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A Bad Omen Bunny Follows Her Heartsong Headline News

Oscar-Winning ‘Piper’ Director Alan Barillaro Releases ‘Bunns Rabbit’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 11:07am

The highly illustrated ‘graphic-ish’ novel for young readers tells the story of a rabbit born with small ears who braves staring neighbors and disapproving elders to explore the wonderful world outside the warren; see the author at LightBox Expo on October 25.

Spanning the Globe to Bring You the Variety of Animation Headline News

‘The Animation Atlas’ Now Available

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 9:44am

The ‘Ghibliotheque’ guide to animated film spans 30 chapters, each focusing on a different country’s local talent and global impact, with more than 150 images and illustrations from a wide selection of top movies.

We Want More Snoopy Headline News

Exclusive: Essay and Strip from ‘The Essential Peanuts’ Deluxe Coffee Table Book

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4:39pm

AWN shares the March 14, 1969 moon landing strip, along with former Shuttle astronaut Mike Massimino’s piece about bringing his stuffed Snoopy into space, from the new book that celebrates Charles M. Schulz’s iconic comics’ 75th anniversary.

Dunk and Egg in 2026 Headline News

HBO Sets ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Debut, Drops Teaser Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 11:09am

We finally get a release date for the highly anticipated spinoff series, based on George R. R. Martin’s novella ‘The Hedge Knight,’ set a century before ‘Game of Thrones,’ which follows the exploits of 2 unlikely heroes.

Dare to be bad! Headline News

Watch the Trailer: ‘The Bad Guys: Breaking In’ Series Coming to Netflix

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 11:20am

New animated comedy from DreamWorks Animation features everyone’s ‘favorite felons’ trying to earn their reputation before they became ‘The Bad Guys;’ Streams November 6.

Truths Shall Be Uncovered Headline News

Apple TV+ Debuts ‘WondLa’ 3rd and Final Season Sneak Peek

Based on the Tony DiTerlizzi book series ‘The Search for WondLa,’ the final chapter of the 3DCG adventure trilogy streams November 26.

Seussing a New Generation of Youngsters Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘Dr. Seuss’s The Sneetches’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 8:30am

The third of 3 new Dr. Seuss projects, a 45-minute special about Star-Belly and Moon-Belly Sneetches who decide they’re too different to live together on the beach, streams November 3.

We Want More Kid Sleuths ANIMATIONWorld

‘The Sisters Grimm’: Sleuthing Siblings with Very Famous Ancestors

By Dan Sarto | Friday, October 3, 2025 at 2:00pm

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+.   

A Classic Tale Reborn Headline News

HBO Max Drops ‘Charlotte’s Web’ 3-Part Special Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 2:11pm

3DCG adaptation of E.B. White’s classic book by Sesame Workshop and Guru Studio, with an all-star cast led by Amy Adams, Randall Park, Jean Smart and Rosario Dawson, debuts today, October 2.

A Classic Tale Reborn Headline News

HBO Max Drops ‘Charlotte’s Web’ 3-Part Special Clip

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 10:06am

3DCG adaptation of E.B. White’s classic book by Sesame Workshop and Guru Studio, with an all-star cast led by Amy Adams, Randall Park, Jean Smart and Rosario Dawson, debuts October 2.

A True Master Headline News

Oscar Winner Richard Williams’ Memoir ‘Adventures in Animation’ Now Available

The new book, written with his wife and collaborator Imogen Sutton, dives into the life and career of the legendary and beloved ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ animation director.

Encourage Empathy and Celebrate Our Differences Headline News

Non-Speaking Autistic Character Paolo Joins ‘Carl the Collector’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 1:53pm

Upcoming episode marks first time PBS Kids has represented an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device in a show; airs October 13 as during week of new episodes.

We Want More Kid Sleuths Headline News

Apple TV+ Drops ‘The Sisters Grimm’ Official Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 2:34pm

Catch a glimpse of the animated fantasy adventure series, animated by Titmouse, based on the books by Michael Buckley, which features the voice talents of Ariel Winter, Billy Harris, and Abubakar Salim, premieres globally on October 3.

Hari Seldon Said It Headline News

Apple TV+ Renews ‘Foundation’ for Season 4

Hit adaptation of Isaac Asimov’s famed saga of psychohistorian Hari Seldon gets another season; starring Jared Harris, Lee Pace, and Lou Llobell, show tells the tale of a band of exiles on their journey to save humanity and rebuild civilization as the Galactic Empire falls.

Seussing a New Generation of Youngsters Headline News

Netflix Debuts ‘Dr. Seuss’s Red Fish, Blue Fish,’ Drops ‘Dr. Seuss’s Horton!’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Monday, September 8, 2025 at 11:55am

The first of 2 new preschool series and a special, animated by Atomic Cartoons and Brown Bag, about 2 odd fish friends, premieres today; the fan-favorite elephant arrives October 6, while ‘Dr. Seuss’s The Sneetches’ debuts November 3.

So Much More Than Astro Boy ANIMATIONWorld

On the Periphery of Osamu Tezuka

Anime columnist Andrew Osmond explores the fringes of the iconic ‘God of Manga’s work: strange short films, magnificent fantasy sagas and doodlings on Disney.

Helping Kids Build Friendships ANIMATIONWorld

Creators Talk ‘Shape Island’ Origins and Season 2 Fun

Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen discuss their stop-motion kids’ series, based on their ‘Shapes’ picture books, that is funny and honest about sentient geometric solids without sneaking in ‘lessons’ or ‘messages;’ premieres August 29 on Apple TV+.

Helping Kids Build Friendships Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘Shape Island’ Season 2 on Apple TV+

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 9:00am

Stop-motion kids’ and family series, with serious Square, intrepid Circle, and tricky Triangle, based on the ‘Shapes’ picture books from Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, premieres August 29.

We Want More Kid Sleuths Headline News

Apple TV+ Drops ‘The Sisters Grimm’ First Look, Premiere Date

The animated fantasy adventure series based on the books by Michael Buckley, which features the voice talents of Ariel Winter, Billy Harris, and Abubakar Salim, premieres globally on October 3.

Epic Sci-Fi Coming to the Screen Headline News

‘Citizen Of The Galaxy’ Animated Film in Development at Lex+Otis Studios

Jay Oliva will direct the adaptation of the novel by famed sci-fi author Robert A. Heinlein, which follows Thorby, an orphaned boy sold at auction under the whip of intergalactic slavery.

More Seussian Fun is Coming! Headline News

Warner Bros.’ ‘The Cat in the Hat’ Delayed

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 1:09pm

Theatrical release of the studio’s animated adaptation of the iconic Dr. Seuss kids’ book has been pushed from February 27, 2026 to November 6, 2026, to take better advantage of the holiday season and merchandising opportunities.

You Had Me at Giant Alien Centipede VFXWorld

It’s All SecUnits and Alien Arthropods for DNEG’s ‘Murderbot’ VFX

Visual Effects Supervisor Jelmer Boskma and his team delivered 448 shots across 10 episodes, creating previs, techvis, alien environments, the titular security android, and a giant 2-headed centipede, on the hit Apple TV+ sci-fi comedy, now streaming, that just scored a Season 2 renewal.

Helping Kids Build Friendships Headline News

Apple TV+ Unveils ‘Shape Island’ Season 2 Trailer

Upcoming season of the stop-motion kids and family series, based on the ‘Shapes’ picture books from Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, premieres August 29.

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