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The Improbable Return to FOX: Matt Weitzman Talks ‘American Dad!’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, February 20, 2026 at 3:14pm

The show’s co-creator and co-showrunner reflects on 20 years of producing the Seth MacFarlane animated comedy, the previous 10 at TBS before the seemingly miraculous 4-season renewal that brought the prodigal son back to its Animation Domination home; Season 20 debuts this Sunday, February 22.

The Annies are Coming! ANIMATIONWorld

AWN’s 2026 Annie Awards Roundup: Top Contenders in Film and TV

Dig into the roster of animated feature films, TV shows, and shorts vying for wins in 37 different categories on February 21 at ASIFA-Hollywood’s 53rd annual ceremony recognizing the best in animation from the past year.

Finding Truth Where Life and Death Mix ANIMATIONWorld

Mamoru Hosoda Talks ‘Scarlet,’ ‘Wolf Children’ and the Beauty of Growing Up

The director of popular anime films ‘Belle,’ ‘Mirai,’ and ‘The Girl Who Leapt Through Time’ discusses his darkest and most violent film yet - nominated for 3 Annie Awards - set in the world of the dead, about a girl set on revenge who learns she still has more to live for.

A Goofy Father-Son Story ANIMATIONWorld

‘Not Just a Goof’: A Story of Fathers, Fandom, and Free-Spirited Creativity

Directors Christopher Ninness and Eric Kimelton’s Annie Award-nominated documentary about 1995’s underrated ‘A Goofy Movie’ weaves interviews, new hand-drawn animation, and a very personal storyline into a compelling look at how an animated film can help bring people with seemingly insurmountable differences together.  

Rawwwrrrr! ANIMATIONWorld

From K-Pop to K-Dinos: ‘Armorsaurs’ Ramps Up U.S. K-Culture Fandom

The South Korean ‘Armored Saurus’ remake blends live-action, CG animation and visual effects into a new series about a team of heroic teen pilots and their armored dinosaurs fighting to save humanity; debuts February 18 on Disney+.

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Konstantin Bronzit Talks ‘The Three Sisters’ and Anonymous, Arduous Filmmaking

The director of the Oscar-nominated 2D animated short, initially released under the pseudonym Timur Kognov, discusses his strenuous creative process, poetic storytelling methods, and ruthless take on cutting even the most beautiful scenes.

Awards Headline News

Reza Memari and ‘The Last Whale Singer’ Lead Cartoon Movie Tributes Winners

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 2:28pm

Zaven Najjar’s feature debut ‘Allah Is Not Obliged’ also wins, along with Paris-based independent distributor Les Films du Préau, at the forum’s 28th edition wrapping today in Bordeaux.

The Best in Ibero-American Animation Headline News

2026 Quirino Awards Nominees Announced

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 12:59pm

From 265 entries, 27 works from 7 countries will compete across 7 categories at the 9th Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards, with winners to be announced April 17 in Tenerife.

Enter the Bohrsville Multiverse If You Dare! Headline News

New Short ‘Is All Cheese Sentient?’ Introduces the Bohrsville Multiverse

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 11:25am

Creators T.J. Rowe and Rich Nardo are living the indie animator dream… they’ve debuted their animated project that follows intergalactic delivery workers Red and Eddy attempting to derail nefarious criminal plans; themes include mental health and impending multiversal rupture.

Dare to Be Bad Headline News

Watch the Trailer: ‘The Bad Guys: The Series’ Season 2

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:10am

DreamWorks Animation’s comedy returns to Netflix on April 2, as the criminal crew faces old enemies, a vigilante threat, and the reappearance of Wolf’s former mentor.

Innovations in Stop-Motion Headline News

Stop-Motion Short ‘Yugen’ Sets World Premiere at Manchester Film Festival

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 9:21am

Mexican director Nayelli Ojeda’s film will debut at the BAFTA-qualifying event, which runs March 19-29, and take part in the Short Film Corner | Rendez-vous Industry at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.

More in Store for Yorubaland Headline News

‘Iyanu’ Sets Season 2 Premiere

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:31am

Lion Forge Entertainment’s animated fantasy series returns to Cartoon Network on March 21, HBO Max the following day, with 10 new episodes that expand the story of the teenage hero, her burgeoning powers, and the kingdom of Yorubaland.

Business Headline News

TeamTO Launches TeamTOKO Animation Anime-Inspired Production Division

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 9:04am

Post-acquisition moves from the European studio include new creator-led division dedicated original series and feature films along with a refreshed brand identity.

Who Doesn’t Like an Unlikely Aquatic Duo? Headline News

Watch the First 5 Minutes of ‘The Pout-Pout Fish’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 12:51pm

Nick Offerman, Jordin Sparks and Amy Sedaris star in the story of an unlikely aquatic duo that embarks on a daunting quest to find a legendary fish to grant their wish to save their homes, in the new 3DCG animated feature from Viva Kids coming to theaters March 20.

F**k S**t up! Headline News

Prime Video Sets June 3 ‘The Legend of Vox Machina’ Season 4 Premiere

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:43am

With the story continuing one year after the Choma Conclave, the animated series from Critical Role and Titmouse returns with a three-episode weekly rollout that will stream in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

Surrealist Tales of Other Worlds Headline News

Exclusive: Preview Jonathan Djob Nkondo’s ‘Peaceful Remission’ Graphic Novel

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 9:16am

Launching today along with the graphic novel ‘Wandering’ via Kickstarter, the artist, director, and animator known for ‘Scavengers Reign’ and the new Gorillaz music video is releasing English language editions of his groundbreaking surrealistic, sci-fi visions of the future.

Awards Headline News

‘Frankenstein,’ ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ and ‘KPop Demon Hunters Top 30th Annual ADG Awards

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 2, 2026 at 5:42pm

‘Andor’ and ‘Severance’ also took home trophies at this past Saturday’s ceremony that celebrated excellence in production design across theatrical motion pictures, television, commercials, music videos, and animated feature films.

Awards Headline News

‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘South Park’ Top 76th Annual Eddie Awards

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4:39pm

‘Sinners’ and ‘The Penguin’ also took home trophies at the American Cinema Editors’ ceremony held this past Friday at UCLA’s Royce Hall.

Expanding Animated Cultural Storytelling Headline News

Keith White Expands Animation Education Initiatives, Sets AfroAnimation Summit 6.0 Talks

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 2, 2026 at 12:57pm

Peter Ramsey, Carl Jones and Jorge Gutierrez are among the speakers set for upcoming April 23-26 event; co-founder is also taking his ‘Margin to Mainstream: The Evolution of Black Animation’ lecture series on a national college tour and developing a documentary film.

Dept. of And Here We Are… Headline News

IvyBears Launches AI-Animated Children’s TV Series

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 2, 2026 at 11:46am

European vitamin gummy brand expands into entertainment with what it claims is the first children’s TV series produced through an AI-driven animation pipeline, with episodes debuting in April.

Mentoring the Next Generation of Animation Filmmakers Headline News

Gotham Film & Media Institute and LAIKA Launch Animation Accelerator

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 2, 2026 at 11:03am

The 6-month initiative to support short film pitch development will offer mentorship, studio access, and industry exposure to early- and mid-career creators developing production-ready animated projects.

Because Who Doesn’t Love Cat Videos? Headline News

Prime Video Sets ‘Kevin’ Premiere, Reveals Title Sequence

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:03am

Watch the titles with an original song by star Jason Schwartzman; all eight episodes of the adult animated comedy about a cat that breaks up with his humans, from Aubrey Plaza and Joe Wengert, debuts April 20.

In Space No One Can Hear You Laugh Headline News

Exclusive: ‘ART SHOW! WITH CAPTAIN SKINNER’ Clip

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 2, 2026 at 8:59am

From the dazed and confused minds of underground artist Skinner and Allen Cordell comes a new series that follows a doomed PBS-style art program set in outer space; new episode, oozing phantasmagorical visuals, coming to YouTube and Substack March 6.

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Who Said You Can Never Really Go Back Home? ANIMATIONWorld

The Improbable Return to FOX: Matt Weitzman Talks ‘American Dad!’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, February 20, 2026 at 3:14pm

The show’s co-creator and co-showrunner reflects on 20 years of producing the Seth MacFarlane animated comedy, the previous 10 at TBS before the seemingly miraculous 4-season renewal that brought the prodigal son back to its Animation Domination home; Season 20 debuts this Sunday, February 22.

The Annies are Coming! ANIMATIONWorld

AWN’s 2026 Annie Awards Roundup: Top Contenders in Film and TV

Dig into the roster of animated feature films, TV shows, and shorts vying for wins in 37 different categories on February 21 at ASIFA-Hollywood’s 53rd annual ceremony recognizing the best in animation from the past year.

Finding Truth Where Life and Death Mix ANIMATIONWorld

Mamoru Hosoda Talks ‘Scarlet,’ ‘Wolf Children’ and the Beauty of Growing Up

The director of popular anime films ‘Belle,’ ‘Mirai,’ and ‘The Girl Who Leapt Through Time’ discusses his darkest and most violent film yet - nominated for 3 Annie Awards - set in the world of the dead, about a girl set on revenge who learns she still has more to live for.

A Goofy Father-Son Story ANIMATIONWorld

‘Not Just a Goof’: A Story of Fathers, Fandom, and Free-Spirited Creativity

Directors Christopher Ninness and Eric Kimelton’s Annie Award-nominated documentary about 1995’s underrated ‘A Goofy Movie’ weaves interviews, new hand-drawn animation, and a very personal storyline into a compelling look at how an animated film can help bring people with seemingly insurmountable differences together.  

Just Lupin You All In ANIMATIONWorld

Takeshi Koike Talks ‘Lupin the Third’

Anime columnist Andrew Osmond interviews the director about his 13 years spent working on the famous franchise based on the manga by Monkey Punch; 'Lupin the IIIrd: The Immortal Bloodline' opens in the UK and Ireland on Saturday, February 21st.

Rawwwrrrr! ANIMATIONWorld

From K-Pop to K-Dinos: ‘Armorsaurs’ Ramps Up U.S. K-Culture Fandom

The South Korean ‘Armored Saurus’ remake blends live-action, CG animation and visual effects into a new series about a team of heroic teen pilots and their armored dinosaurs fighting to save humanity; debuts February 18 on Disney+.

indie animation ANIMATIONWorld

Konstantin Bronzit Talks ‘The Three Sisters’ and Anonymous, Arduous Filmmaking

The director of the Oscar-nominated 2D animated short, initially released under the pseudonym Timur Kognov, discusses his strenuous creative process, poetic storytelling methods, and ruthless take on cutting even the most beautiful scenes.

Doh! ANIMATIONWorld

Showrunner Matt Selman Talks ‘The Simpsons’ Milestone 800th Episode

By Dan Sarto | Friday, February 13, 2026 at 2:09pm

The executive producer explains his constant feelings of imposter syndrome and drive to ‘not blow it’ as he leads the iconic show, fresh off a 4-season renewal and announced 2027 feature film, towards new creative spaces even after almost 4 decades on the air.

He Bleats He Scores! ANIMATIONWorld

‘GOAT’: Daring to Stand Tall When You’re Built Small

By Dan Sarto | Friday, February 13, 2026 at 9:35am

Director Tyree Dillihay, co-director Adam Rosette, and producer Michelle Raimo Kouyate discuss the unlikely rise of a young goat chasing his life-long dream of competing in the professional ‘Roarball’ league in Sony Pictures Animation’s high-intensity, feel-good animated action-comedy, hitting theaters today.  

From Frosty to Nausicaä ANIMATIONWorld

Rankin/Bass, Topcraft, Ghibli, Rudolph and Dragons!

Anime columnist Andrew Osmond delves into the knotty history linking ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,’ ‘The Flight of Dragons,’ and the classic ‘Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind.’

Awards Headline News

Reza Memari and ‘The Last Whale Singer’ Lead Cartoon Movie Tributes Winners

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 2:28pm

Zaven Najjar’s feature debut ‘Allah Is Not Obliged’ also wins, along with Paris-based independent distributor Les Films du Préau, at the forum’s 28th edition wrapping today in Bordeaux.

The Best in Ibero-American Animation Headline News

2026 Quirino Awards Nominees Announced

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 12:59pm

From 265 entries, 27 works from 7 countries will compete across 7 categories at the 9th Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards, with winners to be announced April 17 in Tenerife.

Enter the Bohrsville Multiverse If You Dare! Headline News

New Short ‘Is All Cheese Sentient?’ Introduces the Bohrsville Multiverse

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 11:25am

Creators T.J. Rowe and Rich Nardo are living the indie animator dream… they’ve debuted their animated project that follows intergalactic delivery workers Red and Eddy attempting to derail nefarious criminal plans; themes include mental health and impending multiversal rupture.

Dare to Be Bad Headline News

Watch the Trailer: ‘The Bad Guys: The Series’ Season 2

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:10am

DreamWorks Animation’s comedy returns to Netflix on April 2, as the criminal crew faces old enemies, a vigilante threat, and the reappearance of Wolf’s former mentor.

Innovations in Stop-Motion Headline News

Stop-Motion Short ‘Yugen’ Sets World Premiere at Manchester Film Festival

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 9:21am

Mexican director Nayelli Ojeda’s film will debut at the BAFTA-qualifying event, which runs March 19-29, and take part in the Short Film Corner | Rendez-vous Industry at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.

More in Store for Yorubaland Headline News

‘Iyanu’ Sets Season 2 Premiere

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:31am

Lion Forge Entertainment’s animated fantasy series returns to Cartoon Network on March 21, HBO Max the following day, with 10 new episodes that expand the story of the teenage hero, her burgeoning powers, and the kingdom of Yorubaland.

Business Headline News

TeamTO Launches TeamTOKO Animation Anime-Inspired Production Division

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 9:04am

Post-acquisition moves from the European studio include new creator-led division dedicated original series and feature films along with a refreshed brand identity.

Who Doesn’t Like an Unlikely Aquatic Duo? Headline News

Watch the First 5 Minutes of ‘The Pout-Pout Fish’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 12:51pm

Nick Offerman, Jordin Sparks and Amy Sedaris star in the story of an unlikely aquatic duo that embarks on a daunting quest to find a legendary fish to grant their wish to save their homes, in the new 3DCG animated feature from Viva Kids coming to theaters March 20.

F**k S**t up! Headline News

Prime Video Sets June 3 ‘The Legend of Vox Machina’ Season 4 Premiere

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:43am

With the story continuing one year after the Choma Conclave, the animated series from Critical Role and Titmouse returns with a three-episode weekly rollout that will stream in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

Surrealist Tales of Other Worlds Headline News

Exclusive: Preview Jonathan Djob Nkondo’s ‘Peaceful Remission’ Graphic Novel

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 9:16am

Launching today along with the graphic novel ‘Wandering’ via Kickstarter, the artist, director, and animator known for ‘Scavengers Reign’ and the new Gorillaz music video is releasing English language editions of his groundbreaking surrealistic, sci-fi visions of the future.

Awards Headline News

‘Frankenstein,’ ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ and ‘KPop Demon Hunters Top 30th Annual ADG Awards

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 2, 2026 at 5:42pm

‘Andor’ and ‘Severance’ also took home trophies at this past Saturday’s ceremony that celebrated excellence in production design across theatrical motion pictures, television, commercials, music videos, and animated feature films.

Awards Headline News

‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘South Park’ Top 76th Annual Eddie Awards

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4:39pm

‘Sinners’ and ‘The Penguin’ also took home trophies at the American Cinema Editors’ ceremony held this past Friday at UCLA’s Royce Hall.

Expanding Animated Cultural Storytelling Headline News

Keith White Expands Animation Education Initiatives, Sets AfroAnimation Summit 6.0 Talks

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 2, 2026 at 12:57pm

Peter Ramsey, Carl Jones and Jorge Gutierrez are among the speakers set for upcoming April 23-26 event; co-founder is also taking his ‘Margin to Mainstream: The Evolution of Black Animation’ lecture series on a national college tour and developing a documentary film.

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