Major Studios

Animator J.J. Villard Releases New Cartoon “Scaredy Cat” on Warner Bros. TV
Emmy Award-winning animator and creator JJ Villard (King Star King, JJ Villard's Fairy Tales) has released his newest animated project, Scaredy Cat, now streaming in full on the Warner Bros. TV.
INTERVIEW: James Fletcher, Preserving the DC Animated Universe

INTERVIEW: James Fletcher, Preserving the DC Animated Universe

Avatar photoW.R. Miller|
June 25th, 2026
This weekend, June 26-28, Fletcher’s Heroic Fine Art Gallery is hosting ten DCAU talents at Fan Expo Anaheim, with the convention itself presenting Mark Hamill and Paul Williams live on stage with writer/producer Paul Dini. On June 23, I spoke with Fletcher about his contributions to animation history.
ANNECY: Warner Bros . Pictures Animation New Logo and Slate Announcement

ANNECY: Warner Bros . Pictures Animation New Logo and Slate Announcement

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
June 23rd, 2026
A standout presentation that included an exclusive look at the studio's 2026 through 2028 slate and introducing the creative teams building its next chapter, was hosted by WBPA President and Chief Creative Officer Bill Damaschke.

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FIRST LOOK: Netflix’ “The Twits”

The Twits tells the story of Mr. and Mrs. Twit, the meanest, smelliest, nastiest people on the face of the earth - on Netflix October 17th
Avatar photoJerry Beck|October 6, 2025
FIRST LOOK: Netflix’ “The Twits”

“Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation” Joins Disney+ Anime Library

Magically summoning to this world on October 29th, Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation debuts exclusively on Disney+ and Hulu, based on the 2020 mobile game Disney Twisted-Wonderland localized to North America in 2022.
Haylie Baker|October 5, 2025
“Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation” Joins Disney+ Anime Library

“Zootopia 2” Sneak Preview: What We Learned About the Disney Sequel

Animation Scoop had the chance to screen 30 minutes of Zootopia 2, and speak with directors Jared Bush and Byron Howard, head of Animation Chad Sellers and heads of Story Carrie Liao and David VanTuyle. We were also treated to a Q&A with composer Michael Giacchino conduced by Tom MacDougall, president, Walt Disney Music.
Avatar photoBill Desowitz|September 29, 2025
“Zootopia 2” Sneak Preview: What We Learned About the Disney Sequel

INTERVIEW: Checking In For “Paris & Pups”

Paris Hilton is venturing into the world of family animation — executive producing a new series inspired by her own life: Paris & Pups. Here's the Animation Scoop interview.
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|September 23, 2025
INTERVIEW: Checking In For “Paris & Pups”

INTERVIEW: The Heart Of “Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie”

A popular DreamWorks Animation series is coming to the big screen. Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie opens in theaters nationwide this Friday September 26th.
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|September 22, 2025
INTERVIEW: The Heart Of “Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie”

‘Toy Story’ 30th Anniversary: Part Two

In honor of Toy Story’s 30th anniversary and theatrical re-release on September 12, I spoke with five Pixar luminaries about their experiences making the first CG-animated feature and its continuing impact on the studio and the industry: Pete Docter (chief creative officer and three-time Oscar-winning director, who served as supervising animator), Bonnie Arnold (a producer, who later joined […]
Avatar photoBill Desowitz|September 10, 2025
‘Toy Story’ 30th Anniversary: Part Two

REVIEW: Disney’s “Zootopia 2”

"Zootopia 2" restores Disney to the pinnacle of animated filmmaking. Read our review here.