Oscar Winner #RichardWilliams Memoir #AdventuresInAnimation Now Available: new book, written with his wife and collaborator Imogen Sutton, dives into the life and career of the legendary and beloved ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ #animation director. bit.ly/3KBnxan #AnimationWorld

#RandyThom Sonically Brings #HowToTrainYourDragon to Life: the Oscar-winning sound designer talks process on #DeanDeBlois and Universal’s hit live-action reimagining, including recording wind blowing through barns and around telephone wires. bit.ly/4274L0D #SoundDesign #VFX #VisualEffects #VFXWorld

#DreamWorksAnimation Drops 4 #GabbysDollhouse The Movie Clips: the hybrid live-action / 3DCG feature based on the hit, mixed media preschool series stars Kristin Wiig and Gloria Estefan; hits theaters September 26. bit.ly/3IxVc4h #Animation #AnimationWorld

#Paramount Announces #TheAngryBirdsMovie3 Additional Cast: #MrBeast and Salish Matter board the production, with Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox set to reprise their roles; flies into theatres December 23, 2026. bit.ly/4msrk76 #Rovio #Animation #AnimationWorld

#Pixar Announces #RenderMan Art Challenge 2025: in the ‘First Contact’ themed contest, artists are invited to channel interstellar magic and all things alien; submissions accepted until November 10. bit.ly/4nh8kdj #3DArt #Animation #AnimationWorld #VFXWorld

#Mediatoon to Distribute ‘Montclair & The Mechanical Mysteries’ from #Ankama: commissioned by France Télévisions, the fantasy series is co-produced by Pictanovo and Belvision, and adapted from the ‘Les Aventures Fantastiques de Sacré-Coeur’ book collection. bit.ly/4noxUx6 #Animation #AnimationWorld

#Lucasfilm Drops #StarWars #TheMandalorian and #Grogu Teaser and Images: if this is ‘The Way,’ then we are a giant step closer to Jon Favreau’s new film, based on the hit Disney+ series 'The Mandalorian,' that blasts into theaters on May 22, 2026. bit.ly/3KAGVnS #VFX #VisualEffects #VFXWorld

#ANIMASYROS2025 Unveils #Animation Festival Program: award-winning films, leading animation figures, special tributes, workshops, Agora activities, and a variety of parallel events headed to the capital and seven islands of the Cyclades September 22-28. bit.ly/4n8LqVb #BillPlympton #AnimationWorld

#StudioAKA Showcases New Admiral Insurance Spot: directed by Steve Small and crafted by the AKA 3D team, the 30-second short ‘Lost and Hound’ shows how Admiral and her trusty four-legged sidekick, Alfie, first met. bit.ly/46fpD8x #Commercials #Animation #AnimationWorld

#PeteDocter to Kick-Off #24HOURSAnimationContest for Students, hosted by Professor #AubryMintz at #CSULB; will award 7 teams for 30-second short made in no more than 24 hours; famed #Pixar director will not reveal theme until contest starts. bit.ly/47MQn1h #AnimatedShorts #Animation #AnimationWorld

#Nickelodeon to Celebrate #AvatarTheLastAirbender at New York Comic Con: the ‘Avatar’ booth will bring the 4 elements to life through immersive experiences and special photo opportunities in tribute to 20 years of the franchise; #NYCC2025 runs October 9-12. bit.ly/46KTdmq #Animation #AnimationWorld

Disney, Pixar’s #Elio Now Streaming on Disney+: #3DCG comedy features a space fanatic with an active imagination who gets abducted by aliens and must deal with a truly galactic crisis. bit.ly/4gvKbgl #Pixar #DisneyPlus #Animation #AnimationWorld

#HauntedHotel: A Monster Mash-Up of Humorous Proportions - creator and showrunner Matt Roller, who has seen more than one ghost in his life, discusses his new animated horror comedy; debuts today on #Netflix. bit.ly/4gQGMsV #Titmouse #AdultAnimation #Animation #AnimationWorld

#OddBeast Crafts #HalfRez2025 Opening Film: #MotionDesign short from Kevin Gautraud offers a Sagan-inspired meditation on our small moment in the vastness of time; produced with #Gaea #Houdini #Cinema4D and #OctaneRender. bit.ly/4n8GC27 #Animation #AnimationWorld

#DreamWorks #GabbysDollhouse: Ready to Party Game Launches - 3D narrative adventure follows Gabby and Pandy Paws getting ready for a big celebration; now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. bit.ly/48pOyHL #OutrightGames #Animation #AnimationWorld

#DemonSlayer - The Whole Story of Anime’s Champion of the World: In the wake of ‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’s remarkable box-office, #AndrewOsmond looks at the franchise’s history and gives his thoughts on the new film. bit.ly/3Ktw3Ip #Crunchyroll #Anime #Animation #AnimationWorld

#Crunchyroll Heads To #NewYorkComicCon 2025: Highlights include #DanDaDan and #TrigunStargaze panels; ‘You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!’ set to premiere. bit.ly/3IjCqxu #NYCC2025 #Anime #Animation #AnimationWorld

Non-Speaking Autistic Character Paolo Joins #CarlTheCollector - Upcoming episode marks first time #PBSKids has represented an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device in a show; airs October 13 during week of new episodes. bit.ly/3IuD9fd #Neurodiversity #Animation #AnimationWorld

#LightBoxExpo2025 Reveals Expansive Program: 7th annual event features panels on #KPopDemonHunters #Wicked #Wednesday #Zootopia2 and #StarWars plus demos, an Artist Alley, and awards ceremony; runs October 24-26 in Pasadena. bit.ly/4grA1gC #Animation #AnimationWorld #VFX #VisualEffects #VFXWorld

#Netflix Unveils New #BakiDou #Anime and #BEASTARS Final Season Part 2: news and images shared during talk show with #BAKI #manga series creator Keisuke Itagaki and ‘BEASTARS creator Paru Itagaki as part of Netflix’s 10th anniversary in Japan celebration. bit.ly/3W0ncjW #Animation #AnimationWorld

#Wonderstorm Launches #TheDragonKing Animated Series #Kickstarter - fans of #TheDragonPrince’ series can gain access, credit, and influence over the production of the upcoming series at select pledge levels. bit.ly/46IRmyr #Animation #AnimationWorld

3 Different #Animation Worker Groups Submit for Union Recognition with #TAG839 in an ‘historic week of organizing’ at #TheAnimationGuild; Netflix Animation Studios, ‘Ted’ - DreamWorks/NBCUniversal, and #SpindleHorse workers have formally moved to join the union. bit.ly/41XaGW7 #AnimationWorld

#Sony Shares ANACONDA Trailer with #JackBlack, #PaulRudd - watch the pair at their ridiculous best - in remaking the #AnacondaMovie, their snake dies, so they search for another one, which doesn’t go as planned; slithering into theaters December 25. bit.ly/3I6bTnj #ILM #VFX #VisualEffects #VFXWorld

#AppleTV Drops #TheSistersGrimm Official Trailer: catch a glimpse of the animated fantasy series based on the books by #MichaelBuckley, which features the voice talents of Ariel Winter, Billy Harris, and Abubakar Salim, premieres globally on October 3. bit.ly/46oMY6h #Animation #AnimationWorld

#Netflix Drops Tom Clancy’s #SplinterCellDeathwatch Trailer: from #JohnWick creator #DerekKolstad comes animated action-adventure series that follows agent Sam Fisher as he is drawn back into the field to assist a wounded young operative; debuts October 14. bit.ly/3VmVRbG #Animation #AnimationWorld

#VivaPictures Drops #ElliAndHerMonsterTeam Clip: now in theaters, the spooky, kooky comedy from the #NightOfTheZoopocalypse folks tells the story of a young ghost who’d rather play games and lend a hand than scare. bit.ly/4nENiFe #Animation #AnimationWorld

#PrevisPro Gets Major Update, Free Access Tier: Previs Pro 3 adds #Animatics feature that incorporates motion, timing and pacing directly into visual planning process; Light Grade exits beta; new free pricing level allows unlimited watermarked storyboards. bit.ly/4naAGWx #Animation #AnimationWorld

#AnimationIsFilm Festival Announces 2025 Lineup: event to open with ‘Scarlet’ by #MamoruHosoda, close with ‘Little Amélie Or The Character Of Rain’ By Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han; runs October 17-19 at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood. bit.ly/46ywZD4 #AIF2025 #Animation #AnimationWorld

#Dandelooo Greenlights #BillyTheCowboyHamster Season 2: production has begun on a new season of the #preschoolanimation series, with delivery slated for Fall 2026; multiple deals sealed across Europe for Season 1. bit.ly/4mjHI9Y #Animation #AnimationWorld

‘Fab’ Digital Marketplace Hits #EpicGames Launcher: users can now batch add-to-cart, batch download, and batch export assets directly to the digital content creation (DCC) tool with one click. bit.ly/4mvdDok #UnrealEngine #AnimationWorld #VFXWorld

#Filante Takes Best in Show at #SPARKANIMATION2025 - ‘We’re Kinda Different,’ ‘What We Leave Behind,’ ‘Gauze,’ and ’18 Months’ also notch wins; #WillieIto receives the Lifetime Achievement Award; awards ceremony set for September 21. bit.ly/4nsnRXk #SPARKCG #Animation #AnimationWorld

#AztecBatman: Clash of Empires: Trading Concrete Jungles for Mexican Forests – film leaves crime-ridden Gotham City behind, infusing Mesoamerican history and culture with traditional #Batman myth; in Mexico theaters Sept 18, #HBOMax Sep 19. bit.ly/3VlOq4y #DC #Animation #AnimationWorld

#Maxon Releases #MaxonOne Design Update, which unifies #Cinema4D #Zbrush #Redshift and #RedGiant in an ecosystem redesign, with new feature capabilities across #VFX, #3Dmodeling, and #motiongraphics solutions. #VisualEffects #VFXWorld #Animation #AnimationWorld

Los Angeles Animation Festival 2025 Announces Entry Deadline: submissions must be received by September 26; submissions are accepted through November 7 for an extra fee; festival runs December 6-7. bit.ly/3K7BqNq #LAAF #AnimationFestivals #Animation #AnimationWorld

‘Munch Rexford: Legendary Poacher!!’ Returns to #AdultSwimSMALLS - animated series follows the exploits of a sad hunter trying to bag elusive and often mythological big game; new episode on September 26 and October 3. bit.ly/46tdMT9 #AdultSwim #AnimatedShorts #Animation #AnimationWorld

Submissions to 24th Annual #VESAwards Now Open: entries will be accepted through October 31, 2025 for projects released between January 1 and December 31, 2025; the awards gala is set for February 26, 2026. bit.ly/4n1SItR #VES #VFX #VisualEffects #VFXWorld

Warner Bros. Japan’s ‘STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure’ Coming to #Netflix - new information on the #anime series will be revealed during a special September 23 event in Tokyo, with global live streaming available. bit.ly/4pqVURl #jojo_anime #Animation #AnimationWorld

#TheDragonKing - A Fan-Driven Epic with ‘Boddice-Ripping Romance’: Aaron Ehasz and Justin Richmond talk their animated sequel, set 7 years after #TheDragonPrince original, with many key characters returning as adults; #Kickstarter starts Sep 16. bit.ly/3K7SSRQ #Wonderstorm #Animation #AnimationWorld

#LAIKA Celebrates 20 Years - #ParaNorman Return to Theaters: spooktacular #stopmotion film will re-release in remastered 3D and 2D formats as part of year-long 20th Anniversary celebration; hits intl markets on October 23 and the US on October 25. bit.ly/42rwlWn #Animation #AnimationWorld

#AppleTV Renews #Foundation: #IsaacAsimov saga of psychohistorian Hari Seldon gets a Season 4; stars Jared Harris, Lee Pace, and Lou Llobell; tells the tale of band of exiles trying to save humanity and rebuild civilization as the Galactic Empire falls. bit.ly/4gqBkwy #VFX #VisualEffects #VFXWorld

#JoelKuwahara Steps Down at #BentoBox - the co-founder and president of production at the Fox-owned #animation studio exits the company, reportedly on good terms, as of today. bit.ly/4pksHrh #AnimationWorld

#EpicGames Releases Free #UnrealEngine Sports Broadcast | #MotionDesign Sample: developed for graphics teams and creators in collaboration with Capacity Studios; provides fully designed, animated, and rigged project for a range of broadcast artist workflows. bit.ly/4gm1MY5 #Animation #AnimationWorld

#NewChitose2025 Reveals Short Film Selections: from 2,479 entries, 62 have been chosen for the Short Film competition, while 8 works were chosen from 172 entries for the 30 Seconds Animation competition; festival runs November 21 -25. bit.ly/4gkVCY9 #AnimatedShorts #Animation #AnimationWorld

The Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film #ITFS2026 has begun accepting film submissions - the deadline for the short film competition is November 15, 2025; the deadline for the feature-length film competition is January 15, 2026. bit.ly/4plYNmo #AnimatedFilms #Animation #AnimationWorld

#SPARKCG Announces #SPARKANIMATION2025 Program: Screenings begin Sep 18 with Kid Koala’s #Space Cadet – conference starts Sep 20 with #BradBird talk; making of #KpopDemonHunters Pixar’s #Elio the adaptation of Roald Dahl’s #TheTwits and #InYourDreams set. bit.ly/46zz16W #Animation #AnimationWorld

Main Visual, Promotional Video Released for #SANDA #Anime Series: show by #BEASTARS creator Paru Itagaki and #ScienceSARU set in near-future Japan where extreme measures are taken to protect children amid a sharp population decline; hits #PrimeVideo Oct 4. bit.ly/3K0r3Lp #Animation #AnimationWorld

#AdultSwim #SMALLS Releases ‘Floor 999’ Animated Workplace Comedy: the new series from animator and director #KissingParty follows Tony, a tenant who gets a big promotion, and his journey navigating a building with 1000 floors; watch now. bit.ly/3IhnS1j #AnimatedShorts #Animation #AnimationWorld

#Iyanu Wins First Award: the West African–inspired series from #LionForgeEntertainment wins the MIPAfrica Inclusive Lens Award in the Older Kids Category, for its bold storytelling, cultural authenticity, and commitment to inclusive representation. bit.ly/3I7LG7Q #HBOMax #Animation #AnimationWorld

6 #AnimatedFeatures to Compete at #OIAF2025 - ‘ChaO,’ ‘Death Does Not Exist,’ and ‘Olivia and the Invisible Earthquake,’ award winners at this summer’s Annecy Festival, lead the set of films in competition; festival runs September 24-28. #AnimationFestivals #Animation #AnimationWorld

Cyborgs, War Dramas and Evangelions: A Career in #Anime - columnist #AndrewOsmond interviews #YoshikiSakurai about his journey from a British high school to writing for landmark anime like #GhostInTheShellStandAloneComplex #GiovannisIsland and #Evangelion. bit.ly/4mWaoaf #Animation #AnimationWorld