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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”

Avatar photoJackson Murphy|
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”

Avatar photoJackson Murphy|
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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INTERVIEW: “Peabody & Sherman” Designer Kevin Dart

The Daytime Emmy Awards are this Sunday (4/30), but animator Kevin Dart is already a winner, having been honored for his work in the Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation category for The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show. The popular Netflix/DreamWorks series is also up for Outstanding Children’s Animated Program. Jackson Murphy: How does it feel […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|April 26, 2017
INTERVIEW: “Peabody & Sherman” Designer Kevin Dart

FIRST LOOK TRAILER: Dreamworks/Netflix “Spirit Riding Free”

The Oscar-nominated film Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002) introduced the world to a resilient mustang named Spirit, and now it’s inspired a brand new story and setting for Spirit Riding Free, a Netflix original series from DreamWorks Animation Television, debuting exclusively there on May 5th. Spirit Riding Free follows the heartfelt journey of a […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|April 18, 2017
FIRST LOOK TRAILER: Dreamworks/Netflix “Spirit Riding Free”

EXCLUSIVE CLIP: “Dawn of the Croods” Season 3

Thank you Dreamworks TV Animation and Netflix for this hilarious, exclusive clip from Dawn of the Croods Season 3 – which comes to Netflix this Friday, April 7th. Eep has to act fast as she and her crush get chased by a Big Chikuna! Can she escape in time to finally get her first kiss? […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|April 5, 2017
EXCLUSIVE CLIP: “Dawn of the Croods” Season 3

INTERVIEW: TROLLHUNTERS Composer Tim Davies

One of the most in-demand orchestrator/arrangers (and now composers) in Hollywood, Tim Davies’ massive credit list includes La La Land, Frozen, Jack Reacher, Ant-Man and video games like Batman: Arkham City. For Netflix’s Trollhunters, series creator Guillermo del Toro brought Tim into composing for TV animation for the first time. GREG EHRBAR: How did your […]
Avatar photoGreg Ehrbar|April 4, 2017
INTERVIEW: TROLLHUNTERS Composer Tim Davies

Dreamworks To Adapt Cressida Cowell’s “The Wizards Of Once”

DreamWorks Animation has made a deal for the rights to award winning, internationally bestselling author Cressida Cowell’s new fantasy novel series, The Wizards of Once, it was announced today by Chris deFaria, President of DreamWorks Feature Animation Group. The first installment of the book series, The Wizards of Once will be released through Hodder Children’s […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|March 30, 2017
Dreamworks To Adapt Cressida Cowell’s “The Wizards Of Once”

Dreamworks Animation TV Garners 21 Daytime Emmy Nominations

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced yesterday the nominees for the 44th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. DreamWorks Animation Television was honored with 21 Daytime Emmy nominations, with Guillermo del Toro’s Trollhunters leading the charge with 7 nominations (the most of any animated program), including Outstanding Special Class Animated Program! The Mr. […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|March 23, 2017
Dreamworks Animation TV  Garners 21 Daytime Emmy Nominations

DreamWorks Animation Television Announces Three New Netflix Series

DreamWorks Animation Television is set to release three new kids series on Netflix in 2019 and 2020, including Archibald’s Next Big Thing from Emmy Award-winner Tony Hale. The new slate was announced during a MIPJr. keynote by Margie Cohn, president of DreamWorks Animation Television. Upcoming series include: DreamWorks Archibald’s Next Big Thing – 2019 Inspired […]