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Ottawa International Animation Festival marks 50 years with New Poster by Cartoonist Seth
To celebrate its 50th anniversary in September, the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF), North America’s largest animation festival, has unveiled its official 2026 poster, created by acclaimed Canadian cartoonist and designer Seth.
MoMA Presents “Masters Of American Animation” Introduced by John Canemaker – January 17th

MoMA Presents “Masters Of American Animation” Introduced by John Canemaker – January 17th

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January 7th, 2026
Celebrating the publication of The Art of John Canemaker: An Animator's Garden (2026), Canemaker, an Academy Award–winning filmmaker, present a Saturday matinee of new digital restoration premieres of classic American animation January 17th.
Annie Award Nominations: “K-Pop”, “Zoo2”, “Bad Guys”, “Elio”, “Amelie” Lead The Pack

Annie Award Nominations: “K-Pop”, “Zoo2”, “Bad Guys”, “Elio”, “Amelie” Lead The Pack

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January 5th, 2026
ASIFA-Hollywood announced nominations today for its 53rd Annie Awards recognizing the year’s best in the field of animation. Here's the low-down - and the complete list of nominees.

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Tuesday Night: “Valentoons” @ Cinefamily

In the cartoon world, marriage is not reserved exclusively for joining two humans. It can be between two mice, two wabbits — even a skunk and a pussycat! On Tuesday night, February 14th, Animation Scoop editor Jerry Beck opens the film vault and presents a collection of love-obsessed cartoon classics starring all your favorites, from […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|February 12, 2017
Tuesday Night: “Valentoons” @ Cinefamily

Saturday in Burbank: The Afternoon of Remembrance

This Saturday (2/11) at Noon will be the Afternoon of Remembrance, when the animation family comes together to laugh, cry and remember all our friends who departed last year. All are welcome – the doors open at noon for refreshments, the memorials start at 1pm. At the Animation Guild in Burbank – 1105 N. Hollywood […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|February 10, 2017
Saturday in Burbank: The Afternoon of Remembrance

Women In Animation Laraine Newman Q&A Event Feb. 28th

As part of their continuing series of Inside the Actors Studio-style interviews with notable female voice actors, Women In Animation is hosting a conversation with comedian and prolific voice actress, Laraine Newman. Hosted by Amy Ulrich, at Dreamworks Campanile Theater in Glendale the Q&A will take place Tuesday February 28, 2017 starting at 7pm. Laraine […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|February 9, 2017
Women In Animation Laraine Newman Q&A Event Feb. 28th

‘Zootopia” and ‘The Red Turtle’ Top Annie Awards; Complete List of Winners

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zootopia took the top honor as Best Animated Feature at the 44th Annual Annie Awards, tonight at UCLA’s Royce Hall. Zootopia took home a total of six awards, also receiving an Annie trophy for Outstanding Storyboarding, Character Design, Voice Acting (Jason Bateman), Writing and Best Direction. Best Animated Feature–Independent was presented […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|February 4, 2017
‘Zootopia” and ‘The Red Turtle’ Top Annie Awards; Complete List of Winners

Watch The Annie Awards Tonight – Live – HERE!

The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announces the winners tonight for their 44th Annual Annie Awards, recognizing the year’s best in the field of animation. The Annies cover 36 categories and include Best Animated Feature, Best Animated Feature-Independent, Special Productions, Commercials, Short Subjects, Student Films and Outstanding Individual Achievements, as well as the honorary Juried […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|February 4, 2017
Watch The Annie Awards Tonight – Live – HERE!

Academy’s “Oscar Week” Celebrates Nominees For Best Animated Feature and Shorts

In the week leading up to the 89th Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present a series of public programs celebrating this year’s nominees in the Animated Feature Film (hosted by Pixar’s Pete Docter and Jonas Rivera), and Animated and Live Action Short Film (hosted by animator (and Deadpool director) Tim […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|February 1, 2017
Academy’s “Oscar Week” Celebrates Nominees For Best Animated Feature and Shorts

This Week In Berkeley: GLAS ANIMATION FESTIVAL

Starting Thursday, the 3rd annual GLAS Animation Festival takes place all over Berkeley California. Special Programs include A Conversation With David O’Reilly, An Intimate Q&A with Phil Lord & Chris Miller; presentations by Nickelodeon, Tonko House, Google Spotlight Stories; Animation surveys from Croatia and Zagreb; spotlights on animators Jorge Gutierrez, Jonathan Hodgson, Sophie Koko Gate, […]