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It's On the Level Headline News

'Warhammer 40,000' Animated Series in Development at Blur Studio

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 5:31pm

Games Workshop confirmed the Amazon MGM Studios project, being created and directed by Dave Wilson and executive produced by Tim Miller and noted 'Warhammer' fan Henry Cavill.

The Dark Knight Returns Headline News

Matthew Needham to Voice The Joker in ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ Season 2

By Dan Sarto | Monday, July 27, 2026 at 10:08am

Prime Video revealed the key casting during the ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ panel at San Diego Comic-Con; all 10 episodes to stream July 31.

Retro Fun Headline News

Tiffany Haddish, Donald Faison Board ‘Backyard Sports: The Animated Series’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, July 24, 2026 at 4:58pm

Playground Productions reveals new show is in production at its SDCC 2026 panel, sharing the voice cast, which also includes Christopher Mintz-Plasse, first look images and a sizzle reel - trailer.

The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Returns Headline News

Disney Reveals D23 2026 Programming Lineup

By Dan Sarto | Monday, July 13, 2026 at 5:28pm

Epic 3-day fan event will feature a ‘Muppets’ songbook celebration with Seth MacFarlane, new Leslie Iwerks documentary, and anniversary panels for ‘Alice in Wonderland,’ ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ ‘KINGDOM HEARTS,’ and ‘Spider-Man’ as well as exclusive first looks, new announcements, musical performances, and Disney Legends programming running August 14-16 in Anaheim.

Technology Headline News

SIGGRAPH 2026 Launches New Games Summit Track

By Dan Sarto | Monday, July 13, 2026 at 10:37am

The opening-day program, running July 19, brings studios and indies together for talks and networking on how games are made; sessions span accessibility, audio, VFX, performance capture, pipelines, and game development economics, with games programming continuing throughout the July 19-23 conference.

Dystopian Futures Oh My!

‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners II’ Teaser Reveals Standalone Night City Story

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 6:00am

The hit anime’s 10-episode second season will feature a new chapter of redemption and revenge when it premieres on Netflix in Fall 2026.

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+.

Awards Headline News

‘Apart’ Wins Best in Show at SIGGRAPH 2026 Computer Animation Festival

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 1:37am

New Spike Lee short takes top prize; ‘Beyond Words’ and ‘18 Months’ also awarded; Production Sessions lineup to feature Wētā FX, Lightstorm, NASA, Pixar, ILM, and Google DeepMind.

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.

Business Events

SIGGRAPH 2026

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 10:56am
Begins: July 19, 2026

SIGGRAPH 2026 takes place July 19–23 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, bringing together the computer graphics and interactive techniques community for a week of research presentations, production-focused sessions, exhibitions, screenings, technology demonstrations, and professional networking. 

From the Creator of Infinity Train Headline News

Paramount+ Drops 'Among Us' Animated Series Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Monday, June 8, 2026 at 1:07pm

All 10 episodes now streaming of the new comedy from ‘Infinity Train’ creator Own Dennis about an interstellar junk transport ship with a villainous imposter on board, based on the multiplayer social deception game of the same name.

Chomp Chomp! ANIMATIONWorld

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.

A New Creative Learning Ecosystem Headline News

ADAPT Opens Enrollment for Daniel Dociu’s ‘The Need for Re-invention’ Masterclass

By Dan Sarto | Monday, June 1, 2026 at 12:07pm

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.

On the Road to Turin Headline News

Holly Edwards, Michelle Grady and Janet Lewin Join VIEW Conference Lineup

By Dan Sarto | Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:55am

The trio of women film studio presidents – Skydance Animation, Sony Pictures Imageworks, and ILM respectively - adds to the key conference’s growing roster of in-person speakers heading to Turin, Italy October 12-16.

In-Passing Headline News

‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ Voice Actor Tom Kane Dies at 64

By Dan Sarto | Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:01pm

The prolific animation and video game actor, known for Yoda in both animated ‘Clone Wars’ series, Woodhouse in ‘Archer,’ and Professor Utonium in ‘The Powerpuff Girls,’ passed away from complications of a stroke.

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).

Recognizing the Best in Animation Headline News

‘With Tapes and Toasts in the Car’ Takes 2 Top Honors at ITFS 2026

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 1:49pm

The festival wrapped its 33rd edition with a May 9 ceremony honoring winners of the main competition, with Kiana Naghshineh taking home the festival’s big awards.

A New Creative Learning Ecosystem Headline News

ADAPT Launches The GRID Platform for Industry Review and Artist Feedback

By Dan Sarto | Monday, May 4, 2026 at 12:02pm

New platform offers access to curated feedback sessions from industry professionals in VFX, animation, and game development as part of a broader ecosystem that includes the upcoming //ACADEMY training program.

Pulse-Pounding Metalcore Infused Animation Headline News

‘Warframe’ Short Teases Sirius and Orion Clash in ‘Jade Shadows: Constellations’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:44am

Digital Extremes collaborates with ERRA and THE LINE on an anime-inspired, highly stylized film introducing the game’s next narrative chapter, launching free in June.

F**k S**t up! Headline News

Prime Video Drops ‘The Legend of Vox Machina’ Season 4 Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:23am

With the story continuing one year after the Chroma Conclave, the animated series from Critical Role and Titmouse returns June 3 with a 3-episode weekly rollout that will stream in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

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