Telstra, Nexus Studios Team for ‘Together Builds Better’ Stop-Mo Spot
Directed by Johnny Kelly and created in partnership with +61 and Bear Meets Eagle on Fire, the commercial features the animators’ visible hands for a ‘behind-the-scenes’ feel.
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A Tale of 2 Chainsaw Men
As ‘Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc’ proves it’s not just ‘Demon Slayer’ that can storm the U.S. box office, anime columnist Andrew Osmond looks over the franchise on both big and small screens.
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Jeremy Renner Boards ‘Stardust Future: Stars and Scars’ AI-Animated Feature
The actor will lend his voice to the ‘Oracle of Time’ narrator on the film, which blends 2D and 3D animation; set for a November theatrical release.
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Prime Video Drops ‘Hazbin Hotel’ Season 2 Trailer
Hell awaits yee with big, sharp, pointy teeth… the highly anticipated new season of the hellishly funny musical series from creator Vivienne Medrano, A24, and FOX Entertainment’s Bento Box streams October 29.
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Universal Drops ‘Wicked: For Good’ Final Official Trailer
Elphaba, now living in exile and known as the Wicked Witch of the West, continues her fight for the freedom of Oz’s animals, and her friendship with Glinda, in the epic conclusion of Jon M. Chu’s 2-part musical fantasy adventure; hits theaters this November.
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Randy Thom Sonically Brings ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ to Life
The Oscar-winning sound designer walks through his process on Dean DeBlois’ hit live-action reimagining of the first film in DreamWorks Animation’s hugely successful animated franchise, including recording wind blowing through barns and around telephone wires.
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Inside the World of 'KPop Demon Hunters' with Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans
The writers and directors of the smash Netflix animated musical talk about balancing Korean culture, music, and mythology while telling an entertaining story with characters that feel like real K-pop stars within a legitimate K-pop world.
Dan French Crafts Underground World for Jianbo’s ‘For The Honour’ Music Video
Directed and animated by the artist and produced by Stink, the short takes viewers on a surreal descent into a stylized, CGI cyber-world where identity, ancestry, and alternate futures collide.
iHeartMedia Debuts ‘War of the Roses’ Animated Series Adaptation
Hosted by show creator Sean ‘Hollywood’ Hamilton and his co-host Marie, the show brings real radio episodes to life through stylized animation and a spatial audio mix powered by Eclipsa Audio.
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Designing the Sound and Style of Netflix’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’
Blending ancient Korean cultural motifs with the energy of modern K-Pop, executive music producer Ian Eisendrath as well as production designer Dave Bleich and art director Wendell Dalit helped craft the hit animated film’s mesmerizing choreography, vibrant color palette, and chart-topping tracks.
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Apple TV+ Shares ‘Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical’ Trailer
The first new Peanuts musical in over 3 decades features Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the gang breaking out in original songs as they discover the magic of summer camp, debuting August 15.
Tony Award Winner Cole Escola Boards Warner’s Animated ‘Margie Claus’
Kirk DeMicco directs the upcoming holiday musical comedy from Warner Bros. Pictures Animation that stars Melissa McCarthy as Santa’s wife, who must assemble a ragtag team of retired reindeer for a rescue mission to save Saint Nick and Christmas.
Prime Video Shares ‘Hazbin Hotel’ Season 2, ‘Helluva Boss’ Seasons 1 and 2 Debut Dates
New cast members and an upcoming special episode, along with a 2-season renewal, were also announced at the packed San Diego Comic-Con panel.
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‘Dinonauts’ Animated Feature Now Streaming
Hitch a ride with the mutant dinos on the Intergalactic Piranha as they traverse space and time, defend the galaxy, befriend sentient alien beings, and rip the ultimate synthwave mixtape.
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‘Out of the Inkwell: The Silent Cartoons of Max Fleischer’ Heads to MoMI
A block of classic Fleischer Studios shorts, restored by Jane Fleischer Reid, will screen on July 12; live music from Charlie Judkins will accompany the show.
Sony Drops ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle’ Trailer, Key Visual
The first film in a 3-part cinematic trilogy will hit IMAX and premium large format theatres in the US and Canada on September 12.
Future Brain Media Releases First Official ‘City Island’ Soundtrack
Featuring original songs from the PBS Kids animated series written and performed by Tunde Adebimpe, the album is now available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon.
‘Sing a Bit of Harmony’ and the Anime Musical
Columnist Andrew Osmond enthuses about the musical comedy, now on Crunchyroll, and how not all anime musicals feature pop idols.
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Disney Branded Television Announces ‘Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+’ Debut
The continuation of Emmy-winning ‘Mickey Mouse Clubhouse’ premieres July 21 on Disney Jr., next day on Disney+; features 'Hot Dog!' song by They Might Be Giants from original series.
Behind ‘Big Mouth’s Animated Mayhem: Go Inside the Series with Anthony Lioi
With Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg’s ground-breaking, sometimes raunchy, always hilarious, Emmy Award-winning adult comedy’s 8-season run now concluded, the EP and supervising director discusses the Netflix show’s rich, boundary-pushing visual design, production challenges, and occasional jizz reference.
‘Lost in Starlight’ and South Korean Animation
Anime columnist Andrew Osmond looks at the spectacular new animated feature that premiered on Netflix last Friday.
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Universal Drops ‘Wicked: For Good’ Official Trailer
They’re coming for Elphaba, now known as the Wicked Witch of the West, in the epic conclusion of Jon M. Chu’s 2-part musical fantasy adventure that tells the untold story of the witches of Oz, Elphaba and Glinda; hits theaters this November.
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The Frank Barton Company Launches ‘Pim Pam Pino’ on YouTube
The preschool series, conceived as a 3D project that feels handmade, features playful learning moments with original songs using wooden piece characters; Season 2 is underway amidst a search for platform distribution.
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Emmy Winning ‘The Simpsons’ Composer Alf Clausen Passes at 84
The prolific creative, also known for his work on ‘Moonlighting’ and ‘ALF,’ passed away on May 29 after a battle with Parkinson’s disease.
I’ve Found the Perfect Me: Inside the Making of ‘Lulu is a Rhinoceros’
Father-daughter creators Jason and Allison Flom reflect on their journey from picture book to animated musical special, incorporating original songs, vivid visuals, and character-driven storytelling to create a show grounded in curiosity, joy, and belonging; streams May 30 on Apple TV+.
