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Former The Mill Creative Leaders Find New Home at The Heist

Patrick Coleman joins as executive creative director, bringing team of long-time collaborators; Blake Nickle joins as Director of Production, Chicago, with Jason Esser coming on board as Thinkingbox creative director.

Business Headline News

Creative Leader Ryan Dunn Launches Dunnwell

New multidisciplinary production studio boasts a global collective of directors and artists using a story-first approach to deliver content across animation, live-action, VFX and immersive media for advertising, TV, and film.

We Love Evil Eyes Headline News

GKIDS Announces ‘Dan Da Dan’ Season 2 Premiere – in Theaters

New season kicks off with the theatrical premiere of ‘Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye’ in Asia on May 30, North America on June 6, and Europe on June 7; series streams globally in July.

call for entries Headline News

Submissions for ASIFA-Hollywood’s 2025 Student Animation Showcase Open April 14

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 11:56am

The organization’s Animation Educator’s Forum showcases and celebrates graduates’ final projects and provides exposure to industry recruiters; the entry deadline is June 16.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

CyberAgent Drops ‘The Summer Hikaru Died’ Trailer, Ending Theme Song

Anime series adaptation of the manga by Mokumokuren, which follows a boy who experiences strange incidents with an entity impersonating his best friend, will stream on Netflix this Summer.

I Only Got 25 Cents Headline News

Shout! Studios’ Announces ‘A Tooth Fairy Tale’ Digital Release

The animated feature, which follows a teenage tooth fairy with a rebellious streak, will be available for rent or purchase on all digital platforms across North America on May 20, and in select theaters May 2.

Business Headline News

Future Today Adds ‘ULTRAMAN’ Franchise to HappyKids OTT Platform

19 movies and 8 specials featuring the legendary protector against kaiju are now available  on the company’s free platform, and Ultraman TV, in the U.S., as part of new deal with Mill Creek Entertainment.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Crunchyroll to Release ‘My Hero Academia’ Season 7 Part 1 On Blu-ray

Coming June 17 in North America, the 7th season follows Deku and his U.A. classmates as they battle against evil; ‘One Piece Season 14 Voyage 4’ and several ‘Log Horizon’ shows are also releasing this June.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Crunchyroll Acquires ‘Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon’ North American Theatrical Rights

Adapted from the manga by Naoya Matsumoto, the omnibus film features a recap of Season 1 and an exclusive never-before-seen original episode; debuts April 13 in the U.S. and Canada.

Disruptive Animation Tools Headline News

JALI Research, Partners to Unveil ’Anim Revolution’ at GDC 2025

The digital animation tools and workflow collaborative initiative includes Immersive Enterprise Labs (IEL) and House of Moves; software technologies from JALI, Ozone Story Tech, and mGear; tablet displays from Xencelabs, with support from Vicon and Lenovo.

A Veritable Cartoon Cavalcade! Headline News

‘Jellystone,’ ‘Piñata Smashlings’ Lead Teletoon+ Spring Streaming Slate

All programs will be available to stream and download commercial free, including ‘Ben 10,’ ‘Paw Patrol,’ and ‘Teen Titans Go!’

Innovations in Virtual Production Headline News

Door G Launches New England’s Tallest Virtual Production LED Wall

The independent creative production studio’s new digital set is now part of its pipeline to build immersive video experiences leveraging virtual production, AI, and agile workflows.

Solidarity! Headline News

Disney Animation Production Management Workers Ratify First Union Contract

By Dan Sarto | Friday, March 7, 2025 at 8:26am

The agreement between The Animation Guild, IATSE Local 839 (TAG), and Walt Disney Animation Studios, overwhelmingly ratified, includes substantial pay raises ranging from 24-35% as well as pension and health benefits.

What a Hoot Not to be Missed Headline News

Titmouse Announces ‘5 Second Day… Night!!!’ Screenings

Shorts born from the studio’s annual 5 Second Day will be shown for industry leaders and insiders, animation enthusiasts, and the public in Los Angeles, New York, and Vancouver.

A Zoo Like No Other Headline News

‘Night of the Zoopocalypse’ Hits North American Theaters March 7

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 9:01am

Watch an exclusive clip from the all-new 3DCG film; from the mind of Clive Barker comes… a rogue meteor… a mysterious virus… and one very bad night at the zoo… who could imagine zoo animals turning into zombies? David Harbour, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, and Scott Thompson star.

Business Headline News

Tokyopop Licenses Official ‘Alien Stage Art Book’

Set for publication in 2026, the English language art book based on the sci-fi animated web series dives into the project’s settings, characters, relationships, behind-the-scenes stories, and a wide range of illustrations.

FAST Kids' Business Headline News

Kartoon Studios, Samsung TV Plus Partner on Kartoon Channel!

The free kids streaming channel, available now across the United States and Canada to connected Samsung TVs, features video game themed content, such as ‘Kidaverse: Roblox Rumble,’ as well as ‘Rainbow Rangers’ and classics like ‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ and ‘Bakugan.’

Learn from the Indie Master Headline News

Bill Plympton Announces New In-Person Animation Course

The two-time Oscar nominee and Annie Award Lifetime Achievement winner returns to the classroom for an eight-week course, to be held at his studio in Chelsea, NYC from March 10-April 28; a remote option is also available.

Supporting Industry Mentorship Headline News

Citizens Endows Fred Rogers Productions with $100K Grant

The sum will support two FRP initiatives: Writers’ Neighborhood, and community engagement events inspired by its series ‘Alma’s Way.’

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.

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.

Events Headline News

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Unveils Official Selections for 25th Anniversary Edition

Mix of animated films and works inspired by award-winning graphic novels includes ‘Legend of Destruction,’ The Most Precious of Cargoes,’ ‘Art Spiegelman: Disaster is My Muse,’ and ‘The Property.’

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