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Registration Opens: SIGGRAPH Asia Heads to Kuala Lumpur December 1-4

By Dan Sarto | Friday, August 7, 2026 at 12:21pm

Annual computer graphics conference brings professionals, academics, educators and students together to gain and share insights in cutting-edge technology across animation, VFX, gaming and immersive experiences.

Su-Purr Sized News Headline News

Disney Jr. Premieres 'SuperKitties' Special 'The New SuperKitty'

By Dan Sarto | Friday, August 7, 2026 at 7:51am

The Paula Rosenthal-created preschool series makes Willa official in a special that hits Disney+ August 7, with 'Howl-O-Ween' and 'Friendsgiving' specials to follow; Ready to Su-Purr Roar music video

The Greens Are Back Headline News

Stephen King, Kevin Smith Guest on 'Big City Greens' Season 5

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 5:52pm

Watch the trailer: the Houghton brothers' animated series returns August 21 on Disney Channel, next day on Disney+; Luke Combs, Dylan Sprouse, Megan Stalter and Jason Mewes join returning guest stars Danny Trejo, Colin Hanks and Dan Stevens.

Life finds a way VFXWorld

How Milk VFX Built the Lost Worlds and Creatures of 'Surviving Earth'

The VFX studio delivered roughly 1,000 shots across the 8-part NBC and Peacock miniseries, building 73 animal types and 55 variations, running 100 environments through an Unreal Engine finishing pipeline, and carrying a scar on a juvenile's forehead all the way into adulthood.

The Kid's Juggernaut Continues! Headline News

Universal Drops 'CoComelon: The Movie' Teaser Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 11:28am

JJ starts kindergarten, loses his bear and lands in a kingdom where singing is outlawed - Moonbug Entertainment's nursery-rhyme juggernaut heads to theaters February 19, 2027, with DNEG Group handling animation and DreamWorks Animation producing.

It's a Zoo Out There Headline News

Gustavo Dudamel and LA Philharmonic Score PBS Kids Animated Special

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 5:36pm

Half-hour 'Carnival of Animals,' directed by Siri Melchior and animated by Passion Pictures, strings all 14 of Camille Saint-Saens' sections into one story for the first time, over hand-painted watercolor backgrounds.

Looking For a Nice Clean Cut Headline News

DNEG Moves Its Editorial Pipeline onto Foundry's Hiero

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 10:09am

The leading VFX house is already running the tool on episodic, film and experience-based projects in production, and expects to finish migrating by the end of the year.

Directing in 3D Headline News

Autodesk's New Flow Studio Tools Let Creators Block and Direct AI Shots in 3D

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 7:51am

Extensive new feature release lays groundwork for expanded Maya and DCC integrations, AI-assisted scene construction and agent-driven directing.

3 Minutes – 3 Lives Headline News

3 Animated Documentaries from NFB's Alambic Lab Go Online August 17

By Dan Sarto | Monday, August 3, 2026 at 5:03pm

The under 5-minute shorts were made during a 6-month paid lab for emerging filmmakers run by the French Animation Studio, chosen from 75 submissions by a 6-person jury.

It's Anime-zing! Headline News

Watch: Final 'Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi' Trailer Drops

By Dan Sarto | Monday, August 3, 2026 at 3:45pm

It’s almost here… Lucasfilm and Production I.G's 8-episode limited anime series, part of the new 'Star Wars: Visions Presents' banner for long-form stories, premieres August 5 exclusively on Disney+ and Hulu.

The Pitch Is In Headline News

OIAF Names 8 Pitch THIS! Semifinalists for 50th Anniversary Edition

By Dan Sarto | Monday, August 3, 2026 at 1:28pm

Selected from more than 100 applications, the teams present to a live industry audience and jury on September 23, with two advancing to the September 24 final; festival runs September 23-27 in Ottawa.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Netflix Drops Trailer for Osamu Tezuka’s Manga-Inspired ‘The Ribbon Hero’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, July 31, 2026 at 2:27pm

All-new new feature-length anime based on the famed ‘Astro Boy’ creator’s ‘Princess Knight,’ directed by Yuki Igarashi with animation by Outline, streams August 8.

It’s Looking Fire Headline News

Rodeo FX Shares ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Season 2 VFX Breakdown Reel

By Dan Sarto | Friday, July 31, 2026 at 12:23pm

Studio delivered 163 shots across 14 sequences, including sand simulations, crumbling CG rock formations, Toph Vision, an Avatar State digital double, and refined Soul Glow effects.

Commercials Headline News

Watch: Black Kite VFX Breakdown for ‘McDonald’s World Menu Heist’ Campaign

By Dan Sarto | Friday, July 31, 2026 at 11:21am

Studio’s work includes snowy environments, fully CG aircraft, and flying burger boxes on the globe-trotting campaign created by Leo Burnett UK and directed by Henry Scholfield.

We Want More Peanuts ANIMATIONWorld

Mark Evestaff Talks ‘Snoopy Presents: There’s No Place Like Home, Snoopy’

The executive producer discusses production challenges and never outgrowing your childhood creativity on the all-new Apple TV ‘Peanuts’ special where our beloved beagle’s doghouse is accidentally sold at a yard sale; premieres globally on July 31.

The Old Glass Slipper Trick Headline News

WWE Superstar Damian Priest Boards Netflix’s ‘Steps’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 11:45am

‘Heavyweight’ talent to voice Cracktor in the upcoming original animated film that reimagines the roles of Cinderella’s supposedly ‘evil’ stepsisters in the classic fairytale; streams November 20.

You Had Me at Skeletor VFXWorld

DNEG Gets Serious About Creating Fun VFX on ‘Masters of the Universe’

Led by Chris McLaughlin and Greg Fisher, the studio handled 746 shots across 17 sequences, creating Eternia, Castle Grayskull, Cringer, Zoar, Roboto and Skeletor’s skull, balancing the campy, cartoon-inspired fantasy with believable, realistic characters and environments.

Business Headline News

Lemonade Talent Adds LOBO to UK Roster

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 4:28pm

The award-winning creative studio has spent more than 3 decades working in live-action, animation, mixed media, visual effects and emerging technologies for brands including Coca-Cola, Apple, Microsoft, Disney/Pixar and Mastercard.

Even Cage Can Wear the Mask Headline News

Barnstorm VFX Shares ‘Spider-Noir’ Breakdown Reel

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 1:54pm

The visual effects studio delivered 450 shots on Prime Video’s hit series, including world-building, period environments, train sequence work, and Megawatt effects created in collaboration with ILM.

On the Road to Portland Headline News

PFCAT Releases Expansive, Stop-Motion Filled 2026 Festival Lineup

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 10:41am

The 6-day event runs August 18-23 at Portland’s OMSI with more than 170 films including 130+ animated films, 30+ stop-motion works, 30+ world premieres, and 3D short with Paul Reubens’ final on-screen performance.

Business Headline News

Flying Bark and Lightfold Partner on Original Animated Project

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 11:46am

With a release video proclaiming a new show / comic / game on the way, the companies have announced a collaboration focused on creator-led storytelling, premium animation and stronger connections between artists and audiences.

Uh-huh – Whatever Headline News

Kieran Culkin is The Devil in ‘Family Guy’ ‘Happy Hell-o-ween’ Special

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 11:03am

The hit show returns to Hulu with exclusive Halloween and holiday specials this year; the ‘Succession’ star takes on Beelzebub and Peter Griffin doesn’t take too kindly to losing the Official Santa competition.

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