The upcoming animated feature film, HITPIG! is to be released exclusively in theaters in the United States on November 1st of this year. With animation by Cinesite (The Addams Family 2, Iwájú, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem), the film is produced by Aniventure (Animal Farm, Stitch Head) and distributed by Viva Pictures (2023 Sundance […]
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EVENT: Heritage Auctions Celebrates The Entirety Of Animation History
August 13th, 2024 
Lauren Ashton From August 16 through August 19th, Heritage Auctions will display the incredible progression of animation as a medium, from Gertie the Dinosaur to The Simpsons, and everything else throughout history. It’s not often that a single event will exhibit the entirety of a subject’s history, but Heritage will present an extraordinary opportunity for visitors to experience […]
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TRAILER: Netflix Announces Fall Lineup
August 13th, 2024 Lauren Ashton Netflix has announced an exciting Fall Lineup, releasing exclusive stills from Spellbound, dates for Hot Wheels Let’s Race: Season 2, Jurassic World: Chaos Theory: Season 2, Mighty MonsterWheelies, and more. As students prepare to head back to school, the streaming platform is offering a variety of family-centered entertainment that ranges from series’ to feature-length films. […]
Ketchup Entertainment Acquires “THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP: A LOONEY TUNES MOVIE”
August 9th, 2024 Lauren Ashton Ketchup Entertainment has officially acquired the North American rights to The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie from Warner Bros. Animation. GFM Animation is overseeing the process of worldwide distribution sales of this enthusiastically well-regarded film that premiered this year at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France. The CEO of […]
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BETTY BOOP: An Icon Of The Past, Present, & Future
August 3rd, 2024 Lauren Ashton Last weekend at the San Diego Comic-Con, Animation Scoop had the pleasure of moderating the Fleischer Studios’ panel at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, but we also had the privilege of visiting the Betty Boop exhibit at the Comic-Con Museum. Aside from discussing the familiar joy of the iconic character’s image, we took an exciting […]
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Mickey & Friends Release First Single From Upcoming Album “A Whole New Sound”
July 15th, 2024 Lauren Ashton “A Whole New Sound” is an upcoming album from Mickey & Friends that will feature covers of beloved Disney classics. Some iconic alternative, rock, and pop-punk bands have contributed their work to the project. In honor of The Lion King having its 30th anniversary, Disney released the first single from the album: Simple Plan’s rendition […]
First Look At “Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie”
July 11th, 2024 Lauren Ashton When all of Bikini Bottom is suddenly scooped out of the sea, Sandy Cheeks and her best friend SpongeBob SquarePants embark on a mission to Texas to save the town and its inhabitants from a terrible scheme. Sue Nahmee (played by Wanda Sykes) is leading this villainous plot and wants those living in Bikini Bottom […]
TRAILER: Hulu’s “Futurama” Debuts New Trailer Ahead Of 12th Season
July 8th, 2024 Lauren Ashton The 12th Season of Futurama will premiere on Hulu on Monday, July 29th. Here’s the trailer:
TRAILER: DreamWorks’ “The Wild Robot”
July 1st, 2024 Lauren Ashton DreamWorks Animation has released a new trailer for the studio’s upcoming feature, The Wild Robot. Based on Peter Brown’s #1 New York Times bestseller, The Wild Robot is an epic story of “a bond like no other”.
CBS Studios Releases Official Trailer and Key Art For “Star Trek: Prodigy”
June 20th, 2024 Lauren Ashton Today, CBS Studios released the official trailer and key art for the upcoming season of their original series, STAR TREK: PRODIGY. On Monday, July 1st, the successful project will premiere 20 episodes on Netflix in select countries worldwide. The streaming platform currently offers the entirety of the first season.
INTERVIEW: “Despicable Me 4” Director Chris Renaud On Franchise Legacy, Sequels, And The Animation Industry
June 19th, 2024 Lauren Ashton Illumination’s Despicable Me is extraordinarily successful- aside from being one of the highest-grossing animated film franchises of all time. 14 years after the original film became an immediate hit, director Chris Renaud talks with Animation Scoop on the upcoming installment, reflecting on the global appeal, legacy of the characters, and the franchise’s lasting impact over […]
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June 18th, 2024 Lauren Ashton DreamWorks’ upcoming film, The Wild Robot, directed by Chris Sanders (How to Train Your Dragon, The Croods, Lilo & Stitch) and led by Head of Story Heidi Jo Gilbert (Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, Turbo, The Croods: A New Age), takes Peter Brown’s book from the page and onto the screen. During the Annecy […]
INTERVIEW: The Fairly Odd Parents: A New Wish Is Fun And Heartfelt
May 30th, 2024 Lauren Ashton Today, reboots and spin-offs are everywhere. Studios seem to be interested in using existing IP when producing content, no matter how long it’s been since the original came out. Among all the reboots and spinoffs, some stories are better suited for a comeback than others. In this discussion, Ashleigh Crystal Hairston and I explore how […]
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Viva Pictures Acquires “Scarygirl” Ahead Of Cannes Festival
May 14th, 2024 Lauren Ashton Viva Pictures is pleased to share its recent acquisition of “Scarygirl”, a feature-length animated film inspired by the popular graphic novels and merchandise. Boasting a unique style and captivating storytelling, the film is a “coming-of-age” project that aims to appeal to family audiences. A collaborative co-production between Like A Photon Creative and Highly Spirited, the feature […]
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Apple TV+ Announces First Installment Of “WondLa” Adventure Trilogy
May 4th, 2024 Lauren Ashton This week, Apple TV+ announced the upcoming premiere of WondLa from Skydance Animation. This highly-anticipated project is based on the New York Times bestselling book series “The Search for Wondla” by Tony DiTerlizzi. Bobs Gannaway serves as the showrunner and executive producer, and the cast features an amazing voice cast for the seven-episode season. It […]
