Major Studios

INTERVIEW: Jeff Kinney On “Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw”
Since it’s first publication, Diary of a Wimpy Kid has been a bestselling series and instant hit, continuing to resonate with young audiences to this day. The doodle-inspired series follows Greg Heffley, an average middle schooler who always seems to stumble into absurd yet relatable disasters. Debuting December 5th on Disney+, Diary of a Wimpy […]
FIRST LOOK: Sony Pictures Animation “GOAT”

FIRST LOOK: Sony Pictures Animation “GOAT”

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
December 2nd, 2025
From Sony Pictures Animation, the artists that made KPop Demon Hunters, comes GOAT, an original action-comedy set in an all-animal world. Here's the first look trailer.
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 […]

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Universal Dates Dreamworks “Forgotten Island” for 2026

Universal Pictures will release DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island on Friday, September 25, 2026 – wide, taking the place of the Untitled DreamWorks Animation. Plot and details of the film are being kept under wraps, but the film is described as a broad party comedy adventure that transports the film’s protagonists to a long forgotten, magical […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|April 15, 2025
Universal Dates Dreamworks “Forgotten Island” for 2026

“Heritage Auctions Heartbeat of a Cartoon – The Art of the Disney Animation Drawing Volume III” Boasts Largest Animation Auction Ever

Heritage’s Heartbeat of a Cartoon – The Art of the Disney Animation Drawing Volume III boasts the largest auction ever held for these timeless treasures! The auction runs from May 10th to May 11th and is our third Disney animation drawing showcase. It promises to be better than ever, so be sure to grab your […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|April 9, 2025
“Heritage Auctions Heartbeat of a Cartoon – The Art of the Disney Animation Drawing Volume III” Boasts Largest Animation Auction Ever

TRAILER: Disney’s “Not Just A Goof”

Disney+ revealed today the trailer and key art for Not Just a Goof, a documentary exploring the untold story of A Goofy Movie, which debuts on Disney+ on April 7. Just in time for the 30th anniversary of A Goofy Movie, this documentary follows a young creative team tackling their first Disney feature, facing disappointment […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|April 3, 2025
TRAILER: Disney’s “Not Just A Goof”

INTERVIEW: Building “BE@RBRICK”

A new DreamWorks animated series BE@RBRICK, based on Medicom Toy’s figures, premieres this Friday March 21st on AppleTV+. Showrunner, EP and writer Meghan McCarthy joins me to talk about the show’s vision, themes, music and spirit. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was edited for length and clarity.) Jackson Murphy: In addition to this, you have worked […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|March 17, 2025
INTERVIEW: Building “BE@RBRICK”

TRAILER: Disney’s Live Action/CG “Lilo & Stitch”

Here’s our first look at Lilo & Stitch, the eagerly anticipated live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, which will open exclusively in theaters May 23, 2025. A wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family. Take a peek:
Avatar photoJerry Beck|March 12, 2025
TRAILER: Disney’s Live Action/CG “Lilo & Stitch”

INTERVIEW: Eric Bauza and Candi Milo on Blowing Up the Earth … Sort of

One of the remarkable aspects about the new Warner Bros. animated feature, The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie, is that it has no marquee-value celebrities.  No sports stars.  No flavor-of-the-month comedians.  Just two veteran voiceover actors performing the leads:  Eric Bauza and Candi Milo.  And both have an impressive array of […]
Avatar photoW.R. Miller|March 12, 2025
INTERVIEW: Eric Bauza and Candi Milo on Blowing Up the Earth … Sort of

INTERVIEW: But Wait There’s More With “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+”

The door is back open! New series Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ premieres next Monday July 21st on Disney Jr. and Tuesday July 22nd on Disney+. Emmy-winning executive producer Rob LaDuca and co-producer and story editor Kim Duran share insights on additions to this iconic location and crafting adventures for a new generation of fans. (This Animation […]