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Breathe… Breathe in the Cat ANIMATIONWorld

Kirsten Lepore Gets Weird for Finch’s ‘Whatever It Takes to Get Through the Day’

The Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning director joins Weirwork and Mathematic on the self-care app’s first campaign, a 3DCG musical short built around the odd rituals people use to cope.

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).

Heading to Annecy Headline News

Bill Damaschke Unveils Expanding Warner Animation Slate Ahead of Annecy Debut

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:51pm

The Warner Bros. Pictures Animation President and CCO hosted filmmakers, artists, and collaborators for an open house highlighting the division’s growing theatrical roster and creative direction.

Music Videos Headline News

K Sensei Releases 'Le Monde' Animated Music Video, Remixes, and Book

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 1:35pm

Multi-dimensional artist shares his multimedia project from the EP ‘From Ashes and Tears’ that includes a 2D animated short film created with Malika Whitaker, remixes by Chaos Studio and Michel CIRES, and a 45-page illustrated children’s book inspired by the film.

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.

Yay to YAY UK! Headline News

Call for Entries: Young Animator of the Year UK 2026

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:18pm

Submissions now open for animation creatives aged 11-22; deadline set for September 1, with judging taking place in October and winners introduced at November 8 ceremony at the Manchester Animation Festival.

Fighting Censorship and Book Bans Headline News

The ACLU Launches Stop-Motion Civics Series 'KYR-U' on YouTube Kids

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:04pm

4-episode animated educational project is designed to teach children about civics, constitutional rights, and free expression through stories set at a fictional junior high school.

Our Aim is True Headline News

Guru Studio Expands ‘True and the Rainbow Kingdom’ with Mindfulness-Focused Shorts

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:31am

The all-new slate of videos has begun streaming on YouTube and YouTube Kids for Mental Health Awareness Month, introducing guided breathing, ASMR relaxation, and interactive storytelling for preschool audiences.

Remembering What is Barely Spoken About Headline News

Watch: ‘Remember Us’ Explores 3 Stories from the Tragic 1980s Salvadoran Civil War

Just released after its Oscar-qualifying festival run, director Pablo Leon and producer Jonathan Coria’s animated short follows a journalist documenting childhood loss, violence against women and the indigenous population, and regaining a sense of hope for the future.

Is This How Empathy Ends? ANIMATIONWorld

Sean Ono Lennon and Rich Ragsdale Talk ‘The Great Parrot-Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy’

The pair discusses the Claypool Lennon Delirium’s expansive new hand-crafted transmedia project, a cautionary tale of a dystopian, AI ruled world woven into 3 animated shorts, a 24-page comic book, and 14-song album, releasing today, May 1.

A New Generation of Filmmakers Headline News

Sony Future Filmmaker Awards Announce 2026 Edition Shortlist

Filmmakers across 5 categories including animation get the opportunity to attend a 4-day program at Sony Pictures Studios from June 8-11, culminating in a June 11 ceremony when category winners will be revealed.

Call for Submissions Headline News

Submissions Now Open for ASIFA-Hollywood’s AEF 2026 Student Animation Showcase

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:15pm

The Animation Educators Forum’s 6th annual showcase is accepting entries through June 16; organization is seeking the best final student shorts of the year.

You Had Me at Mephisto Headline News

Korn, Blizzard Debut 'Reward the Scars' Music Video to Launch 'Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred'

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 3:33pm

The iconic heavy metal band’s first new music in 4 years blends live-action and stylized 2D animation from 72andSunny and Passion Pictures to depict Mephisto’s final battle in just-released 'Diablo IV' game.

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.

Honoring Innovation in Animation ANIMATIONWorld

DreamWorks Sci-Tech Award Winners Talk Innovation History and Trajectory

Baptiste Van Opstal, Jeff Budsberg, Michael Losure, Jon Lanz, and Eszter Offertaler detail key state-of-the-art animation tools, their evolution, and how the studio fosters time-intensive development of production technology that has given award-winning films like ‘The Wild Robot’ and ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ their uniquely stylized looks.

We Love Interconnected Comedy Satire Universes Headline News

Rachel Dratch, Dan Soder, Ari Matti Join Dan Houser’s ‘Absurdaverse’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 9:34am

The Rockstar Games co-founder’s Absurd Ventures reveals first wave of comedy talent joining its animation and video game universe, with debut animated shorts set to screen at a Netflix Is A Joke Festival event in Los Angeles on May 7.

The Best in Ibero-American Animation Headline News

2026 Quirino Awards Winners Announced

By Dan Sarto | Monday, April 20, 2026 at 12:14pm

'Decorado,' ‘There Is Something Behind You,’ and 'Dog Alone' among the projects honored at the 9th event celebrating diversity and scope of creative work across Ibero-American animation.

We Need More Boop in Our Lives Headline News

The LEGO Group and Aardman Debut 'Boop' Animated Short

By Dan Sarto | Monday, April 20, 2026 at 9:46am

Shaped by children’s stop-motion submissions, the film about a lovable alien navigating a LEGO-built world while looking for a way home was released along with build challenges and animation tips.

Love Amongst the Produce Headline News

Annecy Cristal-Winning 'Carrotica' Now Online Following Festival Run

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 2:34pm

Watch Daniel Sterlin-Altman’s stop-motion short about a teenage boy secretly writing explicit gay erotica while his single mom is being seduced by a carrot.

Animation Festivals Headline News

SCAD AnimationFest Lacoste Starts Today

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 9:16am

The fifth annual festival at the university’s campus in Provence, France features screenings, panels, and presentations on ‘Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal,’ ‘F1,’ and ‘Arco;’ runs through April 18.

Business Headline News

Bizaar Studios Expands FAST Channel to Prime Video

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 1:42pm

The adult animation-focused company’s content library heads to the streamer, with offerings including ‘Speed Racer’ and ‘Lupin the 3rd,’ adding to its presence across multiple free streaming platforms.

Heading to Toronto Headline News

TAAFI 2026 Returns with Expansive Program Running April 8-12

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 2:28pm

The Toronto Animation Arts Festival International is coming to the TIFF Lightbox with over 100 animated films and an expanded focus on industry access, education, and career development.

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