Television

Phantom Digital Effects Consolidates Studios into Phantom Media Group

Milk and Lola Post join the previously acquired Tippett Studio, PhantomFX, and Spectre Post under the new PMG creative collective; each studio will retain its approach and creative leadership, ensuring consistent experiences for clients across ﬁlm, episodic, commercial and immersive content.

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A New Way to Treat Lazy Eye Headline News

Luminopia, Crunchyroll Team for Pediatric Lazy Eye Content Library

The digital health company has added anime content to its platform, which specializes in a VR treatment, rather than eye patching, that encourages the brain to use both eyes together.

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People Headline News

Freefolk Promotes Harin Hirani to VFX Supervisor

In his new dual role, which also includes Head of 3D, the artist will collaborate closely with Head of Film and Episodic Steve Murgatroyd and VFX Executive Producer Meg Guidon.

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The End is Beginning Headline News

The Action Goes Way Past Eleven in ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Trailer

Though Netflix won’t be serving any Vecna until Thanksgiving, the latest full helping of a series trailer makes for quite the meal… it does not disappoint, with chills, thrills… and the return of Will (singular).

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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.

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preschool animation Headline News

Pinkfong’s ‘Kikipuppup’ Animated Show Launches on YouTube

Company behind ‘Baby Shark’ and ‘Bebefinn’ debuts all-new preschool series, co-produced with Japanese broadcast TBS Television.

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More Straw Hat Pirate Adventures Headline News

Toei Animation Reveals ‘One Piece’ Anime Series Production Changes

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.

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People Headline News

Cinesite Group Appoints 2 VFX Supervisors to Senior Team

Christian Irles transfers from Image Engine to London HQ, while Andy Walker joins the Montreal team from Image Engine New York.

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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.

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The Hills Are Alive! Headline News

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

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.

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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.

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Calling All Movie Buffs Headline News

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

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.

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We Want More Eagly Headline News

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

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.

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Doh! Headline News

Al Jean Steps Down as ‘The Simpsons’ Showrunner

Part of the show’s creative team since Season 1, the longtime animation writer, producer and EP took to X to bid adieu after the November 2 episode.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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See What MAKE Makes Headline News

MAKE Unveils ‘Sunny Side Down’ Sci-Fi Parody Series

6 2-minute episodes of the 2D series, which follows a stranded human waitress with mad-scientist tendencies, will debut online this fall.

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F**k More S**t Up! ANIMATIONWorld

Inside the Deep, Dark Animated World of Critical Role’s ‘The Mighty Nein’

The all-new fantasy series from ‘The Legend of Vox Machina’s creators, adapted from their second campaign, follows a band of chaotic adventurers as they confront their troubled pasts and forge their destinies in a world of magic, mystery, and unexpected heroism; it hits Prime Video November 19.

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We Want More SMALLS Headline News

Adult Swim SMALLS Announces Spooky New ‘Gassy’s Gas ‘N Stuff’ Episode

A special livestream premiere of the latest installment from creator Sarah Schmidt is set for October 31; will include a compilation of previously released shorts and a live chat with the animation director alongside other voiceover cast members.

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Conferences Events

Kidscreen Summit 2026

Begins: February 22, 2026

The annual global media conference, dedicated exclusively to the kids’ entertainment sector, takes place February 22-25, 2026 in San Diego.

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Curtis Baxter to Pen ‘War With No Name’ Webtoon Series

The writer is also adapting the epic Robert Repino sci-fi book franchise into an 8-episode animated series; Webtoon slated for early 2026 release.

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From TikTok to Adult Swim: Joe Cappa Explains His Path to ‘Haha, You Clowns’

The creator walks through his improbable journey from 40-second film to 1-minute shorts to network TV series; his show, about 3 doting teenagers and their tenderhearted dad, premiered October 19.

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Business Headline News

Scholastic Entertainment, 9 Story Media Group Announce Joint Slate

New kids and family programming includes shows in development, recent third-party acquisitions, and new episodes of returning favorites.

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Love the Spooky Season Headline News

Netflix Reveals Kids, Preschool Halloween Animation Playlists

The streamer releases 2 sets of spooky programming, all now available, including Halloween-themed episodes and specials; a new episode from the upcoming season of ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ is included.