PBS Kids Announces New Series ‘Super Why's Comic Book Adventures,’ ‘Phoebe & Jay’
Set to debut Fall 2026, ‘Super Why's Comic Book Adventures’ will build on the legacy of ‘Super Why,’ while ‘Phoebe & Jay’ will debut February 2, 2026.
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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Tongal Unveil ‘Fever Fighter’ Series
The first-of-its-kind animated project inspired by artwork from St. Jude patient Ethan Washburn follows a character whose superpower is fighting fevers and has long served as an informal mascot for patients and families.
Jason Schwartzman, John Waters, Whoopi Goldberg Board ‘Kevin’ Animated Comedy
Written by Aubrey Plaza and Joe Wengert, the Prime Video series follows a housecat who moves to a pet rescue following the break-up of his human owners, where a group of misfit animals help him figure out what he really wants in life; inspired by a real break-up and the cat caught in the middle.
Calabash, Agency SCC Reimagine Tootsie Roll’s ‘How Many Licks’ Ad
The animation studio kicked AI to the curb and refined line work, refreshed the background art, and updated the product packaging while preserving the spot’s original spirit.
Script First, Chaos Later: How ‘Futurama’ Captures Comedic Mayhem
Billy West, Lauren Tom, and Phil LaMarr unpack Season 13’s mix of sharp scripts, group records, and character beats - from a crankier Farnsworth to Amy and Kif’s parenting - while explaining why honoring the writers’ words matters more than ad-libbing; now on FXX and Hulu.
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MIA 2025 Presents Program of Panels, Presentations
The Rome event, which runs through October 10, features over 80 sessions, including panels, seminars, workshops and 5 showcases with 44 Italian and international titles across Animation, Doc & Factual, Drama, and Film.
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Kyoto Animation Does Sketch Comedy: ‘Nichijou’ and ‘City’
Anime columnist Andrew Osmond considers the 2 comedies by the beloved studio: this summer’s ‘City The Animation’ and its predecessor from 2011, ‘Nichijou: My Ordinary Life;’ weighing them up, he argues newer isn’t always better.
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REX Animation Film Festival 2025
Begins: November 17, 2025
The 11th edition promises to bring an outstanding line up of international animation to Stockholm, November 17 to 22.
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PIXELvienna Conference
Begins: November 13, 2025
The immersive computer graphics and animation conference brings together professionals, enthusiasts, and students to explore trends in digital art, animation, visual effects, and game development; November 13-15 in Vienna, Austria.
Manchester Animation Festival 2025
Begins: November 9, 2025
MAF 2025 returns November 9-13 to HOME, celebrating all things animation with exclusive panel sessions, guest lectures, and student-led programming.
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Lugano Animation Days
Begins: November 11, 2025
Organized by GSIFA, the fifth edition of the international animation film festival runs November 11-16 in Lugano, Switzerland.
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GIRAF 2025 Returns November 13-16
Begins: November 13, 2025
The Quickdraw Animation Society’s annual event is back for its 21st year with the best independent and experimental animation from around the world.
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Disney+ Drops ‘Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation’ Trailer
Anime adaptation of the popular mobile game franchise about a high school student whisked away to a world of magic debuts October 29.
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Prime Video Announces New York Comic Con 2025 Programming
The streamer hits NYC with panels for key titles including ‘Cross,’ ‘Invincible,’ ‘Hazbin Hotel,’ Critical Role’s ‘The Legend of Vox Machina,’ their new series ‘The Mighty Nein,’ and the upcoming animated series ‘BAT-FAM.’
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‘The Great North’ Not Moving Forward at FOX
The animated comedy created and written by ‘Bob’s Burgers’ EPs Wendy Molyneux, Lizzy Molyneux-Logelin and writer Minty Lewis, about the Alaskan adventures of the Tobin family, ends its network run after 5 seasons as part of the Animation Domination lineup.
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Riverboats and Smackerels of Honey: Jim Cummings on 40 Years of Voice Acting
The famed actor discusses his career spent giving life to famous characters like the Tasmanian Devil, Darkwing Duck and of course, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger too, along with his fun new podcast, ‘Toon’d In.’
Exclusive: Watch Hulu ‘Family Guy’ Halloween Special Clip
Debuting October 6 as part of the streamer’s ‘Huluween’ programming, Chris dresses up as Dead Travis Kelce with interesting Taylor Swift backstory options, as Brian, Stewie, Peter and the guys scare up some special treats in ‘A Little Fright Music’
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‘The Sisters Grimm’: Sleuthing Siblings with Very Famous Ancestors
Author and EP Michael Buckley went through years of development hell adapting his book series until he met Amy Higgins, whose non-cookie cutter take on the story and its not always likeable characters was both real… and real risky; debuts October 3 on Apple TV+.
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Toei Animation to Showcase ‘One Piece,’ ‘Digimon Beatbreak’ at NYCC 2025
The studio’s programming celebrates both series with special guest panels, booth pop-ups, card giveaways, an autograph raffle, and others.
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Hulu ‘Family Guy’ Halloween Special Debuts October 6
As part of the streamer’s ‘Huluween’ programming, Brian, Stewie, Peter and the guys scare up some special treats in ‘A Little Fright Music.’
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VIEW 2025 Reveals Expansive Full Conference Lineup
It’s just 2 weeks away… more than 150 award-winning speakers from the world of animation, VFX, games and AI will take part in a packed schedule of keynotes, talks, panels, workshops and masterclasses; event runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.
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‘Be With Zee’ Preschool Series Gets the Greenlight
The animated show co-production brings together Vérité Films, Oddly Quiet Ltd., and Media Tech Productions with Television New Zealand (TVNZ), Canada’s TVOKids, TFO, and Knowledge Network.
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‘Solar Opposites’ 6th and Final Season Trailer Released
Earth was great while it lasted… all 10 new episodes of Mike McMahan, Josh Bycel and Sydney Ryan’s hilarious, NSFW series that centers on 4 aliens evenly split on whether Earth is awful or awesome hit Hulu on October 13.
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Prime Video Releases ‘The Mighty Nein’ First-Look Images
The all-new animated series from ‘The Legend of Vox Machina’s Critical Role and Titmouse, about a group of criminals and misfits who are the only ones that can prevent the kingdom of Exandria from plunging into chaos, streams November 19.
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Apple TV+ Extends Exclusive Peanuts Partnership Through 2030
Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the gang will continue to call the streamer ‘home’ in a deal that includes the famed library plus a new slate of original series and specials from Peanuts Worldwide and WildBrain.
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