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INTERVIEW: Yûki Igarashi on Honoring a Manga Classic with “Ribbon Hero”

August 4th, 2026

Before Netflix’s upcoming Ribbon Hero, there was Osamu Tezuka’s Princess Knight, featuring Princess Sapphire—a sword-fighting heroine who challenged gender expectations in 1953. Today, director Yûki Igarashi brings the story to a new generation with a modern adaptation that aims to both honor the legendary original and introduce it to contemporary audiences. (This Animation Scoop Q&A […]

“The Ribbon Hero” Unveils Final Trailer

Haylie Baker|

July 30th, 2026

Today, Netflix released their final trailer for their upcoming anime, The Ribbon Hero, as well as newly confirmed voice cast members. The Netflix exclusive title is adapted from the classic “Princess Knight” manga by Osamu Tezuka, and is set to premiere on August 8. The final trailer depicts Sapphire in a distant land bonding with […]

STEPS: A Fresh Spin on Cinderella With Heart, Humor, and Delicious Visual Details

Lauren Ashton|

July 6th, 2026

Steps, one of Netflix’s exciting upcoming animated features, reimagines the fairy tale of Cinderella in unexpected ways. Directors Alyce Tzue and John Ripa spoke about the personal and visual inspirations behind the project, their approach to creating a fresh retelling, and the themes at the heart of the story. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was edited […]

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Ray Gunn: Brad Bird on Storytelling in the Age of Distraction

Brad Bird is undoubtedly one of the “greats.” He’s directed some of the most riveting and visually captivating moments in animation, and his films feature incredibly rich characters that we resonate with deeply. Rather than spelling it all out, Brad Bird’s films invite us into the world and trust us to keep up. We laugh, […]

Lauren Ashton|July 2, 2026

Netflix Unveils Their 2026-2027 Animation Lineup

Just yesterday, Netflix released their lineup of upcoming animation for 2026 and early 2027, announced from the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. Release dates for In Waves and Ray Gunn were announced, and among the new images and teasers, a first look for Ghostbusters: Night Shift was also unveiled. Set to release in 2027, Ghostbusters: […]

Haylie Baker|June 25, 2026

TRAILER: Netflix’ “Alley Cats”

Alley Cats is an adult animated sitcom created by and starring the multi award-winning Ricky Gervais. Here's the trailer.

Jerry Beck|June 22, 2026

‘I AM Frankelda’: How the Ambriz Brothers Made Mexico’s First Stop-Motion Movie into a Dark Horror Musical

Roy and Arturo Ambriz had a dream to make Mexico's first stop-motion animated feature, and, after nearly a decade, despite numerous financial setbacks, including the mortgaging of two homes, the brothers finally succeeded with the help of their mentor, Guillermo del Toro.