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VIZ Media Signs with Gotham Group to Develop 'RWBY' for Film and TV

By Dan Sarto | Friday, August 7, 2026 at 11:15am

2 years after Warner Bros. closed Rooster Teeth and sold the franchise, Monty Oum's series is being packaged for film and TV alongside the publisher's original graphic novel line.

Bitchy Is Back Headline News

Exclusive Excerpt: 'Bitchy!' Puts Midge McCracken Comics in Order at Last

By Dan Sarto | Friday, August 7, 2026 at 10:04am

The cartoonist's 13-year run at Fantagraphics is gathered chronologically for the first time, with a new introduction from Roberta Gregory and an afterword from critic Helen Chazen.

Su-Purr Sized News Headline News

Disney Jr. Premieres 'SuperKitties' Special 'The New SuperKitty'

By Dan Sarto | Friday, August 7, 2026 at 7:51am

The Paula Rosenthal-created preschool series makes Willa official in a special that hits Disney+ August 7, with 'Howl-O-Ween' and 'Friendsgiving' specials to follow; Ready to Su-Purr Roar music video

The Greens Are Back Headline News

Stephen King, Kevin Smith Guest on 'Big City Greens' Season 5

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 5:52pm

Watch the trailer: the Houghton brothers' animated series returns August 21 on Disney Channel, next day on Disney+; Luke Combs, Dylan Sprouse, Megan Stalter and Jason Mewes join returning guest stars Danny Trejo, Colin Hanks and Dan Stevens.

We're On Cloud Nine Headline News

Bob Gaudette and Kirk Hipkiss Launch AI Film and TV Production Studio Nolia

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 5:04pm

Toronto company is built around original IP, with 'The Little Cloud Thief' in development for both feature and episodic; Gaudette's 8-minute short took the $50K Grand Prix at this year's Runway AI Festival.

Life finds a way VFXWorld

How Milk VFX Built the Lost Worlds and Creatures of 'Surviving Earth'

The VFX studio delivered roughly 1,000 shots across the 8-part NBC and Peacock miniseries, building 73 animal types and 55 variations, running 100 environments through an Unreal Engine finishing pipeline, and carrying a scar on a juvenile's forehead all the way into adulthood.

It's a Zoo Out There Headline News

Gustavo Dudamel and LA Philharmonic Score PBS Kids Animated Special

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 5:36pm

Half-hour 'Carnival of Animals,' directed by Siri Melchior and animated by Passion Pictures, strings all 14 of Camille Saint-Saens' sections into one story for the first time, over hand-painted watercolor backgrounds.

It's Anime-zing! Headline News

Watch: TOHO Drops English Dub Trailer for 'Though I Am an Inept Villainess'

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 1:55pm

Mitsue Yamasaki directs the Doga Kobo adaptation of Satsuki Nakamura's light novel and manga; Brianna Knickerbocker and Rebecca Wang lead the dub cast as 2 noblewomen magically swapped into each other's bodies; streaming on Crunchyroll, Hulu, Disney+ and Netflix in Asia.

It's On the Level Headline News

'Warhammer 40,000' Animated Series in Development at Blur Studio

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 5:31pm

Games Workshop confirmed the Amazon MGM Studios project, being created and directed by Dave Wilson and executive produced by Tim Miller and noted 'Warhammer' fan Henry Cavill.

People Headline News

Untold Studios Names Adrianna 'AJ' Cohen President of Film and Episodic VFX

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 4:27pm

The industry veteran will take charge of strategy, operations and creative production across the growing company’s 5 studios and for client relationships internationally.

Annie Up! Headline News

54th Annie Awards Submissions Now Open

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 9:31am

ASIFA-Hollywood has opened its call for entries and added a Best International Anime Production for TV/Media category; entries close November 30.

It's Anime-zing! Headline News

Watch: Final 'Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi' Trailer Drops

By Dan Sarto | Monday, August 3, 2026 at 3:45pm

It’s almost here… Lucasfilm and Production I.G's 8-episode limited anime series, part of the new 'Star Wars: Visions Presents' banner for long-form stories, premieres August 5 exclusively on Disney+ and Hulu.

We Love Shelby Country Headline News

British Film Commission Names West Midlands UK’s Eighth Production Hub

By Dan Sarto | Monday, August 3, 2026 at 10:28am

Studio space, a skilled local crew base, and a production record that includes ‘Peaky Blinders,’ ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man,’ and an untitled sequel helped secure the designation; inward investment accounted for £5.8 billion of UK film and high-end TV spend in 2025.

It’s Looking Fire Headline News

Rodeo FX Shares ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Season 2 VFX Breakdown Reel

By Dan Sarto | Friday, July 31, 2026 at 12:23pm

Studio delivered 163 shots across 14 sequences, including sand simulations, crumbling CG rock formations, Toph Vision, an Avatar State digital double, and refined Soul Glow effects.

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Mark Evestaff Talks ‘Snoopy Presents: There’s No Place Like Home, Snoopy’

The executive producer discusses production challenges and never outgrowing your childhood creativity on the all-new Apple TV ‘Peanuts’ special where our beloved beagle’s doghouse is accidentally sold at a yard sale; premieres globally on July 31.

Business Headline News

Hasbro Wins Copyright Battle Over ‘Peppa Pig’ Audio Used in ‘Wolfoo’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 12:32pm

A London High Court judge found that Vietnamese company SConnect used copyrighted audio clips and ordered all videos featuring the young wolf character removed from online platforms, including YouTube.

Is That a Hint of Jasmine? Headline News

Exclusive: Watch ‘Snoopy Presents: There’s No Place Like Home, Snoopy’ Clip

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 9:13am

All-new ‘Peanuts’ special sees our beloved beagle’s doghouse accidentally sold at a yard sale; premieres globally July 31 on Apple TV.

Even Cage Can Wear the Mask Headline News

Barnstorm VFX Shares ‘Spider-Noir’ Breakdown Reel

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 1:54pm

The visual effects studio delivered 450 shots on Prime Video’s hit series, including world-building, period environments, train sequence work, and Megawatt effects created in collaboration with ILM.

Solidarity! Headline News

’Star Wars’ Visual Effects Workers Join IATSE for Collective Bargaining

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 5:27pm

A group of U.S. VFX workers engaged directly by Lucasfilm’s franchise productions has joined the union and will begin negotiations for a first contract.

Business Headline News

‘The Normal MFer’ Posts First-Season YouTube Audience Growth

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 1:37pm

Viewership increased dramatically after CC0 Studios and The Hive Studio partnered with AI audience simulation platform Chronicle Media to expand the series’ organic reach.

Business Headline News

Flying Bark and Lightfold Partner on Original Animated Project

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 11:46am

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.

Uh-huh – Whatever Headline News

Kieran Culkin is The Devil in ‘Family Guy’ ‘Happy Hell-o-ween’ Special

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 11:03am

The hit show returns to Hulu with exclusive Halloween and holiday specials this year; the ‘Succession’ star takes on Beelzebub and Peter Griffin doesn’t take too kindly to losing the Official Santa competition.

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