‘Lilo & Scratch’: Disney Cracks the Code for Making a Hybrid Short That Preseves the Iconic Look of ‘Lilo & Stitch’

Disney's latest short, Lilo & Scratch (screening before the fantasy Hexed on November 25), represents the studio's latest experiment with combining 2D and 3D techniques to emulate the hand-drawn, watercolor look of the original Lilo & Stitch.

INTERVIEW: “Steps” Puts A New Spin On Cinderella Story

Steps offers a fresh take on a classic tale. Directors Alyce Tzue and John Ripa share insights on the new......

“Dragon Ball Super: Beerus” Dubbed Episodes Debut On Crunchyroll

Coming this Thursday, November 12th, Toei Animation is releasing all-new dubs in English, Spanish, and Portuguese for Dragon Ball Super:......

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Classic Cartoons Meet Multiverse “WB All-Star Mayhem” Mobile Game Officially Announced

An all-new mobile game starring a roster of the most iconic and fan-favored characters from Warner Bros., DC, Looney Tunes, and Cartoon Network has recently been announced. Developed by Kabam under license from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, WB All-Star Mayhem is meant to bring together the gameplay of an idle RPG with the nostalgia of […]

INTERVIEWS: The Stars Of “Avatar: Seven Havens”

Popular Paramount+ animated series Avatar: Seven Havens is the continuation in the iconic Nickelodeon saga. The show is set more than 200 years after the events of The Legend of Korra and focuses on twin Avatar sisters Pavi and Nisha, voiced by Saheli Khan and Aishu Devan, respectively. (This Animation Scoop Interview was conducted as an Email Q&A and […]

INTERVIEW: Louise Bagnall On The Heart Of “Julián”

Louise Bagnall earned an Oscar nomination for her 2018 animated short Late Afternoon. She makes her feature directorial debut with Julián, which is vying for awards consideration. It's the seventh feature from Cartoon Saloon, the studio behind Wolfwalkers, The Breadwinner and The Secret of Kells.

“Bass X Machina” Receives 100% Rotten Tomatoes Score Upon Release

The action-packed steampunk series Bass x Machina went live on Netflix on November 3rd, immediately earning a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score. From the same studio as Devil May Cry, Studio Mir animated the 6-episode limited series in a gorgeous 3D style. Brian Tyree Henry, starring as the titular character Bass, serves as an executive producer […]

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

INTERVIEW: A Message Of Hope With “The Whistle”

"The Whistle" is a powerful new animated short film vying for awards consideration. In Germany in 1938, it was illegal for a Jewish doctor to treat non-Jews. This short, from director Greg Franklin and producer Nancy LaPook Diamond, focuses on a doctor, who's also a father and husband.

Netflix’s “Blue Eye Samurai” Season 2 Streams Soon

Netflix brings exciting news for fans of its hit original animated show Blue Eye Samurai as it returns with season 2 this January 19th, 2027. Last fans saw in the first season, Mizu set off to sail to London in search of the last two men who may be her father. Season 2 shall pick […]

TRAILER: Disney’s “Mickey’s Home Alone”

The Official Trailer for Mickey’s Home Alone was released today. The special premieres Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26, at 6:00 p.m. EST/PST on Disney Jr. and streams the next day on Disney+.

How Directors Erica Rivinoja and Alessandro Carloni Opened Up ‘The Cat in the Hat’ Universe for the First Time

With The Cat in the Hat, Warner Bros. Pictures Animation fleshes out the chaotic world of Dr. Seuss' tall, anthropomorphic, mischievous feline (voiced by Bill Hader) in CG ,but in keeping with the author's graphic style. It takes place after the book ends and with a lot of imaginative surprises.

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Netflix Drops New “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2” Animated Video Alongside Fall Lineup

Just in time to celebrate its Fall lineup, Netflix released an all-new animated video for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2. The video features a 4 minute montage of scenes with Marlon Hoffstadt’s remix of “High Forever.” The 10-episode series is currently streaming exclusively on Netflix, and has already claimed a No. 3 spot on Netflix’s Global Top […]

“Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend” Receives 3 Day Theatrical Run

The theatrical dates for the supernatural anime film Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend has been confirmed for February 21, 23, & 24, 2027 as a limited time event. Brought to theaters by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment, the film will exclusively debut in the United States and Canada. Both a subbed and […]

“Mashile: Magic and Muscles” Season 3 Streams January 2027

The highly anticipated third season of the fan-adored anime series Mashile: Magic and Muscles is confirmed to begin streaming on Crunchyroll starting January 2027. Season 3 will be available to watch anywhere around the globe on the well-known streaming platform outside of Japan and China. The series will also be non-exclusively available for Southeast Asian […]