Netflix Announces ‘Dealies’ From Joe Bennett and Ted Travelstead
New adult animated comedy series from Green Street Pictures, the studio behind ‘Common Side Effects’ and ‘Scavenger’s Reign,’ follows the staff of a big-box store, where sometimes actual work is performed.
How ‘PAC-MAN: Snack Breaks’ Gives the Arcade Icon a New 2D Bite
Susan Tran and Noah Pardo discuss how Blinky, Inky, Pinky, and Clyde get to show off, moving the 45-year-old characters beyond the maze with snack-sized stories set in New PAC-City; now on YouTube.
Nancy and Nik's Annual Annecy Picnic - Saturday 27 June, 2026
If you are at Annecy on Saturday 27 June, and almost everybody will be, come to our picnic. Everyone welcome but remember it is a picnic so please bring food and drink to share but don`t spend over 6 Euros.
General Huge and Skarra Mucci Release ‘Beautiful Day’ Music Video
The hand-drawn, 3-minute-plus animated short brings to life the song’s messages about transformation, freedom and the power of music to reshape reality.
‘Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends’ Returns June 11
Thor, Loki and Odin join the hit animated preschool series; L.A. Dodger star Mookie Betts and Alan Ruck added to the guest voice cast in new episodes that premiere on Disney Jr., the next day on Disney+.
ANIMAGE to Launch Animation Market, Feature Competition in 2026
Leading animation festival in Brazil will expand to 10 days this November with the debut of ANIMAGE Conecta and its first feature film competition; submissions now being accepted.
Psyop Launches ‘Psyop Independent Media Group’ Studio Network
New effort connects 20 independent studios across visual storytelling, entertainment, design and IP development into a multi-disciplinary creative partnership with one consistent point of contact.
KEPYR Marks 10th Anniversary with 2026 Kindred Spirits Campaign
Sponsored by Lion Forge Entertainment, the ‘Artists for Artists!’ campaign spotlighting child displacement in Southeastern Africa is raising funds for African Youth Artistic Poetry, a writing and performance workshop created by and for young artists in Malawi’s Dzaleka Refugee Camp: live performances set for June 19 event in New York.
ANIMASYROS 2026 Sets Agora Program and Pitching Forum Call for Submissions
The 19th festival edition, which returns to Syros Island, Greece, September 21-27, announces its expanded program, an international lineup of animation professionals, and a July 1 submission deadline for its Agora Pitching Forum.
Disney+ Sets 3 Exclusive 'The Simpsons' Episodes for Summer Fun
A triple ‘doh-se’ of hilarity is on the way - double-episode 'Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition' streams June 17, while full-length episodes 'Simpsley' and 'Yellow Mirror' hit July 3 and August 26, respectively.
ADAPT Opens Enrollment for Daniel Dociu’s ‘The Need for Re-invention’ Masterclass
10-week live class led by the noted sci-fi / fantasy artist and creative director explores in detail the need for creatives to redefine their role in industry shaped by AI, rapid tech change, and new production realities; starts June 30.
PIPPA Launches AI Animation Platform with iOS and Android Apps
The company’s new system turns user-submitted stories, audio, scripts, prompts, and ideas into editable and shareable animated videos while compensating artists whose styles are used on the platform.
PBS Kids Greenlights ‘Lyla in the Loop’ Season 2
Mighty Picnic’s Emmy-nominated series is now in production on 24 new half-hour episodes, a family reunion special, and new digital games.
Beating the Reaper: ‘Angel Beats!’ and Strawberry-Scented Acid
Columnist Andrew Osmond discusses the insane afterlife anime series and some of its relatives from creators Jun Maeda and Key.
Jorge Gutierrez Pulls Out of Prime Video Project Nara AI Platform Series
The Emmy-winning director stepped away from the project after intense industry backlash just 2 days after Amazon MGM Studios and AWS announced it as part of their GenAI Creators’ Fund.
Pixar Drops Final ‘Toy Story 5’ Trailer, Reveals New Guest Voices
The fight for playtime begins.. the toys are back in town, but this time, they face a ‘technological threat’ in Lilypad, a frog-shaped smart tablet with disruptive ideas about what’s best for their kid, Bonnie; Bad Bunny and Alan Cumming join the cast for special cameos; in theaters June 19.
Adi Shankar Talks Bollywood, Brothers and ‘Devil May Cry’ Season 2
The creator, writer and showrunner discusses how Hindu mythology, Indian music and his own family history shaped Dante and Vergil’s war between worlds, pairing grey-shaded demon lords, stone gods and pop-music spectacle with a story rooted in lost family and cultural memory.
Netflix Drops Trailer for ‘I Am Frankelda,’ Mexico’s First Stop-Motion Feature
Arturo and Roy Ambriz’s Annie Award-nominated film follows an ignored 19th-century writer who must confront the monsters she created in her subconscious to restore the balance between fiction and reality; streams June 12.
Netflix Animation Production Workers Ratify First Union Contract with The Animation Guild
Feature production workers at the studio approved the IATSE Local 839 agreement with almost 89% in favor of ratification.
Disney+ Drops ‘X-Men ‘97’ Season 2 Trailer and Images
It's finally here... the new season of the hit animated series continues the adventures of the heroic mutant team of X-Men, now divided and spread across different eras in time; debuts July 1.
Black Eye Technologies Launches Black Eye 2.0 for Unreal Engine
New release of dynamic camera system designed to give UE teams modular, adaptable tools for gameplay, cinematics, marketing content, virtual production, and in-engine storytelling is now available.
Call for submissions: ANIMASYROS 2026 Agora Pitching Forum
The ANIMASYROS International Animation Festival returns for its 19th edition from 21 to 27 September 2026 in the capital of the Cyclades.
Prime Video Orders 3 Animated Series From GenAI Creators’ Fund
‘Cupcake & Friends,’ ‘Love, Diana Music Hunters’ and ‘Punky Duck’ will be produced using Amazon MGM Studios and AWS’ Project Nara AI platform; new initiative was just announced at AI on the Lot at Culver Studios.
Alexis Beaumont Debuts ‘A Little More Action’ Short
Built around a French parody cover of Elvis’ ‘A Little Less Conversation,’ the director’s fast-cut rotoscoped film uses satire to probe media’s normalization of violence and police impunity.
A Character’s Nose is Worth 1,000 Words in ‘Long Story Short’
Creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg shares how continuity, collaboration, and precision helped turn tiny visual choices into emotional storytelling on his animated family comedy; now streaming on Netflix.

























































