Major Studios

‘GOAT’: How Director Tyree Dillihay Got Animated About Basketball
For director Tyree Dillihay (Bob's Burgers), GOAT began as an animal basketball concept  in 2018 at Sony Pictures Animation. It grew into his passion project about roarball.
FIRST LOOK: Illumination’s “Minions & Monsters”

FIRST LOOK: Illumination’s “Minions & Monsters”

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
February 9th, 2026
Here's the trailer and poster for the next Minions masterpiece - from Illumination via Universal on July 1st.
Breaking Down the Bathhouse Battle in ‘KPop Demon Hunters’

Breaking Down the Bathhouse Battle in ‘KPop Demon Hunters’

Avatar photoBill Desowitz|
February 2nd, 2026
It's not surprising that the bathhouse battle is the third most popular scene from KPop Demon Hunters: the Netflix phenom and Best Animated Feature frontrunner from Sony Pictures Animation/Imageworks. It's colorful, funny, chaotic, and action-packed.

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July Debut for Dreamworks/Netflix Plan “The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants”

TRA-LA-LAAAA! Get ready for a world of pranks, super villains, and your favorite underwear-wielding superhero in the Netflix original series DreamWorks The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants premiering July 13th. George Beard and Harold Hutchins are two best buds who share a love of comic books and practical jokes – and a strong dislike for […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|June 20, 2018
July Debut for Dreamworks/Netflix Plan “The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants”

TRAILER #2: Illumination’s “The Grinch”

For their eighth fully animated feature, Illumination and Universal Pictures present The Grinch, based on Dr. Seuss’ beloved holiday classic. Directed by Yarrow Cheney and Scott Mosier, The Grinch tells the story of a cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl’s generous […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|June 14, 2018
TRAILER #2: Illumination’s “The Grinch”

TEASER: Tim Burton’s “Dumbo”

Here’s a day we all dreaded – a first look at Tim Burton’s Dumbo, the live action sequel to the original Disney hand drawn animated classic. According to the press release, “the all-new live-action adventure expands on the beloved classic story where differences are celebrated, family is cherished and dreams take flight”. Circus owner Max […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|June 13, 2018
TEASER: Tim Burton’s “Dumbo”

SERIES REVIEW: Dreamworks “Trollhunters”

What do Kimball Kinnison, Mighty Max, and James Lake, Jr. have in common? They are Chosen Ones. They are ordinary kids endowed with special powers to battle the forces of—what else?—evil. Kinnison becomes a Lensman. Max becomes the Cap-bearer. James Lake, Jr.—“Jim” to his friends—becomes the Trollhunter. In Jim’s case, Merlin’s magical amulet clads him […]
Avatar photoW.R. Miller|June 13, 2018
SERIES REVIEW: Dreamworks “Trollhunters”

FIRST PEEK: Disney Junior’s “The Rocketeer” and “The Owl House”

A first-look at Disney Junior’s highly-anticipated animated series The Rocketeer and Disney Channel’s The Owl House was revealed at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival today by Nancy Kanter, Executive Vice President, Content and Creative Strategy, Disney Channels Worldwide, and General Manager, Disney Junior Worldwide.
Avatar photoJerry Beck|June 12, 2018
FIRST PEEK: Disney Junior’s “The Rocketeer” and “The Owl House”

Dreamworks Trolls sequel to be called “Trolls World Tour”

The sequel to Trolls, the highly successful animated comedy-adventure starring Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake, will be titled Trolls World Tour it was announced today by DreamWorks Animation. The film, which is produced by Gina Shay, directed by Walt Dohrn and co-directed by David P. Smith, follows in the footsteps of the beloved first film, […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|June 12, 2018
Dreamworks Trolls sequel to be called “Trolls World Tour”

Developing Disney TV

Disney TV Animation recently made a grand debut at New York Comic-Con with a showcase panel. Shane Prigmore, VP of Creative Affairs at Disney TVA introduced the “young, talented creators” of “the next generation of animation content.” Chris and Shane Houghton of Big City Greens, Matt Braly of Amphibia and Dana Terrace of the upcoming […]