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The Art of DreamWorks The Bad Guys 2
Grab your balaclava and slink into the off-limits areas of DWA’s studio for an exclusive look at the making of the action-packed sequel, which sends the reformed criminal critters on a globe-trotting heist. This hardcover treasury stashes never-before-seen production art, behind-the-scenes details and an exclusive 64-page insert of original beat boards created by director Pierre Perifel and production designer Luc Desmarchelier, plus a preface by voice star Anthony Ramos and foreword by returning helmer Perifel.
Abrams / $50
Studio Ghibli: Dream Artists
Celebrate 40 years of game-changing animated artistry from one of the world’s most esteemed studios. Both a history of Ghibli and an art anthology of its works, this hardcover explores the evolution of the studio’s visual style and masterful storytelling over four decades with in-depth looks at Castle in the Sky, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Ponyo and more. Fans can also delve into interviews and insights from Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata and others as they revisit their favorite masterpieces.
Insight Editions / $22
X-Men ’97: The Art and Making of the Animated Series
Power up your mutant mastery with this deep dive into the creation of Marvel Animation’s Emmy-nominated revival. The 224-page hardcover is packed with storyboards, character sketches, vehicle designs, animatic frames and more featuring the updated, retro-influenced Wolverine, Storm, Jubilee, Beast, Cyclops and the rest of the genetically enhanced gang.
Abrams / $50
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Dan Da Dan: Season One
Revisit the hit supernatural rom-com with show creators and composer interviews, director’s scene breakdown and more.
Shout! / $25 BD
Looney Tunes: Collector’s Vault Vol. 1
Twenty-five curated cartoons never before seen on DVD or Blu-ray, including shorts by Tex Avery, Chuck Jones and Friz Freleng.
Warner Archive / $25 BD
Grave of the Fireflies LE Steelbook
Isao Takahata’s stunning, devastating WWII drama gets an HD re-release, bundled with interviews with the director and critic Roger Ebert, full-length storyboards, deleted scene storyboards, image galleries and more.
GKIDS + Shout! Studios / $27
Sonic Prime: The Complete Series Steelbook
SEGA’s iconic star traverses parallel worlds on a quest to reconnect his pals in a race against oblivion across three seasons.
NCircle / $50
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Besht Fwend Foweber!
Last month, fans got the sad news that The Tiny Chef Show had been taken off the burner by Nickelodeon, but luckily you can still find inspiration for your “weshipees” with the 7.5″ Phunny Plush available to pre-order from Kidrobot ($17, shipping in Q4 ’25).
You can also support the show by visiting thetinychefshow.com. Let him cook!
