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It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Netflix Reveals Expansive Anime Slate Updates at Annecy

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 6:32am

The streamer shared new images, trailers and release information for ‘The One Piece,’ ‘The Ribbon Hero,’ ‘Fool Night,’ ‘Sparks of Tomorrow,’ ‘Blue Eye Samurai Season 2’ and ‘Bass X Machina’ during its Anime Studio Focus presentation.

That’s the 2nd Biggest Roach I’ve Ever Seen! VFXWorld

Inside the 3,200-Shot VFX Challenge of ‘Fallout’ Season 2

By Dan Sarto | Monday, June 22, 2026 at 4:20pm

Production VFX supervisor Jay Worth discusses building the Mojave wasteland, bringing the iconic Deathclaw to life, expanding Ghoul effects work, and balancing practical craftsmanship with large-scale visual effects on the hit Prime Video series.

VivziePop On The Move! Headline News

Vivienne Medrano Animated Musical ‘Prehistoria’ A Go at Warner

By Dan Sarto | Monday, June 22, 2026 at 1:09pm

The ‘Hazbin Hotel’ creator will write and direct her first theatrical feature for Warner Bros. Pictures Animation; president Bill Damaschke shared the deal and new company logo at Annecy.

Here Kitty Kitty Headline News

Netflix Drops Trailer for Ricky Gervais Adult Animated Comedy ‘Alley Cats’

By Dan Sarto | Monday, June 22, 2026 at 11:23am

The ruminations of feral British cats from all walks of life have never been funnier than in this new series, created, written and directed by the iconic comedian; debuts on August 7; Gervias Masterclass set June 25 in Annecy,

A Visual Tour de Force ANIMATIONWorld

Hisko Hulsing Talks ‘Danse Macabre’

In an expansive and intimate interview with Johannes Wolters, the ‘Undone’ and ‘Junkyard’ director discusses his new animated short, premiering this week in Annecy, an intense visual exploration of Dmitri Shostakovich’s Allegro from his 10th Symphony, based on 79 original oil paintings.

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Aardman and the BBC Return to Mossy Bottom with 'Let’s Go Timmy!'

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 9:37am

Fresh from its presentation in Annecy, the studio announces the newly commissioned preschool animation series that blends stop-motion and 2D animation.

We Love Trans Punk Rock Singer Trainwrecks Headline News

‘Sorry About the Mess’ Animated Series Kickstarter Launches

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 3:50pm

The trans-themed punk rock adult comedy fantasy series from Cassie Workman, Lilly Wachowski and Princess Pictures will release their indei pilot online in 2027; filmmakers will attend Annecy next week.

It’s Dyno-Mite! Headline News

Exclusive: ‘Surviving Earth - When the Climate Broke’ Clip

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 9:00am

NBC’s landmark 8-part docuseries spans almost 500 million years, with never-before-seen creatures and a look at how they not only survived but thrived during the planet’s most catastrophic environmental events.

We Love High-Stakes Clashes Headline News

‘Masters of the Universe: Tales From Eternia’ Web Series Set

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 2:10pm

The 20-episode 2D animated show, from Mattel Studios, launches June 19 on the Mattel Adventures YouTube channel, with weekly releases planned through November 20.

Loudly and Proudly Headline News

Disney+ Sets ‘The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder’ Final Season, Holiday Special

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 1:39pm

Fourth season of the show debuts July 29, ahead of the franchise’s 25th anniversary; stop-motion holiday special ‘A Proud Family Wizmas’ to debut later this year.

On the road to Annecy Headline News

Mifa 2026 to Highlight European Trade Unions and Associations

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 11:26am

Programming includes four days of workshops, assemblies, and cross-border forums spanning funding, AI, sustainability, co-production export, sales, and regional pitching, with a new Annecy European Animation Summit anchoring the week as professionals look for shared answers to industry change.

Getting Hungary in Annecy Headline News

Hungary Brings 5 Competition Films, 7 Pitch Projects to Annecy 2026

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 10:24am

Hungarian animation studios, producers and creators head back to the festival and MIFA with a broad film and project presence spanning shorts, series, and international co-productions under HAPA and National Film Institute Hungary support.

A Very Mickey Season Headline News

‘Mickey’s Home Alone’ Animated Special Set for This Holiday Season

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6:57am

The new full-length special follows Mickey and Pluto as they are accidentally left behind while Minnie and the gang head to the world-famous Ice Palace for Christmas; coming to Disney Jr. and Disney+.

Business Headline News

TransPerfect Combines MPC and The Mill as Single Global Studio

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 5:43pm

The AI and language solutions company’s 2 divisions will now operate as The Mill, bringing together film and series VFX, brand content production, localization, and AI-enabled production services under one organization.

We Love Sanctuary Moon VFXWorld

How VFX Gave ‘Murderbot’ a Mind of its Own

Visual Effects Supervisor Sean Faden discusses visualizing a security android’s existential thoughts of escape and carnage through story, humor, and giant worms across more than 2,000 shots on the Apple TV sci-fi black comedy.

Even Cage Can Wear the Mask VFXWorld

How ‘Spider-Noir’ Built Two Shows from One Vision

By Dan Sarto | Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:48pm

Production VFX Supervisor Hnedel Maximore and Production VFX Producer Brook Noska discuss the noir-first philosophy, dual black-and-white and color workflow, invisible visual effects, and 1930s New York worldbuilding behind Prime Video’s hit series starring Nicolas Cage.

Business Headline News

Disney+ Greenlights Animated Fantasy ‘Journey’ from Higher Ground

By Dan Sarto | Monday, June 15, 2026 at 4:01pm

From the studio behind ‘Waffles + Mochi’ and now in production, the music-driven original kids and family series follows a young heroine who ventures beyond her city’s failing energy shield and discovers magic tied to her father’s disappearance.

A Super Debut ANIMATIONWorld

‘My Adventures With Superman’ Season 3: Plenty of Cuts, No Regrets

Co-showrunners Jake Wyatt and Brendan Clogher unpack the romance and anime extremes, plus whole arcs that were dropped, on a season they call a ‘limits test’; now on Adult Swim and HBO Max.

I’m Not Doing It… Really Headline News

BlueBolt Shares ‘Jack Ryan: Ghost War’ VFX Breakdown Reel

By Dan Sarto | Friday, June 12, 2026 at 9:48am

The studio delivered 365 shots for Prime Video’s feature-length continuation of the hit series, including the glass floor collapse, Dubai tower finale, CG environments, vehicles, explosions and boat chase enhancements.

On the road to Annecy Events

Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2026

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 10:41am
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.

My Spidey Sense Says I’m Firsty Headline News

‘Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends’ Adds Rocket, Groot, Mr. Fantastic and Silk

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 10:20am

Watch the trailer! Season 5 of animated preschool series introduces the new Rescue-Webs story arc, superhero team-ups and baddie Symbie; premieres July 13 on Disney Jr. and Disney Channel, next day on Disney+.

Goooooal! ANIMATIONWorld

‘Dragon Striker’: A Love Letter to Sports, Anime and Useful Mistakes

Sylvain Dos Santos and Charles Lefebvre discuss the decade-long path behind their new series, an underdog hero’s journey that follows a farm boy named Key at a magical soccer academy shaped by Tama, dragons and buried secrets, all blending heroic fantasy, football and shonen influences; premieres June 9 on Disney XD, June 10 on Disney+ and Hulu, and June 12 on Disney Channel.

On the road to Annecy Headline News

Disney+ Reveals ‘The Doomies’ Official Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 11:06am

The supernatural comedy-adventure series, produced by Xilam Animation, premieres June 26 along with a new short-form series featuring 4 episodes: ‘Doug Unfiltered,’ ‘Ghosted By A Ghost,’ ‘Creepy Crepe’ and ‘What Is That Thing?’; show is in competition at Annecy 2026.

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