Mickey Mouse is an cartoon character co-created in 1928 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks.
Academy Award winner Chris Lawrence (Gravity) is the Visual Effects Supervisor of America’s No. 1 movie, IF. Director John Krasinski’s new family film, starring Ryan Reynolds, is about the power of imagination and memories. Lawrence describes the work that went into creating the vibrant, CG characters and bringing Krasinski’s passion project to the screen. (This […]

From December 14th-17th in Dallas, Texas, Heritage Auctions presents an exciting event for animation and Disney enthusiasts alike. Once again, the world’s largest collectibles auctioneer offers a special event that features rare, one-of-a-kind, very remarkable pieces of history. Check out some of the curator’s picks ahead of next week’s auction. Jim’s Picks Jim Lentz | […]

New DreamWorks and Universal animated series Jurassic World: Chaos Theory (premiering this Friday May 24th on Netflix) is the next chapter in a franchise that has delighted and terrified generations. Executive Producers and showrunners Scott Kreamer and Aaron Hammersley detail their latest Jurassic journey. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was edited for length and clarity.) Jackson […]

Sakamoto Days is set to release on Netflix on January 11, 2025, with the anime’s Season 1 Part 2 premiering in July 2025. Season 1 Part 1 will have 11 episodes, based on the original manga by Yuto Suzuki featured in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump. The series is directed by Masaki Watanabe, with series composition […]
One of the most anticipated movies of 2024 for families and lasagna lovers is Sony’s CG feature The Garfield Movie. Following a successful start overseas, it opens in North America this Friday May 24th. In this Animation Scoop Q&A, director Mark Dindal (of Chicken Little and Cats Don’t Dance) and producer John Cohen (of The […]

With the rise of TV threatening moviegoing back in the 1950s, wider screens became Hollywood’s way to combat that competition. M-G-M went all in and placed their bets on the new CinemaScope process. In addition to their feature films, the studio emboldened their cartoon unit run by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera – and their […]

Starting this Friday May 17th on Netflix, the whole family can enjoy the new animated music comedy feature Thelma the Unicorn, based on the books by The Bad Guys author Aaron Blabey. Here’s my Animation Scoop Q&A with directors Jared Hess and Lynn Wang. (This interview was edited for length and clarity.) Jackson Murphy: Congratulations […]

On December 4, 2024, in New York, NY, the acclaimed producer and distributor behind award-winning animation, GKIDS, unveiled the English dub voice cast and English trailer for The Colors Within, the upcoming studio Science SARU film directed by Naoko Yamada. The English cast includes Libby Rue, known for Alice’s Wonderland Bakery, as Totsuko; Kylie McNeil, […]

Viva Pictures is pleased to share its recent acquisition of “Scarygirl”, a feature-length animated film inspired by the popular graphic novels and merchandise. Boasting a unique style and captivating storytelling, the film is a “coming-of-age” project that aims to appeal to family audiences. A collaborative co-production between Like A Photon Creative and Highly Spirited, the feature […]

Crunchyroll has announced that the English Dub for Dragon Ball DAIMA will arrive on its streaming platform on January 10, 2025. With new storylines and returning character designs, the series comes in time to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Dragon Ball franchise made by the beloved Akira Toriyama, with animation from the esteemed Toei […]








