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Television

‘Hazbin Hotel’ Studio SpindleHorse Reveals ‘Homestuck’ Toon Pilot with New Trailer

Mercedes Milligan - August 10, 2025

SpindleHorse, the indie animation label founded by Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss creator Vivenne Medrano, delivered on its promise of an "exciting announcement" at GalaxyCon's Animate!...

Features

GKIDS Grabs Chinese Animated Elfin Tale ‘The Legend of Hei 2’

Mercedes Milligan - August 8, 2025

Distributor GKIDS (The Boy and the Heron, Mirai, Song of the Sea) announced today it acquired theatrical and home entertainment rights to the Chinese...

Licensing

Doo Doo Doo Doo! ‘Baby Shark’ Swims into 10th Anniversary with LE Vinyl Release

Mercedes Milligan - August 8, 2025

The Pinkfong Company is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of its viral musical toon sensation Baby Shark with a series of global music releases, including...

Festivals & Events

TIFF Unveils Shorts Selections for 50th Anniversary, Introducing Best Animation Prize

Mercedes Milligan - August 7, 2025

Toronto International Film Festival's Short Cuts program returns for TIFF 50 with a slate of 48 short films representing 28 countries — including 20...

Shorts

Don Hertzfeldt’s ‘Animation Mixtape’ Drops First Teaser & Initial Theatrical Dates

Mercedes Milligan - August 7, 2025

Ink Films, the newly launched theatrical distribution arm of The Beverly Theater, has dropped the first teaser trailer for its debut release, Animation Mixtape,...

Anime

Watch: ‘Dan Da Dan’ S2 Reaches Midpoint with Star-Powered Musical Crescendo

Mercedes Milligan - August 7, 2025

Dan Da Dan has reached the halfway point of Season 2, featuring a midseason musical spectacular, with power metal band Dragon Force’s frontman Marc...

Streaming

Trailer: Netflix Animation Welcomes Viewers to the Whimsical World of Dr. Seuss!

Mercedes Milligan - August 7, 2025

This fall, Netflix is bringing kids & families into a world of Seussical stories with two new shows and a special featuring characters from...

Features

5&2 Studios Inks Global Distribution/Licensing Deal for Animated Epic ‘David’

Mercedes Milligan - August 6, 2025

5&2 Studios (The Chosen) has entered into an exclusive partnership with Slingshot Productions, the independent studio behind the newly completed animated feature David (animated...

Anime

‘With You, Our Love Will Make It Through’ Sets Japan Premiere for October with New Trailer

Mercedes Milligan - August 6, 2025

Remow Co., Ltd. has revealed the new trailer for the upcoming anime series With You, Our Love Will Make It Through (a.k.a. Kimikoe), based...

Streaming

Adult Swim SMALL Launches New Animated Comedy ‘Glen’ This Friday

Mercedes Milligan - August 6, 2025

This Friday (August 8), Adult Swim SMALLS is premiering a new comedic series titled Glen, created by Big Big Baby (Shawn Golden, Joe Hingleberg...

Festivals & Events

Vivienne Medrano’s SpindleHorse to Livestream Special Announcement from Animate! Orlando

Mercedes Milligan - August 6, 2025

GalaxyCon, the largest independently owned consumer and fan engagement company, has announced an exclusive SpindleHorse Panel at Animate! Orlando, taking place this Saturday, August...

Awards

Seven Films Selected as Student Academy Award for Animation Finalists

Mercedes Milligan - August 6, 2025

The 2025 finalists for the Student Academy Awards, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, have been announced, proffering seven slots in...

Television

BBC Studios Plans a ‘Bluey’ Bonanza with Four New Shorts Series

Mercedes Milligan - August 5, 2025

Now for some tail-wagging good news for family viewers: BBC Studios announces four brand-new Bluey short-form series, each inspired by core themes from the show...

Television

‘South Park’ Sneak Peeks Wednesday’s New Episode Featuring Mr. Mackay and Kristi Noem

Mercedes Milligan - August 5, 2025

This Wednesday, August 6, new episodes of South Park Season 27 continue following a brief one-week hiatus to encore the viral season premiere episode. New...

Features