Lumiere Awards Luncheon Canceled
The Advanced Imaging Society just shared that due to the impact of the tragic Southern California fires, they are canceling the 15th Annual awards celebration; winners will still be announced February 7.
‘Unnamed Memory’ Season 2 Now Streaming on Crunchyroll
In the series, Tinasha, previously the ‘Witch of The Azure Moon,’ now reigns as the Queen of Tuldarr; a new love story will now unfold between her and Oscar, with new episodes every Tuesday.
‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Lead 2025 WGA Awards Nominations for Animation
Two of FOX’s iconic series once again nabs multiple noms, with ‘Blood of Zeus’ rounding out the list; ‘Shōgun,’ ‘Fallout’ among non-animated shows also garnering multiple noms; ceremony set for February 15.
Call For Entries: Anibar Animation Festival 2025
The festival’s 16th edition will be held July 14-20 in Peja, Kosovo, showcasing animated short films from around the globe.
Nominations Announced for 2025 BAFTA Awards
‘Flow,’ ‘Inside Out 2,’ ‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl,’ and ‘The Wild Robot’ get the nod for Animated Film with ‘Better Man,’ ‘Dune: Part Two,’ ‘Gladiator II,’ ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,’ and ‘Wicked’ selected for Special Visual Effects.
Disney+ Drops ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Trailer
After shedding its writers and directors back in 2023, the all-new Marvel Studios series starring Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio reprising their roles as Matt Murdock, aka Daredevil, and Wilson ‘Kingpin’ Fisk finally hits the streamer March 4.
Trailer, Voice Cast Revealed for ‘Solo Camping for Two’ Anime Series
Adapted from the manga of the same name, the show follows a devoted solo camper’s accidental encounter with a total novice that evolves into an unusual partnership; debuts this July.
Netflix Drops ‘The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep’ Official Trailer
Based on ‘Witcher’ author Andrzej Sapkowski’s short story, ‘A Little Sacrifice,’ the animated film follows Geralt of Rivia as he investigates a series of attacks in a seaside village; streams February 11.
Apple TV+ Drops ‘Eva the Owlet’ Season 2 Trailer
New episodes of the animated kids’ series center on a night in the life of Eva, premiering globally January 24 on the streamer.
‘Dune: Part Two,’ ‘The Wild Robot,’ ‘Shōgun’ and ‘The Penguin’ Lead VES Award Nominations
Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi thriller tops all feature film contenders, while Chris Sanders’ animated drama leads all animation contenders and the HBO and FX dramas top all episodic contenders as nominees are announced in 25 categories across film, television, real-time, and special venue projects; ceremony set for February 11 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in LA.
‘Ghost Cat Anzu’ Headed to Blu-ray, Major Digital Platforms
Available on Blu-ray starting March 4, the animated film that follows a teen girl and a cat that accidentally make a deal with the devil will also stream on major digital platforms starting January 28.
The Animation Workshop Announces 2025 Graduates
Five short films and two video game trailers were produced by the 48 character animators and computer graphic artists who will graduate on January 17.
Academy Issues 97th Oscars Update
Nominations voting period extended due to the ongoing Los Angeles fires and their impact; AMPAS has changed some key dates and events on its awards season schedule.
L’Alliance New York Releases Animation First 2025 Trailer
Returning for its 8th edition, the festival runs January 21-26; seven feature-length films and five short film programs will screen, with a special focus on Swiss animation.
Netflix Drops ‘Castlevania: Nocturne’ Season 2 Trailer, Key Art, and Images
The Vampire Messiah animated thriller series gets another go at enslaving humanity when new episodes hit the streamer on January 16, 2025.
Universal Shifts ‘Shrek 5,’ ‘Minions 3’ Release Dates
The fifth ‘Shrek’ installment will now hit theaters December 23, 2026, while the third ‘Despicable Me’ spinoff film moves up one year to take the vacated July 1, 2026 spot.
Conrad Vernon, Walt Dohrn to Direct ‘Shrek 5’
DreamWorks Animation's long-awaited installment in the fan favorite 3DCG franchise will once again star Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz, hitting theaters December 23, 2026.
‘Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc’ Season 2 Coming to Netflix January 12
Watch the trailer for the sequel series, based on the original manga ‘Kinnikuman’ and 1983 anime, about the galaxy's fragile peace under the Three-Faction Treaty that is jeopardized by the sudden rise of the Perfect Large Numbers Corps, an elite group intent on overturning the accord.
The Light, BIEN Form Creative, Strategic Alliance
The production company and motion design studio unite in purpose-led production and motion design to nurture inclusivity and sustainability throughout the life cycle of every project.
New Monthly ‘Adventure Time’ Comics Launching in April
Return to the land of Ooo with the ongoing series of adventures featuring Finn, Jake, Marceline, and Princess Bubblegum created by the likes of Nick Winn (‘Bloody Mary’), 2024 Eisner Award winner Caroline Cash (‘PeePee PooPoo’), and Asia Simone (‘Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: Wreck and Roll’).
Sony Announces Launch of XYN Software, Hardware Solution
Designed to support the creation of spatial content, the system accurately captures real-world objects, human motion, and backgrounds, recreating them in virtual environments for 3DCG production.
Crunchyroll Updates Winter 2025 Anime Season Lineup
Highlights of the slate include ‘Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE,’ ‘Dragon Ball DAIMA,’ ‘The Apothecary Diaries’ Season 2, and more.
CBeebies Unveils ‘Wonderblocks’ Animated Educational Series
Following the success of ‘Numberblocks,’ ‘Alphablocks,’ and ‘Colourblocks,’ the Blue Zoo Animation project is designed to ignite essential pre-coding skills in young viewers, training their brains through adventure and problem-solving fun.
‘Apple Hills’ Animated Series Headed to Cartoon Network’s YouTube Channel
The Danish 2D animated series produced by Nice Ninja and co-produced with DR will begin streaming January 12.
Art Directors Guild Awards Nominations Released
Nominees for the 29th Annual Excellence in Production Design awards, covering film / animated film, TV, commercials, and music videos, were just announced; ceremony set for February 15.
