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Because Who Doesn’t Love Cat Videos? Headline News

Prime Video Drops ‘Kevin’ Trailer and Guest Cast

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 4:02pm

Cary Elwes, Patti LuPone, Nicole Byer and Tig Notaro are among the stars boarding the adult animated comedy about a cat that breaks up with his humans, from Aubrey Plaza and Joe Wengert; debuts April 20.

More Dark DC Stories Coming Headline News

'Supergirl' Trailer Reveals Markedly Darker Hero

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 2:05pm

We get our first good look at DC Studios' rebooted take on Kara Zor-El, with Milly Alcock starring in a more battle-worn version of the iconic character inspired by 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.'

May the 4th Be With You Headline News

Watch Clips from ‘Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord’ Animated Series

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:42am

All-new show created by Dave Filoni, set after the events of ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars,’ debuts April 6 on Disney+ with two episodes rolling out weekly through May 4th.

Oh the Horror! Headline News

Adult Swim Shares Claymation ‘Ghosts ’n Chainsaws’ From ‘Smiling Friends’

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:48am

The network releases the full stop-motion horror short from Lee Hardcastle that opened the series’ Season 3 ‘Curse of the Green Halloween Witch’ episode as part of its April Fools programming.

It’s Anime-zing! ANIMATIONWorld

Changing of the Anime Season: Endings and Beginnings

Columnist Andrew Osmond considers the endings to four ‘winter’ TV anime – ‘Journal With Witch,’ ‘Trigun Stargaze,’ ‘You And I Are Polar Opposites,’ and ‘Shiboyugi;’ and for an encore, he’s brought back some snaps from last weekend’s ‘AnimeJapan’ event in Tokyo!

Business Headline News

Brunico Shuts Down Kidscreen Summit; Publisher Jocelyn Christie Departs

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 11:38am

Brunico Communications will discontinue the longtime conference and its other U.S. events business in 2027, citing market consolidation, as the longtime ‘Kidscreen’ publisher exits after 28 years.

You Had Me at Skeletor Headline News

Trailer #2 Drops for Travis Knight’s ‘Masters of the Universe’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 8:04am

He’s finally back to save Eternia… there’s a new He-Man coming to theaters in the live-action fantasy adventure about 10-year-old Prince Adam re-uniting with his magical Sword of Power to take on Skeletor; from Mattel Films and Amazon MGM Studios, watch it June 5.

Technology Headline News

Boris FX Acquires Vegas Pro, Sound Forge, and Acid Pro

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:18pm

The acclaimed VFX developer bolsters its award-winning product family with popular professional video editing, content creation, and audio applications.

Discuss Before it Fades From Memory Headline News

Oscar-Qualified 'Dragonfly' Animated Short Now Streaming on Omeleto

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 30, 2026 at 1:11pm

Julia Morizawa’s 2D film explores intergenerational memory through her family’s harrowing story of surviving the 1945 Tokyo Firebombing.

Business Headline News

Magic Light Pictures Launches Stirling Animation to Complete 'Zog' Series

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 30, 2026 at 11:56am

The BAFTA-winning studio acquires assets and production pipeline of Wild Child Animation to secure the crew, infrastructure, and uninterrupted work on 52-episode show.

You're Dethpicable! Headline News

Looney Tunes ‘Rabbit Season’ Month Launches April 1

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 30, 2026 at 10:34am

Warner Bros. Discovery is launching a month-long series of games, streaming content, retail activations, and live appearances centered on Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes franchise.

More Tales from Yorubaland Headline News

‘Iyanu: The War of Twin Princes’ Sets July 11 Premiere

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 30, 2026 at 7:53am

Lion Forge Entertainment announced the debut of its second ‘Iyanu’ prequel film, airing on Cartoon Network and streaming the following day on HBO Max; film expands the franchise’s Yorubaland mythology ahead of the series’ Season 2.

Chasing Memories We Can Barely Recall ANIMATIONWorld

‘Telsche’: Exploring Memory and Loss Through Minimalist Art

Set on a stark salt-flat landscape and rendered in just three colors, Sophie Colfer and Ala Nunu’s 2D short follows a young girl’s search for a mother she can no longer fully remember, using stripped-down visuals without dialogue to explore how memory fades and returns.

We Want More SMALLS Headline News

Adult Swim SMALLS ‘3,2,1… Chachipistachi’ Short Debuts Today on YouTube

By Dan Sarto | Friday, March 27, 2026 at 12:06pm

From indie Spanish animator Rafillo comes a film that teaches you everything you ever wanted to know from Professor Chachipistachi who, along with the little siblings Timmy and Mariloli Manilli, will experience a thousand adventures.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Crunchyroll Sets Same-Day English Dub Launch for 'Witch Hat Atelier' Anime

By Dan Sarto | Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:39am

The adaptation of Kamome Shirahama’s manga will premiere April 6 with simultaneous English and Japanese releases of Episodes 1 and 2, alongside multiple dubbed language options.

Business Headline News

August Media Boards Roye Okupe’s 'Malika: Warrior Queen' as Co-Producer

By Dan Sarto | Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:58am

Singapore-based company joins the animated feature, financing up to one-third of the project and overseeing animation production across Asia.

Profiles in African Animation Headline News

‘SPARK’ Issue 2 Now Available for Free Download

By Dan Sarto | Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:02am

The latest edition of the monthly editorial platform dedicated to African animation features a spotlight on women shaping the industry across the continent, a conversation with Smids Animation’s Damilola Solesi, and a look at Louisette Ratsivahiny’s production journey that included directing and producing the first animated series made entirely in Madagascar.

Heading to Stuttgart Headline News

ITFS 2026 Showcases Family and Industry Animation Activities

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:48pm

The 33rd Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film will present around 150 events, including the film competitions, outdoor screenings, workshops and games for audiences of all ages; runs May 5–10.

Crime Amidst the Simmering Moorland Fires… After the Flood Headline News

Vine FX Delivers Smoldering VFX on 'After the Flood' Season 2

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:05pm

The Cambridge-based studio returns as sole vendor on the ITV crime drama, delivering 336 shots and 94 sequences combining fire simulation, Gaussian splatting, and invisible effects to support the series’ expanded environmental scope.

The Wonderful Child in All of Us ANIMATIONWorld

Sylvain Chomet’s ‘A Magnificent Life’: Animation More Real Than Reality

The acclaimed, Oscar-nominated French director talks about his new film, his love of animation, and how if the acting, art, and editing are all good, your characters can feel more real than in live-action; in theaters March 27.

Business Headline News

Baobab Studios Acquires Roblox Title Rights for Film and TV Development

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 11:44am

Company is developing animated projects based on 3 of the gaming giant’s most widely played titles - 'Natural Disaster Survival,' 'Barry's Prison Run,' and 'Deepwoken'working with original creators to expand the properties for global audiences.

More Opportunities to Get Vertical Headline News

WEBTOON Unifies CANVAS with New Creator Tools and Translation Program

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:53am

The company will consolidate its regional user-generated content services into a single global platform, introducing expanded monetization, analytics, and multilingual distribution tools beginning in spring 2026.

BFFs… Until… Headline News

DreamWorks Animation Drops 'Forgotten Island' First Look

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:14am

Head behind-the-scenes with stars H.E.R., Liza Soberano, and writers/directors Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado on the new animated adventure about 2 lifelong friends transported to a mythical island… to face a test that could make them forget each other forever; in theaters September 25.

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Because Who Doesn’t Love Cat Videos? Headline News

Prime Video Drops ‘Kevin’ Trailer and Guest Cast

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 4:02pm

Cary Elwes, Patti LuPone, Nicole Byer and Tig Notaro are among the stars boarding the adult animated comedy about a cat that breaks up with his humans, from Aubrey Plaza and Joe Wengert; debuts April 20.

More Dark DC Stories Coming Headline News

'Supergirl' Trailer Reveals Markedly Darker Hero

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 2:05pm

We get our first good look at DC Studios' rebooted take on Kara Zor-El, with Milly Alcock starring in a more battle-worn version of the iconic character inspired by 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.'

May the 4th Be With You Headline News

Watch Clips from ‘Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord’ Animated Series

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:42am

All-new show created by Dave Filoni, set after the events of ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars,’ debuts April 6 on Disney+ with two episodes rolling out weekly through May 4th.

Oh the Horror! Headline News

Adult Swim Shares Claymation ‘Ghosts ’n Chainsaws’ From ‘Smiling Friends’

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:48am

The network releases the full stop-motion horror short from Lee Hardcastle that opened the series’ Season 3 ‘Curse of the Green Halloween Witch’ episode as part of its April Fools programming.

It’s Anime-zing! ANIMATIONWorld

Changing of the Anime Season: Endings and Beginnings

Columnist Andrew Osmond considers the endings to four ‘winter’ TV anime – ‘Journal With Witch,’ ‘Trigun Stargaze,’ ‘You And I Are Polar Opposites,’ and ‘Shiboyugi;’ and for an encore, he’s brought back some snaps from last weekend’s ‘AnimeJapan’ event in Tokyo!

Business Headline News

Brunico Shuts Down Kidscreen Summit; Publisher Jocelyn Christie Departs

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 11:38am

Brunico Communications will discontinue the longtime conference and its other U.S. events business in 2027, citing market consolidation, as the longtime ‘Kidscreen’ publisher exits after 28 years.

You Had Me at Skeletor Headline News

Trailer #2 Drops for Travis Knight’s ‘Masters of the Universe’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 8:04am

He’s finally back to save Eternia… there’s a new He-Man coming to theaters in the live-action fantasy adventure about 10-year-old Prince Adam re-uniting with his magical Sword of Power to take on Skeletor; from Mattel Films and Amazon MGM Studios, watch it June 5.

Technology Headline News

Boris FX Acquires Vegas Pro, Sound Forge, and Acid Pro

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:18pm

The acclaimed VFX developer bolsters its award-winning product family with popular professional video editing, content creation, and audio applications.

Discuss Before it Fades From Memory Headline News

Oscar-Qualified 'Dragonfly' Animated Short Now Streaming on Omeleto

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 30, 2026 at 1:11pm

Julia Morizawa’s 2D film explores intergenerational memory through her family’s harrowing story of surviving the 1945 Tokyo Firebombing.

Business Headline News

Magic Light Pictures Launches Stirling Animation to Complete 'Zog' Series

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 30, 2026 at 11:56am

The BAFTA-winning studio acquires assets and production pipeline of Wild Child Animation to secure the crew, infrastructure, and uninterrupted work on 52-episode show.

You're Dethpicable! Headline News

Looney Tunes ‘Rabbit Season’ Month Launches April 1

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 30, 2026 at 10:34am

Warner Bros. Discovery is launching a month-long series of games, streaming content, retail activations, and live appearances centered on Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes franchise.

More Tales from Yorubaland Headline News

‘Iyanu: The War of Twin Princes’ Sets July 11 Premiere

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 30, 2026 at 7:53am

Lion Forge Entertainment announced the debut of its second ‘Iyanu’ prequel film, airing on Cartoon Network and streaming the following day on HBO Max; film expands the franchise’s Yorubaland mythology ahead of the series’ Season 2.

Chasing Memories We Can Barely Recall ANIMATIONWorld

‘Telsche’: Exploring Memory and Loss Through Minimalist Art

Set on a stark salt-flat landscape and rendered in just three colors, Sophie Colfer and Ala Nunu’s 2D short follows a young girl’s search for a mother she can no longer fully remember, using stripped-down visuals without dialogue to explore how memory fades and returns.

We Want More SMALLS Headline News

Adult Swim SMALLS ‘3,2,1… Chachipistachi’ Short Debuts Today on YouTube

By Dan Sarto | Friday, March 27, 2026 at 12:06pm

From indie Spanish animator Rafillo comes a film that teaches you everything you ever wanted to know from Professor Chachipistachi who, along with the little siblings Timmy and Mariloli Manilli, will experience a thousand adventures.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Crunchyroll Sets Same-Day English Dub Launch for 'Witch Hat Atelier' Anime

By Dan Sarto | Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:39am

The adaptation of Kamome Shirahama’s manga will premiere April 6 with simultaneous English and Japanese releases of Episodes 1 and 2, alongside multiple dubbed language options.

Business Headline News

August Media Boards Roye Okupe’s 'Malika: Warrior Queen' as Co-Producer

By Dan Sarto | Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:58am

Singapore-based company joins the animated feature, financing up to one-third of the project and overseeing animation production across Asia.

Profiles in African Animation Headline News

‘SPARK’ Issue 2 Now Available for Free Download

By Dan Sarto | Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:02am

The latest edition of the monthly editorial platform dedicated to African animation features a spotlight on women shaping the industry across the continent, a conversation with Smids Animation’s Damilola Solesi, and a look at Louisette Ratsivahiny’s production journey that included directing and producing the first animated series made entirely in Madagascar.

Heading to Stuttgart Headline News

ITFS 2026 Showcases Family and Industry Animation Activities

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:48pm

The 33rd Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film will present around 150 events, including the film competitions, outdoor screenings, workshops and games for audiences of all ages; runs May 5–10.

Crime Amidst the Simmering Moorland Fires… After the Flood Headline News

Vine FX Delivers Smoldering VFX on 'After the Flood' Season 2

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:05pm

The Cambridge-based studio returns as sole vendor on the ITV crime drama, delivering 336 shots and 94 sequences combining fire simulation, Gaussian splatting, and invisible effects to support the series’ expanded environmental scope.

The Wonderful Child in All of Us ANIMATIONWorld

Sylvain Chomet’s ‘A Magnificent Life’: Animation More Real Than Reality

The acclaimed, Oscar-nominated French director talks about his new film, his love of animation, and how if the acting, art, and editing are all good, your characters can feel more real than in live-action; in theaters March 27.

Business Headline News

Baobab Studios Acquires Roblox Title Rights for Film and TV Development

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 11:44am

Company is developing animated projects based on 3 of the gaming giant’s most widely played titles - 'Natural Disaster Survival,' 'Barry's Prison Run,' and 'Deepwoken'working with original creators to expand the properties for global audiences.

More Opportunities to Get Vertical Headline News

WEBTOON Unifies CANVAS with New Creator Tools and Translation Program

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:53am

The company will consolidate its regional user-generated content services into a single global platform, introducing expanded monetization, analytics, and multilingual distribution tools beginning in spring 2026.

BFFs… Until… Headline News

DreamWorks Animation Drops 'Forgotten Island' First Look

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:14am

Head behind-the-scenes with stars H.E.R., Liza Soberano, and writers/directors Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado on the new animated adventure about 2 lifelong friends transported to a mythical island… to face a test that could make them forget each other forever; in theaters September 25.

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