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‘GOAT’ Director Tyree Dillihay Joins VIEW Conference 2026 Lineup

Director set to attend and talk about the production of Sony Pictures Animation’s animated sports comedy; event runs October 12-16 in Turin, Italy.

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Business Headline News

Flying Bark and Lightfold Partner on Original Animated Project

With a release video proclaiming a new show / comic / game on the way, the companies have announced a collaboration focused on creator-led storytelling, premium animation and stronger connections between artists and audiences.

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The Dark Knight Returns Headline News

Matthew Needham to Voice The Joker in ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ Season 2

Prime Video revealed the key casting during the ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ panel at San Diego Comic-Con; all 10 episodes to stream July 31.

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Retro Fun Headline News

Tiffany Haddish, Donald Faison Board ‘Backyard Sports: The Animated Series’

Playground Productions reveals new show is in production at its SDCC 2026 panel, sharing the voice cast, which also includes Christopher Mintz-Plasse, first look images and a sizzle reel - trailer.

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Technology Headline News

SIGGRAPH 2026 Experience Hall to Showcase 5 Interactive Programs

Spatial Storytelling, the Immersive Pavilion, the Art Gallery, Emerging Technologies and the in-person Hands-On Courses track spotlight boundary-pushing tools and interactive techniques; conference runs July 19-23.

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Ubisoft Heads to TV Headline News

Steve Buscemi and Lizzy Caplan Join FX’s ‘Far Cry’

The actors board the limited anthology series from creators and executive producers Noah Hawley and Rob Mac – who also stars - based on Ubisoft’s video game franchise.

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Technology Headline News

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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On the Road to Turin Headline News

DreamWorks’ ‘Forgotten Island’ Writers/Directors Join VIEW Conference 2026

Joel Crawford and Januel P. Mercado will take the stage to share production insights and stories surrounding their new original animated comedy adventure hitting theaters on September 25; event runs October 12-16 in Turin, Italy.

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Viz Biz Headline News

Proof Opens New Brisbane Studio

The leading visualization company returns to Australia with a new operation led by executive producer Katrina Peers.

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The Gaang Returns Headline News

‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender’ Moves Release to July 25, Drops Trailer

The animated feature will stream globally on Paramount+ the day after a July 24 San Diego Comic-Con fan screening; film stars Eric Nam as Aang and Dave Bautista as Tagah.

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Save Lives – Give Blood Headline News

American Red Cross Launches ‘Looney Tunes’ T-shirt Blood Donation Promotion

The non-profit humanitarian organization has teamed with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products on the blood drive with a limited-edition giveaway for eligible participants who donate blood through July 12.

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Dystopian Futures Oh My!

‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners II’ Teaser Reveals Standalone Night City Story

The hit anime’s 10-episode second season will feature a new chapter of redemption and revenge when it premieres on Netflix in Fall 2026.

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Let the Celebration Begin ANIMATIONWorld

Aardman at 50: Inside the Clay, Felt, and Fingerprints

From Morph and ‘Wallace & Gromit’ to ‘Shaun the Sheep’ and ‘Let’s Go Timmy!’ the iconic British stop-motion studio’s enduring appeal comes from plasticine, eccentric characters, visible imperfections, and a process that still prizes the human touch.

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From the Creator of Infinity Train ANIMATIONWorld

‘Among Us’: Owen Dennis and Madeline Queripel Talk Maps, Mayhem and Murder

The creator and co-executive producer discuss how their series leans into archetypes, broken character models, and visor-based expressions to give its doomed crewmates more personality than their simple silhouettes suggest; the Innersloth hit-game adaptation is now streaming on Paramount+.

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From the Creator of Infinity Train Headline News

Paramount+ Drops 'Among Us' Animated Series Trailer

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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Chomp Chomp! ANIMATIONWorld

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.

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A New Creative Learning Ecosystem Headline News

ADAPT Opens Enrollment for Daniel Dociu’s ‘The Need for Re-invention’ Masterclass

10-week live class led by the noted sci-fi / fantasy artist and creative director explores in detail the need for creatives to redefine their role in industry shaped by AI, rapid tech change, and new production realities; starts June 30.

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We Love Bewildered Dead Amnesiacs ANIMATIONWorld

Beating the Reaper: ‘Angel Beats!’ and Strawberry-Scented Acid

Columnist Andrew Osmond discusses the insane afterlife anime series and some of its relatives from creators Jun Maeda and Key.

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It’s Anime-zing! ANIMATIONWorld

Adi Shankar Talks Bollywood, Brothers and ‘Devil May Cry’ Season 2

The creator, writer and showrunner discusses how Hindu mythology, Indian music and his own family history shaped Dante and Vergil’s war between worlds, pairing grey-shaded demon lords, stone gods and pop-music spectacle with a story rooted in lost family and cultural memory.

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Technology Headline News

Black Eye Technologies Launches Black Eye 2.0 for Unreal Engine

New release of dynamic camera system designed to give UE teams modular, adaptable tools for gameplay, cinematics, marketing content, virtual production, and in-engine storytelling is now available.

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On the Road to Turin Headline News

Holly Edwards, Michelle Grady and Janet Lewin Join VIEW Conference Lineup

The trio of women film studio presidents – Skydance Animation, Sony Pictures Imageworks, and ILM respectively - adds to the key conference’s growing roster of in-person speakers heading to Turin, Italy October 12-16.

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In-Passing Headline News

‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ Voice Actor Tom Kane Dies at 64

The prolific animation and video game actor, known for Yoda in both animated ‘Clone Wars’ series, Woodhouse in ‘Archer,’ and Professor Utonium in ‘The Powerpuff Girls,’ passed away from complications of a stroke.

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Cheeky Exclamation Point Earned! ANIMATIONWorld

Belated Thoughts on ‘Cosmic Princess Kaguya!’

Columnist Andrew Osmond examines the recent fantasy comedy epic on Netflix (and also playing in Japanese cinemas), with tangents on Hatsune Miku, yuri anime and whether this film’s secretly making fun of Ghibli.

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A New Creative Learning Ecosystem Headline News

ADAPT Launches The GRID Platform for Industry Review and Artist Feedback

New platform offers access to curated feedback sessions from industry professionals in VFX, animation, and game development as part of a broader ecosystem that includes the upcoming //ACADEMY training program.

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Pulse-Pounding Metalcore Infused Animation Headline News

‘Warframe’ Short Teases Sirius and Orion Clash in ‘Jade Shadows: Constellations’

Digital Extremes collaborates with ERRA and THE LINE on an anime-inspired, highly stylized film introducing the game’s next narrative chapter, launching free in June.