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SIGGRAPH 2026 Launches New Games Summit Track

The opening-day program, running July 19, brings studios and indies together for talks and networking on how games are made; sessions span accessibility, audio, VFX, performance capture, pipelines, and game development economics, with games programming continuing throughout the July 19-23 conference.

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Meow! Headline News

‘Warrior Cats’ Animated Series Now in Production with Original Force

The company is serving as the lead animation studio on the show, the first officially authorized animated TV series adaptation of the global book franchise, produced with Tencent Video and Coolabi Group for a planned 2028 debut.

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AI in Animation Headline News

Nura Studios Launches Showcraft AI-Assisted Animation Platform

Early Access begins May 19 on the company’s production system designed to help studios turn existing assets into episodic series and films while maintaining artistic control and IP integrity.

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Business Headline News

Baobab Studios Acquires Roblox Title Rights for Film and TV Development

Company is developing animated projects based on 3 of the gaming giant’s most widely played titles - 'Natural Disaster Survival,' 'Barry's Prison Run,' and 'Deepwoken' - working with original creators to expand the properties for global audiences.

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Regular Business Headline News

JG Quintel Returns with 'Regular Show: The Lost Tapes' on Cartoon Network

Network will debut the new installment of its hit animated comedy franchise with a half-hour special launching globally May 11, followed by additional episodes and platform rollouts.

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It’s Completely True Headline News

Guru Studio Expands ‘True’ Universe with Shorts, Roblox Launch

‘True & You,’ a collection of original shorts for cross-platform viewership, will premiere in early 2026; studio has also introduced a limited-edition collection of wearable Roblox UGC items.

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Some Metaverse Hocus Pocus Headline News

Exclusive: Little Moon Animation, Dáire Bohan Launching Roblox Experience

Collaboration coming this October, based on the upcoming original animated series ‘Littlest Witches,’ marks the animation studio’s inaugural venture into Metaverse gaming.

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Business Headline News

Animaj Raises $85 Million to Create AI-Powered Global Kids Franchises

The funding will support the company’s strategy to transform children’s IPs into multi-format properties through a hybrid model combining AI-powered production with platform-native content development; strategic IP acquisitions will be accelerated.

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Great Food for Thought Headline News

Pretty Amazing Launches ‘Fizzy's Lunch Lab’ Roblox Game ‘Food Tower Defense’

Players can actively participate in the ‘Fizzy's Lunch Lab’ world via the new immersive experience, which fosters food-focused fun for kids.

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A Virtual World For Kids Headline News

Epic Storyworlds Unveils ‘Fracterra’ Roblox Discovery Hub

The collaborative and immersive world boasts multiple IPs and creative partnership, including Squeeze Productions’ animated comedy brand ‘Cracké.’

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Innovations in Gaming Headline News

Barrier Four, Netflix Team on ‘Cobra Kai,’ ‘Spellbound’ Experiences on Roblox

In a novel move the animation studio has dubbed 'Playable Media,' both experiences allow players to engage in fully interactive, playable scenes directly from both universes.

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kids’ animation Headline News

Epic Storyworlds Announces ‘Guiby the Super Baby’ Animated Series

Adaptation of the comic book series, which follows a fearless three-and-a-half-year-old who confronts dark forces, premieres on Télé-Québec, YouTube in 2025, with a complementary Roblox experience.

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Business Headline News

‘Totally Spies!’ Season 7 Heads to Cartoon Network in EMEA

In the new season, Sam, Clover and Alex leave Beverly Hills for Singapore, where they experience a new culture as well as a fresh crop of bizarre villains; the series now airing in the UK, Middle East, and North Africa.

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Happy 400th! Headline News

Cartoon Network Celebrates ‘Teen Titans Go!’ 400th Episode

A special stop-motion animated episode of the longest running DC animated series premieres across all Cartoon Network global markets on November 30; 2 new ‘Teen Titan’ Roblox mini-games were also announced at NYCC2024, along with the new animated short-form series ‘Beast Boy: Lone Wolf,’ premiering on Cartoon Network and YouTube in the UK this month.

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People Headline News

Epic Storyworlds Welcomes Chantal Cloutier as Executive Producer and Brand Director

Veteran entertainment executive to enhance international project development and oversee 360-degree strategy at independent kids content creation company.

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Business Headline News

Toonz Media Announces ‘Little Sparks’ TV Adaptation

Entertainment company teams up with That Spark Corp to co-produce 3D animated kids’ show based on Chris Parsons’ popular kids’ book series, slated for 2025 release; companion mobile app and Roblox game also announced.

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It’s Got Big Sharp Pointy Teeth! Headline News

Orange Comet and Universal Team for ‘JAWS: Infested Waters’ Experience

Unfolding on Roblox, the group survival adventure transforms the classic 1970s film into an interactive experience, combining elements of strategy, teamwork, and action.

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Multi-Platform Entertainment Headline News

Catherine Winder Launches ‘Future Chicken’

New Canadian multi-platform digital resource teaches kids about climate change without ‘Doom and Gloom;’ fun short and long-form animated videos and immersive Roblox experiences star ‘Potato the Chicken: AKA the Future Chicken!’

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Business Headline News

Baobab Studios Announces ‘Momoguro’ TV Series

The multiple Emmy Award-winning interactive animation studio teams up with 9 Story Media Group to co-produce and launch a kids’ series based on its hugely popular game-based IP; the franchise features a magical universe with contrasting creatures who use the magical power of ‘Momoguro.’

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Adventures in Bikini Bottom Headline News

Gamefam and Paramount Games Drop ‘SpongeBob Simulator’ Trailer

On January 26 the nautical nonsensical universe of Nickelodeon’s ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ welcomes Roblox’s 70+ million users to adventure to the world of Bikini Bottom, free on most platforms and devices.

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Business Headline News

Nelvana Greenlights ‘Piñata Smashlings’

The 2D animated kids’ series, based on the Roblox game, follows 4 friends who form a team to save the Piñataverse while involved in game-like shenanigans; available for international sale, the previously released ‘Smashling’ shorts are available on Nelvana’s ‘Keep It Weird’ YouTube channel.

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Gaming in the Holiday Spirit Headline News

'Elf North Pole Workshop' Launches on Roblox for Film’s 20th Anniversary

Fairview Portals and Supersocial have teamed with New Line Cinema to celebrate the classic comedy and bring ‘Elf’ alive in an immersive space where users can play as Wish Taker, Toy Maker, or Gift Wrapper, contributing to the success of Santa's Workshop.

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Hello Kitty’s Golden Anniversary Headline News

Sanrio Celebrates ‘Hello Kitty’ 50th Anniversary with Cavalcade of Digital Content

In anticipation of this major milestone on November 1, 2024, the coming year will be filled with ways to celebrate in both the digital and physical worlds, including an AR app, short animations on TikTok, monthly promotions in My Hello Kitty Cafe on Roblox, and a presence in the digital world of Zepeto.

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People Headline News

‘Moana’ Producer Osnat Shurer Joins Baobab Studios

The multiple Oscar nominee, named Co-Chief Creative Officer alongside Chief Creative Officer Eric Darnell, will work on the studio’s ‘Momoguro’ franchise that includes games and a series in development, as well as shows in development with Disney+.

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Of Course Humanity Welcomes Displaced Cosmic Travlers Headline News

New ‘Bakugan’ Series Coming to Netflix and Disney XD

Episodes 1 and 2 of the new Spin Master anime to debut August 1 on the Roblox immersive platform before the series rolls out on the streamer and network in September.