European Animation at a Crossroads: Cartoon Forum Unveils Ambitious 2026 Slate
By Jamie Lang | June 2, 2026 The European animation industry, a sector long defined by its blend of artistic heritage and technical innovation, has once again turned its collective…
The Art of the Breakdown: Lessons from Animation’s Greatest Creative Collapses
By Chris Robinson | June 2, 2026 In the polished world of animation, we are frequently treated to the "making-of" documentary—a curated narrative of artistic triumph, technical ingenuity, and seamless…
Empowering the Next Generation: ESMA Joins Women in Animation as a Global Leadership Sponsor
In a landmark move for international animation education, Women in Animation (WIA)—the premier organization dedicated to advancing gender equity in the animation, VFX, and gaming industries—has announced that the renowned…
The Silent Tension of Under the Lake: Juan Carlos Mostaza’s Masterclass in Minimalist Animation
By Jamie Lang | June 1, 2026 In an era increasingly dominated by generative AI, sprawling cinematic universes, and dialogue-heavy exposition, Spanish filmmaker Juan Carlos Mostaza has chosen a path…
A New Era for NYC Animation: Highlights from the 56th Annual ASIFA-East Awards
The animation landscape in New York City reached a milestone this past weekend as the ASIFA-East Animation Festival concluded its 56th annual iteration. Long regarded as one of the most…
Animation’s Watershed Moment at Cannes: A Tale of Two Realities
By Editorial Staff May 26, 2026 The 2026 Cannes Film Festival will be remembered by industry insiders not necessarily for the number of trophies handed to animated works, but for…
The Global Animation Paradigm Shift: Netflix and Studio MAPPA Forge Strategic Alliance
The landscape of global entertainment underwent a seismic shift on January 21, 2025, as the streaming titan Netflix and the powerhouse Japanese animation house Studio MAPPA announced a comprehensive "strategic…
Masaaki Yuasa to Curate Landmark Animation Series at TIFF: A New Era for Animated Cinema
By Jamie Lang May 26, 2026 The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced a significant expansion of its year-round animation programming, confirming that acclaimed visionary Masaaki Yuasa will serve…
The Mutant Legacy Continues: Larry Houston Reflects on the Evolution of X-Men Animation at Fan Expo Denver 2026
By [Your Name/Journalist Desk] The landscape of modern animation owes a monumental debt to the visionaries who brought the Children of the Atom to the small screen in the 1990s.…
The Giants Await: Toei Animation Unveils Explosive Trailer for One Piece’s Elbaph Arc
The horizon of the Grand Line has shifted once more. After years of anticipation, the One Piece anime has officially begun its transition into the highly anticipated Elbaph Arc, marking…
















