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Family… You Gotta Love Em Headline News

Exclusive: Netflix Shares ‘Long Story Short’ Inside the Series Featurette

By Dan Sarto | Monday, May 18, 2026 at 8:52am

Watch creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg (‘BoJack Horseman’) and cast, including Max Greenfield, Nicole Byer and Angelique Cabral, discuss the highly relatable, emotionally complex world of the hit animated series, digging deeper into the WGA-winning ‘Shira Can’t Cook’ episode.

Pups to the Rescue Headline News

Nickelodeon and Spin Master Renew ‘PAW Patrol’ and ‘Rubble & Crew’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, May 15, 2026 at 3:05pm

The preschool shows get picked up for Seasons 14 and 15 and 5 and 6, respectively, with new episodes set to premiere this summer on the network and Nick Jr.

Cheesehead Nirvana Headline News

Stoopid Buddy Stoodios and Green Bay Packers Drop Animated 2026 Schedule

By Dan Sarto | Friday, May 15, 2026 at 2:14pm

Hilarious stop-motion short is part of multimedia campaign for the NFL team’s 2026 game schedule that also includes 2 playable video games, and the return of a Packers mascot from the 1980s (there's lots of BTS images from the production).

I Flush Not Shirk My Duties Headline News

Exclusive ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Season Finale Clip: ‘Stuck in the Middle with Hu(go)’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:20am

In the first of the season’s 2 final episodes, Bob is forced to spend time with one of his least favorite people, while Tina is entrusted with something very close to Jimmy Junior’s heart; airs Sunday, May 17 on FOX.

The Power of Nonchalance Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘American Dad! - Where The Wild Boars Are’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, May 15, 2026 at 8:21am

In the all-new episode, Jeff comes of age with the help of an old man, and Roger takes care of a ‘special’ shed; airs this Sunday, May 17 on FOX as part of the Animation Domination Block.

Besides That How Was the Play? Headline News

FOX Shares Exclusive ‘Family Guy – High School History’ Clip

By Dan Sarto | Friday, May 15, 2026 at 7:57am

In this three-act parody of prominent historical eras, the Griffins take a humorous look at The French Revolution, the American Civil War, and World War II; new episode airs this Sunday, May 17 as part of the Animation Domination Block.

Hanging Out at the Maul ANIMATIONWorld

‘Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord’: Lucasfilm Animation’s Most Challenging Show

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:32pm

With painterly matte paintings, anamorphic lens simulations, stylized facial rigs, and a darker emotional approach to its title character, Dave Filoni’s new animated series pushed the studio’s cinematic ambitions further than ever before; now streaming on Disney+.

Epic Animation Collab Headline News

WEBTOON and Warner Bros. Animation Add 4 New Animated Adaptations

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 1:41pm

The new projects join the previously announced set of webcomics being developed into animated series as part of the company’s strategic partnership first revealed last year.  

Return to the Monsterverse VFXWorld

‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ Season 2 Delivers Kaiju-Sized VFX

Visual Effects supervisor Sean Konrad discusses how Godzilla, Kong, a scarab horde, and the seemingly unstoppable new Titan X highlighted more than 3,000 shots he oversaw on the hit Monsterverse series, now streaming on Apple TV.

The Kids’ Juggernaut Continues! Headline News

Universal Shares First Look, Sets ‘CoComelon: The Movie’ Release

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

Nicholas Hoult, Ego Nwodim and SZA board the upcoming 3DCG film featuring JJ and his friends on a new music-filled adventure, from Moonbug Entertainment, Flywheel Media, Prime Focus Studios and DreamWorks Animation, in theaters February 2027.

Furries Get Their Moment Headline News

Sarah Silverman, Aidy Bryant, and David Duchovny Among Stars Boarding ‘Mating Season’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 8:56am

Netflix drops a new clip and all-star guest voice cast for its new animated adult rom-com from the creators of ‘Big Mouth’ that follows bears, raccoons, and other forest creatures dealing with their love lives; debuts May 22.

It’s Anime-zing! ANIMATIONWorld

Witch Hats, Daemons and Stranger Things

Columnist Andrew Osmond looks at the new TV anime ‘Witch Hat Atelier’ and ‘Daemons of the Shadow Realm,’ and also casts an ‘anime eye’ over Netflix’s recent ‘Stranger Things: Tales from ’85’ series.

The Woods are Dark and Deep Headline News

LAIKA Drops ‘Wildwood’ Teaser Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 7:03am

It’s finally here - the studio behind ‘Coraline’ shares its first extended look at the upcoming stop-motion fantasy feature directed by Travis Knight and based on the novel by Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis; in theaters October 23.

Business Headline News

Sycamore Studios and Reel FX Begin Production on ‘Doctor Dolittle: King of the Wild’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:28pm

Oscar-nominated director Timothy Reckart to helm the new animated feature, a reimagining of the famed property, with a release slated for the third quarter of 2027.

Seafaring Business Headline News

Ayo Edebiri, Bradley Cooper, and Dave Bautista Board Bong Joon-Ho’s ‘Ally’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 3:40pm

Finn Wolfhard, Rachel House, Werner Herzog and Alex Jayne Go also join the all-star cast of the Oscar-winning filmmaker’s first venture into animation, set for a 2027 theatrical release, backed by CJ ENM, Penture Invest, and Pathé, with DNEG handling the 3DCG.

Technology Headline News

Foundry Releases Nuke Stage Virtual Production Application

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 2:24pm

The hardware-agnostic software for end-to-end virtual production and in-camera VFX now incorporates expanded 3D workflows to work natively with USD, enhanced metadata tracking, Gaussian Splat rendering, and other enhancements.

It’s Anime-zing! ANIMATIONWorld

‘Labyrinth’: A Cautionary Tale Built from Dreams and Psychology

Director Shoji Kawamori talks about the real, the surreal, and the symbolic in his film about a high school girl who dreams of stardom but struggles to capture attention until she gets trapped in her smartphone and her charismatic alter ego emerges; from GKIDS, releasing in US theaters May 10.

I Don’t Get Road Rage… Except When I’m Driving Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘Bob’s Burgers – Driving Miss Ragey’

Nat the limo driver helps Linda with her road rage - meanwhile, the kids and Bob discover both the joys and the risk involved in riding a mattress down the stairs; airs Sunday, May 10 on FOX.

Sleepwalk This Way! Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘Family Guy - Let the Good Times Walk’

A powerful sleeping aid medication gives Joe the ability to walk while he is asleep, but he grows concerned when it becomes clear that the guys prefer his sleepwalking self; new episode airs on FOX this Sunday, May 10 as part of the Animation Domination Block.

Meow! Headline News

FOX Shares Exclusive ‘American Dad! – Dude, You’re Getting A Del!’ Clip

Klaus becomes Snot's father figure to woo Snot’s mom - meanwhile, Hayley opens a cat café and hires Roger's infamous cat persona, Marmalade; new episode airs this Sunday, May 10 as part of the Animation Domination Block.

Hawkins Gets Animated ANIMATIONWorld

‘Stranger Things: Tales from ‘85’ Harnesses the Power of Retro Color

There’s room for both vibrant, bright neon pops and darker, more serious tones in the animated series that takes ‘Stranger Things’ fans to Hawkins during the winter of 1985 to face something terrifying beneath the ice.

Technology Headline News

Maxon Makes Autograph Team Licenses Free for Commercial Use

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 12:07pm

The leading content creation software company has expanded no cost access to its motion graphics, VFX and compositing application to studios, agencies, educators, brands, and creative organizations of any size.

Chaos Reigns… Again! Headline News

Illumination Drops ‘Minions & Monsters’ Trailer #2 and Poster

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:07am

Beware, it’s got a clown with a chainsaw… the latest chapter in ‘Minions’ cinematic silliness finds the gang saving the planet from the silly monsters they just unleashed; Pierre Coffin directs, Brian Lynch writes, and it hits theaters July 1.

An Embarrassment of Animated Riches Headline News

Netflix Announces Huge Slate of Annecy Activities

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:02am

Festival plans include previews of Brad Bird’s ‘Ray Gunn,’ ‘Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory,’ ‘THE ONE PIECE’ and untitled animated ‘Ghostbusters’ series along with anime showcases, masterclasses and a ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ sing-along.

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