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Surrealist Tales of Other Worlds Headline News

Exclusive: Preview Jonathan Djob Nkondo’s ‘Peaceful Remission’ Graphic Novel

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 9:16am

Launching today along with the graphic novel ‘Wandering’ via Kickstarter, the artist, director, and animator known for ‘Scavengers Reign’ and the new Gorillaz music video is releasing English language editions of his groundbreaking surrealistic, sci-fi visions of the future.

Game Cinematic Excellence Headline News

Fortiche, Riot Games Deliver ‘Twilight’s End’ League of Legends Cinematic

The latest collaboration between the studio and games giant was unveiled during the League of Legends World Championship tournament, held this year in China.

We Return to Piltover and Zaun ANIMATIONWorld

Beyond the Game: The Making of ‘Arcane’ Season 2

By Dan Sarto | Monday, June 16, 2025 at 4:25pm

EP and showrunner Christian Linke, screenwriter and co-EP Amanda Overton, and co-director Barthelemy ‘Bart’ Maunoury discuss the creative challenges they faced producing the multiple Emmy and Annie Award-winning ‘League of Legends’-inspired series’ second and final season, now streaming on Netflix.  

We Return to Piltover and Zaun ANIMATIONWorld

Riot Games and Fortiche Push Every Possible Boundary in ‘Arcane’ Season 2

Alex Yee, Jason Chan, Arnaud-Loris Baudry, and Julien Georgel take a deep dive into the expansive and challenging visual development – concept art, background designs, character designs, props and colorscripts – that helped turn a battle royale game into a stunning, compelling, and emotionally driven Netflix series.

A Film About Stories and Connection Headline News

The Line, Riot Games Partner on ‘League Of Legends’ Music Video

In celebration of the upcoming ‘LoL’ season Spirit Blossom Beyond, new short ‘Here, Tomorrow’ showcases themes that blend myth, memory, and the mystical beauty of Ionia.

The Power of Jinx and Ekko ANIMATIONWorld

Fortiche and Riot Games Talk ‘Ma Meilleure Ennemie’ Music Video from ‘Arcane’ Season 2

The video builds on the Jinx and Ekko dance sequence from Episode 7, adding new animation and music by Stromae and Pomme from the series soundtrack that has amassed more than 1.6 billion streams since its release last November.

We Return to Piltover and Zaun Headline News

Riot Games Drops ‘Ma Meilleure Ennemie’ Music Video from ‘Arcane’ Season 2

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10:24am

The animated video, created by Fortiche Productions, builds on the Jinx and Ekko dance sequence from Episode 7, with music by Stromae and Pomme from the animated series second season soundtrack that has amassed more than 1.3 billion streams since its release last November.

We Return to Piltover and Zaun ANIMATIONWorld

Unveiling ‘Arcane’: A Conversation with Pascal Charrue and Alexis Wanneroy

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 1:59pm

The co-executive producer/director and co-supervisor of animation discuss the challenges, inspirations, and innovative techniques that pushed visual and storytelling boundaries and helped shape Netflix’s award-winning series’ second and final season.

We Return to Piltover and Zaun ANIMATIONWorld

Christian Linke Talks Animation Secrets, Silent Characters and Last Lines of 'Arcane' Season 2

From watercolors and charcoal to hand-drawn 2D and highly stylized 3D, the award-winning series’ second and final season pushed visual and storytelling boundaries while delivering a gripping and emotionally stunning finale.

We Return to Piltover and Zaun ANIMATIONWorld

‘Arcane’ Season 2: More Songs, Darker Animation, and Lots of Shimmer

Riot Games’ multiple Annie and Emmy Award-winning adult animated steampunk series is back with a long-awaited new season filled with twice the number of songs, a deeper dive into the inner workings of magic and its connection to hextech, and more grimy, seedy underbelly fun; premieres November 9 on Netflix.

Music to My Ears Headline News

Riot Games Taps LINKIN PARK For 2024 League of Legends Worlds Anthem

The World Championship is the pinnacle of LoL Esports competition, in which the top teams from nine regions compete for the world champion title; the tournament runs September 23 - November 2.

We Return to Piltover and Zaun Headline News

Netflix, Riot Games Share ‘Arcane’ Clip, Set Season 2 Premiere

One of the streamer’s most successful animated series ever, based on the video game ‘League of Legends,’ returns for its final chapter when Act 1 drops November 9, Act 2 drops November 16, and Act 3 drops November 23.

We Return to Piltover and Zaun Headline News

Riot Games, Virgin Music Unveil ‘Arcane’ Season 2 Original Soundtrack Lineup

The groundbreaking album ‘Arcane League of Legends: Season 2 (Soundtrack from The Animated Series)’ features over 20 electrifying singles by superstar artists, including Woodkid, Twenty One Pilots, Stray Kids, and more.

We Return to Piltover and Zaun Headline News

Netflix Debuts Official Trailer, Images for ‘Arcane’ Final Chapter

One of the streamer’s most successful animated series ever, based on the video game ‘League of Legends,’ returns for its final chapter this November.

Vi and Jinx on Blu-Ray! Headline News

‘Arcane’ Season 1 Coming to Digital, 4K UHD, and Blu-Ray

Set in the universe of the massively popular video game League of Legends, the series Limited-Run Collector’s Edition releases October 22, the SteelBook edition and the Standard Blu-ray edition on October 8, and on digital starting September 24, from GKIDS and Riot Games.

Business Headline News

Axis Studios Shuts its Doors, Lays Off 162 Employees

The Glasgow-based animation and VFX studio has stopped all production and been put into administration after becoming insolvent; restructuring firm Interpath Advisory will locate companies to continue any current projects in development.

LoL Championship Headline News

Watch: Mill+ and Mercedes-Benz Showcase Innovation for Opening of Worlds 2023

‘League of Legends: A Triumphant Fusion of the Automotive, Esports, and Cinematic Spheres’ ground-breaking cinematic design features a futuristic Seoul built in CG, with Riot Games’ fantastical world and characters introducing Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV to e-sport and game enthusiast audiences.

The Greatest Finals in LOL history Headline News

Psyop and Riot Drop ‘League of Legends 2023’ Anthem Promo

Directed by Marie Hyon and HANZOHANZO, the 2.5D-animated music video for the World Championship, set to a new track by Riot Games, features K-Pop girl group NewJeans and places viewers at the center of the battlefield field as DRX and Deft triumph in the greatest finals in LOL history.

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DIGIC and Axis Studios Partner on ‘Words Apart’ Animated Fantasy Adventure

The studios’ co-development projects kick off with the 4-quadrant film set in a world split by two powerful feuding brothers with clashing convictions.

First of Her Name Headline News

Cristina Fiumara Joins Riot Games as Global Head of Animation Development

The ‘Arcane’ developer and producer tasks the former Disney exec with developing animated TV series and feature films for Riot Entertainment.

Artists Behind the Games Headline News

Watch: ‘The Riot Games Super Art Power Hour – Character Art’ Episode

The series takes a behind-the-scenes look at the talent creating the company’s most popular games; the newest episode spotlights 3D character artist Annie Kwon, who works on the skins team for ‘League of Legends.’ 

Anime-zing! Streaming Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘DOTA: Dragon's Blood’ Book 3 Official Trailer

Based on the hugely popular ‘MOBA’ game, the fantasy anime series returns with the courageous warriors facing an indomitable foe and questioning if their ultimate sacrifice can bring lasting peace – all-new episodes hit the streamer in August! 

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