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Atiya Henry named Executive VP of Production for Disney Branded Television
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.”
DreamWorks Drops First ‘Forgotten Island’ Trailer About Friendship and Philippine Mythology

DreamWorks Drops First ‘Forgotten Island’ Trailer About Friendship and Philippine Mythology

Avatar photoBill Desowitz|
March 25th, 2026
The trailer dropped today for DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island (Universal, September 25), the studio’s first embrace of Filipino culture about friendship and memory. The comedy-adventure follows two lifelong friends who grow up together in the ’90s in the Philippines — Jo (singer H.E.R./Gabriella Wilson) and Raissa (Liza Soberano) — and the stakes of potentially growing […]
Illumination Highlights Heading Into Second “Mario” Movie

Illumination Highlights Heading Into Second “Mario” Movie

Avatar photoJackson Murphy|
March 24th, 2026
16 years after the first "Despicable Me", Illumination is widely regarded as one of the powerhouses in animation, in large part thanks to "Mario" and those Minions... some of the most iconic animated characters of all time.

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Ketchup Entertainment Acquires “THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP: A LOONEY TUNES MOVIE”

Ketchup Entertainment has officially acquired the North American rights to The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie from Warner Bros. Animation. GFM Animation is overseeing the process of worldwide distribution sales of this enthusiastically well-regarded film that premiered this year at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France. The CEO of […]
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|August 9, 2024
Ketchup Entertainment Acquires “THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP: A LOONEY TUNES MOVIE”

Locksmith Animation Announces WED WABBIT: 2025 EFM

Today in London, Locksmith Animation, the studio that created Ron’s Gone Wrong and That Christmas, announced of their upcoming project, which will be their first independent animated feature: WED WABBIT. This was announced at the European Film Market (EFM). Timeless Films will be handling the worldwide sales while the feature is produced in association with […]
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|January 31, 2025
Locksmith Animation Announces WED WABBIT: 2025 EFM

TRAILER: Skydance’s “Spellbound”

Spellbound follows the adventures of Ellian, the tenacious young daughter of the rulers of Lumbria who must go on a daring quest to save her family and kingdom after a mysterious spell transforms her parents into monsters. Directed by Vicky Jenson (Shrek) with original score from EGOT-winning composer Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast) and […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|July 30, 2024
TRAILER: Skydance’s “Spellbound”

INTERVIEW: The Man In The “Dog Man” Director’s Chair

Peter Hastings is a six-time Emmy-winner who’s worked on the DreamWorks Animation Television Epic Tales of Captain Underpants and various Kung Fu Panda spin-offs. Now he’s the director of the studio’s new theatrical Dog Man movie, in theaters this Friday January 31st. Adapted from author Dav Pilkey’s popular books, this is an action and comedy […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 27, 2025
INTERVIEW: The Man In The “Dog Man” Director’s Chair

INTERVIEW: “Primos” Is For The Whole Family

Natasha Kline is the talented creator of the new Disney animated series Primos, which is inspired by her childhood growing up in Los Angeles. Tater, who’s about to turn 10, has a memorable summer at home with her 12 cousins. Primos premieres this Thursday July 25th at 8pm on Disney Channel and Friday July 26th […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|July 22, 2024
INTERVIEW: “Primos” Is For The Whole Family

Mickey & Friends Release First Single From Upcoming Album “A Whole New Sound”

“A Whole New Sound” is an upcoming album from Mickey & Friends that will feature covers of beloved Disney classics. Some iconic alternative, rock, and pop-punk bands have contributed their work to the project. In honor of The Lion King having its 30th anniversary, Disney released the first single from the album: Simple Plan’s rendition […]
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|July 15, 2024
Mickey & Friends Release First Single From Upcoming Album “A Whole New Sound”

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 […]