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Life finds a way ANIMATIONWorld

It’s a Bumpy and Smoothie Season 3 on DreamWorks’ ‘Chaos Theory’

Showrunner and EP Scott Kreamer talks up the show’s cutest dino baby that more than holds its own against the Indominus Rex and other bad-ass dinosaur designs; series now streaming on Netflix.

The Power of Jinx and Ekko ANIMATIONWorld

Fortiche and Riot Games Talk ‘Ma Meilleure Ennemie’ Music Video from ‘Arcane’ Season 2

The video builds on the Jinx and Ekko dance sequence from Episode 7, adding new animation and music by Stromae and Pomme from the series soundtrack that has amassed more than 1.6 billion streams since its release last November.

An Insanely Good Demon Hunter ANIMATIONWorld

Adi Shankar Talks ‘Devil May Cry’s Cool Rebellion in Animation

The creator discusses his new adaptation of the popular Capcom game, where a young, insanely good demon hunter with a sweet tooth fights sinister forces trying to open the portal between the human and demon realms; series debuts April 3 on Netflix.

A Pervasive Sense of Cool! ANIMATIONWorld

Before ‘Lazarus’: Swordplay and Hip-Hop in ‘Samurai Champloo’

With ‘Cowboy Bebop’ director Shinichiro Watanabe’s newest anime launching this Sunday, AWN columnist Andrew Osmond reviews a classic series the legendary filmmaker made in 2004… set in samurai Japan and boasting a strikingly different soundtrack.

Life finds a way ANIMATIONWorld

Scott Kreamer Talks Morally Grey Areas and Italian Grandmas in ‘Chaos Theory’ Season 3

The DreamWorks Animation series showrunner and EP discusses the new season’s multi-layered character arcs, which include Kenji’s unraveling as he deals with the grief of Brooklynn’s rejection, and her growing inner turmoil as she’s drawn deeper into a web of criminal dinosaur trafficking; debuts April 3 on Netflix.

Rescue Pets Who Rescue Pets ANIMATIONWorld

‘RoboGobo’: A ‘Story Soup’ of Heart, Humor and Heroics

Creator and EP Chris Gilligan talks about his new preschool animation series featuring five adorable pets, adopted by an 8-year-old inventor, who fits them with super-powered robo-suits so they can save other pets in trouble; debuts April 1 on Disney Jr.

Professional Animation Tools Anyone Can Master ANIMATIONWorld

From Hobbyist to Filmmaker: The Indie Dream Behind ‘The Sky’s the Limit’

For digital event and video producer Elvis Deane, discovering Reallusion’s software tools like Character Creator, iClone, and AccuPOSE allowed him to animate his feature film idea 20 years in the making.

Who Loves Branch Trimming? Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘The Great North – Ham to Lose A Guy Adventure’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 25, 2025 at 8:02am

In the all-new episode airing this Sunday on FOX, Judy and Beef interfere with Ham's personal life, while Wolf and Honeybee go on a quest to squash a rumor going around town that Wolf eats worms.

Gettin Janky With It Headline News

Nickelodeon Renews ‘Rock Paper Scissors’ for Seasons 2 and 3

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 12:03pm

Kyle Stegina and Josh Lehrman’s animated comedy, developed from the first short in Nick’s Intergalactic Shorts Program ever picked up for series, follows best friend and roommate trio Rock, Paper and Scissors, who compete over everything in hilarious and wildly absurd ways. 

Consume Responsibly Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘Love, Death + Robots’ Volume 4 Trailer, Episode Details

10 new shorts, featuring dinosaur gladiators, messianic cats, and other oddities, are set to debut May 15; voice cast includes MrBeast, Kevin Hart, John Oliver, Niecy Nash, John Boyega, and Rhys Darby.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Cineverse's RetroCrush Acquires ‘Future Boy Conan’ Streaming Rights

The Hayao Miyazaki sci-fi anime series is now also included in the RetroCrush Podcast, with dedicated Anime Club episodes streaming every week.

Truths Shall Be Uncovered Headline News

Exclusive: Apple TV+ Drops ‘WondLa’ Season 2 Sneak Peek Clip

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 9:01am

Eva 9, with Eva 8 in tow, desperately tries to escape ‘containment’ in the all-new clip; 7-episode season of Skydance Animation’s animated series, based on the 'The Search for WondLa' books by Tony DiTerlizzi, premieres April 25.

KPop Goes the Demon! Headline News

Netflix Announces ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Voice Cast, Musical Artists, Release Date

Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, May Hong, Ji-young Yoo star in the animated film, which features music from Teddy Park, 24, Danny Chung, KUSH, and DOMINSUK of THEBLACKLABEL; debuts June 20.

Next Gen Entertainment Headline News

We Ghosted Media, Lamina1 Team for ‘Owen Nowhere’ Animated Comedy

The series, which follows a pre-teen who lives on the open road with his retired vampire parents, will launch on the next-gen Web3 and AI-powered platform, allowing the creators full ownership and control over the IP.

AI in Animation Headline News

Asteria to Release ‘The Odd Birds Show’ Animated Shorts Series

Created through traditional hand-drawn animation as well as VR puppeteering, rendered 3D assets, motion tracking, and AI tools, the show, about a dysfunctional family of birds who host a talk show, will release across social platforms.

That’s Not All Folks! Headline News

Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios Reveal Annecy Slate

Festival plans include behind-the scenes looks at ‘Bat-Fam,’ and ‘Get Jiro;’ Genndy Tartakovsky, Craig McCracken, Pendleton Ward, Rebecca Sugar, J.G. Quintel, and Adam Muto to headline Cartoon Network 25 Year Celebration.

Animation by the Lac Headline News

Netflix Announces Annecy 2025 Activities

Festival plans include exclusive previews of ‘In Your Dreams’ and ‘Stranger Things: Tales from ‘85,’ the world premiere of ‘Fixed,’ a masterclass with Raphael Bob-Waksberg, and an in-depth look at the full animation series slate.

That’ll Do Pig Headline News

Andy Serkis’ ‘Animal Farm’ Voice Cast Revealed

The all-star lineup boarding the upcoming animated adaptation of George Orwell’s classic novel includes Seth Rogen, Glenn Close, Woody Harrelson, Gaten Matarazzo, Laverne Cox, Kieran Culkin, Steve Buscemi, Jim Parsons, Kathleen Turner, and Iman Vellani.

Technology Headline News

Lenovo Introduces New ThinkPad Device Lineup

Engineered for modern professionals handling AI-powered workflows, the offering includes Copilot+ PCs, such as the ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 AMD and ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 AMD mobile workstations, alongside new ThinkPad L Series business laptops, with expanded ThinkPad X1 Aura Editions.

More Wubbin More Dubbin Headline News

Adult Swim Drops ‘Rick and Morty’ Season 8 Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 2:22pm

More wubbin and dubbin is just over the horizon… a new season of the best – and only – animated series about a genius scientist who drags his timid grandson on adventures across the universe returns May 25.

In a Franchise Far Far Away Headline News

Mysterious ‘Star Wars’ Series in Development

From ‘Lost’ showrunner Carlton Cuse and son Nick Cuse, the project will take place in a galaxy far, far away…and that’s all we know; ‘LEGO Star Wars’ sequel series also in the works.

Countin Midichlorians Headline News

‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures’ Season 3 Coming This Fall

The upcoming season of Lucasfilm’s preschool animated series follows the Jedi kids as they journey into the delightful world of droid care; will debut on Disney+ and Disney Jr.

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