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Celebrating Neurodiverse Media Creators Headline News

MoMI’s 5th Annual Marvels of Media Festival Set for March 26–28

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 23, 2026 at 2:24pm

The Museum of the Moving Image will host the expansive Astoria, NY event that features work created by autistic media makers, including films, a video game, VR experiences, and expanded nationwide theater partnerships.

Who Doesn’t Love Mini-Opera Adventures? ANIMATIONWorld

‘Wonder Pets: In the City’ Season 2: Hamsters, Whales, and Lots of Origami

Creator and EP Jennifer Oxley talks about the innovative use of photo puppetry and After Effects, and the challenges of wrangling and photographing hamsters, on her mini-opera-themed preschool series; returns to Apple TV on March 20.

A Pillar of Canadian Animation Headline News

TAAFI Appoints New Board to Guide Next Phase of Growth

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:16pm

The Toronto Animation Arts Festival International has named new Directors as it expands programming and prepares for its 2026 festival at TIFF Lightbox.

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Psyop Names Dotti Sinnott EVP of Studio

By Dan Sarto | Friday, March 13, 2026 at 1:22pm

Veteran executive and producer joins the company to oversee operations, production and creative development as it expands its global network of artists and partner studios.

What the Deuce? Headline News

Fox Orders ‘Stewie’ ‘Family Guy’ Spinoff for 2027-28

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:20am

Network greenlights 2 seasons of show centered on the youngest Griffin family member, from Seth MacFarlane and Kirker Butler, with 20th Television Animation producing, slated for the 2027-28 season.

More Wubbin More Dubbin Headline News

‘Rick and Morty’ Sets Season 9 Adult Swim Premiere

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 9:43am

Yes, there is a tiny bit of good news today… one of cable’s most popular animated comedies returns with new episodes filled with absurdity and brilliance and more absurdity debuting May 24 on the network, with next-day digital availability and U.S. streaming beginning August 31.

More Great Shows for Kids Headline News

‘PBS Kids Across America’ Launches with New Specials, Shorts and Series

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 9, 2026 at 3:14pm

New initiative includes a slate of children’s specials, shorts and curated programming tied to the United States’ 250th anniversary that will debut beginning May 1 with projects from The Jim Henson Company, GBH Kids, Future Brain Media and 9 Story Media Group.

Diversity and Inclusion in Animation Headline News

WIA President and Education Chair Address Recent Arts Education Upheaval

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 9, 2026 at 12:50pm

In a letter sent to organization members, Marge Dean and Hsiang Chin Moe discuss significant new developments affecting arts education, including the closure of prestigious schools, colleges, and universities. 

preschool animation Headline News

Apple TV Drops ‘Wonder Pets: In The City’ Season 2 Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Friday, March 6, 2026 at 8:03am

Produced by Nickelodeon Animation, the preschool series developed by Emmy Award winner Jennifer Oxley returns with new musical mini-opera-themed adventures on March 20.

Awards Headline News

Reza Memari and ‘The Last Whale Singer’ Lead Cartoon Movie Tributes Winners

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 2:28pm

Zaven Najjar’s feature debut ‘Allah Is Not Obliged’ also wins, along with Paris-based independent distributor Les Films du Préau, at the forum’s 28th edition wrapping today in Bordeaux.

Standout Animation from 2025 ANIMATIONWorld

What Makes for Great Animation? Looking Back at the Best from 2025

As we count down the final days of yet another awards season, AWN and ANIMATIONWorld asked a group of award-winning animation directors what they look for when judging the quality of animated work and what they consider some of the finest work they’ve seen in the last year.

Business Headline News

TeamTO Launches TeamTOKO Animation Anime-Inspired Production Division

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 9:04am

Post-acquisition moves from the European studio include new creator-led division dedicated original series and feature films along with a refreshed brand identity.

Expanding Animated Cultural Storytelling Headline News

Keith White Expands Animation Education Initiatives, Sets AfroAnimation Summit 6.0 Talks

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 2, 2026 at 12:57pm

Peter Ramsey, Carl Jones and Jorge Gutierrez are among the speakers set for upcoming April 23-26 event; co-founder is also taking his ‘Margin to Mainstream: The Evolution of Black Animation’ lecture series on a national college tour and developing a documentary film.

New Media Business Headline News

Pocket.watch Expands Creator-Led Content Library with 8 New Digital Partners

By Dan Sarto | Friday, February 27, 2026 at 12:06pm

The creator media company adds Topper Guild, JJ & Mikey and 6 others to its global distribution slate, expanding its portfolio across kids, teen and general audience programming.

Honoring Excellence in VFX Headline News

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Dominates at 24th Annual VES Awards

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:34pm

James Cameron’s epic ‘Avatar’ sequel takes home 7 wins, including Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature, while Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ led the animation categories with 3.

Business Headline News

Mainframe Studios, Cookbook Media Form Strategic Partnership

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 12:45pm

The Vancouver-based animation studio and global franchise management agency will collaborate on business development, distribution, and licensing strategy across an original IP and work-for-hire slate.

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Digital Domain Adds Pete Dionne as Visual Effects Supervisor

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:55am

The veteran VFX creative joins the studio after leading projects at Framestore, Method Studios and MPC, and will oversee work on an upcoming Warner Bros. feature.

Straw Hats Forever Headline News

‘One Piece’ Season 2 to Debut in Select Theaters

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:38pm

Timed to its streaming premiere, the first two episodes of the hit Netflix show’s new season are sailing into 200 cinemas across the U.S., Canada, and Japan on March 10.

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Rob David Promoted to Senior Vice President of Animation at Mattel Studios

By Dan Sarto | Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:17pm

The new SVP will oversee development, creative and production for adult and kids animated television series and digital content, reporting to President and Chief Content Officer Robbie Brenner.

preschool animation Headline News

Apple TV Unveils First Look at ‘Wonder Pets: In The City’ Season 2

By Dan Sarto | Monday, February 23, 2026 at 9:51am

Produced by Nickelodeon Animation, the preschool series developed by Emmy Award winner Jennifer Oxley returns with new musical mini-opera-themed adventures on March 20.

Shot Dark Frame by Dark Frame Headline News

Netflix Acquires ‘I Am Frankelda,’ Mexico’s First Stop-Motion Feature

By Dan Sarto | Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:25pm

Streamer picks up Arturo and Roy Ambriz’s Annie Award-nominated film about an ignored 19th-century writer who must confront the monsters she created in her subconscious to restore the balance between fiction and reality; global 2026 release set.

Business Headline News

Clear Angle Studios Acquires DI4D Technology, Launches TopoTrack Service

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:36pm

The leading 3D and 4D capture company has integrated DI4D’s facial imaging technology, introducing TopoTrack across its global infrastructure and appointing Dr. Colin Urquhart as Strategic Advisor.

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