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40 Years Of Pixar – An Overview
40 years in, through features, shorts, theme park attractions and TV/streaming series and specials, Pixar remains one of the most celebrated brands in all of entertainment. It's still got a friend in me.
TRAILER: Warner Bros. “Cat In The Hat”

TRAILER: Warner Bros. “Cat In The Hat”

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June 9th, 2026
Doing what he does best, the Cat—voiced by Bill Hader—spreads joy to kids in his hilarious, signature and singularly irreverent way. Opening November 6th - here's the trailer.
Bill Damaschke Kicks Off A New Era Warner Bros. Pictures Animation At Open House in Burbank

Bill Damaschke Kicks Off A New Era Warner Bros. Pictures Animation At Open House in Burbank

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
May 16th, 2026
Warner Bros. Pictures Animation (WBPA) welcomed filmmakers, creatives, and collaborators to its Burbank home on Tuesday night for a pre-Annecy open house, offering an early look at the studio’s upcoming slate and a chance to connect with the artists behind it. Now 250 employees strong with seven films in active production, WBPA is building out one of the most ambitious theatrical animation slates in the industry.

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INTERVIEW: Jack Quaid on Bringing Richie Rich to “Harvey Street Girls”

When you think of the name Richie Rich, what comes to mind? The comics, live action film? How about the television show Harvey Street Girls? This kids animated show produced by DreamWorks for Netflix is about a trio of girls who explore wacky adventures in their neighborhood with their friends to discover what it really […]
Julissa Padilla|November 18, 2019
INTERVIEW: Jack Quaid on Bringing Richie Rich to “Harvey Street Girls”

FIRST LOOK: Universal, DreamWorks, Netflix “Fast & Furious: Spy Racers”

Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation have released first look images and announced the cast of the Netflix original series Fast & Furious: Spy Racers, based on Universal’s multi-billion dollar franchise. The series is executive produced by Vin Diesel, Neal H. Moritz, Chris Morgan, Tim Hedrick and Bret Haaland and is slated to debut on Netflix […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|November 18, 2019
FIRST LOOK: Universal, DreamWorks, Netflix “Fast & Furious: Spy Racers”

TRAILER: Dreamworks “Trolls World Tour”

Okay, I know what you’re thinking. Another Trolls movie. But take a look at this trailer. It’s funny. It looks cool. Trolls World Tour is directed by Walt Dohrn, who served as co-director on the original Trolls, and is produced by returning producer Gina Shay. The film is co-directed by David P. Smith and co-produced […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|November 14, 2019
TRAILER: Dreamworks “Trolls World Tour”

Universal Launches Animation Writers Program

Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG)’s Global Talent Development & Inclusion (GTDI) department today announced the launch of the Universal Animation Writers Program, a first-of-its-kind animation writing program for both feature film and television content. The one-year, paid program will partner with business units and production entities affiliated with UFEG including DreamWorks Animation, Illumination and Universal […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|November 14, 2019
Universal Launches Animation Writers Program

Oscar-Nominated Leslie Iwerks on “The Imagineering Story”

Animation enthusiasts will immediately recognize the last name. Leslie Iwerks is the granddaughter of the tectonically influential Ub Iwerks, Walt Disney’s Oscar-winning early studio partner who singlehandedly animated Steamboat Willie, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit cartoons and developed a myriad of technological advances that continue to enhance entertainment. Documentarian Leslie Iwerks’ path is to shed light […]
Avatar photoGreg Ehrbar|November 13, 2019
Oscar-Nominated Leslie Iwerks on “The Imagineering Story”

TEASER TRAILER: Warner Bros. “Scoob!”

The first full-length animated Scooby-Doo adventure for the big screen is the never-before told stories of Scooby-Doo’s origins and the greatest mystery in the career of Mystery Inc. SCOOB! is directed by Tony Cervone, Annie Award nominee for the feature Space Jam and two-time Emmy nominee for his work on Duck Dodgers. The film also […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|November 11, 2019
TEASER TRAILER: Warner Bros. “Scoob!”

TRAILER: Dreamworks “The Mighty Ones”

It isn’t easy being small, but backyard pals “The Mighty Ones” — aka Rocksy, Twig, Leaf, and Very Berry—see their tiny world as one huge, never-ending adventure. Created and executive produced by animation veterans ​Sunil Hall​ (​Pickle and Peanut, The Mighty B!)​ and ​Lynne Naylor ​(​Samurai Jack, The Ren & Stimpy Show), the 10-episode first […]