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Don’t You Wish… ANIMATIONWorld

‘In Your Dreams’: Where Order and Chaos Lead to Connection

Writer/Director Alex Woo, Production Designer Steve Pilcher, VFX Supervisor Nicola Lavender, and Head of Character Animation Sacha Kapijimpanga discuss their heartfelt sibling story that blends meticulous attention to detail with spontaneous ‘happy accidents;’ streaming November 14 on Netflix.

John Wick Takes on Clancy ANIMATIONWorld

Derek Kolstad Brings ‘Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Deathwatch’ to Animation

By Dan Sarto | Friday, October 17, 2025 at 8:32am

The ‘John Wick’ creator opens up about his first animated project for Netflix and Ubisoft, reflecting on how the medium’s creative freedom and collaboration is quite different from live-action. 

The Talking Sheep of Nazareth ANIMATIONWorld

‘The Chosen Adventures’ ‘Hugs’ Viewers with Its Animation

The all-new Biblical series that debuts October 17 on Prime Video, from the group that created ‘The Chosen,’ blends Claymation, 3DCG, and wood carvings, animated on 2s, to produce a unique depth of field that embraces the characters as they move through the scenes.

Not Onions! ANIMATIONWorld

Ozlem Akturk Talks ‘The Tiny Chef Show’ and Life After Cancellation

For the creator of the Emmy and Annie Award-winning stop-motion preschool series whose titular character cooks up delightful, herbivorous ‘weshipees’ and bite-sized meals alongside a lineup of top celebrity guest stars and his enthusiastic robot buddy, the end of their Nickelodeon show has meant a new set of challenges… and opportunities.

Awards Headline News

Call for Entries: 47th Annual Telly Awards

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10:34am

AWN is now a media partner with the leading award that recognizes excellence in video and TV across all screens; submissions now being accepted through December 12.

We Want More SMALLS Headline News

Adult Swim SMALLS Premieres ‘Chips’ Series from Maddie Brewer

The 3-episode set follows a go-getting woman named Chip with a range of eclectic goals and a penchant for extreme violence; first episode now available.

Business Headline News

Scanline VFX and Eyeline Studios to Merge, Rebrand as Eyeline

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 9:19am

Netflix is bringing together the Oscar-winning visual effects studio it acquired 3 years ago with its cutting-edge technology and VFX tools lab under one brand.

Capisce? ANIMATIONWorld

Exclusive: ‘Beefy Frank’ - An Antipasto of Heart and Horror

Creators Mike Carlo and Jason Alvino, and EP Christy Karacas, veterans of shows like ‘Superjail!,’ ‘King Star King’ and ‘Ballmastrz: 9009’ talk about their new animated comedy featuring a low-level mobster accidentally mutated into a disembodied head with telekinetic powers, and his life and family struggles after getting released from jail.

Say it Ain’t So Korvo! ANIMATIONWorld

Korvo and The Wall Take a Curtain Call as ‘Solar Opposites’ Ends its 6 Season Run

Stars Dan Stevens, Mary Mack, and Sean Giambrone talk about the 6th and final season of Hulu’s hilarious, NSFW animated comedy that centers on 4 aliens evenly split on whether Earth is awful or awesome.

AI in Animation Headline News

FOX Entertainment Invests in Holywater

The equity stake investment in the Ukrainian AI-powered vertical video technology platform signals the studio’s focus on digital storytelling and next-gen creatives; commits to producing over 200 titles in the next 2 years.

Honoring Excellence in Animation Education Headline News

Animation Educators Forum Announces 2025 Top 5 Student Films

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 7:43am

This year’s Student Animation Showcase film selections are all from Ringling College of Art and Design; each to receive ASIFA-Hollywood membership and free submissions to the Annie Awards.

Back for Another Adventure Headline News

Trailer Drops for ‘Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake’ Season 2

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 11:36pm

At their New York Comic Con panel, HBO Max and Cartoon Network Studios revealed the second season of their hit animated series will premiere on October 23, with weekly episodes following through December 25.

Some Marvel-ous News! Headline News

‘X-Men ‘97’ Renewed for Season 3, Sets Season 2 Release Window

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 2:45pm

Marvel’s New York Comic Con panel added to its bevy of Disney+ show reveals when Marvel Television and Marvel Animation head Brad Winderbaum was joined by Eric and Julia Lewald, the original ‘X-Men: The Animated Series’ creators, to share footage and news from the hit show’s upcoming season.

Some Marvel-ous News! Headline News

Marvel Drops ‘Wonder Man’ Trailer, ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ and ‘VisionQuest’ Reveals

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 1:55pm

Marvel Television and Marvel Animation head Brad Winderbaum and a slew of special guests took to the New York Comic Con stage to share various reveals and updates on shows coming to Disney+ from across the MCU.  

One Big Happy Bat Family Headline News

Prime Video Shares ‘BAT-FAM’ Trailer, Release Date

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 9:48am

Luke Wilson stars in the new animated family comedy from DC and Warner Bros. Animation about the foibles and travails of a superhero family that also happens to protect Gotham City; debuts November 10.

Dad… Really? Headline News

Prime Video Drops ‘Invincible’ Season 4 Teaser Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 8:54am

Lee Pace joins the cast as the imposing villain Thragg in the upcoming season of the critically acclaimed adult-animated superhero series produced by Skybound Animation; returns in March 2026.

Inspired by Celtic Roots ANIMATIONWorld

‘Éiru’: The Irish Wild’s Call for Connection

Director Giovanna Ferrari and Cartoon Saloon bring Celtic mythology and feminine resilience to life in the hand-drawn short that reimagines Ireland’s spiritual connection to nature through a fearless young girl’s mythic journey.

Life finds a way Headline News

DreamWorks Drops ‘Jurassic World: Chaos Theory’ Season 4 Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 5:17am

The final 9-episode season of the hit 3DCG animated series follows ‘The Nublar Six’ as they find a way to come together while struggling to survive the deadly dinosaur and human threats hidden within Biosyn Valley; debuts November 20 on Netflix.

Supporting the Future of Animation Education Headline News

Netflix, Guillermo del Toro and Gobelins Paris to Launch Stop-Mo Studio

By Dan Sarto | Friday, October 10, 2025 at 3:30pm

To be housed at the school’s Paris campus and co-funded by the streamer and filmmaker, the initiative will begin its planning phase in the upcoming academic year.

It’s Anime-zing! ANIMATIONWorld

Kenji Iwaisawa Talks Rotoscoping and Mental Breakdowns in ‘100 Meters’

The director of GKIDS’ new sports anime feature, based on Uoto’s manga, discusses his mix of live-action and different styles of animation, and his approach to visually depicting runners’ speed, preparation, and crushing anxiety; in theaters October 12.

Choo Choo Ruff Ruff! Headline News

Exclusive: Viva Pictures Shares ‘Pets on a Train – Falcon High-Octane’ Clip

By Dan Sarto | Friday, October 10, 2025 at 5:59am

The folks behind ‘Night of the Zoopacalypse’ tease the ‘train ride of a lifetime’ in the new animated family adventure about a crew of animal bandits whose routine swindle goes sideways aboard a high-speed runaway train; in theaters October 17.

Roanapur Is Waiting ANIMATIONWorld

Violent Anime, Sunao Katabuchi and ‘Black Lagoon’

Andrew Osmond considers one of the best violent series and how its director showed that anime is so much more than violence.

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.

KPop Goes the Demon! ANIMATIONWorld

Chris Appelhans Reflects on ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and SCAD Impact Award

The writer/director of the smash Netflix animated musical, honored at last month’s SCAD AnimationFest, talks about the film’s exploration of identity, acceptance and found family and how that resonated with him as one of the film’s creators.

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Don’t You Wish… ANIMATIONWorld

‘In Your Dreams’: Where Order and Chaos Lead to Connection

Writer/Director Alex Woo, Production Designer Steve Pilcher, VFX Supervisor Nicola Lavender, and Head of Character Animation Sacha Kapijimpanga discuss their heartfelt sibling story that blends meticulous attention to detail with spontaneous ‘happy accidents;’ streaming November 14 on Netflix.

John Wick Takes on Clancy ANIMATIONWorld

Derek Kolstad Brings ‘Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Deathwatch’ to Animation

By Dan Sarto | Friday, October 17, 2025 at 8:32am

The ‘John Wick’ creator opens up about his first animated project for Netflix and Ubisoft, reflecting on how the medium’s creative freedom and collaboration is quite different from live-action. 

The Talking Sheep of Nazareth ANIMATIONWorld

‘The Chosen Adventures’ ‘Hugs’ Viewers with Its Animation

The all-new Biblical series that debuts October 17 on Prime Video, from the group that created ‘The Chosen,’ blends Claymation, 3DCG, and wood carvings, animated on 2s, to produce a unique depth of field that embraces the characters as they move through the scenes.

Not Onions! ANIMATIONWorld

Ozlem Akturk Talks ‘The Tiny Chef Show’ and Life After Cancellation

For the creator of the Emmy and Annie Award-winning stop-motion preschool series whose titular character cooks up delightful, herbivorous ‘weshipees’ and bite-sized meals alongside a lineup of top celebrity guest stars and his enthusiastic robot buddy, the end of their Nickelodeon show has meant a new set of challenges… and opportunities.

Awards Headline News

Call for Entries: 47th Annual Telly Awards

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10:34am

AWN is now a media partner with the leading award that recognizes excellence in video and TV across all screens; submissions now being accepted through December 12.

We Want More SMALLS Headline News

Adult Swim SMALLS Premieres ‘Chips’ Series from Maddie Brewer

The 3-episode set follows a go-getting woman named Chip with a range of eclectic goals and a penchant for extreme violence; first episode now available.

Business Headline News

Scanline VFX and Eyeline Studios to Merge, Rebrand as Eyeline

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 9:19am

Netflix is bringing together the Oscar-winning visual effects studio it acquired 3 years ago with its cutting-edge technology and VFX tools lab under one brand.

Capisce? ANIMATIONWorld

Exclusive: ‘Beefy Frank’ - An Antipasto of Heart and Horror

Creators Mike Carlo and Jason Alvino, and EP Christy Karacas, veterans of shows like ‘Superjail!,’ ‘King Star King’ and ‘Ballmastrz: 9009’ talk about their new animated comedy featuring a low-level mobster accidentally mutated into a disembodied head with telekinetic powers, and his life and family struggles after getting released from jail.

Say it Ain’t So Korvo! ANIMATIONWorld

Korvo and The Wall Take a Curtain Call as ‘Solar Opposites’ Ends its 6 Season Run

Stars Dan Stevens, Mary Mack, and Sean Giambrone talk about the 6th and final season of Hulu’s hilarious, NSFW animated comedy that centers on 4 aliens evenly split on whether Earth is awful or awesome.

AI in Animation Headline News

FOX Entertainment Invests in Holywater

The equity stake investment in the Ukrainian AI-powered vertical video technology platform signals the studio’s focus on digital storytelling and next-gen creatives; commits to producing over 200 titles in the next 2 years.

Honoring Excellence in Animation Education Headline News

Animation Educators Forum Announces 2025 Top 5 Student Films

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 7:43am

This year’s Student Animation Showcase film selections are all from Ringling College of Art and Design; each to receive ASIFA-Hollywood membership and free submissions to the Annie Awards.

The Dark Knight Returns Headline News

Warner Bros. Animation Announces ‘Batman: Knightfall’ Multi-Part Animated Films

By Dan Sarto | Monday, October 13, 2025 at 12:42am

The first of the planned releases in DC’s latest iconic Dark Knight saga is set for 2026.

Back for Another Adventure Headline News

Trailer Drops for ‘Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake’ Season 2

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 11:36pm

At their New York Comic Con panel, HBO Max and Cartoon Network Studios revealed the second season of their hit animated series will premiere on October 23, with weekly episodes following through December 25.

Some Marvel-ous News! Headline News

‘X-Men ‘97’ Renewed for Season 3, Sets Season 2 Release Window

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 2:45pm

Marvel’s New York Comic Con panel added to its bevy of Disney+ show reveals when Marvel Television and Marvel Animation head Brad Winderbaum was joined by Eric and Julia Lewald, the original ‘X-Men: The Animated Series’ creators, to share footage and news from the hit show’s upcoming season.

Some Marvel-ous News! Headline News

Marvel Drops ‘Wonder Man’ Trailer, ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ and ‘VisionQuest’ Reveals

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 1:55pm

Marvel Television and Marvel Animation head Brad Winderbaum and a slew of special guests took to the New York Comic Con stage to share various reveals and updates on shows coming to Disney+ from across the MCU.  

One Big Happy Bat Family Headline News

Prime Video Shares ‘BAT-FAM’ Trailer, Release Date

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 9:48am

Luke Wilson stars in the new animated family comedy from DC and Warner Bros. Animation about the foibles and travails of a superhero family that also happens to protect Gotham City; debuts November 10.

Dad… Really? Headline News

Prime Video Drops ‘Invincible’ Season 4 Teaser Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 8:54am

Lee Pace joins the cast as the imposing villain Thragg in the upcoming season of the critically acclaimed adult-animated superhero series produced by Skybound Animation; returns in March 2026.

Inspired by Celtic Roots ANIMATIONWorld

‘Éiru’: The Irish Wild’s Call for Connection

Director Giovanna Ferrari and Cartoon Saloon bring Celtic mythology and feminine resilience to life in the hand-drawn short that reimagines Ireland’s spiritual connection to nature through a fearless young girl’s mythic journey.

Life finds a way Headline News

DreamWorks Drops ‘Jurassic World: Chaos Theory’ Season 4 Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 5:17am

The final 9-episode season of the hit 3DCG animated series follows ‘The Nublar Six’ as they find a way to come together while struggling to survive the deadly dinosaur and human threats hidden within Biosyn Valley; debuts November 20 on Netflix.

Supporting the Future of Animation Education Headline News

Netflix, Guillermo del Toro and Gobelins Paris to Launch Stop-Mo Studio

By Dan Sarto | Friday, October 10, 2025 at 3:30pm

To be housed at the school’s Paris campus and co-funded by the streamer and filmmaker, the initiative will begin its planning phase in the upcoming academic year.

It’s Anime-zing! ANIMATIONWorld

Kenji Iwaisawa Talks Rotoscoping and Mental Breakdowns in ‘100 Meters’

The director of GKIDS’ new sports anime feature, based on Uoto’s manga, discusses his mix of live-action and different styles of animation, and his approach to visually depicting runners’ speed, preparation, and crushing anxiety; in theaters October 12.

Choo Choo Ruff Ruff! Headline News

Exclusive: Viva Pictures Shares ‘Pets on a Train – Falcon High-Octane’ Clip

By Dan Sarto | Friday, October 10, 2025 at 5:59am

The folks behind ‘Night of the Zoopacalypse’ tease the ‘train ride of a lifetime’ in the new animated family adventure about a crew of animal bandits whose routine swindle goes sideways aboard a high-speed runaway train; in theaters October 17.

Roanapur Is Waiting ANIMATIONWorld

Violent Anime, Sunao Katabuchi and ‘Black Lagoon’

Andrew Osmond considers one of the best violent series and how its director showed that anime is so much more than violence.

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.

KPop Goes the Demon! ANIMATIONWorld

Chris Appelhans Reflects on ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and SCAD Impact Award

The writer/director of the smash Netflix animated musical, honored at last month’s SCAD AnimationFest, talks about the film’s exploration of identity, acceptance and found family and how that resonated with him as one of the film’s creators.

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