Shrek

ASIFA-Hollywood Names Frank Gladstone President, Michael Paxton Annies Producer

Jerry Beck, J.J. Blumenkranz and Tom Caulfield join as vice presidents, Bill Turner as treasurer and Erica Pinto as secretary, while the Oscar-nominated documentarian who started at Disney on 'The Little Mermaid' inherits the industry's awards show.

In Business, Event, Films, Guilds/Unions/Organizations, Jobs & Recruiting, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Annie Awards | Geographic Region: All, North America

Is it Still Anime-zing? ANIMATIONWorld

Is Anime Still Different?

Columnist Andrew Osmond asks if anime is still ‘unique’ in 2026.

In Anime, CG, Comics/Manga/Webcomics, Digital Media, Films, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Do You Know Your Anime? | Geographic Region: All

Business Headline News

Disney, DreamWorks, and Pixar Titles Land California Tax Credits

The state’s expanded Film and Television Tax Credit Program closed its first year with 41 new films out of a total of 170; ‘Hexed,’ ‘Donkey,’ and untitled Pixar film among the animated projects in the mix.

In Business, Films, Guilds/Unions/Organizations, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America

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.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Films, People, Short Films, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: All

The Animation GOAT ANIMATIONWorld

Ne Zha’s Journey From Hand-Drawn Classic to All-Time Champion

Andrew Osmond crosses over to Chinese animation this week, to consider ‘Ne Zha 2,’ the highest grossing animated film in the world.

In 2D, 3D, Anime, CG, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Do You Know Your Anime? | Geographic Region: All

The Ol Cinema Date Switcheroo! Headline News

Universal Shifts ‘Shrek 5,’ ‘Minions 3’ Release Dates

The fifth ‘Shrek’ installment will now hit theaters December 23, 2026, while the third ‘Despicable Me’ spinoff film moves up one year to take the vacated July 1, 2026 spot.

In Business, CG, Films, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

That Will Do Donkey Headline News

Conrad Vernon, Walt Dohrn to Direct ‘Shrek 5’

DreamWorks Animation's long-awaited installment in the fan favorite 3DCG franchise will once again star Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz, hitting theaters December 23, 2026.

In 3D, Business, CG, Films, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Celebrating the Best in Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Reflecting on 30 years of DreamWorks Animation

Chris Sanders, Raymond and Christopher Zibach, Rebecca Huntley, Joel Crawford, and Jason Mayer share their thoughts on the studio’s first three decades, how it nurtured and supported their lives and careers, and how that ‘family’ atmosphere in turn spurred the visionary storytelling and beloved characters created within its walls.

In 2D, 3D, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All

That’ll Do Donkey! Headline News

DreamWorks Animation Sets ‘Shrek 5’ Premiere Date

We’re heading back to the swamp! - the fifth franchise installment, with returning stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz, hits theaters July 1, 2026.

In 3D, Business, CG, Films, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

That’ll Do Donkey Headline News

'Shrek 2’ to Re-Release in Theaters for 20th Anniversary

Revisit the adventures and experience the joy of Shrek, Donkey and Princess Fiona's adventures all over again when the beloved 2004 3DCG animated classic returns nationwide starting April 12.

In 3D, Acting, Business, CG, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

People Headline News

Warner Bros. Animation Expands Executive Team

Kim Mackey and Jessie Carbonaro join the studio as EVP of Production Talent and VP of Production Talent, respectively, while company executive Susan Akinbola is promoted to VP of Development.

In Business, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Meow! ANIMATIONWorld

Raman Hui Talks ‘The Tiger’s Apprentice’

The ‘Monster Hunt’ director’s all-new, original 3DCG animated adventure, based on Laurence Yep’s children’s book of the same name, follows Chinese American teenager Tom Lee, whose life changes forever when he discovers he is part of a long lineage of magical protectors known as the Guardians; now streaming on Paramount+.

In 3D, Books, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All

Another One Bites the Dust Headline News

NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell Ousted Over Sexual Harassment Claim

The former exec left his position on Sunday after admitting to an ‘inappropriate relationship,’ reportedly with Hadley Gamble, a CNBC news anchor and international correspondent.

In Business, Films, People, Television, Theme Parks - Installations | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

I’m Walking on Sunshine Headline News

Chris Meledandri Teases ‘Shrek 5,’ Donkey Spinoff

The Illumination CEO and DreamWorks Animation creative partner has revealed plans for a soft reboot of the ‘Shrek’ franchise complete with the original voice cast, as well as the added possibility of a ‘Puss and Boots’-style spinoff for Donkey.

In 3D, Business, CG, Films, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

On the Road to the Oscars Headline News

‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ Heading to Peacock

The Oscar-nominated and Annie Award-winning 3DCG animated comedy adventure, a follow-up to the studio’s 2011 hit, ‘Puss in Boots,’ hits the streamer exclusively on March 10.

In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

On the Road to the Oscars Headline News

Exclusive: Behind the Legend – Goldi’s Wish Breakdown Reel from ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’

Director Joel Crawford, producer Mark Swift, and head of story Heidi Jo Gilbert talk about the emotion and heart they put into the arc of Goldilocks, who heads the Three Bears Crime Family, and the real meaning of her true wish, in DreamWorks Animation’s Oscar-nominated action adventure.

In 3D, CG, Films, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Meow! ANIMATIONWorld

Mark Edwards Talks the Visual Development of ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’

With an exclusive ‘Wishing Star Battle’ breakdown reel to help illustrate, the visual effects supervisor takes us behind the digital curtain, sharing lookdev mandates, design directives, and production realities on how our titular feline hero, as well as the Wolf, Perrito and other characters came to life, on the Oscar-nominated 3DCG animated feature.

In 2D, 3D, Anime, CG, Films, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

Meow! Headline News

DreamWorks Releases ‘Puss In Boots: The Last Wish’ Collector’s Edition

Available on Digital February 21 and 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD February 28, the home entertainment release of the award-winning animated adventure include a slew of bonus content including a new exclusive animated short.

In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Films, Home Entertainment, People, Short Films, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

People Headline News

DNEG Names Philippe Gluckman Creative Director – India

The former DreamWorks exec joins the studio’s growing creative leadership team that includes recent hire Angi Dyste as Senior Vice President, Episodic, and recently promoted Archie Donato as Head of VFX and Eoin Murphy as Head of CG.

In Business, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia

Meow! ANIMATIONWorld

‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’: So Much More Than Just a Sequel

Producer Mark Swift talks about the development of DreamWorks Animation’s blockbuster adventure-comedy now in theaters, and why the long-awaited swashbuckling feline’s return is his favorite of all the films he’s worked on.

In 3D, CG, Films, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All

Meow! ANIMATIONWorld

Crime and Funishment: A Feline Hero Returns in ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’

Joel Crawford, director of DreamWorks Animation’s latest adventure-comedy, talks about Kurosawa, Sergio Leone, and the making of his new film about the famous whiskered adventurer’s coming to grips with mortality, a brilliant, instant classic, now in theaters.

In 3D, CG, Films, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All

Meow! ANIMATIONWorld

‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ Returns to its Fairy-Tale Illustration Roots

For Production Designer Nate Wragg, the daredevil feline star and supporting characters of DreamWorks Animation’s new 3DCG comedy adventure, launching today in theaters, sport more exciting, painterly looks that draw heavily from their illustrated origins.

In 3D, Art, CG, Films, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All

branding Headline News

DreamWorks Animation Unveils New Theatrical Logo Sequence

The redesigned opener launches with the highly anticipated release of ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,’ in theaters December 21.

In 3D, CG, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Meow! Headline News

DreamWorks Animation Drops 'Puss in Boots: The Last Wish' Trailer

Better make that last life count - the all-new animated adventure stars Antonio Banderas reprising his role as the fearless, swashbuckling PiB, with Salma Hayek as our feline hero’s former partner and nemesis, Kitty Soft Paws – coming to theaters in time for Christmas.

In 3D, CG, Films, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Meow! Headline News

DreamWorks Teases ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ at Annecy 2022

With a nod to the original Brothers Grimm illustrations, the film’s senior creative team, led by Joel Crawford and Mark Swift, wowed the crowd with extensive sneak peek footage while walking through the touching and hilarious story of our favorite fearless feline hero’s return to cinemas this coming December.