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Exclusive: Viva Pictures Shares ‘Grand Prix of Europe – Edda’s First Race’ Clip

By Dan Sarto | Friday, October 31, 2025 at 11:35am

The folks behind ‘Night of the Zoopacalypse’ and ‘Pets on a Train’ tease their new animated family adventure about a young mouse who dreams of racing glory… and gets a chance at the ride of her life: in theaters November 7.

Check Out the Buzz ANIMATIONWorld

A Tale of 2 Chainsaw Men

As ‘Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc’ proves it’s not just ‘Demon Slayer’ that can storm the U.S. box office, anime columnist Andrew Osmond looks over the franchise on both big and small screens.

Don’t Do It Your Way Do It Norway Headline News

Ella Purnell and Rita Ora Board ‘ViQueens’ Animated Feature

By Dan Sarto | Friday, October 31, 2025 at 8:44am

Directed by Harald Zwart (‘The Karate Kid,’ ‘Agent Cody Banks’) the 3DCG comedy adventure about 2 fearless Viking girls returning a stowaway boy to China is set to release in late 2026; teaser to be unveiled by Sola Media at AFM.

More Straw Hat Pirate Adventures Headline News

Toei Animation Reveals ‘One Piece’ Anime Series Production Changes

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 5:34pm

The epic show, based on Eiichiro Oda’s manga, will cut back the maximum number of new annual episodes to 26 starting in April 2026, broken into 2 different parts (cours) of up to 13 each.

A Classic Tale Reborn ANIMATIONWorld

Webs, Dewclaws and Barn Builds: Behind the Making of ‘Charlotte’s Web’

For showrunner Luke Matheny and director Yurie Rocha, ‘getting it right’ on certain key visual elements was critical in their 3-part 3DCG adaptation of E.B. White’s classic book about the loving bond between a gentle pig and a wise, selfless spider determined to save his life; now streaming on HBO Max.

People Headline News

‘The Turning Door’ Animated Feature Gets Underway, Announces Cast

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 11:55am

Oscar winner Alicia Vikander (The Danish Girl), Jamie Dornan (Belfast), Jodie Turner-Smith (Tron: Ares), Oscar-nominated Bill Nighy (Living) and Emmy winner Gillian Anderson (Sex Education) have boarded Nicholas Ashe Bateman’s upcoming family fantasy, now in production.

The Hills Are Alive! Headline News

Hulu Renews ‘King of the Hill’ for Seasons 16 and 17

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 10:12am

Mike Judge and Greg Daniels’ Emmy and Annie Award-winning comedy gets a 20-episode order after its successful return this past August for the first of 2 new seasons on the streamer.

The Saga Continues Headline News

‘The Wingfeather Saga Season 3: The Ice Prairies’ Cast Expansion Announced

David Oyelowo, Tantoo Cardinal, and Henry Witcher join Angel Studios and Shining Isle’s animated series about the Igiby family set in the rich fantasy world of Aerwiar; premieres November 12.

Business Headline News

Ramsey Naito Exits as President of Paramount Animation

Following the Skydance buyout and appointment of new Paramount CEO David Ellison, the senior executive leaves the post she assumed in 2021; 1,000 employees were let go at the studio this week.

: Fun Terror in Grubbers Nubbin ANIMATIONWorld

‘Stitch Head’: An Animated Horror Comedy That Offers Kids Love and Hope

It’s ‘Frankenstein’ meets ‘Wallace & Gromit’ in the adaptation of Guy Bass’ children’s book about a small, forgotten creature living in a long-abandoned castle tasked with protecting a mad professor’s wildly inventive creations from the suspicious townspeople; in theaters October 29.

People Headline News

DreamWorks Animation Shares ‘Forgotten Island’ Cast

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 1:22pm

H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Lea Salonga, Dave Franco, Manny Jacinto, and Jenny Slate board the Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado animated comedy adventure about lifelong best friends, stranded on a fantastic world, where their only way home might mean they forget all they’ve done together; hits theaters September 25, 2026.

Calling All Movie Buffs Headline News

Exclusive: ‘Cinema Relics Investigations’ Tackles ‘Coraline’ Stop-Mo Puppet

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:46am

In the latest episode of his new show, former ‘Prop Culture’ host Dan Lanigan, along with resident investigator Martin Meunir, dive into the iconic character’s meticulous construction, as well as the film’s off-camera advancements that changed stop-motion filmmaking forever.

It’s Virtually Hilarious Headline News

Exclusive Clip: Soapstone Comedy Presents Zach Martina VR Comedy Set

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:00am

The all-new performance at the Meta Horizon virtual reality comedy club premieres October 30 with replays to follow on the web and mobile app as well.

We Want More Eagly Headline News

Rodeo FX Creates Wild Candy Cane Lane on ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 VFX

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 1:39pm

Tiny but deadly aliens and surreal parallel universes are but a small part of the visual mayhem cooked up by the leading visual effects house on the latest season of the DC series, now streaming on HBO Max.

Each Gesture Touched by Human Hand Headline News

Jane Goodall-Narrated Animated Short ‘anyone lived in a pretty how town’ to Debut at SCAD Fest

Daniel Kreizberg’s new film, inspired by E.E. Cummings’ poetry and paintings, and with a soundtrack by the late maestro Yakov Kreizberg, will premiere at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival on October 31.

It’s an Unreal Short ANIMATIONWorld

How I Made ‘New Specimen’ in Unreal Engine 5

By Dan Sarto | Monday, October 27, 2025 at 4:48pm

Dimitri Vallein, a real-time 3D director and technologist, shares with AWN a comprehensive breakdown of his short film project and how it was created, animated, simulated, and rendered using UE5.

Awards Headline News

Untold Studios Presents Ciclope 2025 Keynote, Wins Animation Company of the Year

The VFX and animation company’s Co-founders Darren O’Kelly and Rochelle Palmer delivered ‘The Decade of the Independents,’ a reflection on how independence has become a creative advantage in today’s industry.

Innovations in Vertical Content Creation VFXWorld

How Vertical Content and VFX Are Transforming the Way Audiences Engage

Producers for mobile-native, vertical formats are including VFX as a core creative tool, not just a post-production step, as they build cross-platform entertainment that surprises and captivates viewers.

Awards Headline News

The Quirino Awards Issues 9th Edition Call for Entries

The awards ceremony, set for April 17, 2026, will recognize the best Ibero-American animation works in 10 categories; the call is open to animated projects released between June 1, 2024, and December 31, 2025.

Awards Headline News

‘The Night Boots’ Takes Grand Prix at Fredrikstad Animation Festival

By Dan Sarto | Monday, October 27, 2025 at 10:11am

Pierre-Luc Granjon’s short about a child’s magical inner world takes the top prize; ‘Kafka in Love’ wins for Best Nordic-Baltic Short, while ‘Papillon’ wins for Best Global Short.

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Zoom Zoom Headline News

Exclusive: Viva Pictures Shares ‘Grand Prix of Europe – Edda’s First Race’ Clip

By Dan Sarto | Friday, October 31, 2025 at 11:35am

The folks behind ‘Night of the Zoopacalypse’ and ‘Pets on a Train’ tease their new animated family adventure about a young mouse who dreams of racing glory… and gets a chance at the ride of her life: in theaters November 7.

Check Out the Buzz ANIMATIONWorld

A Tale of 2 Chainsaw Men

As ‘Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc’ proves it’s not just ‘Demon Slayer’ that can storm the U.S. box office, anime columnist Andrew Osmond looks over the franchise on both big and small screens.

Don’t Do It Your Way Do It Norway Headline News

Ella Purnell and Rita Ora Board ‘ViQueens’ Animated Feature

By Dan Sarto | Friday, October 31, 2025 at 8:44am

Directed by Harald Zwart (‘The Karate Kid,’ ‘Agent Cody Banks’) the 3DCG comedy adventure about 2 fearless Viking girls returning a stowaway boy to China is set to release in late 2026; teaser to be unveiled by Sola Media at AFM.

More Straw Hat Pirate Adventures Headline News

Toei Animation Reveals ‘One Piece’ Anime Series Production Changes

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 5:34pm

The epic show, based on Eiichiro Oda’s manga, will cut back the maximum number of new annual episodes to 26 starting in April 2026, broken into 2 different parts (cours) of up to 13 each.

A Classic Tale Reborn ANIMATIONWorld

Webs, Dewclaws and Barn Builds: Behind the Making of ‘Charlotte’s Web’

For showrunner Luke Matheny and director Yurie Rocha, ‘getting it right’ on certain key visual elements was critical in their 3-part 3DCG adaptation of E.B. White’s classic book about the loving bond between a gentle pig and a wise, selfless spider determined to save his life; now streaming on HBO Max.

People Headline News

‘The Turning Door’ Animated Feature Gets Underway, Announces Cast

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 11:55am

Oscar winner Alicia Vikander (The Danish Girl), Jamie Dornan (Belfast), Jodie Turner-Smith (Tron: Ares), Oscar-nominated Bill Nighy (Living) and Emmy winner Gillian Anderson (Sex Education) have boarded Nicholas Ashe Bateman’s upcoming family fantasy, now in production.

The Hills Are Alive! Headline News

Hulu Renews ‘King of the Hill’ for Seasons 16 and 17

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 10:12am

Mike Judge and Greg Daniels’ Emmy and Annie Award-winning comedy gets a 20-episode order after its successful return this past August for the first of 2 new seasons on the streamer.

The Saga Continues Headline News

‘The Wingfeather Saga Season 3: The Ice Prairies’ Cast Expansion Announced

David Oyelowo, Tantoo Cardinal, and Henry Witcher join Angel Studios and Shining Isle’s animated series about the Igiby family set in the rich fantasy world of Aerwiar; premieres November 12.

Business Headline News

Ramsey Naito Exits as President of Paramount Animation

Following the Skydance buyout and appointment of new Paramount CEO David Ellison, the senior executive leaves the post she assumed in 2021; 1,000 employees were let go at the studio this week.

: Fun Terror in Grubbers Nubbin ANIMATIONWorld

‘Stitch Head’: An Animated Horror Comedy That Offers Kids Love and Hope

It’s ‘Frankenstein’ meets ‘Wallace & Gromit’ in the adaptation of Guy Bass’ children’s book about a small, forgotten creature living in a long-abandoned castle tasked with protecting a mad professor’s wildly inventive creations from the suspicious townspeople; in theaters October 29.

People Headline News

DreamWorks Animation Shares ‘Forgotten Island’ Cast

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 1:22pm

H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Lea Salonga, Dave Franco, Manny Jacinto, and Jenny Slate board the Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado animated comedy adventure about lifelong best friends, stranded on a fantastic world, where their only way home might mean they forget all they’ve done together; hits theaters September 25, 2026.

Calling All Movie Buffs Headline News

Exclusive: ‘Cinema Relics Investigations’ Tackles ‘Coraline’ Stop-Mo Puppet

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:46am

In the latest episode of his new show, former ‘Prop Culture’ host Dan Lanigan, along with resident investigator Martin Meunir, dive into the iconic character’s meticulous construction, as well as the film’s off-camera advancements that changed stop-motion filmmaking forever.

It’s Virtually Hilarious Headline News

Exclusive Clip: Soapstone Comedy Presents Zach Martina VR Comedy Set

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:00am

The all-new performance at the Meta Horizon virtual reality comedy club premieres October 30 with replays to follow on the web and mobile app as well.

We Want More Eagly Headline News

Rodeo FX Creates Wild Candy Cane Lane on ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 VFX

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 1:39pm

Tiny but deadly aliens and surreal parallel universes are but a small part of the visual mayhem cooked up by the leading visual effects house on the latest season of the DC series, now streaming on HBO Max.

Each Gesture Touched by Human Hand Headline News

Jane Goodall-Narrated Animated Short ‘anyone lived in a pretty how town’ to Debut at SCAD Fest

Daniel Kreizberg’s new film, inspired by E.E. Cummings’ poetry and paintings, and with a soundtrack by the late maestro Yakov Kreizberg, will premiere at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival on October 31.

It’s an Unreal Short ANIMATIONWorld

How I Made ‘New Specimen’ in Unreal Engine 5

By Dan Sarto | Monday, October 27, 2025 at 4:48pm

Dimitri Vallein, a real-time 3D director and technologist, shares with AWN a comprehensive breakdown of his short film project and how it was created, animated, simulated, and rendered using UE5.

Awards Headline News

Untold Studios Presents Ciclope 2025 Keynote, Wins Animation Company of the Year

The VFX and animation company’s Co-founders Darren O’Kelly and Rochelle Palmer delivered ‘The Decade of the Independents,’ a reflection on how independence has become a creative advantage in today’s industry.

Innovations in Vertical Content Creation VFXWorld

How Vertical Content and VFX Are Transforming the Way Audiences Engage

Producers for mobile-native, vertical formats are including VFX as a core creative tool, not just a post-production step, as they build cross-platform entertainment that surprises and captivates viewers.

Awards Headline News

The Quirino Awards Issues 9th Edition Call for Entries

The awards ceremony, set for April 17, 2026, will recognize the best Ibero-American animation works in 10 categories; the call is open to animated projects released between June 1, 2024, and December 31, 2025.

Awards Headline News

‘The Night Boots’ Takes Grand Prix at Fredrikstad Animation Festival

By Dan Sarto | Monday, October 27, 2025 at 10:11am

Pierre-Luc Granjon’s short about a child’s magical inner world takes the top prize; ‘Kafka in Love’ wins for Best Nordic-Baltic Short, while ‘Papillon’ wins for Best Global Short.

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