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Voronezh Animation Unveils 'Dr. Dolittle' Animated Feature Teaser

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 11:05am

Scheduled for a Summer–Fall 2027 release, the 3DCG film from the studio behind ‘The Snow Queen’ franchise is inspired by the famous character and the idea that empathy and kindness can overcome fear and evil.

That’s Using Your Bonce! Headline News

Mackinnon & Saunders, Nihil Declarandum Developing ‘Heads’ StopMo Feature

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 9:21am

The teen-and-adult gothic fantasy adventure imagines a retro-futuristic society where the poor sell their severed heads to the wealthy; being produced in Greater Manchester with planned 2029 delivery.

On the road to Annecy Headline News

Disney+ Reveals ‘The Doomies’ Official Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 11:06am

The supernatural comedy-adventure series, produced by Xilam Animation, premieres June 26 along with a new short-form series featuring 4 episodes: ‘Doug Unfiltered,’ ‘Ghosted By A Ghost,’ ‘Creepy Crepe’ and ‘What Is That Thing?’; show is in competition at Annecy 2026.

Ooo We’re Heading Back to Ooo Headline News

Finn, Jake, and Gummy Babies Abound in ‘Adventure Time: Side Quests’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Monday, June 8, 2026 at 1:47pm

All-new animated ‘Adventure Time’ companion series that follows the intrepid pair on standalone adventures across the land of Ooo streams June 29 on Disney+ and Hulu in the U.S., hits Cartoon Network and HBO Max October 5.

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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.

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Pola Maneli: From Poster Illustrator to Director of ‘Apart’

The artist discusses his improbable path to helming the short, written by Spike Lee, Tim Jones, Jeff Leisawitz, and Lubabalo Mtati, about two boys whose friendship is tested by the violence of apartheid surrounding them; screens at Tribeca June 6 and June 13.

The Dark Knight Returns Headline News

Prime Video Sets ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ Season 2 Premiere

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 11:37am

The Dark Knight returns! All 10 episodes of the hit animated noir series from DC Studios, Warner Bros. Animation, Bad Robot Productions and 6th & Idaho stream globally on July 31.

You Had Me At Scrat! Headline News

Disney Drops ‘Ice Age: Boiling Point’ Teaser Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 10:56am

Coming to theaters in February 2027, the next installment in the fan-favorite ‘Ice Age’ franchise blasts Manny, Diego, Sid, Buck, Ellie, Scrat and the herd into a dinosaur-and-lava-filled Lost World adventure.

Fries with that Appliance? Headline News

Netflix Announces ‘Dealies’ From Joe Bennett and Ted Travelstead

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 11:00am

New adult animated comedy series from Green Street Pictures, the studio behind ‘Common Side Effects’ and ‘Scavenger’s Reign,’ follows the staff of a big-box store, where sometimes actual work is performed.

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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.

Shades Not Needed for This Dark Future Headline News

Apple TV Drops ‘Silo’ Season 3 Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 5:41pm

The harrowing sci-fi series starring Rebecca Ferguson and Common returns July 3 with an origin story set centuries earlier, while continuing the bleak, dark story of the last 10,000 people on Earth, living in a mile-deep home that protects them from a toxic and deadly outside world, who never dare to question their existence or they’ll end up dead.

A Journey of Perception and Transformation Headline News

General Huge and Skarra Mucci Release ‘Beautiful Day’ Music Video

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 3:57pm

The hand-drawn, 3-minute-plus animated short brings to life the song’s messages about transformation, freedom and the power of music to reshape reality.

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ANIMAGE to Launch Animation Market, Feature Competition in 2026

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 11:56am

Leading animation festival in Brazil will expand to 10 days this November with the debut of ANIMAGE Conecta and its first feature film competition; submissions now being accepted.

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Black Kite Studios Names Phil Oldham and Jonathan Box Creative Directors

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 11:11am

Pair will work closely with executive creative director Adam Crocker in shaping the company’s creative offerings and expansion.

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Untold Studios Adds Oscar-Winning VFX Supervisor Sara Bennett

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 8:49am

The Milk visual effects studio co-founder, winner of a Best Visual Effects Academy Award for ‘Ex Machina,’ joins the independent creative studio’s expanding Film & Episodic team.

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Psyop Launches ‘Psyop Independent Media Group’ Studio Network

By Dan Sarto | Monday, June 1, 2026 at 4:20pm

New effort connects 20 independent studios across visual storytelling, entertainment, design and IP development into a multi-disciplinary creative partnership with one consistent point of contact.

It’s All Greek Animation to Me Headline News

ANIMASYROS 2026 Sets Agora Program and Pitching Forum Call for Submissions

By Dan Sarto | Monday, June 1, 2026 at 2:45pm

The 19th festival edition, which returns to Syros Island, Greece, September 21-27, announces its expanded program, an international lineup of animation professionals, and a July 1 submission deadline for its Agora Pitching Forum.

AI in Animation Headline News

PIPPA Launches AI Animation Platform with iOS and Android Apps

By Dan Sarto | Monday, June 1, 2026 at 11:09am

The company’s new system turns user-submitted stories, audio, scripts, prompts, and ideas into editable and shareable animated videos while compensating artists whose styles are used on the platform.

AI in VFX Headline News

Digital Domain Launches DDAI Infrastructure for AI-Integrated VFX Production

By Dan Sarto | Monday, June 1, 2026 at 10:25am

New system combines CGI pipelines with generative AI tools in an artist-driven platform built around model provenance, data security, and transparent usage, designed for modern film and episodic production.

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