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STEPS: A Fresh Spin on Cinderella With Heart, Humor, and Delicious Visual Details
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 […]
Ray Gunn: Brad Bird on Storytelling in the Age of Distraction

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

Avatar photoLauren Ashton|
July 2nd, 2026
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, […]
Netflix Unveils Their 2026-2027 Animation Lineup

Netflix Unveils Their 2026-2027 Animation Lineup

Haylie Baker|
June 25th, 2026
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: […]

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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.
Avatar photoJerry Beck|June 22, 2026
TRAILER: Netflix’ “Alley Cats”

‘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.
Avatar photoBill Desowitz|June 9, 2026
‘I AM Frankelda’: How the Ambriz Brothers Made Mexico’s First Stop-Motion Movie into a Dark Horror Musical

TRAILER: Netflix “I Am Frankelda”

The new trailer from the stop-motion film by directors Arturo and Roy Ambriz — protégés of Academy Award-winner Guillermo del Toro.
Avatar photoJerry Beck|May 28, 2026
TRAILER: Netflix “I Am Frankelda”

ANIME REVIEW: “The Ramparts of Ice”

"The Ramparts of Ice" offers a well-observed look at the social and psychological minefields students navigate daily. Here's our review.
Avatar photoCharles Solomon|May 25, 2026
ANIME REVIEW: “The Ramparts of Ice”

INTERVIEW: Nick Kroll on the Raunchy and Emotional World of Mating Season

The team behind Big Mouth returns with Mating Season, an all-new adult animated romantic comedy set in the world of forest animals. The series explores themes of love, sex, friendship, and the instinctive need of all animals to find connection and companionship. Ahead of the series premiere, I had the opportunity to speak with Nick Kroll about balancing […]
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|May 22, 2026
INTERVIEW: Nick Kroll on the Raunchy and Emotional World of Mating Season

Netflix Sets Expansive Animation Lineup for Annecy

Netflix is returning to the Annecy International Animation Film Festival with an expansive slate of films and series spanning multiple genres, spotlighting acclaimed filmmakers alongside emerging creative voices. The showcase comes on the heels of a landmark year for Netflix Animation, including KPop Demon Hunters earning two historic Oscar wins* — becoming the first non-Disney/Pixar animated film […]
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|May 7, 2026
Netflix Sets Expansive Animation Lineup for Annecy

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

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 […]