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Intergalactic Law Enforcement Oh My! Headline News

HBO Max Releases ‘Lanterns’ Teaser

By Dan Sarto | Friday, March 6, 2026 at 8:57am

Based on DC’s ‘Green Lantern’ and produced in association with Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios, the series, which will stream this August, follows 2 intergalactic space cops drawn into an Earth-based mystery.

preschool animation Headline News

Apple TV Drops ‘Wonder Pets: In The City’ Season 2 Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Friday, March 6, 2026 at 8:03am

Produced by Nickelodeon Animation, the preschool series developed by Emmy Award winner Jennifer Oxley returns with new musical mini-opera-themed adventures on March 20.

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.

Standout Animation from 2025 ANIMATIONWorld

What Makes for Great Animation? Looking Back at the Best from 2025

As we count down the final days of yet another awards season, AWN and ANIMATIONWorld asked a group of award-winning animation directors what they look for when judging the quality of animated work and what they consider some of the finest work they’ve seen in the last year.

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.

Standout VFX from 2025 VFXWorld

What Makes for Great VFX? Looking Back at the Best from 2025

As we count down the final days of yet another awards season, AWN and VFXWorld asked a group of award-winning VFX artists what they look for when judging the quality of visual effects work and what they consider some of the finest work they’ve seen in the last year.

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.

Things Will be Looking Up Soon Headline News

Peacock Drops ‘The Miniature Wife’ Marital Dramedy Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 12:03pm

Elizabeth Banks and Matthew Macfadyen star in new series about spouses reshaping their relationship after an unfortunate technological accident; streams April 9.

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.

From Dune to Nausicaa ANIMATIONWorld

Watching ‘TRIGUN STAMPEDE’ and ‘TRIGUN STARGAZE’

Columnist Andrew Osmond looks at the continuing CG sci-fi action-adventure anime from the Orange studio streaming on Crunchyroll.

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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Intergalactic Law Enforcement Oh My! Headline News

HBO Max Releases ‘Lanterns’ Teaser

By Dan Sarto | Friday, March 6, 2026 at 8:57am

Based on DC’s ‘Green Lantern’ and produced in association with Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios, the series, which will stream this August, follows 2 intergalactic space cops drawn into an Earth-based mystery.

preschool animation Headline News

Apple TV Drops ‘Wonder Pets: In The City’ Season 2 Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Friday, March 6, 2026 at 8:03am

Produced by Nickelodeon Animation, the preschool series developed by Emmy Award winner Jennifer Oxley returns with new musical mini-opera-themed adventures on March 20.

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.

Standout Animation from 2025 ANIMATIONWorld

What Makes for Great Animation? Looking Back at the Best from 2025

As we count down the final days of yet another awards season, AWN and ANIMATIONWorld asked a group of award-winning animation directors what they look for when judging the quality of animated work and what they consider some of the finest work they’ve seen in the last year.

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.

Standout VFX from 2025 VFXWorld

What Makes for Great VFX? Looking Back at the Best from 2025

As we count down the final days of yet another awards season, AWN and VFXWorld asked a group of award-winning VFX artists what they look for when judging the quality of visual effects work and what they consider some of the finest work they’ve seen in the last year.

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.

Things Will be Looking Up Soon Headline News

Peacock Drops ‘The Miniature Wife’ Marital Dramedy Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 12:03pm

Elizabeth Banks and Matthew Macfadyen star in new series about spouses reshaping their relationship after an unfortunate technological accident; streams April 9.

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.

From Dune to Nausicaa ANIMATIONWorld

Watching ‘TRIGUN STAMPEDE’ and ‘TRIGUN STARGAZE’

Columnist Andrew Osmond looks at the continuing CG sci-fi action-adventure anime from the Orange studio streaming on Crunchyroll.

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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