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Skydance Animation has announced Ray Gunn, an all-new animated feature directed by Brad Bird and slated for release in 2026. The film is directed by Brad Bird, who also created the original story and co-wrote the screenplay with Matthew Robbins. Ray Gunn is produced by John Lasseter, Brad Bird, Lisa Beroud, David Ellison and Dana Goldberg for Skydance […]

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GKIDS

A journalist in Shanghai learns more about the love story between a man and a mermaid in the new anime......

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On March 25, I spoke with Matranga and Tipton at a press junket sponsored by Crunchyroll, celebrating the 30thanniversary of......

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Netflix
A buddy comedy about a small woodland creature (voiced by Academy Award-winning Michael B. Jordan) and a majestic bird (voiced by Juno Temple) — natural sworn enemies of The Valley — who suddenly swap bodies and must team up. On Netflix starting May 1st on Netflix. Here's the trailer.
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DNEG
Writer-director Bong Joon Ho revealed today the first-look at his debut animated feature film, Ally. In development since 2019, the film is a major milestone in Director Bong’s career, marking his first foray into the world of animation.
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Mamoru Hosoda’s latest film Scarlet has dropped on several streaming platforms and is set for a Blu-ray release on May 19th. The film was released theatrically in the United States on February 6 and has since been nominated in the 2026 Annie Awards. With inspiration from Shakespeare’s Hamlet woven into the very setting of 16th century […]

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GKIDS

After its theatrical run last January, LUPIN THE IIIRD: The Movie – The Immortal Bloodline heads to homes as it joins several major streaming platforms and is set for a Blu-ray release on July 21st. The film is brought to audiences by GKIDS, with Shout! Studios handling distribution. In the anime and manga industry, Lupin […]

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Just days after the Sentenced to Be a Hero season finale, production for season 2 has been confirmed, with Crunchyroll acquiring streaming rights alongside the AnimeJapan 2026 announcement. A teaser visual and announcement trailer has been dropped for fans of the dark fantasy series. Based on the web novel written by Rocket Shokai back in […]

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The English dub premiered January 24, 2026, the finale is scheduled for April 14 in the US. Here is my conversation with Sarah Roach and Johnny Yong Bosch, who talk about winning their roles, their acting approach, and a special message for the fans.
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Netflix

As Devil May Cry Season 2 continues this May 12th, Netflix recently released a new teaser trailer and posters hinting at Dante and Virgil’s childhood backstories and hardcore rivalry. Fans can look forward to a greater scope of stakes this time around, as suggested by the recent promotional content. The anime adaptation is based on […]

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GKIDS

Set to release in theatres for a limited time only this May 10th and 11th is Labyrinth, the first original feature-length anime film from director Shoji Kawamori, best known for his work on Macross and The Vision of Escaflowne. Both Japanese with English subtitles and English dub will be available for viewing for North American […]

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Netflix
Netflix has released new graphics, new trailer, and new images from their forthcoming animated version of Stranger Things.
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GKIDS

ChaO, the cute and quirky Japanese animated film that debuted last June during Annecy, is releasing in theatres for North American audiences starting April 10th. The film will be viewable in its original Japanese audio with English subtitles. As of today, March 25th, tickets are on sale. With this announcement, GKIDS also unveiled a brand […]

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Disney
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.”
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