Netflix Secures Global Rights to ‘In Waves’: A Watershed Moment for Festival Animation

By Industry Correspondent In a significant move that underscores the evolving landscape of global animation distribution, Netflix has officially secured the worldwide rights—excluding France—to In Waves, the highly anticipated feature…

The Evolution of Fandom: Bleacher Report Consolidates Its Animation Empire with New Dedicated Channel

By Jamie Lang | May 19, 2026 For over a decade, Bleacher Report has functioned as the digital campfire around which modern sports fans gather. Today, that campfire is getting…

A Decade of Animation Excellence: The 10th Annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards Define a New Era

TOKYO – The global cultural phenomenon of anime reached a historic milestone this week as the 10th Annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards took center stage at the prestigious Grand Prince Hotel…

Hello Kitty Goes Hollywood: Warner Bros. Pictures Animation Finally Sets Course for Iconic Franchise

After years of development limbo, shifting studio strategies, and a rotating carousel of creative talent, the world’s most famous feline is finally poised to make her grand theatrical debut. Sanrio’s…

The Evolution of Adult-Oriented Animation: "Room of Guilty Pleasure" and the Strategic Shift in Digital Distribution

The landscape of adult-oriented anime is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by shifting distribution models and the increasing demand for high-quality niche content. At the forefront of this movement is…

Bridging the Gap: Animation Nights New York and Alamo Drafthouse Launch New Theatrical Pipeline for Indie Shorts

In a significant development for the independent animation community, Animation Nights New York (ANNY) has announced a strategic partnership with the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema chain. This initiative marks a departure…

The Borderless Screen: Toei Animation’s Bold Reimagining of the ‘Anime’ Definition

For generations, the term "anime" has served as a rigid industrial and cultural signifier. It was more than a style; it was a geography. To be classified as anime, a…

A Return to the Canvas: Pixar’s Bold Leap into Hand-Painted Animation with Gatto

In a move that has sent ripples of excitement through the animation industry, Pixar Animation Studios has unveiled the first look at its most daring project to date: Gatto. For…

A Landmark Shift in Canadian Animation: Icon Creative Studio Reaches Tentative Union Agreement

By Editorial Staff | May 12, 2026 In a development that signals a seismic shift in the landscape of North American animation production, the Canadian Animation Guild (IATSE Local 938)…

Beyond Puberty: How the Minds Behind ‘Big Mouth’ Are Redefining Adult Animation with ‘Mating Season’

By Jamie Lang | May 18, 2026 For nearly a decade, the creative team behind Big Mouth—Mark Levin, Jennifer Flackett, Andrew Goldberg, and Nick Kroll—dominated the streaming landscape by turning…