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Getting an A for No Effort Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘Bob’s Burgers – Keyboard Kid’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:25am

Tina hopes her fast-but-weird typing style gets her an A in typing class so she can attend an upcoming field trip… her typing teacher has other ideas; airs Sunday, April 26 on FOX.

WUBBA LUBBA DUB-DUB! Headline News

Exclusive Excerpt from ‘Rick and Morty Forever #0’ 48-Page Series Finale

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:19am

Oni Press will release a double-sized final issue on May 27, concluding more than a decade of 'Rick and Morty' comics laying bare their extended run of misadventures.

My Brother the Minotaur ANIMATIONWorld

‘My Brother the Minotaur’: A Mystical Being Embraces Community and Individuality

Donal Mangan’s long-gestating series about a myth-tinged, coming-of-age adventure that follows a young minotaur and his human brother searching for answers about his past while exploring belonging and identity premieres April 24 on Apple TV.

Willem if You Got Em Headline News

Neil Patrick Harris, Tituss Burgess and Ellie Kemper Board Mo Willems Series

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 1:33pm

Paramount+ casts two animated adaptations of the best-selling author’s children’s books, 'The Pigeon Show! Starring The Pigeon,' and 'The Elephant & Piggie Show!' expanding its kids and family programming slate.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Osamu Tezuka Manga-Inspired ‘The Ribbon Hero’ Coming in August

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 7:56am

Netflix has set the global streaming debut for its new feature-length anime based on the famed ‘Astro Boy’ creator’s 'Princess Knight,' directed by Yuki Igarashi with animation by Outline.

Memories That Never Fade ANIMATIONWorld

‘Akira’ and ‘Battle of the Planets’: 2 Anime That Made Me

With the Katsuhiro Otomo classic 1988 film now playing in UK and Ireland cinemas, columnist Andrew Osmond reflects on the impact it had on him decades ago, and how it links to a TV cartoon from his childhood.

We Want More Palomino! Headline News

Stephan Franck Launches Kickstarter for Final ‘Palomino’ Volume

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 9:10am

New graphic novel from the acclaimed animator and cartoonist’s Dark Planet Comics concludes the Ringo Award-nominated neo-noir graphic novel series set in Los Angeles’ country music scene.

A New Creative Learning Ecosystem Headline News

ADAPT Launches //ACADEMY Learning Ecosystem

By Dan Sarto | Monday, April 20, 2026 at 1:25pm

New educational initiative departs from traditional education models by focusing not only on tools and output but on how artists make decisions and work within real production constraints.

The Best in Ibero-American Animation Headline News

2026 Quirino Awards Winners Announced

By Dan Sarto | Monday, April 20, 2026 at 12:14pm

'Decorado,' ‘There Is Something Behind You,’ and 'Dog Alone' among the projects honored at the 9th event celebrating diversity and scope of creative work across Ibero-American animation.

Calling Natalie Portman… Headline News

‘The Lemurian Candidate’ Debuts on Substack

By Dan Sarto | Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11:41am

The 90-minute ‘3 best buds with psychedelics’ indie adventure to contact aliens supposedly living beneath a mountain includes an ‘out of this world’ animated sequence; first film to debut on platform’s premier access tier.

Miyazaki Back in Theaters Headline News

GKIDS and Fathom Announce 2026 Studio Ghibli Fest Slate

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 17, 2026 at 11:11am

Fan-favorite films from the famed Japanese animation studio once again head to U.S. cinemas this summer, screening in both original Japanese and English dubbed versions with surprise extra content for each show.

Animation Festivals Headline News

SCAD AnimationFest Lacoste Starts Today

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 9:16am

The fifth annual festival at the university’s campus in Provence, France features screenings, panels, and presentations on ‘Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal,’ ‘F1,’ and ‘Arco;’ runs through April 18.

A Very Curious Gorg ANIMATIONWorld

The Vintage Anime ‘Giant Gorg’: A Hero Robot’s Answer to King Kong

Columnist Andrew Osmond looks back at a decades’-old Japanese cartoon available on streaming, which presents itself as a fast and furious kids’ show – until the shock of the last episodes.

Dept. of Far Out! Headline News

'The Freak Brothers' Season 3 Sets April 20 Return on Tubi

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 12:54pm

Our favorite stoners are back with 6 new episodes, opening a cannabis shop and trying to spell CEO without THC; first 2 seasons also now streaming.

We Love Interspecies Communication Issues Headline News

Exclusive: Iron Circus Launches Jay Eaton’s 'Runaway to the Stars' Kickstarter

By Dan Sarto | Monday, April 13, 2026 at 9:03am

Read the excerpt: campaign begins for hard ‘slice-of-like’ sci-fi graphic novel that explores species relationships, communication, and everyday life in a meticulously constructed alien world.

We Love Oddly Designed Merpeople ANIMATIONWorld

‘ChaO’: A Story of Boundless Love and Boundless Art

A strange, funny, and unexpectedly heartfelt romance unfolds in a rule-breaking, futuristic world bursting with oddball details and creative chaos; from GKIDS, director Yasuhiro Aoki and Studio 4°C, the film hits North American theaters today, April 10.

Its’ Anime-zing! Headline News

‘Kill Blue’ Anime Global Streaming Premiere Set for April 11

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:44am

Series adaptation of Tadatoshi Fujimaki’s manga about a legendary assassin stung by a wasp who awakens as a 13-year-old boy will debut on multiple platforms across North America and international territories.

Can’t Get Too Much Seth MacFarlane! Headline News

FOX Shares Exclusive ‘American Dad!: Idol Threat’ Clip

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 10, 2026 at 9:23am

The school bully saves Steve's life at the carnival and is celebrated as a local hero by everyone but Steve; new episode airs this Sunday as part of the Animation Domination Block.

And Old West Fuster Cluck! Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘Family Guy - A Few More Ways to Die in the West’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 10, 2026 at 8:10am

In this Griffin family spoof of the Old West, Peter, known as Quiet Burp, and his gang of outlaws agree to escort a wealthy businessman on a train journey; new episode airs this Sunday on FOX.

Ah The Folly of Youth Headline News

Exclusive Excerpt: Top Shelf Releases 'Punk’n Heads' Graphic Novel

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:39pm

The raucous and revealing new work from Eisner-nominated Dave Baker and Nicole Goux explores campy horror-punk rock, making music, making mistakes, wearing pumpkin masks, and having absolutely nothing figured out; now on-sale.

Heading to Toronto Headline News

TAAFI 2026 Returns with Expansive Program Running April 8-12

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 2:28pm

The Toronto Animation Arts Festival International is coming to the TIFF Lightbox with over 100 animated films and an expanded focus on industry access, education, and career development.

It's Anime-zing! Headline News

Crunchyroll and AnimeJapan Reveal First New Creator Award Winners

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 5:20pm

The leading anime brand and world’s largest anime event have announced 7 winning short films from the new competition that are now streaming worldwide.

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