FIRST LOOK: Pixar’s “Toy Story 5”

An all-new trailer and poster for Disney and Pixar’s highly anticipated upcoming animated adventure Toy Story 5 debut today. Watch it here.

INTERVIEW: Greg Mitchell, Jailen Bates, Andrew Russell: Toying With Dinosaurs

The company invited journalists to its Chatsworth, California headquarters for its press event on February 5. It became apparent that......

INTERVIEW: Exploring “ParaNorman: The Thrifting”

ParaNorman: The Thrifting, a seven-minute short starring characters from the Oscar nominated 2012 stop-motion horror comedy — and some new......

Latest Animation News

Jane-Shattuck-Takamoto-Baer (1934–2026)

Longtime notable animator, producer and industry pioneer, Jane Baer passed quietly in her sleep, Monday, February 16th, 2026, at her home in Van Nuys, California.

INTERVIEW: Aton Soumache On “Mr. Crocodile” And More Animated Delights

We talk to Aton Soumach, the producer of new family animated series "Mr. Crocodile", premiering Monday Feb. 23 at 10:30am.

REVIEW: Sony Pictures Animation “Goat”

Despite very odd character designs, the animation is wonderful. The film's action sequences are an animated equivalent of jazz fusion translated to the screen. Layout, perspective, and movement are so fluid that the film flows, rather than projects, on the audience's eyes.

INTERVIEW: Kevin Yi and David Feiss Unleash the “Armorsaurs”

Dinosaurs? Check. Outer space aliens? Check. Transforming battle mecha? Check. Martial arts action? Check. Dazzling morphing sequences? Check. Over-the-top villains with way-out costumes? Check. Series catch phrase? “Armor up.” Check. Five misfit teens carefully selected to defend the Earth? Check. And they bond with the dinosaurs? Check. Tokusatsu/Super sentai-style pop music? Check. With themes extolling […]

Animated Feature Releases 2026

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BUFFALO KIDS

Release Date: February 6, 2026

Director: Pedro Solís and Juan Galocha

GOAT

Release Date: February 13, 2016

Director: Tyree Dillihay

HOPPERS

Release Date: March 6, 2026

Director: Daniel Chong

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

TRAILER: Sola Media Unveils Trailer for Animated Feature ‘Monster Mia’

the exclusive international trailer for the animated feature Monster Mia, while also announcing a wave of additional international sales ahead of the European Film Market (EFM), running alongside the Berlin Film Festival.

‘GOAT’: How Director Tyree Dillihay Got Animated About Basketball

For director Tyree Dillihay (Bob's Burgers), GOAT began as an animal basketball concept in 2018 at Sony Pictures Animation. It grew into his passion project about roarball.

ASIFA-HOLLYWOOD Launches Inaugural Grant Program – The Will Ryan Excellence In Humor Award

ASIFA-Hollywood announced today the launch of its newest grant program, The Will Ryan Excellence in Humor Award, that encourages and recognizes emerging and talented individuals for their contributions to further the innovative future of animation with an emphasis on humor.

Disney Jr.’s “RoboGobo” Season 2 Locks Premiere Date

Season 2 of “RoboGobo,” Disney Jr.’s show about “rescue pets who rescue pets,” will premiere with a 10-episode marathon MONDAY, FEB. 16, on Disney Jr.