INTERVIEW: Director Dave Green On “Coyote Vs. ACME”

After years of anticipation, Coyote vs. ACME finally opens in theaters on Aug. 28. Director Dave Green shares his thoughts on the release and presenting the Looney Tunes characters in ways we've never seen them before.

Promoting “Witch Hat Atelier” at Anime Expo 2026

How would you feel as the creator, writer and illustrator of a successful manga series that has won oodles of......

INTERVIEW: Aoi Yuki and Takeo Otsuka, Bringing Maomao and Jinshi to Animated Life in “The Apothecary Diaries”

The Apothecary Diaries began in 2011 as a web novel by Hyūganatsu. Then TOHO Animation and OLM produced an anime......

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“Neon Genesis Evangelion” Debuts On Criterion Channel This Fall

The beloved Neon Genesis Evangelion will be joining the Criterion Channel’s anime selection, alongside its succeeding films The End of Evangelion and Evangelion Death (True)², thanks to the well-known anime distributor GKIDS. Director Hideaki’s iconic series is set to debut on Criterion Channel this September 1st, and will be available for streaming in both Japanese […]

INTERVIEW: Kenji Kamiyama, Shunsuke Tada, and Hitoshi Ito, the Men Behind STAR WARS: VISIONS — THE NINTH JEDI

On July 1, I spoke with Supervising Director Kenji Kamiyama, Director Shunsuke Tada, and Producer Hitoshi Ito, with interpretation provided by Yuki Machida. We discussed their inspirations and how they contributed to the project.

INTERVIEW: Yûki Igarashi on Honoring a Manga Classic with “Ribbon Hero”

Before Netflix’s upcoming Ribbon Hero, there was Osamu Tezuka’s Princess Knight, featuring Princess Sapphire—a sword-fighting heroine who challenged gender expectations in 1953. Today, director Yûki Igarashi brings the story to a new generation with a modern adaptation that aims to both honor the legendary original and introduce it to contemporary audiences. (This Animation Scoop Q&A […]

“Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” at Anime Expo 2026

TOHO Animation hosted a panel featuring creatives from animation studio Madhouse on Saturday, July 4, at the JW Marriott. Fans packed the Platinum Ballroom, with a seating capacity of 2,100. Alas, photography was prohibited of the presentation.

Animated Feature Releases 2026

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GOAT

Release Date: February 13, 2016

Director: Tyree Dillihay

HOPPERS

Release Date: March 6, 2026

Director: Daniel Chong

THE POUT POUT FISH

Release Date: March 20th, 2026

Director: Ricard Cussó and Rio Harrington

SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE

Release Date: April 1, 2026

Director: Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic

TOY STORY 5

Release Date: June 19, 2026

Director: Andrew Stanton

MINIONS & MONSTERS

Release Date: July 1, 2026

Director: Pierre Coffin

54th Annie Awards “Call For Submissions” Begin Today

ASIFA-Hollywood today announced its Call for Submissions for the 54th Annie Awards set for Saturday, February 20, 2027, at UCLA’s Royce Hall.

INTERVIEW: Welcome To “The Day You Begin”

The Day You Begin, based on the book by Jacqueline Woodson, is a new one-hour animated special about four kids experiencing their first day of Kindergarten. PBS Kids VP of Content Adriano Schmid discusses the heart and humanity of the special, which premieres this Friday August 7th.

“The Ribbon Hero” Unveils Final Trailer

Today, Netflix released their final trailer for their upcoming anime, The Ribbon Hero, as well as newly confirmed voice cast members. The Netflix exclusive title is adapted from the classic “Princess Knight” manga by Osamu Tezuka, and is set to premiere on August 8. The final trailer depicts Sapphire in a distant land bonding with […]

Why Minions and Monsters Is Worth Watching, Especially for Movie Lovers

Earlier this month, Minions and Monsters opened to a lower-than-expected box office. Personally, I found this installment to be one of my favorites in the Despicable Me universe. This made me wonder: does my love of movies and line of work make me especially receptive to its historical Hollywood setting and references? Below, Pierre Coffin and Chris Meledandri share […]