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It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

AMC Networks Expands HIDIVE Anime Streaming Service

The service is now available on Amazon Prime Video Channels as a monthly, ad-free, add-on subscription in the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, with expanded CTV partners in the US.

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.

People Headline News

Jim Cummings, Dee Bradley Baker Join ‘The King of Kings’ Voice Cast

The family focused animated film from Mofac Animation shares its 11 voice actors who portray more than 30 supporting roles, joining lead actors Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, Mark Hamill and Oscar Isaac; hits theaters globally starting April 11.

Theaters Filled with TV Anime ANIMATIONWorld

‘Witch Watch,’ or Watching TV Anime on the Big Screen

AWN columnist Andrew Osmond reviews this week’s cinema preview of the series, coming to both Crunchyroll and Netflix in April, reflecting on the rise of TV anime in American theaters and elsewhere.

The Universe Answers Headline News

Disney and Pixar Drop ‘Elio’ Trailer, Key Art and Images

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 11:38am

All this 11-year-old space fanatic wants is to get abducted by aliens, which finally happens, though not as he imagined, as he’s mistaken for Earth’s leader and must deal with a truly galactic crisis; hits theaters June 20.

That’s Not All Folks! ANIMATIONWorld

Candi Milo and Eric Bauza Talk ‘The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie’

The voices behind Petunia Pig, Porky Pig and Daffy Duck talk martini jokes, the need to recognize more women voice actors come awards season, and the challenges working on Warner Bros. Animation’s new sci-fi buddy action comedy, now in theaters.

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!’

The Power of the Spoken Word ANIMATIONWorld

The Power of the Voice: ‘Flower and Asura’ and ‘Wave, Listen to Me’

AWN’s anime columnist Andrew Osmond looks at 2 series about the spoken word, though he doesn’t necessarily subscribe to the notion that the idea of animation celebrating what Chuck Jones referred to as ‘animated radio’ shows the medium’s decline.

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Cinesite Group Secures US$215 Million Funding Package

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 11:49am

In a sign of support from the company’s financial backers, the leading independent VFX and animation studio group has announced a substantial investment to support ongoing operations and strategic expansion.

Who Doesn’t Love Cuddly Fugitive Aliens? People Headline News

The ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Trailer Has Arrived

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 10:16am

We finally get a first glimpse of our favorite, quirky ‘Ohana’ back together! Chris Sanders returns as Stitch in the highly anticipated live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic; in theaters May 23.

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Netflix Announces ‘In Your Dreams’ Cast

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 10:45am

Golden Globe nominee Cristin Milioti joins Simu Liu and Craig Robinson in the animated comedy adventure about siblings who journey into the absurd landscape of their own dreams to find the Sandman, who will grant them their ultimate wish; streams this Fall.

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Jury Sides with Disney in ‘Moana’ Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 10, 2025 at 5:05pm

After a short deliberation, a Los Angeles federal court jury ruled today that the movie’s creators never had access to Buck Woodall’s outlines and script for ‘Bucky the Surfer Boy.’

Crowdfunding Data Revealed Headline News

Kickstarter Reveals 2024 Film, Animation Funding Data

Crowdfunding company releases free Creative Download report that includes Film and Animation projects, with new data spotlighting trends and data from the vertical, including the top-funded projects of the year.

A Zoo Like No Other ANIMATIONWorld

‘Night of the Zoopocalypse’: Eye-Popping, Funny Gummy Gore for Kids

Co-directors Rodrigo Perez-Castro and Ricardo Curtis’ all-new family friendly film, from the mind of Clive Barker no less, involves a rogue meteor… a mysterious virus… and one very bad night at the zoo… in a hilarious, wildly colored, gummy candy-infused 3DCG horror comedy; hits theaters March 7.

Heading to Stuttgart Headline News

Animation Production Days 2025 Announces Project Selections

Out of a record 103 submissions, 50 works are chosen, including 28 TV series, 10 feature films, 4 TV specials, and 8 cross-media projects; conference runs May 6-8 in Stuttgart.

Such a Small Megalomaniac ANIMATIONWorld

‘Plankton: The Movie’ - Marital Issues, World Domination and Lots of Comedy

Director Dave Needham, writer and voice of Plankton, Mr. Lawrence, and voice of Karen, Jill Talley talk about their upcoming animated comedy, which follows the world’s smallest megalomaniacal villain as his world flips upside down when his plan for world domination is thwarted; hits Netflix March 7.

It’s All Greek Animation to Me Headline News

Call for Submissions: ANIMASYROS 2025 International Animation Festival

The Festival returns to Syros island, Greece, September 22 - 28 for a cosmic themed edition; film entries being accepted until June 1.

Striving for Pop Stardom ANIMATIONWorld

‘Trapezium,’ or How To Subvert an Idol Singer

AWN’s anime columnist Andrew Osmond looks at a new film streaming on Crunchyroll about a plucky group of female singers that tells a familiar enough story… with an intriguing twist.

Not Heading Back to the Bayou Headline News

Walt Disney Animation Studios Cancels ‘Tiana’ Series

Series is the first casualty of the studios’ recent decision to abandon all original longform content for streaming, which may also result in layoffs at Vancouver studio.

Get Ready for Dino-mite Action! Headline News

Spin Master Unveils ‘PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie’ Synopsis, Logo

The 3rd franchise feature film, which sees the PAW Patrol crash land on an uncharted tropical island filled with dinosaurs, stars Mckenna Grace, Jennifer Hudson, and Fortune Feimster.

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.

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