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Addressing Anti-Asian Hate Headline News

New Animated Short ‘Disarm,’ Set After 2021 Atlanta Spa Shooting, Seeks Funding

Running through November 6, the film’s Seed&Spark campaign offers supporters a tiered set of incentives; the film, which addresses anti-Asian hate, is slated for submission to festivals in 2026.

A Surreal Satire Headline News

Strange Beast, Passion Pictures Announce BFI-Backed ‘Hag’

The animated short, a dark comedy, stars Charlotte Ritchie and is directed by Anna Ginsburg; it explores breakups, impending doom, and the monstrous pressures of modern womanhood.

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A Tale of 2 Chainsaw Men

As ‘Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc’ proves it’s not just ‘Demon Slayer’ that can storm the U.S. box office, anime columnist Andrew Osmond looks over the franchise on both big and small screens.

More Straw Hat Pirate Adventures Headline News

Toei Animation Reveals ‘One Piece’ Anime Series Production Changes

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 5:34pm

The epic show, based on Eiichiro Oda’s manga, will cut back the maximum number of new annual episodes to 26 starting in April 2026, broken into 2 different parts (cours) of up to 13 each.

The Hills Are Alive! Headline News

Hulu Renews ‘King of the Hill’ for Seasons 16 and 17

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 10:12am

Mike Judge and Greg Daniels’ Emmy and Annie Award-winning comedy gets a 20-episode order after its successful return this past August for the first of 2 new seasons on the streamer.

Each Gesture Touched by Human Hand Headline News

Jane Goodall-Narrated Animated Short ‘anyone lived in a pretty how town’ to Debut at SCAD Fest

Daniel Kreizberg’s new film, inspired by E.E. Cummings’ poetry and paintings, and with a soundtrack by the late maestro Yakov Kreizberg, will premiere at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival on October 31.

Awards Headline News

The Quirino Awards Issues 9th Edition Call for Entries

The awards ceremony, set for April 17, 2026, will recognize the best Ibero-American animation works in 10 categories; the call is open to animated projects released between June 1, 2024, and December 31, 2025.

Awards Headline News

‘The Night Boots’ Takes Grand Prix at Fredrikstad Animation Festival

By Dan Sarto | Monday, October 27, 2025 at 10:11am

Pierre-Luc Granjon’s short about a child’s magical inner world takes the top prize; ‘Kafka in Love’ wins for Best Nordic-Baltic Short, while ‘Papillon’ wins for Best Global Short.

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Inside the Deep, Dark Animated World of Critical Role’s ‘The Mighty Nein’

The all-new fantasy series from ‘The Legend of Vox Machina’s creators, adapted from their second campaign, follows a band of chaotic adventurers as they confront their troubled pasts and forge their destinies in a world of magic, mystery, and unexpected heroism; it hits Prime Video November 19.

We Want More SMALLS Headline News

Adult Swim SMALLS Announces Spooky New ‘Gassy’s Gas ‘N Stuff’ Episode

A special livestream premiere of the latest installment from creator Sarah Schmidt is set for October 31; will include a compilation of previously released shorts and a live chat with the animation director alongside other voiceover cast members.

Animation Festivals Events

Animateka International Animated Film Festival Runs December 1-7

Begins: December 1, 2025

Slovenia’s weeklong animation festival promises to deliver the best and latest productions from the Eastern and Central European film scene

Conferences Events

Kidscreen Summit 2026

Begins: February 22, 2026

The annual global media conference, dedicated exclusively to the kids’ entertainment sector, takes place February 22-25, 2026 in San Diego.

Get Ready to Fly Events

12th Annual New Chitose Airport International Animation Festival

Begins: November 21, 2025

The one-of-a-kind festival returns to its airport home November 21-25 with films, lectures, and exhibitions from Japanese and international creators.

A Disney Legend Headline News

Karen Fang Discusses ‘Background Artist: The Life and Work of Tyrus Wong’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 1:05pm

The professor and film scholar’s definitive biography of the legendary artist, a Chinese immigrant, details how his storied career quietly shaped American visual culture.

Is a Toxic Fall Ahead? Headline News

Exclusive Excerpt: ‘Toxie Team-Up #5’ Comic with The Toxic Avenger

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 11:07am

AHOY Comics shares the cover and Pages 1-5 reveal of the fifth of 5 issues; Toxie crosses mops with Swamp Cop and Schitt, the crooked mutant cops from ‘Justice Warriors;’ available October 29.

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From TikTok to Adult Swim: Joe Cappa Explains His Path to ‘Haha, You Clowns’

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 4:08pm

The creator walks through his improbable journey from 40-second film to 1-minute shorts to network TV series; his show, about 3 doting teenagers and their tenderhearted dad, premiered October 19.

Love the Spooky Season Headline News

Netflix Reveals Kids, Preschool Halloween Animation Playlists

The streamer releases 2 sets of spooky programming, all now available, including Halloween-themed episodes and specials; a new episode from the upcoming season of ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ is included.

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