Animation has always enjoyed a devoted following, but 2025’s releases revealed that its audience is bigger and broader than most of us thought. In a tough year for most live-action releases, one of ...

Five years after its initial announcement, Steps, the new animated movie from Netflix, just got its official first look and two casting announcements. Produced by Amy Poehler, Steps reimagines the ...

The Pixar Era kicked off 30 years ago with the first installment of the popular franchise. It’s given us countless hits, but something has also been lost. By Maya Phillips There are so many ways of ...

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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 ...

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It’s been a milestone week for labor organizing in the animation industry, as three separate groups of workers have announced efforts to unionize under The Animation Guild (TAG), IATSE Local 839.

The staffers are attempting to join the Animation Guild, which continues to organize aggressively inside the production space. By Katie Kilkenny Labor & Media Reporter The Animation Guild has launched ...

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 ...

The animation industry has always been labor-intensive, blending artistry, innovation, and technology to bring stories to life. Now, a new technological shift, generative AI (genAI), is sparking ...

Entertainment and media companies are increasingly exploring generative AI, and the animation industry is grappling with divisive questions of how to integrate AI-powered tools into the creative ...