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‘Stillwater’ Season 4: Mindfulness Fit For All Ages

Proving you can capture kids’ and adults’ attention without fast-paced and distracting animation, new episodes of the Apple TV+ Emmy and Peabody Award-winning series, based on the ‘Zen’ books by Jon J Muth about a wise panda who teaches 3 siblings about the world and each other, are now streaming.

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Ankama Acquires Majority Stake in Andarta Pictures

The deal, which marks Andarta’s official exit from receivership, will facilitate transmedia project co-development of existing and original licenses; first project is the animated adaptation of ‘Ewilan's Quest (La Quête d'Ewilan),’ based on the novel ​​by Pierre Bottero.

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Briarcliff Entertainment Acquires ‘Stitch Head’ U.S. Distribution Rights

The animated feature, based on the children’s book series by Guy Bass and adapted by director Steve Hudson, releases in theaters on October 29.

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Exclusive: ‘Carbon Based: The Art of Lewis LaRosa’ Kickstarter Set to Launch

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 9:15am

250+ page hardcover career retrospective artbook project, from Oni Press, of the American illustrator’s dynamic, intense, reference-based realistic work, including rarely seen covers, character designs, and concepts, goes live on August 11.

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Netflix Announces ‘World Of Dr. Seuss’ Multi-Title Trailer, Launch Dates

2 new 3DCG preschool shows and a special, from Atomic Cartoons and Brown Bag, debut this September, October and November: ‘Dr. Seuss’s Red Fish, Blue Fish,’ ‘Dr. Seuss’s Horton!’ and ‘Dr. Seuss’s The Sneetches.’

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Disney+ Drops ‘Percy Jackson and The Olympians’ Season 2 Teaser

Revealing that the new season premieres December 10, the streamer also announced that Levi Chrisopulos and Olive Abercrombie join Season 3 as siblings Nico and Bianca di Angelo.

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Netflix Reveals ‘The Twits’ Release Date, Song List, Additional Cast

The animated comedy based on Roald Dahl’s famed characters will feature original songs by Talking Heads frontman David Byrne and Paramore’s Hayley Williams; debuts October 17.

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Ingenuity Studios Delivers 378 VFX Shots for Hulu’s ‘Washington Black’ Miniseries

Watch Breakdown Reel highlighting the company’s efforts on the sweeping, 19th-century odyssey, including extensive digital matte paintings and CG work to replace modern elements with period-appropriate scenery.

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Bill Kroyer – Animation Educators Forum Event Set

By Dan Sarto | Friday, August 1, 2025 at 11:21am

The free Zoom talk, the 8th salon for ASIFA-Hollywood’s AEF, featuring the Oscar-nominated director, Chapman University Professor Emeritus, and author of ‘Mr. In-Between: My Life in the Middle of the Animation Revolution,’ will be held August 10 at 11 am PST.

Looking Back at an Iconic Show ANIMATIONWorld

‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Stars Talk New Beasts and Bender Babies

Celebrating the 5X Annie Award and Primetime Emmy-winning series’ 20th Anniversary, the iconic and influential Nickelodeon show’s co-creators and key cast led a nostalgic panel at last week’s San Diego Comic-Con filled with sing-alongs, franchise announcements, and never-before-seen art.

Sizing the World of Animation and VFX Headline News

Joseph Bell Releases All-New ‘2025 Visual Effects & Animation World Atlas’

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 12:15pm

Bigger in size and broader in scope with the inclusion of animation company data, the comprehensive research report, available as a free download, is packed with clear, concise, and easy to digest information that charts and assesses 2,450 companies within the global animation and VFX industries.

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Sycamore Studios Taps Ken Daurio to Pen ‘Zita the Spacegirl’ Feature Adaptation

The animated film follows a girl propelled into a cosmic adventure after her best friend is abducted by aliens; Marvel vet Jeremy Latcham executive produces.

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‘Reincarnated as a Sword’ Season 2 to Stream Exclusively On HIDIVE

Based on the novels and manga created by Yuu Tanaka, the second season of the isekai anime series will premiere as part of the streamer’s Fall 2026 simulcast season line-up.

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Paramount Drops ‘The Running Man’ First Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 4:22pm

Glen Powell channels Arnold himself as he desperately tries to stay alive for 30 days in the all-new adaptation of the Stephen King novel, directed by Edgar Wright, in theaters November 7.

Magic Under the Sea Headline News

Side FX Partners Reveals ‘Seaper Powers: The Rescue’ Animated Feature

The third oceanic adventure film in the ‘Seaper Powers’ franchise follows Emma, an ordinary yet curious girl who discovers a magical sea-grass that gives her fantastic abilities.

Zen for Kids Headline News

Apple TV+ Announces ‘Stillwater’ Season 4 Premiere

Based on the ‘Zen’ book series by Jon J Muth, the animated series follows a wise panda who teaches three young siblings about the world and each other; streams August 1.

Truths Shall Be Uncovered ANIMATIONWorld

Moth Monsters and Sister Strife: The Challenges of ‘WondLa’ Season 2

Supervising Director Andrew Schmidt and Composer Joy Ngiaw discuss the Skydance Animation show’s deeper and darker new season on Apple TV+, expanding Eva Nine’s emotional journey with complex revelations, sibling conflict, and an evolving world brought to life through grounded design and inventive sound.

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Fortiche Begins Development of ‘Miss Saturne’ Animated Miniseries

The upcoming original 2D-animated project, based on the novel by Barbara Israël, is set in 1984 and follows two teens who flee Nice, France, carried along by a New Wave mixtape; set to enter production in 2026 for broadcast in 2027.

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MPI Original Films Announces ‘One Second After’ Film Adaptation

The post-apocalyptic thriller by William R. Forstchen follows college professor/former military officer John Matherson, who is thrust into a leadership role after an EMP attack paralyzes the US.

It’s Not Just a Box ANIMATIONWorld

‘Not a Box’: A Bunny, Some Cardboard and a Magical World of Adventures

Dete Meserve and Michael Rabb talk about their new 2D preschool series, based on the picture book by Antoinette Portis, which follows Riley, whose vivid, ever-changing imagination takes her to fun, fantastic places with just a single, simple box; premieres June 13 on Apple TV+.

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Apple TV+ Drops ‘Foundation’ Season 3 Trailer

Starring Jared Harris, Lee Pace, and Lou Llobell, the saga of psychohistorian Hari Seldon continues with a band of exiles on their journey to save humanity and rebuild civilization as the Galactic Empire falls; streams July 11.

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LAIKA Drafts Dave Kajganich to Pen ‘Piranesi’ Adaptation

The ‘Bones and All’ scribe will write the stop-motion animated feature be set in a house with infinite rooms, endless corridors, and walls lined with thousands of statues; Travis Knight to direct. 

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