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‘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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INTERVIEW: We Wish You “Mickey And The Very Many Christmases”

New CG half-hour special Mickey and the Very Many Christmases, from writers Tom Rogers and Rachel Ruderman (The Chicken Squad), puts a Mouse House holiday twist on a classic comedy movie. It premieres this Sunday Dec. 1 at 7pm on Disney Jr. and begins streaming Monday Dec. 2 on Disney+. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|November 26, 2024
INTERVIEW: We Wish You “Mickey And The Very Many Christmases”

TRAILER: Disney And Pixar’s “Elio” Teaser Released

When it comes to aliens in cinema, they’re most known for abducting unsuspecting victims going about their everyday business. But what if said victim actually wanted to be found? Such is the case in Pixar Animation Studios’ upcoming film, Elio, a humorous escapade with a young alien fanatic who eagerly seeks out otherworldly intelligent life. […]
Haylie Baker|November 22, 2024
TRAILER: Disney And Pixar’s “Elio” Teaser Released

TRAILER: DreamWorks’ “How To Train Your Dragon” Live Action Reimagining

Three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative mind behind the How to Train Your Dragon” franchise, leads an incredible live-action re-imagining of the animated trilogy.
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|November 20, 2024
TRAILER: DreamWorks’ “How To Train Your Dragon” Live Action Reimagining

SHORT: Disney Reveals Heart-Warming Holiday Short With Taika Waititi

Known for its timeless and novel storytelling, Disney will once again bring feelings of cheer and inspiration this holiday season. In collaboration with Oscar-winner Taika Waititi, a new short has just made its debut. “The story manages to connect the feelings that you get around the holidays, and the joy, the goodwill and everything, with […]
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|November 13, 2024
SHORT: Disney Reveals Heart-Warming Holiday Short With Taika Waititi

INTERVIEW: Looney Lowdown On “The Day The Earth Blew Up”

Long-awaited, fully animated The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie will receive an awards-qualifying run before the end of 2024, ahead of its official theatrical release on February 28th, 2025. I’ve screened the film and spoke with director Peter Browngardt about this sci-fi action comedy starring beloved characters who are true to […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|October 28, 2024
INTERVIEW: Looney Lowdown On “The Day The Earth Blew Up”

NY COMIC CON: The Highly Anticipated Return Of “Phineas And Ferb”

One of the biggest New York Comic Con 2024 panels was a showcase of the return of legendary Disney animated series Phineas And Ferb. The characters are a year older in the new season, premiering in 2025 on Disney Channel and Disney+. The spirit, music and humor that made the previous seasons so beloved are […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|October 19, 2024
NY COMIC CON: The Highly Anticipated Return Of “Phineas And Ferb”

TRAILER: Disney Branded Television’s Emmy®-Nominated “Kiff” Renewed For Season 3

Disney Branded Television has announced that its Emmy®-nominated animated series, Kiff, is getting a third season. Fans can expect more wild and hilarious adventures with best friends Kiff and Barry. The show’s creators, Lucy Heavens and Nic Smal, are back as executive producers, with Kent Osborne as co-executive producer and Quinn Scott stepping in as […]