The AI-Human Frontier: Evolutionary Films and Kling AI Forge a New Paradigm for Animation with ‘Minibots’

In a landmark move that signals a potential shift in the trajectory of generative media, UK-based production house Evolutionary Films has announced an exclusive worldwide partnership with Kling AI. The…

The Voice That Defined Generations: Remembering Tom Kane, A Titan of Animation

Tom Kane, a luminary in the voice-acting industry whose vocal range helped define the childhoods of millions, passed away this Monday at the age of 64. His death, resulting from…

WEBTOON and Warner Bros. Animation Forge Deeper Alliance with Four New Animated Series Adaptations

Vancouver, BC – May 18, 2026 – In a significant expansion of their ambitious collaboration, WEBTOON Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation have announced the development of four new animated series,…

The Streaming Giant and the Animation Powerhouse: Netflix and MAPPA Forge a Global Strategic Alliance

In a move that signals a seismic shift in the global anime distribution and production landscape, Netflix has officially entered into a "strategic partnership" with MAPPA, the acclaimed Japanese animation…

A New Era at Termite Terrace: Warner Bros. Pictures Animation Sets Its Sights on Theatrical Dominance

By Carlos Aguilar | May 13, 2026 In an industry currently defined by the tug-of-war between streaming convenience and the singular power of the big screen, Warner Bros. Pictures Animation…

Beyond the Frame: The Herculean Challenge of Bringing Animation to Life

Animation is a medium constantly under siege, yet it remains the resilient backbone of the global entertainment industry. From the early days of the pandemic, when live-action productions shuttered and…

Netflix Launches "INKubator": A New Era for Generative AI in Animation

By Jamie Lang | May 15, 2026 Netflix is embarking on its most ambitious venture into the world of generative artificial intelligence to date. According to a series of recent…

The Art of the Indelible: How Fabian&Fred is Scaling the Heights of Independent Animation with Signe Baumane’s ‘Karmic Knot’

In the rapidly shifting landscape of contemporary animation, where the binary between massive studio tentpoles and intimate, auteur-driven storytelling grows ever more pronounced, the European production outfit Fabian&Fred has emerged…

The Art of the Miniature: How Lucasfilm Animation Blended Tradition with Modernity for Maul – Shadow Lord

In the high-stakes world of modern digital animation, where hyper-realistic computer-generated imagery (CGI) often dictates the visual landscape, a surprising secret lies hidden in the eighth episode of Star Wars:…

The Artistic Alchemy of Dog My Cats!: Alain Gagnol’s New Frontier in French Animation

By Kévin Giraud | May 15, 2026 The Marché du Film at the Cannes Film Festival has long served as the industry’s premier barometer for global cinema, but this weekend,…