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Animayo Gran Canaria Presents 20th Edition Preview

Running May 7-10, the event will feature more than 40 guests and keynote speakers participating in 14 masterclasses, 15 educational talks, five workshops, six premieres and screenings, three auteur presentations, five school stands, 20 talent booths, two exhibitions, and 18 hours dedicated to recruitment, portfolio reviews, and signings.

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I’m Just as Brave as You! Headline News

Andy Serkis, T’Nia Miller, Iris Onyejiuwa Join ‘A Lamb’s Stew’ Cast

Produced in Blender, the special is created, written, and helmed by Joeri Christiaen and follows Billie, a young lamb determined to prove sheep are as brave as other animals.

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To the Hoop! Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘Sneaks – Everybody Has a Price’ with Anthony Mackie, Martin Lawrence

All-new animated family film follows a misguided designer sneaker, Ty, who knows no life outside his velvet-lined shoe box, as he braves NYC to rescue his sister shoe stolen by a shady collector; hits theaters April 18.

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Nuts to You! Headline News

Netflix Drops Release Date, First Look at Genndy Tartakovsky’s ‘Fixed’

The famed ‘Dexter’s Laboratory’ and ‘Samurai Jack’ creator’s first adult animated feature about a dog, Bull, who finds out he’ll be neutered in the morning, shelved at Warner Bros., finds a new home; debuts August 13.

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Assemblage Entertainment Expands with ‘Mikros India’ Leadership Team

Following the recent closure of Technicolor Creative Services’ Indian operations, the core set of executives have joined the Cinesite group partner studio.

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Business Headline News

DreamWorks Animation Drops ‘Forgotten Island’ Release Date

All-new original animated feature, written and directed by ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’s Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, will hit theaters September 25, 2026.

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A Groundbreaking Telling of the Story of Jesus Headline News

The Salvation Poem Project Drops ‘Light of the World’ Trailer

The 2D animated feature, set in 30 AD and told through the perspective of Apostle John, hits theaters in the U.S. on September 5.

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It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Netflix Debuts ‘The Rose of Versailles’ Trailer, Key Art

Based on the original manga by Riyoko Ikeda, the animated film unfolds during the French Revolution and follows Oscar, a beautiful woman raised as a boy; debuts April 30.

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Crunchyroll Drops 5 ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba’ TV Specials

The feature-length episodes, which highlight the start of Tanjiro Kamado’s journey in a new format, are now streaming ahead of the ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle’ theatrical release on September 12.

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Business Headline News

Paramount Sets ‘The Angry Birds Movie 3’ Global Theatrical Release

Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Rachel Bloom and Danny McBride will reprise their roles as Red, Chuck, Silver, and Bomb in the 3^rd entry in the popular animated film franchise, hitting theaters January 29, 2027; Rovio, SEGA, and Prime Focus Studios produce with animation partner DNEG.

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Hunters Getting Hunter Headline News

‘Predator: Killer of Killers’ Animated Anthology Coming to Hulu

Watch the first look… set in the predator universe and directed by Dan Trachtenberg, who’s helming the upcoming live-action ‘Predator: Badlands,’ film tells 3 different stories where human warriors face off against the ultimate foe.

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What a Goof! Headline News

Disney+ Reveals ‘Not Just A Goof’ Trailer, Key Art

New documentary explores the untold story of ‘A Goofy Movie’ and the evolution of Disney Animation, premiering today, April 7; also watch stars Bill Farmer and Jason Marsden take a trip down memory lane in film’s famed AMC Pacer.

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It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards Nominees, Presenters Announced

Anime of the Year noms include ‘DAN DA DAN,’ ‘Delicious in Dungeon,’ ‘Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End,’ ‘Kaiju No. 8,’ ‘Solo Leveling,’ and ‘The Apothecary Diaries;’ Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, and Damiano David top list of presenters planned for live May 25 Tokyo ceremony.

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Hit Me With Your Best Shot Headline News

Walt Disney Studios Delivers Big at CinemaCon 2025

‘Zootopia 2,’ ‘The Fantastic Four’ among titles teased with first looks and announcements from Disney Live Action, Marvel Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and 20th Century Studios.

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All This for a Dog Headline News

Shannon Tindle to Helm Untitled Animated ‘John Wick’ Prequel

The ‘Ultraman: Rising’ writer/director has boarded Lionsgate’s upcoming feature, just announced at CinemaCon, with franchise star Keanu Reeves reportedly voicing the famed hitman in a story about completing the Impossible Task.

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Our Spidey Senses are Tingling Headline News

‘Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse’ First Look Images Revealed

Bob Persichetti and Justin K. Thompson are at the helm of the third web-slinging film in the animated Spidey trilogy, now set to hit theaters June 4, 2027.

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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.

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Animation Festivals Headline News

SCAD AnimationFest Lacoste Set for April 4-5

The 4^th annual animation festival returns to the university’s campus in Provence, France with a lineup of screenings, including Annecy and Oscar winners, presentations, portfolio reviews and masterclasses.

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A Zoo Like No Other Headline News

‘Night of the Zoopocalypse’ Hits Premium Video on Demand April 4

The 3DCG film, from the mind of Clive Barker, features a rogue meteor, a mysterious virus, and one very bad night at the zoo; David Harbour, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, and Scott Thompson star.

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Ne Zha’s Journey From Hand-Drawn Classic to All-Time Champion

Andrew Osmond crosses over to Chinese animation this week, to consider ‘Ne Zha 2,’ the highest grossing animated film in the world.

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Business Headline News

Rodeo FX Acquires Mikros Animation

The animation studio reportedly has been operating despite last month’s Technicolor Group shutdown, and its projects, production pipeline, and most of its creative, technical and leadership teams have been kept on.

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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.

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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.

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TV Asahi Announces ‘Shin chan’ Indian Theatrical Releases

‘Shin chan Our Dinosaur Diary’ will release in May, while ‘Shin chan the Spicy Kasukabe Dancers in India’ is scheduled to release during Diwali season in October.

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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.