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You Had Me at Mephisto Headline News

Korn, Blizzard Debut 'Reward the Scars' Music Video to Launch 'Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred'

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 3:33pm

The iconic heavy metal band’s first new music in 4 years blends live-action and stylized 2D animation from 72andSunny and Passion Pictures to depict Mephisto’s final battle in just-released 'Diablo IV' game.

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.

AI in Animation Headline News

Nura Studios Launches Showcraft AI-Assisted Animation Platform

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:43am

Early Access begins May 19 on the company’s production system designed to help studios turn existing assets into episodic series and films while maintaining artistic control and IP integrity.

Pulse-Pounding Metalcore Infused Animation Headline News

‘Warframe’ Short Teases Sirius and Orion Clash in ‘Jade Shadows: Constellations’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:44am

Digital Extremes collaborates with ERRA and THE LINE on an anime-inspired, highly stylized film introducing the game’s next narrative chapter, launching free in June.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

'Kagurabachi' TV Anime Set for April 2027 Release

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 12:57pm

Directed by Tetsuya Takeuchi and starring Taihi Kimura, the adaptation of Takeru Hokazono’s manga follows a young man out to avenge his father, a renowned swordsmith whose life is destroyed by a sorcerer organization; from CyberAgent and Shochiku, with animation by Cypic.

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.

Even Cage Can Wear the Mask Headline News

Prime Video Drops Black & White and Color Trailers for ‘Spider-Noir’

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 9:21am

Starring Nicolas Cage and based on the Marvel ‘Spider-Man Noir’ comic, the series follows an aging, down on his luck private investigator in 1930s New York; debuts next month on MGM+’s linear channel, then globally on the streamer.

AI Animation at Scale Headline News

Huace and Utopai Studios Partner on Long-Form AI-Driven Content Creation

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:09pm

One of China’s leading film and TV companies will deploy the PAI cinematic AI system across its production operations, marking a large-scale commitment to AI-assisted storytelling and global content development.

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.

Honoring Innovation in Animation ANIMATIONWorld

DreamWorks Sci-Tech Award Winners Talk Innovation History and Trajectory

Baptiste Van Opstal, Jeff Budsberg, Michael Losure, Jon Lanz, and Eszter Offertaler detail key state-of-the-art animation tools, their evolution, and how the studio fosters time-intensive development of production technology that has given award-winning films like ‘The Wild Robot’ and ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ their uniquely stylized looks.

On the road to Annecy Headline News

Disney to Share ‘Cars: Lightning Racers’ and Other First Looks at Annecy

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:43am

Disney+ and Disney Television Animation are headed to the famed festival by the lake to reveal details of new projects in the Work in Progress sessions, as well as screen in the official TV competition; event runs June 21-27.

Technology Headline News

Autodesk Announces AI Rigging and Neural Layer in Flow Studio

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:10am

New features designed to help creators quickly and efficiently move from model to motion, compressing key aspects of the complex, time-consuming animation production workflow into mere minutes.

See You in Hell Headline News

Prime Video Renews 'Hazbin Hotel' for 5th and Final Season

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 9:03am

Vivienne Medrano’s hit animated musical comedy about the princess of Hell’s attempts to rehabilitate demons to reduce overpopulation in her kingdom will conclude its run with a planned sendoff.

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.

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You Had Me at Mephisto Headline News

Korn, Blizzard Debut 'Reward the Scars' Music Video to Launch 'Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred'

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 3:33pm

The iconic heavy metal band’s first new music in 4 years blends live-action and stylized 2D animation from 72andSunny and Passion Pictures to depict Mephisto’s final battle in just-released 'Diablo IV' game.

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.

AI in Animation Headline News

Nura Studios Launches Showcraft AI-Assisted Animation Platform

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:43am

Early Access begins May 19 on the company’s production system designed to help studios turn existing assets into episodic series and films while maintaining artistic control and IP integrity.

Pulse-Pounding Metalcore Infused Animation Headline News

‘Warframe’ Short Teases Sirius and Orion Clash in ‘Jade Shadows: Constellations’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:44am

Digital Extremes collaborates with ERRA and THE LINE on an anime-inspired, highly stylized film introducing the game’s next narrative chapter, launching free in June.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

'Kagurabachi' TV Anime Set for April 2027 Release

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 12:57pm

Directed by Tetsuya Takeuchi and starring Taihi Kimura, the adaptation of Takeru Hokazono’s manga follows a young man out to avenge his father, a renowned swordsmith whose life is destroyed by a sorcerer organization; from CyberAgent and Shochiku, with animation by Cypic.

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.

Even Cage Can Wear the Mask Headline News

Prime Video Drops Black & White and Color Trailers for ‘Spider-Noir’

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 9:21am

Starring Nicolas Cage and based on the Marvel ‘Spider-Man Noir’ comic, the series follows an aging, down on his luck private investigator in 1930s New York; debuts next month on MGM+’s linear channel, then globally on the streamer.

AI Animation at Scale Headline News

Huace and Utopai Studios Partner on Long-Form AI-Driven Content Creation

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:09pm

One of China’s leading film and TV companies will deploy the PAI cinematic AI system across its production operations, marking a large-scale commitment to AI-assisted storytelling and global content development.

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.

Honoring Innovation in Animation ANIMATIONWorld

DreamWorks Sci-Tech Award Winners Talk Innovation History and Trajectory

Baptiste Van Opstal, Jeff Budsberg, Michael Losure, Jon Lanz, and Eszter Offertaler detail key state-of-the-art animation tools, their evolution, and how the studio fosters time-intensive development of production technology that has given award-winning films like ‘The Wild Robot’ and ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ their uniquely stylized looks.

On the road to Annecy Headline News

Disney to Share ‘Cars: Lightning Racers’ and Other First Looks at Annecy

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:43am

Disney+ and Disney Television Animation are headed to the famed festival by the lake to reveal details of new projects in the Work in Progress sessions, as well as screen in the official TV competition; event runs June 21-27.

Technology Headline News

Autodesk Announces AI Rigging and Neural Layer in Flow Studio

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:10am

New features designed to help creators quickly and efficiently move from model to motion, compressing key aspects of the complex, time-consuming animation production workflow into mere minutes.

See You in Hell Headline News

Prime Video Renews 'Hazbin Hotel' for 5th and Final Season

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 9:03am

Vivienne Medrano’s hit animated musical comedy about the princess of Hell’s attempts to rehabilitate demons to reduce overpopulation in her kingdom will conclude its run with a planned sendoff.

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.

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