Friends, collaborators and admirers of the French-Iranian graphic novelist and filmmaker, who died June 4, 2026, at 56, remember the introversion behind her work, the humor that carried it, and why she refused to explain Iran to anyone.
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.
Written by Jaydeep Hasrajani and Jake Goldman with Nitya Mehra attached, feature follows an Indian American teenager from New Jersey suddenly dropped into a Bollywood musical.
ASIFA-Hollywood has opened its call for entries and added a Best International Anime Production for TV/Media category; entries close November 30.
New 6-issue science-fiction thriller by writer Christian Ward and artist Sami Kivelä chronicles a family refuge built to withstand the end of the world and time itself… until the barrier breaks and plans for the future quickly change; Issue #1 on-sale September 9.
Best-selling author Mike Bender will write and direct the film about a fart frustrated about always being treated as a joke, with Russell Hollander producing.
The new footage showcases Shaun’s Halloween-themed return to Mossy Bottom Farm, where a wrecked pumpkin patch, a mad-science fix, and a missing Farmer send the flock into monster-movie trouble; opens September 18 in U.S. theaters.
‘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.
Andrew Osmond quizzes the prolific author about his new book: ‘Japan’s Anime Revolution: Twenty Animated Films That Changed The World.’
Network also announces a Cartoon Network anniversary docuseries and updates on ‘President Curtis,’ ‘Common Side Effects,’ and ‘My Two Cars’ at Annecy.
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.
Director Andrew Stanton, co-director Kenna Harris, and producer Lindsey Collins discuss how they arrived at their film’s ‘technological’ playtime threat, Lilypad, and the uneasy question driving Pixar’s fifth ‘Toy Story’ outing: what happens when toys stop being needed? In theaters today, June 19.
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.
Oni Press has released a collection of the first 5 issues of the famed cartoonist’s self-published pulp fiction action-adventure series in hardcover, which is now available.
Julien Bisaro and Claire Paoletti’s animated family feature follows a young blue penguin who unexpectedly becomes guardian of an echidna egg; release planned for 2028.
4th edition of the program names 5 winners named across Fiction, Non-Fiction, Animation, Student and Future Format categories, selected from a shortlist of 30 films.
The artist discusses his improbable path to helming the short, written by Spike Lee, Tim Jones, Jeff Leisawitz, and Lubabalo Mtati, about two boys whose friendship is tested by the violence of apartheid surrounding them; screens at Tribeca June 6 and June 13.
New adult animated comedy series from Green Street Pictures, the studio behind ‘Common Side Effects’ and ‘Scavenger’s Reign,’ follows the staff of a big-box store, where sometimes actual work is performed.
‘Big Mouth’ creators and show EPs Mark Levin, Jennifer Flackett, Andrew Goldberg, and supervising director Anthony Lioli talk about their new animated adult rom-com about bears, raccoons, and other lovably horny forest creatures dealing with their love lives; debuts May 22 on Netflix.
45 candidates selected from applicants across 6 provinces will participate in workshops and final jury presentations, with 9 to be selected to earn key credits on a new animated short; ACE 4 film ‘Rocketship Mai’ to screen at Annecy.
Michael Jelenic and Aaron Horvath will develop animated series and films exclusively for the streamer under a multi-year creative partnership; includes first-look rights for live-action projects.
Based on Mel Brooks and 20th Century Studios’ famed 1974 ‘Young Frankenstein,’ the show hails from Stefani Robinson, Taika Waititi, and Garrett Basch, with Brooks among the executive producers.
Inspired by Jacob Tomsky’s ‘Heads in Bed,’ new drama series is centered on a high-end New York City hotel, its legend and lore, and its intertwined staff and guests.
Vivienne Medrano’s hit animated musical comedy about the princess of Hell’s attempts to rehabilitate demons to reduce overpopulation in her kingdom will conclude its run with a planned sendoff.
New graphic novel from the acclaimed animator and cartoonist’s Dark Planet Comics concludes the Ringo Award-nominated neo-noir graphic novel series set in Los Angeles’ country music scene.
