A new Godzilla anime series has been officially announced at Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2025, signaling a fresh direction for Toho’s enduring kaiju franchise. The project’s core premise introduces a first for the Godzilla universe: a young boy who mysteriously…
The 23rd Tirana International Film Festival has wrapped its 2025 edition, spotlighting a dynamic slate of animated shorts among its nominees, winners, and official selections. As an Oscar and European Film Awards-qualifying event, the festival continues to elevate the profile…
Sony has been named an Official NHL Technology Partner, expanding its collaboration with the league to deliver animated programming designed to engage hockey fans worldwide. The partnership leverages Sony’s Beyond Sports and Hawk-Eye Innovations to bring real-time data visualization and…
BBC Studios has announced a new animated special featuring Pudsey, the iconic mascot of BBC Children in Need. Titled Pudsey & the Thread of Hope, the 25-minute film is set to premiere in December across CBeebies, BBC One, and BBC…
France is set to increase its public funding for animation, with broadcaster France Télévisions raising its annual allocation from US$34 million in 2024 to US$37 million in 2025, and US$38 million in 2026. This uptick signals a continued commitment to…
The 2026 Oscar-qualifying animated shorts slate is unusually international, spanning more than 50 countries and showcasing the most diverse field the category has ever seen. There are 113 films, compared to 2025’s 88. See all full list and where to…
Sunrise has officially announced “Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers,” a direct sequel to the beloved 1980s anime “Ronin Warriors” (known in Japan as “Armor Legend Samurai Troopers”). The new series is set to premiere in January 2026, reigniting excitement among…
Netflix has officially revealed Stranger Things: Tales from ’85, a new animated series set to debut in 2026, continuing the *Stranger Things* franchise beyond its upcoming final live-action season. The announcement arrived with a striking trailer and first-look featurette, offering…
Disney’s Zootopia 2 has made a formidable entrance at the global box office, surpassing $100 million in its initial days, driven by an unprecedented performance in China. The highly anticipated animated sequel not only captured audiences worldwide but also broke…
A new animated Christmas feature, Nollaí, will debut simultaneously in Irish and Welsh on December 14, marking a unique co-commission between broadcasters TG4, Cúla4, BBC Two Northern Ireland, BBC iPlayer, and S4C. Produced by Belfast-based Taunt Studios, the film is…
Mamoru Hosoda’s latest feature, “Scarlet” (“Hateshinaki Scarlet”), has made a striking entrance in Japan, becoming one of the most widely released anime films of 2025. The film, a gender-swapped reimagining of Shakespeare’s *Hamlet*, opened on November 21 across 388 theaters,…
India’s Reliance Animation has announced it will produce an animated series inspired by the life of football icon Diego Maradona. The studio has acquired the character IP rights for the Argentine superstar, setting the stage for a scripted series that…