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VivziePop On The Move! Headline News

Vivienne Medrano Animated Musical ‘Prehistoria’ A Go at Warner

By Dan Sarto | Monday, June 22, 2026 at 1:09pm

The ‘Hazbin Hotel’ creator will write and direct her first theatrical feature for Warner Bros. Pictures Animation; president Bill Damaschke shared the deal and new company logo at Annecy.

Here Kitty Kitty Headline News

Netflix Drops Trailer for Ricky Gervais Adult Animated Comedy ‘Alley Cats’

By Dan Sarto | Monday, June 22, 2026 at 11:23am

The ruminations of feral British cats from all walks of life have never been funnier than in this new series, created, written and directed by the iconic comedian; debuts on August 7; Gervias Masterclass set June 25 in Annecy,

Business Headline News

Illumination Reveals New Animated Feature ‘Not Alone’ at Annecy

By Dan Sarto | Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:37am

CEO Chris Meledandri shared that the studio’s next original film, a romance between 2 very shy people incapable of coming together until the possibility of Earth’s demise intervenes, stars Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez and hits theaters April 16, 2027.

A Visual Tour de Force ANIMATIONWorld

Hisko Hulsing Talks ‘Dance Macabre’

In an expansive and intimate interview with Johannes Wolters, the ‘Undone’ and ‘Junkyard’ director discusses his new animated short, premiering this week in Annecy, an intense visual exploration of Dmitri Shostakovich’s Allegro from his 10th Symphony, based on 79 original oil paintings.

What’s Beyond Infinity and Beyond? ANIMATIONWorld

‘Toy Story 5’: Playtime Will Never Be the Same

By Dan Sarto | Friday, June 19, 2026 at 4:44am

Director Andrew Stanton, co-director Kenna Harris, and producer Lindsey Collins discuss how they arrived at their film’s ‘technological’ playtime threat, Lilypad, and the uneasy question driving Pixar’s fifth ‘Toy Story’ outing: what happens when toys stop being needed? In theaters today, June 19.

Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion in Animation Headline News

WIA 10th World Summit Set for June 22 at Annecy

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 10:06am

Women in Animation celebrates a decade of its annual festival conference day at the Impérial Palace Hotel that looks ahead to the future of animation, gaming, and VFX.

Support Early Development with Sheep! Headline News

Aardman and the BBC Return to Mossy Bottom with 'Let’s Go Timmy!'

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 9:37am

Fresh from its presentation in Annecy, the studio announces the newly commissioned preschool animation series that blends stop-motion and 2D animation.

Thumper Meets Bonnie and Clyde Headline News

Tribeca-Winning Animated Short ‘Violet and Marlowe Rob a Bank’ Released

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 5:31pm

Watch Wesley Wang’s 3D indie film about a husband-and-wife rabbits’ armed resistance against a ruthlessly monopolized carrot supply that reached 10 million views across platforms within 24 hours of its YouTube release.

We Love Trans Punk Rock Singer Trainwrecks Headline News

‘Sorry About the Mess’ Animated Series Kickstarter Launches

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 3:50pm

The trans-themed punk rock adult comedy fantasy series from Cassie Workman, Lilly Wachowski and Princess Pictures will release their indei pilot online in 2027; filmmakers will attend Annecy next week.

Beware the Straight White Maliens Headline News

‘Lesbian Space Princess’ Hits UK and Irish Cinema for Pride Month

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 2:49pm

The candy-colored animated comedy, a queer outer space adventure from Leela Varghese and Emma Hough Hobbs, opens June 19 following festival wins at Berlinale and the Sydney Film Festival.

Bloody Good Bloody Pulp Fiction Headline News

Excerpt: Dave Baker’s ‘Halloween Boy Vol. 1: Last of the Halloween Boys’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:36am

Oni Press has released a collection of the first 5 issues of the famed cartoonist’s self-published pulp fiction action-adventure series in hardcover, which is now available.

It’s Dyno-Mite! Headline News

Exclusive: ‘Surviving Earth - When the Climate Broke’ Clip

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 9:00am

NBC’s landmark 8-part docuseries spans almost 500 million years, with never-before-seen creatures and a look at how they not only survived but thrived during the planet’s most catastrophic environmental events.

We Love High-Stakes Clashes Headline News

‘Masters of the Universe: Tales From Eternia’ Web Series Set

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 2:10pm

The 20-episode 2D animated show, from Mattel Studios, launches June 19 on the Mattel Adventures YouTube channel, with weekly releases planned through November 20.

Loudly and Proudly Headline News

Disney+ Sets ‘The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder’ Final Season, Holiday Special

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 1:39pm

Fourth season of the show debuts July 29, ahead of the franchise’s 25th anniversary; stop-motion holiday special ‘A Proud Family Wizmas’ to debut later this year.

On the road to Annecy Headline News

Mifa 2026 to Highlight European Trade Unions and Associations

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 11:26am

Programming includes four days of workshops, assemblies, and cross-border forums spanning funding, AI, sustainability, co-production export, sales, and regional pitching, with a new Annecy European Animation Summit anchoring the week as professionals look for shared answers to industry change.

Getting Hungary in Annecy Headline News

Hungary Brings 5 Competition Films, 7 Pitch Projects to Annecy 2026

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 10:24am

Hungarian animation studios, producers and creators head back to the festival and MIFA with a broad film and project presence spanning shorts, series, and international co-productions under HAPA and National Film Institute Hungary support.

The Old Glass Slipper Trick Headline News

Nikki Glaser to Voice the Evil Priscilla in Netflix’s ‘Steps’

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 8:46am

The award-winning comedian and actress boards the upcoming original animated film, starring Ali Wong, Amada Seyfried, Stephanie Hsu, and Bette Midler, that reimagines the roles of Cinderella’s supposedly ‘evil’ stepsisters in the classic fairytale.

A Very Mickey Season Headline News

‘Mickey’s Home Alone’ Animated Special Set for This Holiday Season

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6:57am

The new full-length special follows Mickey and Pluto as they are accidentally left behind while Minnie and the gang head to the world-famous Ice Palace for Christmas; coming to Disney Jr. and Disney+.

Business Headline News

TransPerfect Combines MPC and The Mill as Single Global Studio

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 5:43pm

The AI and language solutions company’s 2 divisions will now operate as The Mill, bringing together film and series VFX, brand content production, localization, and AI-enabled production services under one organization.

There are Spells Afoot! Headline News

Disney’s ‘Hexed’ Trailer Released; Tracey Ullman and Stephen Fry Join Cast

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 4:26pm

The studio’s 65th animated feature, an original coming-of-age animated feature set in the magical world of witches, opens in theaters November 25.

We Love Sanctuary Moon VFXWorld

How VFX Gave ‘Murderbot’ a Mind of its Own

Visual Effects Supervisor Sean Faden discusses visualizing a security android’s existential thoughts of escape and carnage through story, humor, and giant worms across more than 2,000 shots on the Apple TV sci-fi black comedy.

Rooooxxxxaaannne! Headline News

Gingy is Back in ‘Shrek 5’ Teaser

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 8:34am

That’ll do, donkay indeed! DreamWorks Animation has just dropped the first glimpse of their highly anticipated new comedy, with returning stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz joined by Zendaya, Marcello Hernandez and Skyler Gisondo; in theaters Summer 2027.

Even Cage Can Wear the Mask VFXWorld

How ‘Spider-Noir’ Built Two Shows from One Vision

By Dan Sarto | Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:48pm

Production VFX Supervisor Hnedel Maximore and Production VFX Producer Brook Noska discuss the noir-first philosophy, dual black-and-white and color workflow, invisible visual effects, and 1930s New York worldbuilding behind Prime Video’s hit series starring Nicolas Cage.

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VivziePop On The Move! Headline News

Vivienne Medrano Animated Musical ‘Prehistoria’ A Go at Warner

By Dan Sarto | Monday, June 22, 2026 at 1:09pm

The ‘Hazbin Hotel’ creator will write and direct her first theatrical feature for Warner Bros. Pictures Animation; president Bill Damaschke shared the deal and new company logo at Annecy.

Here Kitty Kitty Headline News

Netflix Drops Trailer for Ricky Gervais Adult Animated Comedy ‘Alley Cats’

By Dan Sarto | Monday, June 22, 2026 at 11:23am

The ruminations of feral British cats from all walks of life have never been funnier than in this new series, created, written and directed by the iconic comedian; debuts on August 7; Gervias Masterclass set June 25 in Annecy,

Business Headline News

Illumination Reveals New Animated Feature ‘Not Alone’ at Annecy

By Dan Sarto | Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:37am

CEO Chris Meledandri shared that the studio’s next original film, a romance between 2 very shy people incapable of coming together until the possibility of Earth’s demise intervenes, stars Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez and hits theaters April 16, 2027.

A Visual Tour de Force ANIMATIONWorld

Hisko Hulsing Talks ‘Dance Macabre’

In an expansive and intimate interview with Johannes Wolters, the ‘Undone’ and ‘Junkyard’ director discusses his new animated short, premiering this week in Annecy, an intense visual exploration of Dmitri Shostakovich’s Allegro from his 10th Symphony, based on 79 original oil paintings.

What’s Beyond Infinity and Beyond? ANIMATIONWorld

‘Toy Story 5’: Playtime Will Never Be the Same

By Dan Sarto | Friday, June 19, 2026 at 4:44am

Director Andrew Stanton, co-director Kenna Harris, and producer Lindsey Collins discuss how they arrived at their film’s ‘technological’ playtime threat, Lilypad, and the uneasy question driving Pixar’s fifth ‘Toy Story’ outing: what happens when toys stop being needed? In theaters today, June 19.

Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion in Animation Headline News

WIA 10th World Summit Set for June 22 at Annecy

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 10:06am

Women in Animation celebrates a decade of its annual festival conference day at the Impérial Palace Hotel that looks ahead to the future of animation, gaming, and VFX.

Support Early Development with Sheep! Headline News

Aardman and the BBC Return to Mossy Bottom with 'Let’s Go Timmy!'

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 9:37am

Fresh from its presentation in Annecy, the studio announces the newly commissioned preschool animation series that blends stop-motion and 2D animation.

Thumper Meets Bonnie and Clyde Headline News

Tribeca-Winning Animated Short ‘Violet and Marlowe Rob a Bank’ Released

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 5:31pm

Watch Wesley Wang’s 3D indie film about a husband-and-wife rabbits’ armed resistance against a ruthlessly monopolized carrot supply that reached 10 million views across platforms within 24 hours of its YouTube release.

We Love Trans Punk Rock Singer Trainwrecks Headline News

‘Sorry About the Mess’ Animated Series Kickstarter Launches

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 3:50pm

The trans-themed punk rock adult comedy fantasy series from Cassie Workman, Lilly Wachowski and Princess Pictures will release their indei pilot online in 2027; filmmakers will attend Annecy next week.

Beware the Straight White Maliens Headline News

‘Lesbian Space Princess’ Hits UK and Irish Cinema for Pride Month

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 2:49pm

The candy-colored animated comedy, a queer outer space adventure from Leela Varghese and Emma Hough Hobbs, opens June 19 following festival wins at Berlinale and the Sydney Film Festival.

Bloody Good Bloody Pulp Fiction Headline News

Excerpt: Dave Baker’s ‘Halloween Boy Vol. 1: Last of the Halloween Boys’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:36am

Oni Press has released a collection of the first 5 issues of the famed cartoonist’s self-published pulp fiction action-adventure series in hardcover, which is now available.

It’s Dyno-Mite! Headline News

Exclusive: ‘Surviving Earth - When the Climate Broke’ Clip

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 9:00am

NBC’s landmark 8-part docuseries spans almost 500 million years, with never-before-seen creatures and a look at how they not only survived but thrived during the planet’s most catastrophic environmental events.

We Love High-Stakes Clashes Headline News

‘Masters of the Universe: Tales From Eternia’ Web Series Set

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 2:10pm

The 20-episode 2D animated show, from Mattel Studios, launches June 19 on the Mattel Adventures YouTube channel, with weekly releases planned through November 20.

Loudly and Proudly Headline News

Disney+ Sets ‘The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder’ Final Season, Holiday Special

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 1:39pm

Fourth season of the show debuts July 29, ahead of the franchise’s 25th anniversary; stop-motion holiday special ‘A Proud Family Wizmas’ to debut later this year.

On the road to Annecy Headline News

Mifa 2026 to Highlight European Trade Unions and Associations

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 11:26am

Programming includes four days of workshops, assemblies, and cross-border forums spanning funding, AI, sustainability, co-production export, sales, and regional pitching, with a new Annecy European Animation Summit anchoring the week as professionals look for shared answers to industry change.

Getting Hungary in Annecy Headline News

Hungary Brings 5 Competition Films, 7 Pitch Projects to Annecy 2026

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 10:24am

Hungarian animation studios, producers and creators head back to the festival and MIFA with a broad film and project presence spanning shorts, series, and international co-productions under HAPA and National Film Institute Hungary support.

The Old Glass Slipper Trick Headline News

Nikki Glaser to Voice the Evil Priscilla in Netflix’s ‘Steps’

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 8:46am

The award-winning comedian and actress boards the upcoming original animated film, starring Ali Wong, Amada Seyfried, Stephanie Hsu, and Bette Midler, that reimagines the roles of Cinderella’s supposedly ‘evil’ stepsisters in the classic fairytale.

A Very Mickey Season Headline News

‘Mickey’s Home Alone’ Animated Special Set for This Holiday Season

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6:57am

The new full-length special follows Mickey and Pluto as they are accidentally left behind while Minnie and the gang head to the world-famous Ice Palace for Christmas; coming to Disney Jr. and Disney+.

Business Headline News

TransPerfect Combines MPC and The Mill as Single Global Studio

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 5:43pm

The AI and language solutions company’s 2 divisions will now operate as The Mill, bringing together film and series VFX, brand content production, localization, and AI-enabled production services under one organization.

There are Spells Afoot! Headline News

Disney’s ‘Hexed’ Trailer Released; Tracey Ullman and Stephen Fry Join Cast

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 4:26pm

The studio’s 65th animated feature, an original coming-of-age animated feature set in the magical world of witches, opens in theaters November 25.

We Love Sanctuary Moon VFXWorld

How VFX Gave ‘Murderbot’ a Mind of its Own

Visual Effects Supervisor Sean Faden discusses visualizing a security android’s existential thoughts of escape and carnage through story, humor, and giant worms across more than 2,000 shots on the Apple TV sci-fi black comedy.

Rooooxxxxaaannne! Headline News

Gingy is Back in ‘Shrek 5’ Teaser

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 8:34am

That’ll do, donkay indeed! DreamWorks Animation has just dropped the first glimpse of their highly anticipated new comedy, with returning stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz joined by Zendaya, Marcello Hernandez and Skyler Gisondo; in theaters Summer 2027.

Even Cage Can Wear the Mask VFXWorld

How ‘Spider-Noir’ Built Two Shows from One Vision

By Dan Sarto | Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:48pm

Production VFX Supervisor Hnedel Maximore and Production VFX Producer Brook Noska discuss the noir-first philosophy, dual black-and-white and color workflow, invisible visual effects, and 1930s New York worldbuilding behind Prime Video’s hit series starring Nicolas Cage.

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