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See You in Hell Headline News

Prime Video Drops ‘Hazbin Hotel’ Season 2 Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:21am

Hell awaits yee with big, sharp, pointy teeth… the highly anticipated new season of the hellishly funny musical series from creator Vivienne Medrano, A24, and FOX Entertainment’s Bento Box streams October 29.

Doh! ANIMATIONWorld

Season 37 of ‘The Simpsons’ is Here… But Who’s Counting?

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 5:51pm

Co-EPs Cesar Mazariegos and Jessica Conrad talk about the brand-new record-breaking season of the longest running primetime show in TV history, fresh off a 4-season renewal, with episode 800 set for 2026, a sequel feature coming in 2027, and a creative team that still keeps it fresh.

The Gold Standard in Animation Production ANIMATIONWorld

It All Started with a Funny Bird Name: Reflections on 25 Years of Titmouse

For co-founders Chris and Shannon Prynoski, what began as a side-gig selling t-shirts eventually became an award-winning animation production powerhouse with studios in Burbank, Hollywood, NY and Vancouver and a legion of adoring, passionate, and often slightly bent fans.

On the Road to Manchester Headline News

Manchester Animation Festival Unveils 2025 Program

This year’s event promises exclusive previews, behind-the-scenes insights, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion; runs November 9-13 at HOME and other venues across the city.

Community Outreach Headline News

Andrew Goldin Launches ‘The Uncle Frank Show’ Kickstarter

Animated by ‘Pat,’ the freelance writer and stand-up comic’s adult comedy series follows Uncle Frank, an oblivious, MTV-era throwback who calls it like he sees it.

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Fredrikstad Animation Festival 2025

Begins: October 23, 2025

FAF 2025 returns to Fredrikstad, Norway with a full program celebrating the dynamic storytelling of global animation October 23-26.

On the Road to Ottawa Headline News

‘Death Does Not Exist,’ ‘Il burattino e la balena’ Lead OIAF 2025 Winners

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 7:07am

Félix Dufour-Laperrière takes home the Grand Prize for feature animation, while Roberto Catani takes home the Grand Prize for short animation, at the 49th annual Ottawa International Animation Festival.

Kids… Singing… What Could Go Wrong? Headline News

Season 16 Premiere Exclusive Clip: ‘Bob’s Burgers – Grand Pre-Pre-Pre-Opening’

By Dan Sarto | Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 1:20pm

The hit show’s 300th episode kicks off an all-new season September 28 on FOX; Bob and Linda are on the verge of a big decision, which brings up memories of when the restaurant first opened, while the kids embark on a new musical project.

The New King of Anime ANIMATIONWorld

The Anime Blockbuster Movie: Is it All ‘Demon Slayer’ Now?

‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ is currently ruling the U.S. box-office, prompting speculation that it’s reshaping anime cinema forever - columnist Andrew Osmond takes a wider look at the film and suggests that it’s more complicated than that.

Visions of Awesome Anime Headline News

Lucasfilm Drops ‘Star Wars: Visions’ Volume 3 Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Friday, September 26, 2025 at 8:52am

The animated anthology returns in a longer format, with 9 new anime shorts from david production, Kamikaze Douga, Kinema citrus Co, Polygon Pictures, Production I.G, Project Studio Q, TRIGGER, and WIT Studio; hits Disney+ October 29.

A Badly Needed Smile Has Crossed Our Faces Headline News

‘Spike & Mike’ Returns to Theaters After Nearly 2 Decades

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 11:18am

24 ‘Sick & Twisted’ films make up the inaugural 3-day ‘Animation Extravaganza 2025’ comeback festival that’s releasing in the U.S. on October 31.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Crunchyroll Announces Fall 2025 Anime Lineup

Multiple anime series, including ‘Solo Camping for Two,’ ‘One Piece,’ ‘My Hero Academia’ Final Season, ‘Spy X Family’ Season 3, and others, will continue through the Fall 2025 season.

A Crash of Good News Headline News

OAK9 Entertainment Shares ‘Stomp! Stomp! Rhinos!’ First Look

The animated series, which focuses on helping preschoolers navigate everyday emotions, follows Rhino siblings Noah, Ela, and Ron as they embark on lively adventures; will be distributed globally by Boat Rocker Studios.

Technology Headline News

Secret Weapons Announces EbSynth V2 Update

The Prague tech company’s VFX rotoscoping tool used on shows like ‘Undone’ and ‘Wednesday’ creates all in-between frames in any artistic style – oil paint, watercolor, pastel, and others

Business Headline News

Mediatoon to Distribute Ankama’s ‘Montclair & The Mechanical Mysteries’

Commissioned by France Télévisions, the adventure/fantasy series is co-produced by Pictanovo and Belvision, and adapted from the 16 volume French book collection ‘Les Aventures Fantastiques de Sacré-Coeur.’

It's All Greek Animation to Me Headline News

ANIMASYROS 2025 Unveils Animation Festival Program

Award-winning films, leading animation figures, special tributes, educational workshops, Agora activities, and a variety of parallel events headed to the capital and seven islands of the Cyclades from September 22-28.

In It to Win It Headline News

Pete Docter to Kick-Off 24 HOURS Animation Contest for Students

By Dan Sarto | Friday, September 19, 2025 at 2:36pm

The 23rd annual global competition, hosted by Professor Aubry Mintz at Cal State Long Beach, will award 7 teams for their 30-second animated film made in no more than 24 hours; famed Pixar director will not reveal theme until contest starts.

Celebrating 20 Years Headline News

Nickelodeon to Celebrate ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ at New York Comic Con

The ‘Avatar’ booth will bring the 4 elements to life through immersive experiences and special photo opportunities in tribute to 20 years of the franchise; NYCC 2025 runs October 9-12.

Booo! ANIMATIONWorld

‘Haunted Hotel’: A Monster Mash-Up of Humorous Proportions

Creator and showrunner Matt Roller, who has seen more than one ghost in his life, discusses his new animated horror comedy about a single mom of two struggling to run a haunted hotel with the help of her estranged brother, who is one of the ghosts; debuts September 19 on Netflix. 

The New King of Anime ANIMATIONWorld

‘Demon Slayer’: The Whole Story of Anime’s Champion of the World

In the wake of ‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’s remarkable box-office last weekend, columnist Andrew Osmond looks at the history of the franchise and gives his thoughts on the new film.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Crunchyroll Heads To New York Comic Con 2025

Highlights include ‘Dan Da Dan’ and ‘Trigun Stargaze’ panels; ‘You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!’ set to premiere.

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