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Man’s Best Friend Headline News

Exclusive ‘Dog Man’ Deleted Scene Clip: Film Now Out on Digital Platforms

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:00am

Released with exclusive deleted scenes, how-to-draw tutorials from the animators themselves, recording booth bloopers, and other goodies, Peter Hastings and DreamWorks’ animated comedy is available today to rent or buy.

That’s Not All Folks! Headline News

Watch: ‘The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie’ Official Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 9:07am

What could possibly go wrong for Porky and Daffy in the new sci-fi buddy action comedy, the shorts series franchise’s first fully animated feature, when the pair uncover a secret alien mind control plot; hits theaters on March 14.

On the Road to the Oscars ANIMATIONWorld

Spotlight on Oscar-Nominated Shorts: ‘Yuck!’

By Dan Sarto | Monday, February 17, 2025 at 4:46pm

Director Loïc Espuche and producer Juliette Marquet discuss their 2D animated short about a group of kids on vacation and how they react with disgust as they spy people kissing on the mouth… although for one young boy and girl, the idea may not be so awful.

Graphic Novel Adaptations Headline News

Cartoon Network Unveils ‘Iyanu’ Trailer, Premiere Date

The original animated series about a brave young orphan girl living in the magical kingdom of Yorubaland, created by Nigerian filmmaker Roye Okupe and produced by Lion Forge Entertainment, debuts April 5, the next day on Max.

On the Road to the Oscars ANIMATIONWorld

Spotlight on Oscar-Nominated Shorts: ‘Magic Candies’

Producer Takashi Washio shares insights on his collaboration with director Daisuke Nishio and their efforts to understand Korean culture in order to faithfully adapt Heena Baek’s picture book, which follows a boy who struggles to connect with others until he discovers a pack of magical candies.

Awards Headline News

29th Annual Art Directors Guild Awards Announced

By Dan Sarto | Monday, February 17, 2025 at 10:48am

‘The Wild Robot,’ ‘Wicked,’ ‘Nosferatu,’ ‘Fallout,’ and ‘Shōgun’ are among the winning films and TV series recognized for excellence in production design at the February 15 ceremony.

I Will Survive! Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘The Great North - The Price of Hides Adventure’ Season 5 Debut

By Dan Sarto | Friday, February 14, 2025 at 5:07pm

Kicking off the new season, in the all-new episode airing this Sunday on FOX, Wolf finally gets cast on the local Alaskan survival show, Dropped Off To Die, but when he’s out early, his shame leads him to sneak home and hide on the Tobin property instead.

Celebrating Uniqueness and True Self ANIMATIONWorld

Emily Brundige Talks the ‘Undeniability’ of ‘Goldie’

The creator of Apple TV+’s new 2D kids’ show about a giant girl with a big heart who wears her emotions on her sleeve, based on her 2019 short film, discusses how the series grew out of frustration at not being able to show her own work after years spent writing on many notable animated series.

It’s Not Like Star Wars! Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘Family Guy’ Season 23 Debut – ‘Top Gun’ Parody ‘Fat Gun’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, February 14, 2025 at 10:59am

Peter / Maverick and Lois / Charlie take to the skies… and it has nothing to do with ‘Star Wars’ as the new season premieres Sunday, February 16 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Let It Slide My Friend Headline News

Bill Plympton Announces Patreon, ‘Slide’ Screening

The legendary animator’s new crowdfunding effort offers 3 tiers of special content and exclusive perks; a special screening of his new film, which tells the tale of a mythical cowboy showdown with eco-villains, is coming to MOMI March 9.

Fox Hamms it Up! Headline News

Exclusive Clip: Jon Hamm’s ‘Grimsburg’ Season 2 Premiere

By Dan Sarto | Friday, February 14, 2025 at 8:42am

In ‘Haunted Housewife,’ Detective Marvin Flute moves into a house haunted by a doting housewife, and things soon go awry when he invites everyone over for a party; new season debuts February 16th at 8:30pm ET/PT on FOX.

Living Her Best Frog Life Headline News

Blue Ant Studios, Stretchy Announce ‘Tralala’ Animated Preschool Series

The musical, about an inventive 7-year-old frog, commissioned by CBC and Sky NZ, is set for a 2026 release; first look images were revealed at Kidscreen Summit.

Dare for Greatness ANIMATIONWorld

‘Medalist’: A Look at the World of Sports Anime

AWN’s anime columnist Andrew Osmond discusses the show – currently streaming on Hulu - about an 11-year-old girl determined to become a champion figure skater, and how it fits into the universe of sports anime.

Return to Middle-earth Headline News

Season 3 of ‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Gets Underway

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 9:34am

Prime Video confirms the show is currently in pre-production and will begin filming this spring at the series’ new Shepperton Studios digs.

When a Hitman Falls in Love Headline News

Netflix Debuts ‘Sakamoto Days’ Mid-Season Trailer

The anime series, which follows a legendary assassin who falls in love, marries, has kids, falls out of shape, but must resume old fighting ways, is now streaming.

The Best in Kids’ Entertainment Headline News

2025 Kidscreen Awards Winners Announced

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 12:15pm

The annual awards recognize the best in children’s TV and digital media; Nickelodeon nabs 10 trophies, while Disney takes home 5, BBC Studios 4, and DreamWorks Animation 3.

Here There Be Dragons… and Vikings Headline News

Universal Drops ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:38am

Hiccup pushes back against all odds in a quest to save his village while defying centuries of tradition by befriending a dragon, in Dean DeBlois’ live-action reimagining of the first film in DreamWorks Animation’s hugely successful animated franchise: in theaters June 13.

The Saga Continues Headline News

Angel Studios Drops ‘The Wingfeather Saga’ Season 3 Teaser

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 9:42am

One of the largest crowdfunded 3DCG series in history returns with a new season, titled ‘The Ice Prairies,’ that follows the Igiby family as they get pushed further than ever in their journey to reunite; coming Fall 2025.

Celebrating Uniqueness and True Self Headline News

Apple TV+ Reveals ‘Goldie’ Theme Song, Exclusive Sneak Peek Clip

Inspired by Emily Brundige’s award-winning short film, the 2D animated show celebrates uniqueness and the act of embracing your true self; streams February 14.

Honoring Excellence in Visual Effects Headline News

'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Wins for Best VFX in a Feature at 23rd VES Awards

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 7:52pm

Wes Ball's epic 'Planet of the Apes' adventure takes the evening's final and top award, while 'Dune: Part Two' takes home the most feature wins; 'The Wild Robot' the most animated feature wins; and 'Shōgun' the most episodic wins. 

On the Road to the Oscars VFXWorld

On the Road to the 97th Oscars: The Visual Effects Nominees

Take a deeper look at ‘Alien: Romulus,’ ‘Better Man,’ ‘Dune: Part Two,’ ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,’ and ‘Wicked,’ all vying for the Best Visual Effects Oscar on March 2, 2025.

Feature Film VFX Headline News

Base FX Powers Triumphant Return of NeZha in ‘NeZha 2’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 12:15pm

Studio delivers more than 230 shots on 2019 hit film's sequel that just broke Chinese animated film box office records with a haul of $US 800 million in first 9 days of release; hits U.S. cinemas February 14.

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