Janus to Re-Release René Laloux’s “Gandahar” in New 4K Restoration

Janus Releasing will re-issue the uncut version, in its original French language, on August 21st at NY’s IFC Center and will expand the release nationally after. Here is the new poster and trailer.

ASIFA-Hollywood Events at Comic Con

ASIFA-Hollywood will be participating once again at Comic-Con San Diego, July 22-26. You can find ASIFA-Hollywood on the convention floor......

Betty Boop Gets Exclusive Trading Card Collection

Cardsmiths is turning on the spotlight with the launch of exclusive Betty Boop Then & Now Series 1 Trading Cards,......

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INTERVIEW: Saladin K. Patterson On Season 15 Of “King Of The Hill”

Saladin K. Patterson is the EP and showrunner of King of the Hill. The fantastic new season of the iconic animated comedy series about Texas family Hank, Peggy and Bobby Hill and their friends premieres this Monday July 20th on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.

D23: Incredible Programming lineup for August 15-17 Event in Anaheim

Today, Disney announced a spectacular slate of programming happening during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa, the highly anticipated event coming to Anaheim, California on August 14, 15, and 16, 2026.

“Re:Bel Robotica” Released First Teaser Trailer

The first promotional video for Re:Bel Robotica recently dropped, along with information about the production team bringing the new original anime to life since it was confirmed in production on June 24th. In this promotional video an insert song by the renowned composer Yuki Kajiura was debuted, one of the few pieces of Re:Bel Robotica […]

Animation Educators’ Forum Announces 2026 Faculty Grant Recipients

ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum's Faculty Grants committee recently awarded $26,960 to the following eight individuals.

Animated Feature Releases 2026

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GOAT

Release Date: February 13, 2016

Director: Tyree Dillihay

HOPPERS

Release Date: March 6, 2026

Director: Daniel Chong

THE POUT POUT FISH

Release Date: March 20th, 2026

Director: Ricard Cussó and Rio Harrington

SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE

Release Date: April 1, 2026

Director: Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic

TOY STORY 5

Release Date: June 19, 2026

Director: Andrew Stanton

MINIONS & MONSTERS

Release Date: July 1, 2026

Director: Pierre Coffin

STEPS: A Fresh Spin on Cinderella With Heart, Humor, and Delicious Visual Details

Steps, one of Netflix’s exciting upcoming animated features, reimagines the fairy tale of Cinderella in unexpected ways. Directors Alyce Tzue and John Ripa spoke about the personal and visual inspirations behind the project, their approach to creating a fresh retelling, and the themes at the heart of the story. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was edited […]

AnimEigo Announces Latest Blu-Ray Drops At Anime Expo

Announced during the Anime Expo 2026, AnimEigo is set to bring in a new lineup of upcoming anime titles to be available in Blu-ray DVD home media, featuring Sakon The Ventriloquist, Drucker in the Dugout, House of Five Leaves, Baby & I, and additionally a 4K restoration for AD Police Files. An update was also […]

Disney+ and Hulu Reveal “Star Wars Visions: The Ninth Jedi”

upervising director Kenji Kamiyama, director Shunsuke Tada, and producer Hitoshi Ito just debuted the trailer and teaser poster at a special “Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi” panel at the Los Angeles Convention Center as part of Anime Expo 2026.

“Akira” Heads Back To Theatres In 4k And IMAX This September

This upcoming September 4th, Akira drives back into theatres in the United States and Canada for any and all fans rewatching or witnessing for the first time the cult classic and wildly beloved film. For the first time ever, Akira can be experienced in 4k and IMAX. Distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment, the […]

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And The Oscar Goes to… “K-Pop Demon Hunters”

“K-Pop Demon Hunters” Sweep Annie Awards

20 Years Of Best Animated Film BAFTA

Annie Award Nominations: “K-Pop”, “Zoo2”, “Bad Guys”, “Elio”, “Amelie” Lead The Pack

98th Oscar Shortlist For Animated Shorts Announced

20 Years Of The Best Animated Feature Golden Globe

Animated Feature Films Eligible for the 98th Oscars Announced

53rd Annie Awards Tickets On Sale Now

Ray Gunn: Brad Bird on Storytelling in the Age of Distraction

Brad Bird is undoubtedly one of the “greats.” He’s directed some of the most riveting and visually captivating moments in animation, and his films feature incredibly rich characters that we resonate with deeply. Rather than spelling it all out, Brad Bird’s films invite us into the world and trust us to keep up. We laugh, […]

The ‘Disney Kids & Family Discovers Voice Talent Search’ Selects Its Inaugural Class of Performers

Selected from more than 7,500 submissions nationwide, these 10 performers will participate in a free, weeklong workshop this July at the legendary Disney Television Animation studio in Glendale, California.

ASIFA Panel at Anime Expo: “Breaking Into Anime & Animation: How Studios Find and Hire Talent”

ASIFA-Hollywood will host a panel discussion during Anime Expo 2026 this Saturday, July 4 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA. The panel will meet in Room 409AB at 4:15 p.m., and seating is first-come, first-served.