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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.

We Love Misfit Animal Athletes Headline News

India-Based Digikore Studios Releases ‘Kingdom Games’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 17, 2026 at 2:21pm

The 90-minute 3DCG film about a misfit team of animal athletes, created with an AI-assisted pipeline that touched every stage of the animation production, hits theaters worldwide on July 24.

Miyazaki Back in Theaters Headline News

GKIDS and Fathom Announce 2026 Studio Ghibli Fest Slate

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 17, 2026 at 11:11am

Fan-favorite films from the famed Japanese animation studio once again head to U.S. cinemas this summer, screening in both original Japanese and English dubbed versions with surprise extra content for each show.

Call for Submissions Headline News

Applications Now Open for ASIFA-Hollywood’s AEF Faculty Grants Program

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:38am

Organization’s Animation Educators Forum awards support individuals or groups with their research, scholarly activity, or creative projects in animation; deadline set for May 22. 

Business Headline News

Zee Entertainment Announces Strategic Investment in PhantomFX

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:04am

Deal with group that includes Tippett Studio and Milk VFX designed to strengthen synergies and content creation efforts across platforms in animation, VFX, gaming and comics markets.

This is the Way… to Theaters Headline News

Lucasfilm Releases ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Final Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:43pm

There are AT-ATs and Hutt Twins on the horizon as the New Republic fights to survive in Jon Favreau’s new film, based on the hit Disney+ series 'The Mandalorian,' that blasts into theaters on May 22.

I’m Not Doing It… Really Headline News

Prime Video Drops ‘Jack Ryan: Ghost War’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:17pm

John Krasinski is back as crack shot / fearless patriot / hero / super-analyst Jack Ryan in the feature film continuation of the hit series; James Greer and Michale Kelly are back as well for a new insidious global espionage storyline; debuts May 20.

Love Amongst the Produce Headline News

Annecy Cristal-Winning 'Carrotica' Now Online Following Festival Run

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 2:34pm

Watch Daniel Sterlin-Altman’s stop-motion short about a teenage boy secretly writing explicit gay erotica while his single mom is being seduced by a carrot.

Animation Festivals Headline News

SCAD AnimationFest Lacoste Starts Today

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 9:16am

The fifth annual festival at the university’s campus in Provence, France features screenings, panels, and presentations on ‘Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal,’ ‘F1,’ and ‘Arco;’ runs through April 18.

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.

Men are Men and Sheep are Scared! Headline News

A New ‘Breed’ of Mystery - 'The Sheep Detectives' Featurette Released

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 9:21am

Amazon MGM Studios goes behind the scenes with the stars and filmmakers of its ‘baaaadass’ wooly mystery comedy about a rather interesting flock that investigates their shepherd’s death; in theaters May 8.

A Very Curious Gorg ANIMATIONWorld

The Vintage Anime ‘Giant Gorg’: A Hero Robot’s Answer to King Kong

Columnist Andrew Osmond looks back at a decades’-old Japanese cartoon available on streaming, which presents itself as a fast and furious kids’ show – until the shock of the last episodes.

Business Headline News

Bizaar Studios Expands FAST Channel to Prime Video

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 1:42pm

The adult animation-focused company’s content library heads to the streamer, with offerings including ‘Speed Racer’ and ‘Lupin the 3rd,’ adding to its presence across multiple free streaming platforms.

Dept. of Far Out! Headline News

'The Freak Brothers' Season 3 Sets April 20 Return on Tubi

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 12:54pm

Our favorite stoners are back with 6 new episodes, opening a cannabis shop and trying to spell CEO without THC; first 2 seasons also now streaming.

Our Spidey Senses are Tingling Headline News

Sony Releases New ‘Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse’ Images

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:33am

Bob Persichetti and Justin K. Thompson helm the eagerly-awaited third web-slinging film in the animated Spidey trilogy, now set to hit theaters June 18, 2027.

From Web to Theaters Headline News

‘The Amazing Digital Circus’ Series Finale Heading to U.S. Theatres

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 9:52am

Glitch Productions and Fathom Entertainment will bring the feature-length ‘The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act’ to cinemas June 4–7, combining Episodes 8 and 9 for a worldwide premiere event.

We Love Interspecies Communication Issues Headline News

Exclusive: Iron Circus Launches Jay Eaton’s 'Runaway to the Stars' Kickstarter

By Dan Sarto | Monday, April 13, 2026 at 9:03am

Read the excerpt: campaign begins for hard ‘slice-of-like’ sci-fi graphic novel that explores species relationships, communication, and everyday life in a meticulously constructed alien world.

AI in Animation Headline News

'DRAGGLiNS' Solo Artist-Created AI-Animated Kids’ Series Launches on YouTube

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 10, 2026 at 2:10pm

Created by Brandon Craig on his own using an AI production pipeline, the 3D animated show debuted April 5; next weekly episode streams April 11.

We Love Oddly Designed Merpeople ANIMATIONWorld

‘ChaO’: A Story of Boundless Love and Boundless Art

A strange, funny, and unexpectedly heartfelt romance unfolds in a rule-breaking, futuristic world bursting with oddball details and creative chaos; from GKIDS, director Yasuhiro Aoki and Studio 4°C, the film hits North American theaters today, April 10.

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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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.

We Love Misfit Animal Athletes Headline News

India-Based Digikore Studios Releases ‘Kingdom Games’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 17, 2026 at 2:21pm

The 90-minute 3DCG film about a misfit team of animal athletes, created with an AI-assisted pipeline that touched every stage of the animation production, hits theaters worldwide on July 24.

Miyazaki Back in Theaters Headline News

GKIDS and Fathom Announce 2026 Studio Ghibli Fest Slate

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 17, 2026 at 11:11am

Fan-favorite films from the famed Japanese animation studio once again head to U.S. cinemas this summer, screening in both original Japanese and English dubbed versions with surprise extra content for each show.

Call for Submissions Headline News

Applications Now Open for ASIFA-Hollywood’s AEF Faculty Grants Program

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:38am

Organization’s Animation Educators Forum awards support individuals or groups with their research, scholarly activity, or creative projects in animation; deadline set for May 22. 

Business Headline News

Zee Entertainment Announces Strategic Investment in PhantomFX

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:04am

Deal with group that includes Tippett Studio and Milk VFX designed to strengthen synergies and content creation efforts across platforms in animation, VFX, gaming and comics markets.

This is the Way… to Theaters Headline News

Lucasfilm Releases ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Final Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:43pm

There are AT-ATs and Hutt Twins on the horizon as the New Republic fights to survive in Jon Favreau’s new film, based on the hit Disney+ series 'The Mandalorian,' that blasts into theaters on May 22.

I’m Not Doing It… Really Headline News

Prime Video Drops ‘Jack Ryan: Ghost War’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:17pm

John Krasinski is back as crack shot / fearless patriot / hero / super-analyst Jack Ryan in the feature film continuation of the hit series; James Greer and Michale Kelly are back as well for a new insidious global espionage storyline; debuts May 20.

Love Amongst the Produce Headline News

Annecy Cristal-Winning 'Carrotica' Now Online Following Festival Run

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 2:34pm

Watch Daniel Sterlin-Altman’s stop-motion short about a teenage boy secretly writing explicit gay erotica while his single mom is being seduced by a carrot.

Animation Festivals Headline News

SCAD AnimationFest Lacoste Starts Today

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 9:16am

The fifth annual festival at the university’s campus in Provence, France features screenings, panels, and presentations on ‘Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal,’ ‘F1,’ and ‘Arco;’ runs through April 18.

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.

Men are Men and Sheep are Scared! Headline News

A New ‘Breed’ of Mystery - 'The Sheep Detectives' Featurette Released

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 9:21am

Amazon MGM Studios goes behind the scenes with the stars and filmmakers of its ‘baaaadass’ wooly mystery comedy about a rather interesting flock that investigates their shepherd’s death; in theaters May 8.

A Very Curious Gorg ANIMATIONWorld

The Vintage Anime ‘Giant Gorg’: A Hero Robot’s Answer to King Kong

Columnist Andrew Osmond looks back at a decades’-old Japanese cartoon available on streaming, which presents itself as a fast and furious kids’ show – until the shock of the last episodes.

Business Headline News

Bizaar Studios Expands FAST Channel to Prime Video

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 1:42pm

The adult animation-focused company’s content library heads to the streamer, with offerings including ‘Speed Racer’ and ‘Lupin the 3rd,’ adding to its presence across multiple free streaming platforms.

Dept. of Far Out! Headline News

'The Freak Brothers' Season 3 Sets April 20 Return on Tubi

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 12:54pm

Our favorite stoners are back with 6 new episodes, opening a cannabis shop and trying to spell CEO without THC; first 2 seasons also now streaming.

Our Spidey Senses are Tingling Headline News

Sony Releases New ‘Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse’ Images

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:33am

Bob Persichetti and Justin K. Thompson helm the eagerly-awaited third web-slinging film in the animated Spidey trilogy, now set to hit theaters June 18, 2027.

We Love Interspecies Communication Issues Headline News

Exclusive: Iron Circus Launches Jay Eaton’s 'Runaway to the Stars' Kickstarter

By Dan Sarto | Monday, April 13, 2026 at 9:03am

Read the excerpt: campaign begins for hard ‘slice-of-like’ sci-fi graphic novel that explores species relationships, communication, and everyday life in a meticulously constructed alien world.

From Web to Theaters Headline News

‘The Amazing Digital Circus’ Series Finale Heading to U.S. Theatres

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 9:52am

Glitch Productions and Fathom Entertainment will bring the feature-length ‘The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act’ to cinemas June 4–7, combining Episodes 8 and 9 for a worldwide premiere event.

AI in Animation Headline News

'DRAGGLiNS' Solo Artist-Created AI-Animated Kids’ Series Launches on YouTube

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 10, 2026 at 2:10pm

Created by Brandon Craig on his own using an AI production pipeline, the 3D animated show debuted April 5; next weekly episode streams April 11.

We Love Oddly Designed Merpeople ANIMATIONWorld

‘ChaO’: A Story of Boundless Love and Boundless Art

A strange, funny, and unexpectedly heartfelt romance unfolds in a rule-breaking, futuristic world bursting with oddball details and creative chaos; from GKIDS, director Yasuhiro Aoki and Studio 4°C, the film hits North American theaters today, April 10.

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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