DreamWorks

INTERVIEW: “Madagascar” Back In Theaters For 20th Anniversary
Directors Tom McGrath and Eric Darnell reflect on making the star-studded comedy classic, which spawned two sequels, a Penguins spinoff film, TV shows and holiday specials. And is a new installment is on the way?
INTERVIEW: A Devotion To “Wednesdays With Gramps”

INTERVIEW: A Devotion To “Wednesdays With Gramps”

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November 26th, 2025
A new DreamWorks Animation short focuses on a teen who visits his grandpa and discovers a passion that will strengthen their relationship. It is Oscar qualified and vying for Best Animated Short Film consideration. Co-Director Chris Copeland and producer Shabrayia Cleaver share what makes them so proud about Wednesdays with Gramps. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was […]
INTERVIEW: A Breakdown Of “The Bad Guys: Breaking In”

INTERVIEW: A Breakdown Of “The Bad Guys: Breaking In”

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October 29th, 2025
DreamWorks Animation gang is now headlining a prequel series. The Bad Guys: Breaking In, from executive producers Bret Haaland and Katherine Nolfi, premieres Wednesday November 6th on Netflix.

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Jenny Marchick Named Head of Development, Features for Dreamworks Animation

DreamWorks Animation has named Jenny Marchick Head of Development for the feature film division. The appointment, effective February 3rd, was announced by Kristin Lowe, Chief Creative Officer, Features for DreamWorks. In this role, Marchick will build the DreamWorks slate of animated feature films. She is tasked with finding and developing projects as well as identifying […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|February 1, 2020
Jenny Marchick Named Head of Development, Features for Dreamworks Animation

Creator Radford Sechrist and Exec Producer Bill Wolkoff discuss “Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts”

Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts is a new DreamWorks Animation series debuting January 14th on Netflix. Creator Radford Sechrist and Executive Producer Bill Wolkoff discuss the fantastical series, which they can’t wait for viewers to explore: Jackson Murphy: Rad, is it true that you wanted to do something along the lines of “Game of […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 8, 2020
Creator Radford Sechrist and Exec Producer Bill Wolkoff discuss “Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts”

Executive Producers Tim Hedrick and Bret Haaland “Fast and the Furious: Spy Racers”

The “Fast and the Furious” franchise is getting animated with DreamWorks’ new series Fast & Furious: Spy Racers, premiering Dec. 26th on Netflix. Executive Producers Tim Hedrick and Bret Haaland share insights on their family-friendly entry in this saga – and working with Vin Diesel. Jackson Murphy: Were you fans of the “Fast & Furious” saga […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|December 23, 2019
Executive Producers Tim Hedrick and Bret Haaland “Fast and the Furious: Spy Racers”

Universal and Dreamworks Announce Exclusive Deals With “Dragon’s” Dean DeBlois

Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation today announced that the studios have entered into production agreements with Dean DeBlois, the Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning filmmaker behind DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, which has collectively grossed more than $1.6 billion globally, and his recently formed Anvil Pictures banner. Universal will have a first-look […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|December 18, 2019
Universal and Dreamworks Announce Exclusive Deals With “Dragon’s” Dean DeBlois

DreamWorks Sets Cast of its Netflix Original Series “Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts”

DreamWorks Animation has announced the cast of its Netflix original series Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, a visually striking coming-of-age tale from creator and executive producer Radford Sechrist slated to debut on Netflix January 14th. After spending her entire life living in an underground burrow, a young girl named Kipo (Karen Fukuhara) is thrust […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|December 12, 2019
DreamWorks Sets Cast of its Netflix Original Series “Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts”

DreamWorks Announces Holiday Special “Spirit Riding Free: Spirit of Christmas”

DreamWorks Animation unveiled the trailer for a holiday special of its Emmy Award-winning series Spirit Riding Free titled, DreamWorks Spirit of Christmas. The trailer shows Katherine McNamara (Arrow) joining the cast of the holiday special as singing sensation, Sally Jessup in a heartfelt performance featuring original holiday songs. DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free: Spirit of Christmas […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|November 20, 2019
DreamWorks Announces Holiday Special “Spirit Riding Free: Spirit of Christmas”

TRAILER: Dreamworks “The Mighty Ones”

It isn’t easy being small, but backyard pals “The Mighty Ones” — aka Rocksy, Twig, Leaf, and Very Berry—see their tiny world as one huge, never-ending adventure. Created and executive produced by animation veterans ​Sunil Hall​ (​Pickle and Peanut, The Mighty B!)​ and ​Lynne Naylor ​(​Samurai Jack, The Ren & Stimpy Show), the 10-episode first […]