The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 534 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves...

Creatives from Defunct Jellyfish Pictures form New VFX Label with Troubadour

Animation Magazine - June 25, 2025

London-based independent theater and studios group Troubadour is launching a new visual effects venture, dubbed Jellyfish FX (JFX). The label is led by former...

Television

‘The Tiny Chef Show’ Announces Nickelodeon Cancellation with Heartbreaking Video

Animation Magazine - June 25, 2025

Fans are always sad to bid farewell to their favorite animated characters, but the viral cancellation video made by the creators of The Tiny...

Technology

Hollywood’s Sigma Girl Inks AI Content Pact with Singaporean Animation Shop Tiny Island

Animation Magazine - June 24, 2025

Los Angeles-based Sigma Girl Media has formed a strategic partnership with Singapore's Tiny Island Productions (Dream Defenders, Ben 10 - Destroy All Aliens), which...

Features

‘Heart of Darkness’ Sand Animation Feature Enlists ‘Loving Vincent’ Studio BreakThru

Animation Magazine - June 24, 2025

A new animated movie adaptation of the Joseph Conrad classic Heart of Darkness is back on track, with the news that Polish studio BreakThru...

Features

Disney Releases New Video Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of the Studio’s Archives

Animation Magazine - June 23, 2025

To celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Walt Disney Archives, Disney has released a charming new video that offers a glimpse into preserving the...

Features

‘Elio’ Crash Lands at No. 3 Spot with $21 Million Weekend, Pixar’s Lowest Opening to Date

Animation Magazine - June 22, 2025

It’s getting harder to sell an original animated movie to theatrical audiences. The latest example this week is Disney/Pixar’s family sci-fi original, Elio which...

Streaming

Dr. Seuss Enterprises Launches YouTube Push with New Hybrid Series

Animation Magazine - June 20, 2025

The colorful world of Theodor Geisel is coming alive on YouTube with a new eight-part summer takeover series, Seuss Circle Time. Led live actor hosts...

Features

‘Maya and the Three’ Creator Jorge Gutiérrez Unveils New Animated Feature, ‘La Venganza Rodríguez’

Animation Magazine - June 20, 2025

Animation director Jorge R. Gutiérrez and his wife and creative partner Sandra Equihua, who have brought several acclaimed animated projects inspired by the art,...

Festivals & Events

Anime Expo Reveals Full 2025 Program of Guests, Panels, Premieres & More

Animation Magazine - June 19, 2025

The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) has released their full programming schedule ahead of the upcoming Anime Expo 2025, which takes...

Features

‘Muppets’ Director James Bobin Boards ‘Dragon’s Lair’ Movie

Animation Magazine - June 19, 2025

Director James Bobin (The Muppets, Muppets Most Wanted, Dora and the Lost City of Gold) has been tapped to tackle Netflix's feature film adaptation...

Festivals & Events

Annecy Festival 2025 Report: Sunny Days & Warm Welcomes to the Global Animation Community

Animation Magazine - June 19, 2025

This month, the "world capital of animated film" was overrun with artists, professionals, up-and-coming talents and film lovers from all over the world during...

Festivals & Events

Annecy Animation Fest Establishes Women Directors’ Residency

Animation Magazine - June 18, 2025

"As a global organization working toward gender equity in animation, WIA is proud to support this important residency for women directors. We applaud Annecy...

Technology

AI Kids’ Media Co. Animaj Scores $85M Investment from HarbourView, Bpifrance

Animation Magazine - June 18, 2025

HarbourView Equity Partners (harbourviewequity.com) today announced it is leading a $85 million investment in AI-powered kids' content company Animaj, alongside Bpifrance, the French national...

Features