‘Animation Mavericks,’ Feature Doc on Groundbreaking ‘Mr. Magoo’ Producer UPA, Nears Completion

A new feature-length documentary “ Animation Mavericks: The Forgotten Story of UPA” is set to premiere later this year from ...
Cartoon Brew

‘Animation Mavericks’ Feature Documentary Brings UPA’s Untold Story To The Screen

The upcoming documentary examines the artists, politics, and risks behind the studio that broke away from Disney's ...

10 Anime With Great Stories (But Also Bad Animation)

The sad truth is that many anime with exceptional narratives fall victim to poor animation because of budget constraints, ...

How ‘Fuzzlets’ Banner MiniStudio Built an AI-Native Animation IP That Went Viral and Is Now Scaling It (EXCLUSIVE)

MiniStudio is a Paris-based AI banner that rolled out in 2024 with just one IP, 'Fuzzlets' which has quietly become a ...
Forbes

Animation Meets Big Ideas In Ada, A Narrative Series Coming To TED-Ed

Ada is a smart young woman with a lot on her mind. Can her ideas change the world for the better? The TED-Ed YouTube channel is no stranger to animation—it’s used for all its educational shorts, but ...

Why 2026 Is a High Stakes Year for Original Animated Films

After years of disappointments, animated originals are making a big play in 2026 with Pixar, Disney and DreamWorks all rolling out new IP.

Animation Guild Scores Triple Win as DreamWorks, Netflix and ‘Ted’ Workers Vote to Unionize

Remote workers at DreamWorks, Netflix Animation Studios and "Ted" production staff vote to join the Animation Guild.
Fast Company

Cartwheel uses AI to make 3D animation 100 times faster for creators and studios

But it’s not just filmmakers driving this shift. Indie game developers want to prototype characters and worlds in hours, not weeks. TikTok and social media creators are looking to animate original ...