Television

TV Academy Announces 78th Emmy Award Nominations

‘Bob’s Burgers,’ ‘Rick and Morty,’ ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Smiling Friends,’ ‘South Park,’ and ‘Star Wars: Visions’ are nominated for Outstanding Animated Program; main awards will be broadcast live on Monday, September 14, on NBC and stream on Peacock – Craft Awards set for September 5-6.

In 2D, 3D, Acting, Awards, Digital Media, Event, Guilds/Unions/Organizations, People, Post-production, Television, Visual Effects, Voice Acting, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Emmy Awards | Geographic Region: All

On the road to Annecy Events

Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2026

Begins: June 21, 2026

The festival is dedicated to animated films and animation production, combining a week of screenings, competitions, presentations, exhibitions, and professional programming with one of the industry's key marketplaces for financing, acquisitions, co-productions, distribution, recruitment, and project development.

On the road to Annecy Headline News

Annecy 2026 Sets Animated Thrills & Chills Programming Lineup

The festival’s new genre-focused selection spans 4 features, 8 short film programs and 3 round tables built around horror, sci-fi, fantasy, thrillers, westerns, war movie and other animated storytelling.

In 2D, 3D, Anime, CG, Event, Festival, Flash, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: Europe

The Power of Nonchalance Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘American Dad! - Where The Wild Boars Are’

In the all-new episode, Jeff comes of age with the help of an old man, and Roger takes care of a ‘special’ shed; airs this Sunday, May 17 on FOX as part of the Animation Domination Block.

In 2D, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Meow! Headline News

FOX Shares Exclusive ‘American Dad! – Dude, You’re Getting A Del!’ Clip

Klaus becomes Snot's father figure to woo Snot’s mom - meanwhile, Hayley opens a cat café and hires Roger's infamous cat persona, Marmalade; new episode airs this Sunday, May 10 as part of the Animation Domination Block.

In 2D, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Is Bah Bah the Black Sheep? Headline News

FOX Shares Exclusive ‘American Dad! - The Treasure of Old Chinatown’ Clip

Steve and Bah Bah, along with a reluctant Francine, set out to discover an ancient Chinese treasure, while Roger becomes an online food influencer; new episode airs this Sunday, April 26 as part of the Animation Domination Block.

In 2D, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Can’t Get Too Much Seth MacFarlane! Headline News

FOX Shares Exclusive ‘American Dad!: Idol Threat’ Clip

The school bully saves Steve's life at the carnival and is celebrated as a local hero by everyone but Steve; new episode airs this Sunday as part of the Animation Domination Block.

In 2D, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Beary Funny VFXWorld

Fuzzy Door Tech Talks Virtual Production ‘D&D’ on ‘Ted’ Season 2

Faith Sedlin and Brandon Fayette discuss how their company’s ProVis tools let actors and crew see digital assets with their own eyes, in real-time, blending live-action and CGI in-camera on the new season of Seth MacFarlane’s hit comedy.

In 3D, Acting, AR/VR/XR, CG, Digital Media, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Television, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

On the road to Annecy Headline News

Annecy 2026 Official TV and Commissioned Films Selections Announced

66 films from 32 countries were selected for the official competition: 30 in the TV Films category and 36 in the Commissioned Films category; celebrating 50 years, the festival runs June 21-27.

In 2D, 3D, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: All

On the road to Annecy Headline News

Annecy 2026 Official Short Film Selections Announced

141 films from 43 countries were selected to compete across the shorts categories: 35 in the Official group, 46 in Graduation, 8 in Off-Limits, 17 in Perspectives, 10 in Young Audiences, 16 in Midnight Shorts and 9 in WTF; celebrating 50 years, the festival runs June 21-27.

In 2D, 3D, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: All

Beary Funny Headline News

Fuzzy Door Tech Expands ViewScreen Capabilities on 'Ted' Season 2

The company shares details on how its ProVis tools enhanced real-time visualization and production workflows on new season of the Seth MacFarlane comedy, enabling complex sequences blending live-action and digital elements to be executed in-camera.

In 3D, CG, Digital Media, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Television, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

Submit Your Work! Headline News

Call for Entries: The 30th Edition of Cartoons on the Bay

Submissions are now being accepted for the Pulcinella Awards 2026 being awarded at the International Festival of Animation and Transmedia that takes place in Pescara, Italy May 27-30.

In 2D, 3D, Call for Entries, Commercials, Community Outreach, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Awarding Excellence in Animation Headline News

'KPop Demon Hunters' Dominates at 53rd Annual Annie Awards

Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans and Netflix’s blockbuster feature took home 10 wins, including Best Feature, while ‘Arco’ won for Best Independent Feature; ‘Common Side Effects’ led all TV shows with 4 wins, followed closely by ‘Win or Lose’ and ‘Love, Death + Robots’ with 3 each, at the animation industry’s gala event held last night at Royce Hall in Los Angeles.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Event, Films, Guilds/Unions/Organizations, People, Post-production, Short Films, Television, Voice Acting, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Annie Awards | Geographic Region: All

Who Said You Can Never Really Go Back Home? ANIMATIONWorld

The Improbable Return to FOX: Matt Weitzman Talks ‘American Dad!’

The show’s co-creator and co-showrunner reflects on 20 years of producing the Seth MacFarlane animated comedy, the previous 10 at TBS before the seemingly miraculous 4-season renewal that brought the prodigal son back to its Animation Domination home; Season 20 debuts this Sunday, February 22.

In 2D, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Visual Effects, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All

The Annies are Coming! ANIMATIONWorld

AWN’s 2026 Annie Awards Roundup: Top Contenders in Film and TV

Dig into the roster of animated feature films, TV shows, and shorts vying for wins in 37 different categories on February 21 at ASIFA-Hollywood’s 53rd annual ceremony recognizing the best in animation from the past year.

In 2D, 3D, Anime, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Event, Films, People, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: Annie Awards | Geographic Region: All

Mark your Calendars! Headline News

Annecy Festival 2026 Accreditation Now Open

Register before February 26 for early bird rates to ensure you get your spot at the upcoming Annecy International Animation Festival and film market, Mifa; it’s all happening by the lake June 21-27!

In Business, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: Europe

Beary Funny Headline News

Peacock Drops ‘Ted’ Season 2 Trailer

New 8-episode season, set in 1994, sees Ted and his best friend John as seniors in high school; the hybrid live-action / CG series from Seth MacFarlane streams March 5.

In Acting, CG, Digital Media, Motion Capture/Performance Capture, People, Television, Virtual Production, Visual Effects, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

The Annies are Coming! Headline News

53rd Annual Annie Awards Nominations Announced

Best Animated Feature nominees ‘Elio,’ ‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘The Bad Guys 2,’ and ‘Zootopia 2’ top the expansive list of category nominations; animation’s biggest awards ceremony is scheduled to return live on Saturday, February 21 at UCLA’s Royce Hall

In 2D, 3D, Acting, Anime, Awards, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Event, Films, Games, Guilds/Unions/Organizations, Interactive, Music and Sound, People, Post-production, Short Films, Television, Visual Effects, Voice Acting, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Annie Awards | Geographic Region: All

It’s Cat-tastic! ANIMATIONWorld

Getting Down and Glittery: A Ground-Level Look at ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie’

For Head of Character Animation CJ Sarachene and producer Steven Schweickart, dailies on the DreamWorks project often saw calls for brighter, bolder, and ‘more glitter’ as they built on the hit TV show’s colorful vibrancy to create a fun, inviting film that celebrates the magic of play; now in theaters.

In 3D, Art, CG, Films, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All

Entertainment Market Events

MIPJUNIOR 2025

Begins: October 11, 2025

The content market dedicated to kids’ entertainment returns to Cannes, France October 11-12 with networking, screenings, keynotes, and conferences.

In 2D, 3D, Business, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Event, Games, Immersive, Interactive, Licensing, Mobile and Wireless, Short Films, Television | Event Types: Conferences

MIPCOM Cannes 2025

Begins: October 13, 2025

The world’s largest entertainment content market returns to Cannes October 13-16.

In 2D, 3D, AR/VR/XR, Business, Cartoons, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Event, Films, Games, Licensing, Short Films, Television, Transmedia | Event Types: Trade Shows

Ryan Crego and Laila Lockhart Kraner Talk ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie’

The director and star discuss the new hybrid live-action / 3DCG film, based on the hit DreamWorks Animation preschool series, that features Gabby, her grandma Gigi (Gloria Estefan), and the adorable Gabby Cats heading to Cat Francisco, only to lose the dollhouse and lock horns with eccentric cat lady Vera (Kristin Wiig); in theaters September 26.

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

It’s Cat-tastic! Headline News

DreamWorks Drops 4 ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie’ Clips

Watch fun scenes from the upcoming hybrid live-action / 3DCG feature based on the hit, mixed media preschool series; Gabby, her grandma Gigi (Gloria Estefan), and the adorable Gabby Cats head to Cat Francisco, only to lose the dollhouse and lock horns with eccentric cat lady Vera (Kristin Wiig); in theaters September 26.

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

The Emmy Goes to? Headline News

‘Andor,’ ‘Arcane,’ and ‘Severance’ Lead the Creative Arts Emmy Winners

All 3 shows take home 2 awards in the animation and VFX categories; ‘The Penguin’ wins for Special Visual Effects in a Single Episode at the awards ceremonies held over two days this weekend at the Peacock Theater in LA.