mo Willems Series

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 1:33pm

Paramount+ casts two animated adaptations of the best-selling author’s children’s books, 'The Pigeon Show! Starring The Pigeon,' and 'The Elephant & Piggie Show!' expanding its kids and family programming slate.

The Woods are Dark and Deep Headline News

Travis Knight and LAIKA to Debut 'Wildwood' Footage and Exhibition at Annecy

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 12:27pm

In his first visit to the festival, the film’s director and studio CEO will present exclusive material from the upcoming stop-motion feature, along with joining the reveal of a major exhibition marking the opening of the Cité Internationale du Cinéma d’Animation.

F**k S**t up! Headline News

Prime Video Drops ‘The Legend of Vox Machina’ Season 4 Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:23am

With the story continuing one year after the Chroma Conclave, the animated series from Critical Role and Titmouse returns June 3 with a 3-episode weekly rollout that will stream in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

Business Headline News

'The Simpsons Movie 2' Sequel Secures $21.9M California Tax Credit

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:46am

Animated projects from DreamWorks Animation and Disney Entertainment Television are also receiving awards, marking a significant expansion of animation’s eligibility within the state’s incentive program.

We Love Interconnected Comedy Satire Universes Headline News

Rachel Dratch, Dan Soder, Ari Matti Join Dan Houser’s ‘Absurdaverse’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 9:34am

The Rockstar Games co-founder’s Absurd Ventures reveals first wave of comedy talent joining its animation and video game universe, with debut animated shorts set to screen at a Netflix Is A Joke Festival event in Los Angeles on May 7.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

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.

Memories That Never Fade ANIMATIONWorld

‘Akira’ and ‘Battle of the Planets’: 2 Anime That Made Me

With the Katsuhiro Otomo classic 1988 film now playing in UK and Ireland cinemas, columnist Andrew Osmond reflects on the impact it had on him decades ago, and how it links to a TV cartoon from his childhood.

Beep Beep Headline News

Ketchup Entertainment Drops ‘Coyote vs Acme’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:46am

Beep Beep! A roadrunner and some dynamite are coming to theaters on August 28 – finally – as the film that Warner Bros. gave up on arrives, starring John Cena, Will Forte, and a famous sad sack cartoon character headed to court.

We Want More Palomino! Headline News

Stephan Franck Launches Kickstarter for Final ‘Palomino’ Volume

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 9:10am

New graphic novel from the acclaimed animator and cartoonist’s Dark Planet Comics concludes the Ringo Award-nominated neo-noir graphic novel series set in Los Angeles’ country music scene.

It’s Always About the Path Not the Destination ANIMATIONWorld

‘Spacetime Chronicles’ Unfolds a Fragile, Surreal Paper-Animated Tale

Webby Award-winning director Stefano Bertelli’s stop-motion film about a man’s dreamlike inner journey between reality and limbo used low poly 3D paper shapes with many smaller flat surfaces, folds and creases; tough to animate, lovely to watch.

A New Creative Learning Ecosystem Headline News

ADAPT Launches //ACADEMY Learning Ecosystem

By Dan Sarto | Monday, April 20, 2026 at 1:25pm

New educational initiative departs from traditional education models by focusing not only on tools and output but on how artists make decisions and work within real production constraints.

The Best in Ibero-American Animation Headline News

2026 Quirino Awards Winners Announced

By Dan Sarto | Monday, April 20, 2026 at 12:14pm

'Decorado,' ‘There Is Something Behind You,’ and 'Dog Alone' among the projects honored at the 9th event celebrating diversity and scope of creative work across Ibero-American animation.

Calling Natalie Portman… Headline News

‘The Lemurian Candidate’ Debuts on Substack

By Dan Sarto | Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11:41am

The 90-minute ‘3 best buds with psychedelics’ indie adventure to contact aliens supposedly living beneath a mountain includes an ‘out of this world’ animated sequence; first film to debut on platform’s premier access tier.

We Need More Boop in Our Lives Headline News

The LEGO Group and Aardman Debut 'Boop' Animated Short

By Dan Sarto | Monday, April 20, 2026 at 9:46am

Shaped by children’s stop-motion submissions, the film about a lovable alien navigating a LEGO-built world while looking for a way home was released along with build challenges and animation tips.

Call for Submissions Headline News

Applications Now Open for ASIFA-Hollywood’s Student Scholarships

By Dan Sarto | Monday, April 20, 2026 at 8:38am

Organization’s Animation Educators Forum scholarships support students in completing their education in accredited college-level animation programs; deadline set for August 1. 

How Do You Plead? VFXWorld

Director Timur Bekmambetov Shows No ‘Mercy’ to His Editors

Lam T. Nguyen and Austin Keeling dig deep into the complicated editing on the Prime Video sci-fi murder mystery, starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson, about an AI judicial system that gives you just 90 minutes to prove your innocence.

Hey… Cut it Out Headline News

Beeble Launches AI-Powered Background Remover

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 17, 2026 at 3:29pm

New rotoscoping tool is designed to generate detailed alpha mattes in seconds, enabling creators to quickly and precisely isolate objects in complex footage.

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