A new writer has joined the 'Ghostbusters' franchise's first animated movie, which got announced nearly a whole decade ago. Reading time 1 minute You might’ve forgotten Sony and Netflix are teaming to ...

When it came to animated movies in 2025, the key takeaway was that franchise films were safe bets, while animated originals – at least theatrically – were potential minefields. This can be summed up ...

"Zootopia 2" is now Walt Disney Animation's number one movie of all time. It just broke the record, knocking "Frozen 2" down to the number two spot. "Zootopia 2" has now made $1.46 billion at the ...

There are currently 20 animations customized for different genres, including sports, pets, and travel videos. There are currently 20 animations customized for different genres, including sports, pets, ...

As Paramount begins cleaning house under new CEO David Ellison, Paramount Animation‘s President Ramsey Naito is the latest to step down from the company. Previously the head of Nickelodeon Animation, ...

Plus, festival director Matt Kaszanek speaks to IndieWire about the festival's growth and the state of animation today. Animation Is Film, the Los Angeles-based film festival dedicated to spotlighting ...

From weak theatrical intent to cultural controversy, Disney animation faces major challenges even as it experiments with fresh formats and new IP. Jeff Gritchen/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register ...

If you value independent local news, become a sustainer today. Your gift could help unlock a $1M challenge. The Animation Is Film festival kicks off in L.A. this Friday. Now in its eighth year, the ...

Animation Is Film Festival is returning for its eighth edition next month and this year is a doozy. Taking place October 17–19 at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, with a special “festival ...

Ever since Beauty and the Beast became the first animated film to be nominated for Best Picture in 1992, it finally felt as if animation was being recognized. An art form widely appreciated but rarely ...

Two-time Academy Award nominee and Sundance grand jury prize winner Don Hertzfeldt has long been recognized as one of the most influential voices in independent animation. His iconic early-internet ...