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Atiya Henry named Executive VP of Production for Disney Branded Television
Henry will oversee all aspects of production for Disney Branded Television’s portfolio of award-winning animated and live-action programming for Disney+, Disney Jr. and Disney Channel, including titles such as “Descendants,” “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” and “Phineas and Ferb.”
DreamWorks Drops First ‘Forgotten Island’ Trailer About Friendship and Philippine Mythology

DreamWorks Drops First ‘Forgotten Island’ Trailer About Friendship and Philippine Mythology

Avatar photoBill Desowitz|
March 25th, 2026
The trailer dropped today for DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island (Universal, September 25), the studio’s first embrace of Filipino culture about friendship and memory. The comedy-adventure follows two lifelong friends who grow up together in the ’90s in the Philippines — Jo (singer H.E.R./Gabriella Wilson) and Raissa (Liza Soberano) — and the stakes of potentially growing […]
Illumination Highlights Heading Into Second “Mario” Movie

Illumination Highlights Heading Into Second “Mario” Movie

Avatar photoJackson Murphy|
March 24th, 2026
16 years after the first "Despicable Me", Illumination is widely regarded as one of the powerhouses in animation, in large part thanks to "Mario" and those Minions... some of the most iconic animated characters of all time.

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WarnerMedia Kids & Family Adds to its Upcoming Preschool Fare on Cartoonito

WarnerMedia Kids & Family expands Cartoonito’s preschool slate with the recently greenlit animated series Dylan, as well as three animated acquisitions: Bing, Odo, and Pocoyo. The growing roster joins previously announced series Batwheels, Little Ellen, multiple forthcoming projects from best-selling children’s book author Mo Willems, and more, that will be available on the upcoming preschool […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|July 27, 2021
WarnerMedia Kids & Family Adds to its Upcoming Preschool Fare on Cartoonito

INTERVIEW: Marc Guggenheim On “Trollhunters” Finale Film “Rise Of The Titans”

The “Tales of Arcadia” saga officially comes to a close with the new DreamWorks Animation feature Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans. It premieres this Wednesday July 21st on Netflix. Executive Producer and co-writer Marc Guggenheim shares his thoughts on the end of a decade-long journey with this one of a kind franchise. Jackson Murphy: Was […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|July 16, 2021
INTERVIEW: Marc Guggenheim On “Trollhunters” Finale Film “Rise Of The Titans”

Bill Ballew Named Chief Technical Officer of Dreamworks Animation

DreamWorks Animation has named Bill Ballew Chief Technical Officer. The appointment, effective immediately, was announced by Randy Lake, Chief Operating Officer for DreamWorks. Ballew assumes the role previously held by Jeff Wike who is retiring. In this role, Ballew will be responsible for the strategic vision, creation, operations and maintenance of the studio’s 3D computer-generated […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|July 15, 2021
Bill Ballew Named Chief Technical Officer of Dreamworks Animation

Universal Unveils 2021 “Universal Animation Writers Program”

Universal Filmed Entertainment Group today announced the writers selected to participate in the newly launched 2021 Universal Animation Writers Program, a first-of-its-kind animation writing program for both feature film and television content. The Studio is proud to welcome its inaugural group of participants: Shari Coleman, Kiana Johnson, Senibo Myers, David Ngo and Joe Winters. These […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|July 14, 2021
Universal Unveils 2021 “Universal Animation Writers Program”

TRAILER: Pixar’s “Turning Red”

Check out the new trailer and poster showcasing the upcoming all-new original feature film Turning Red from Pixar Animation Studios’ director Domee Shi, who won an Oscar for her 2018 short film, Bao. Young actress Rosalie Chiang lends her voice to Mei Lee, a 13-year-old who suddenly “poofs” into a giant red panda when she […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|July 13, 2021
TRAILER: Pixar’s “Turning Red”

INTERVIEW: Phil Weinstein Opens The Door To “Mickey Mouse Funhouse”

A new chapter in the modern Mickey Mouse TV era begins this week! Mickey Mouse Funhouse premieres with half-hour special “Mickey The Brave” this Friday July 16th at 7:30pm on Disney Junior. More new episodes start Friday August 20th at 8am on Disney Channel and Disney Junior. Executive Producer Phil Weinstein discusses kicking-off a new […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|July 13, 2021
INTERVIEW: Phil Weinstein Opens The Door To “Mickey Mouse Funhouse”

TRAILER: “Minions: The Rise of Gru”

This summer, from the biggest global animated franchise in history, comes the origin story of how the world’s greatest supervillain first met his iconic minions, forged cinema’s most despicable crew and faced off against the most unstoppable criminal force ever assembled. Minions: The Rise of Gru is said to feature more spectacular action than any […]