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Aardman at 50: Inside the Clay, Felt, and Fingerprints

From Morph and ‘Wallace & Gromit’ to ‘Shaun the Sheep’ and ‘Let’s Go Timmy!’ the iconic British stop-motion studio’s enduring appeal comes from plasticine, eccentric characters, visible imperfections, and a process that still prizes the human touch.

Ooo We’re Heading Back to Ooo ANIMATIONWorld

The ‘Adventure Time: Side Quests’ Crew Gets Experimental and Emotional

John DiMaggio, Sasha Knight, Nate Cash, Victor Courtright and Nick Cross discuss honoring the original series while pushing the prequel into crayon, VHS distortion, and brighter early-Finn energy; debuts June 29 on Disney+ and Hulu.

Tech v Fragile Humanity Headline News

‘BLISS: Beyond the Edge of Time’ Sets June 30 World Premiere at Taipei Film Festival

By Dan Sarto | Monday, June 29, 2026 at 1:34am

‘Love, Death + Robots’ meets the I-Ching in the feature-length sci-fi anthology; 6 original animated visions of humanity’s future from 6 independent Taiwan animation studios explore fate, identity and choice in a future where technology collides with the fragile essence of humanity.

Awards Headline News

'Paper Trail,' 'The Violinist' Take Top Awards at Annecy 2026

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 6:03am

Don Hertzfeldt’s 2D short and the 2D/3D feature from Ervin Han and Raúl García are among the winners at the swelteringly hot and jam packed 50th festival edition that also saw the grand opening of the Cité internationale du cinéma d'animation.

From the Creator of Infinity Train ANIMATIONWorld

‘Among Us’: Owen Dennis and Madeline Queripel Talk Maps, Mayhem and Murder

The creator and co-executive producer discuss how their series leans into archetypes, broken character models, and visor-based expressions to give its doomed crewmates more personality than their simple silhouettes suggest; the Innersloth hit-game adaptation is now streaming on Paramount+.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Netflix Reveals Expansive Anime Slate Updates at Annecy

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 6:32am

The streamer shared new images, trailers and release information for ‘The One Piece,’ ‘The Ribbon Hero,’ ‘Fool Night,’ ‘Sparks of Tomorrow,’ ‘Blue Eye Samurai Season 2’ and ‘Bass X Machina’ during its Anime Studio Focus presentation.

BFFs… Until… Headline News

DreamWorks Animation Drops 'Forgotten Island' Trailer #2

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 11:21pm

Friendship is put to the test in the craziest ways when two lifelong friends are transported to a mythical island… will they be strong enough to remember what matters most before they drift apart; in theaters September 25.

That’s the 2nd Biggest Roach I’ve Ever Seen! VFXWorld

Inside the 3,200-Shot VFX Challenge of ‘Fallout’ Season 2

By Dan Sarto | Monday, June 22, 2026 at 4:20pm

Production VFX supervisor Jay Worth discusses building the Mojave wasteland, bringing the iconic Deathclaw to life, expanding Ghoul effects work, and balancing practical craftsmanship with large-scale visual effects on the hit Prime Video series.

Here Kitty Kitty Headline News

Netflix Drops Trailer for Ricky Gervais Adult Animated Comedy ‘Alley Cats’

By Dan Sarto | Monday, June 22, 2026 at 11:23am

The ruminations of feral British cats from all walks of life have never been funnier than in this new series, created, written and directed by the iconic comedian; debuts on August 7; Gervias Masterclass set June 25 in Annecy,

Business Headline News

Illumination Reveals New Animated Feature ‘Not Alone’ at Annecy

By Dan Sarto | Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:37am

CEO Chris Meledandri shared that the studio’s next original film, a romance between 2 very shy people incapable of coming together until the possibility of Earth’s demise intervenes, stars Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez and hits theaters April 16, 2027.

A Visual Tour de Force ANIMATIONWorld

Hisko Hulsing Talks ‘Danse Macabre’

In an expansive and intimate interview with Johannes Wolters, the ‘Undone’ and ‘Junkyard’ director discusses his new animated short, premiering this week in Annecy, an intense visual exploration of Dmitri Shostakovich’s Allegro from his 10th Symphony, based on 79 original oil paintings.

What’s Beyond Infinity and Beyond? ANIMATIONWorld

‘Toy Story 5’: Playtime Will Never Be the Same

By Dan Sarto | Friday, June 19, 2026 at 4:44am

Director Andrew Stanton, co-director Kenna Harris, and producer Lindsey Collins discuss how they arrived at their film’s ‘technological’ playtime threat, Lilypad, and the uneasy question driving Pixar’s fifth ‘Toy Story’ outing: what happens when toys stop being needed? In theaters today, June 19.

Thumper Meets Bonnie and Clyde Headline News

Tribeca-Winning Animated Short ‘Violet and Marlowe Rob a Bank’ Released

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 5:31pm

Watch Wesley Wang’s 3D indie film about a husband-and-wife rabbits’ armed resistance against a ruthlessly monopolized carrot supply that reached 10 million views across platforms within 24 hours of its YouTube release.

We Love Trans Punk Rock Singer Trainwrecks Headline News

‘Sorry About the Mess’ Animated Series Kickstarter Launches

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 3:50pm

The trans-themed punk rock adult comedy fantasy series from Cassie Workman, Lilly Wachowski and Princess Pictures will release their indei pilot online in 2027; filmmakers will attend Annecy next week.

Beware the Straight White Maliens Headline News

‘Lesbian Space Princess’ Hits UK and Irish Cinema for Pride Month

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 2:49pm

The candy-colored animated comedy, a queer outer space adventure from Leela Varghese and Emma Hough Hobbs, opens June 19 following festival wins at Berlinale and the Sydney Film Festival.

It’s Dyno-Mite! Headline News

Exclusive: ‘Surviving Earth - When the Climate Broke’ Clip

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 9:00am

NBC’s landmark 8-part docuseries spans almost 500 million years, with never-before-seen creatures and a look at how they not only survived but thrived during the planet’s most catastrophic environmental events.

We Love High-Stakes Clashes Headline News

‘Masters of the Universe: Tales From Eternia’ Web Series Set

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 2:10pm

The 20-episode 2D animated show, from Mattel Studios, launches June 19 on the Mattel Adventures YouTube channel, with weekly releases planned through November 20.

Loudly and Proudly Headline News

Disney+ Sets ‘The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder’ Final Season, Holiday Special

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 1:39pm

Fourth season of the show debuts July 29, ahead of the franchise’s 25th anniversary; stop-motion holiday special ‘A Proud Family Wizmas’ to debut later this year.

Getting Hungary in Annecy Headline News

Hungary Brings 5 Competition Films, 7 Pitch Projects to Annecy 2026

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 10:24am

Hungarian animation studios, producers and creators head back to the festival and MIFA with a broad film and project presence spanning shorts, series, and international co-productions under HAPA and National Film Institute Hungary support.

The Old Glass Slipper Trick Headline News

Nikki Glaser to Voice the Evil Priscilla in Netflix’s ‘Steps’

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 8:46am

The award-winning comedian and actress boards the upcoming original animated film, starring Ali Wong, Amada Seyfried, Stephanie Hsu, and Bette Midler, that reimagines the roles of Cinderella’s supposedly ‘evil’ stepsisters in the classic fairytale.

A Very Mickey Season Headline News

‘Mickey’s Home Alone’ Animated Special Set for This Holiday Season

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6:57am

The new full-length special follows Mickey and Pluto as they are accidentally left behind while Minnie and the gang head to the world-famous Ice Palace for Christmas; coming to Disney Jr. and Disney+.

Business Headline News

TransPerfect Combines MPC and The Mill as Single Global Studio

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 5:43pm

The AI and language solutions company’s 2 divisions will now operate as The Mill, bringing together film and series VFX, brand content production, localization, and AI-enabled production services under one organization.

There are Spells Afoot! Headline News

Disney’s ‘Hexed’ Trailer Released; Tracey Ullman and Stephen Fry Join Cast

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 4:26pm

The studio’s 65th animated feature, an original coming-of-age animated feature set in the magical world of witches, opens in theaters November 25.

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