Celebrating the Art, Craft and Business of Animation https://www.awn.com/ en-US 15 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:05:31 -0800 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:09:19 -0800 https://www.awn.com/news/w-t-fx-amd-partner-develop-next-generation-vfx-tools The 2 giants have signed an MOU to explore the development of new rendering and AI tools aimed at optimizing visual effects production workflows. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/w-t-fx-amd-partner-develop-next-generation-vfx-tools Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:05:31 PST Places https://www.awn.com/news/lion-forge-announces-iyanu-holiday-livestream The full-day virtual fan event on December 13 will feature cast appearances, a table read, merch drops, giveaways, a sponsored gameplay showcase, and an exclusive first look at ‘Iyanu’ Season 2. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/lion-forge-announces-iyanu-holiday-livestream Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:56:01 PST Places https://www.awn.com/event/12th-annual-new-chitose-airport-international-animation-festival The one-of-a-kind festival returns to its airport home November 21-25 with films, lectures, and exhibitions from Japanese and international creators. AWN Staff Editor https://www.awn.com/event/12th-annual-new-chitose-airport-international-animation-festival Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:29:30 PDT Places https://www.awn.com/news/iconic-ettamogah-hotel-sale-alongside-rare-australian-cartoon-catalogue The listing includes a cartoon portfolio with around 1,500 original artworks and video footage. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/iconic-ettamogah-hotel-sale-alongside-rare-australian-cartoon-catalogue Mon, 29 Sep 2025 10:26:24 PDT Places https://www.awn.com/news/new-chitose-2025-reveals-short-film-30-seconds-animation-selections From 2,479 submissions, 62 have been chosen for the Short Film (international/Japan/Student/Music) competition, while 8 works were chosen from 172 submissions for the 30 Seconds Animation competition; festival runs November 21 -25. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/new-chitose-2025-reveals-short-film-30-seconds-animation-selections Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:26:37 PDT Places https://www.awn.com/animationworld/tokyo-exhibition-pays-tribute-leiji-matsumoto Anime columnist Andrew Osmond profiles the great artist, famed for ‘Galaxy Express 999,’ ‘Captain Harlock’ and ‘Space Battleship Yamato,’ and offers a glimpse of what’s on show. Andrew Osmond https://www.awn.com/animationworld/tokyo-exhibition-pays-tribute-leiji-matsumoto Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:59:25 PDT Places https://www.awn.com/news/los-angeles-dodgers-toei-animation-partner-one-piece-night Stadium promotion set for July 3 Dodgers vs Chicago White Sox game; the first 40,000 ticketed fans in attendance will get a co-branded straw hat, while supplies last. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/los-angeles-dodgers-toei-animation-partner-one-piece-night Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:34:48 PDT Places https://www.awn.com/news/doctor-who-animated-series-development-cbeebies The BBC is currently on the hunt for a production company to create and produce the preschool series, which will run independently from the main show. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/doctor-who-animated-series-development-cbeebies Wed, 18 Jun 2025 8:43:36 PDT Places https://www.awn.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-fred-rogers-productions-partner-drone-show The ‘A Beautiful Night in the Neighborhood’ experience, which includes images of Mister Rogers and characters from the ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’ animated series, will follow the final out of the New York Mets vs. Pirates game on June 27 at PNC Park. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/pittsburgh-pirates-fred-rogers-productions-partner-drone-show Wed, 28 May 2025 15:14:13 PDT Places https://www.awn.com/animationworld/nancy-denney-phelps-talks-food-fine-wine-and-friends-animation-trail The animation historian, journalist, and festival stalwart talks about her new book that chronicles almost 25 years of unique and colorful adventures, alongside her husband, musician Nik Phelps, crisscrossing the globe on their way to the next industry gathering. Victoria Davis https://www.awn.com/animationworld/nancy-denney-phelps-talks-food-fine-wine-and-friends-animation-trail Wed, 14 May 2025 12:34:22 PDT Places https://www.awn.com/news/anime-tokyo-station-host-mobile-suit-gundam-gquuuuuux-beginning-exhibition The latest installment in the ‘Gundam’ series, directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki, is a collaboration between studio khara (‘Evangelion’) and SUNRISE (‘Gundam’); exhibits run May 24 - August 11. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/anime-tokyo-station-host-mobile-suit-gundam-gquuuuuux-beginning-exhibition Mon, 05 May 2025 13:39:44 PDT Places https://www.awn.com/news/tokyo-lights-night-anime-projection-mapping Inspired by the nightlife in Thailand, Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko has set policy goals to attract more tourists, with outdoor displays of anime playing a pivotal role in enhancing night-time activities. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/tokyo-lights-night-anime-projection-mapping Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:59:43 PDT Places https://www.awn.com/news/harry-potter-shop-headed-chicago Opening April 10, the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned store will offer multiple ‘Harry Potter’-themed areas, exclusive merchandise, props, and a Butterbeer Bar. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/harry-potter-shop-headed-chicago Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:01:51 PDT Places https://www.awn.com/news/animation-production-days-2025-announces-project-selections Out of a record 103 submissions, 50 works are chosen, including 28 TV series, 10 feature films, 4 TV specials, and 8 cross-media projects; conference runs May 6-8 in Stuttgart. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/animation-production-days-2025-announces-project-selections Fri, 07 Mar 2025 9:13:09 PST Places https://www.awn.com/news/anime-tokyo-station-announces-oshi-no-ko-anime-series-exhibition The free program runs from February 8 - May 6, and will include key scenes from the anime, life-sized panels of characters, photo spots, and a ‘live’ B-KOMACHI performance experience. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/anime-tokyo-station-announces-oshi-no-ko-anime-series-exhibition Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:19:12 PST Places https://www.awn.com/news/dreambox360-launches-christmas-dream-5d-projection-experience The immersive event aims to bring the magic of the holidays to life with 5DX experiences, such as cutting-edge projection visuals, sound, and special effects. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/dreambox360-launches-christmas-dream-5d-projection-experience Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:29:02 PST Places https://www.awn.com/news/pfcat-2025-issues-call-entries The 13th edition of Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology will take place August 6-10, 2025, at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, with screenings of animated shorts and features as well as films from visionary filmmakers and a juried competition with over 30 awards.  Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/pfcat-2025-issues-call-entries Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:00:18 PST Places https://www.awn.com/news/dreamworks-gabbys-dollhouse-balloon-set-98th-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade Gabby and her best friend Pandy Paws are set to soar through the streets of New York City, with festivities to air November 28 on NBC and stream on Peacock. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/dreamworks-gabbys-dollhouse-balloon-set-98th-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade Fri, 01 Nov 2024 9:04:16 PDT Places https://www.awn.com/animationworld/pixar-toy-story-3d-zoetrope-returns-academy-museum On display through July 2025, back by popular demand, the unique, large scale zoetrope features characters from animation studio’s famed franchise, giving visitors a birds-eye view of the optical illusion that makes all moving pictures possible. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/animationworld/pixar-toy-story-3d-zoetrope-returns-academy-museum Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:22:28 PDT Places https://www.awn.com/news/anime-tokyo-station-celebrates-first-anniversary Celebrating over 100,000 visitors in its first year, the anime hub established in Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward, will host the ‘TV Anime Pokémon Special Exhibition’ from October 26 - February 2 and a ‘1st Anniversary Event’ on October 20, featuring the popular voice actors Miina Tominaga and Ryūsei Nakao. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/anime-tokyo-station-celebrates-first-anniversary Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:36:22 PDT Places https://www.awn.com/news/call-entries-black-sea-24-animation-workshop 10 selected project creators from Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey and Georgia will be invited to attend a 5-day workshop in Tbilisi, Georgia November 26–30, with 5 workshopped projects selected for presentation at the MIFA market in June 2025; submission deadline is October 6. Debbie Diamond Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/call-entries-black-sea-24-animation-workshop Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:37:59 PDT Places https://www.awn.com/event/77th-annual-dga-awards The ceremony honors outstanding directorial achievement, takes place Saturday, February 8, 2025. AWN Staff Editor https://www.awn.com/event/77th-annual-dga-awards Thu, 22 Aug 2024 10:44:26 PDT Places https://www.awn.com/news/stranger-things-first-shadow-stage-play-hit-broadway The show, which serves as prequel to the beloved Netflix series, will run at the Marquis Theatre in 2025 beginning March 28 ahead of opening night on April 22.  L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/stranger-things-first-shadow-stage-play-hit-broadway Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:21:16 PDT Places https://www.awn.com/event/52nd-annie-awards ASIFA-Hollywood celebrates the best the industry has to offer at animation’s most prestigious awards ceremony, February 8, 2025, at UCLA’s Royce Hall. AWN Staff Editor https://www.awn.com/event/52nd-annie-awards Thu, 01 Aug 2024 9:55:16 PDT Places https://www.awn.com/news/prime-video-announces-lineup-2024-san-diego-comic-con Panels include “Adapting Fan Favorites: A Conversation with Prime Video’s Adult Animation Creators,” featuring the creators behind ‘Invincible,’ ‘Hazbin Hotel,’ ‘The Legend of Vox Machina’ and ‘Sausage Party: Foodtopia.’ AWN Staff Editor https://www.awn.com/news/prime-video-announces-lineup-2024-san-diego-comic-con Fri, 12 Jul 2024 21:05:44 PDT Places https://www.awn.com/news/nvidia-helps-power-sphere-las-vegas Behind the screens, NVIDIA technology helps ensure that the eye-popping display panels act as one synchronized canvas across the 750,000 square-foot venue. AWN Staff Editor https://www.awn.com/news/nvidia-helps-power-sphere-las-vegas Thu, 11 Jul 2024 17:50:50 PDT Places https://www.awn.com/news/impossible-objects-announces-new-culver-city-facility-virtual-production World-building lab and creative studio’s new facility features a 30-foot-wide by 10-foot-high LED wall built with AOTO 2.3mm pixel pitch panels and Brompton SX40 Tessera processors. AWN Staff Editor https://www.awn.com/news/impossible-objects-announces-new-culver-city-facility-virtual-production Thu, 11 Jul 2024 16:52:29 PDT Places https://www.awn.com/news/duolingo-doubles-bolsters-design-and-animation-acquisition-hobbes Detroit-based animation and motion design studio gives mobile learning platform world-class motion design capabilities. AWN Staff Editor https://www.awn.com/news/duolingo-doubles-bolsters-design-and-animation-acquisition-hobbes Thu, 11 Jul 2024 16:04:52 PDT Places https://www.awn.com/news/siggraph-asia-returns-hong-kong-2025-edition Conference and exhibition runs December 15-18, 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. AWN Staff Editor https://www.awn.com/news/siggraph-asia-returns-hong-kong-2025-edition Wed, 10 Jul 2024 18:00:51 PDT Places https://www.awn.com/news/method-studios-announces-new-hires-new-york-and-los-angeles Trio of strategic talent acquisitions — Robert Mulligan, Blake Rice and Josh Hamilton — bolsters the company’s creative leadership across key studios. AWN Staff Editor https://www.awn.com/news/method-studios-announces-new-hires-new-york-and-los-angeles Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:57:14 PDT Places