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#AndySamberg and Neil Campbell Dig Deep to Unearth Comedy Gold in #Digman - with Season 2 of their absurdist animated series debuting today on #ComedyCentral, the creators riff on the show set in a world where archaeologists are the coolest celebrities. bit.ly/3H0ocRm…




#ReincarnatedAsASword Season 2 to Stream Exclusively On #HIDIVE - based on the novels and #manga created by Yuu Tanaka, the second season of the isekai #anime series will premiere as part of the streamer’s Fall 2026 simulcast season line-up. bit.ly/4lITqeQ #Animation…

#StatementAnimation Greenlights #SomewhereElse #AdultAnimation Series: upcoming sci-fi comedy, the first creator-owned series by Matthew Celestial, marks the launch of the company’s original IP slate. bit.ly/3IMWkkd #Animation #AnimationWorld

Paramount Global’s #SouthPark Renewal Now Official: company signs exclusive, 5-year extension with Park County, creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and South Park Digital Studios for 50 new episodes, rights to the current season and 26-season library. bit.ly/46uVBy9…

#AppleTV Unveils #Stillwater Season 4 Trailer: based on the ‘Zen’ books by Jon J Muth, the animated series follows a wise panda who teaches siblings Karl, Addy, and Michael about the world and each other; premieres August 1. bit.ly/3J1fa7a #KidsAnimation #Animation…



#Intangible Launches Open Public Beta of Spatial Intelligence AI Platform: AI-native #3DTool that turns simple prompts into editable 3D scenes is designed specifically for creatives who work in film, advertising, events, and interactive projects. bit.ly/4m9nNeu #GenAI…

“When we were adopting both of our children, I found a lot of things were still really misunderstood about the process and the reasons why a birth parent would choose to give up their child” shared Nate Smith, the stop-motion filmmaker behind Saurus City. “I remember hearing,…

#Disney Reveals ‘Marvel’s Iron Man and His Awesome Friends’ Trailer: #preschoolanimation series premieres August 11 on Disney Jr., next day on Disney+; features the voices of John Stamos, Jessica Mendoza, Jackée Harry, and Stephen Tobolowsky. bit.ly/3GVuC4i…



Designing the Grit, Decay and Emotional Impact of #ThePenguin - #VFX supervisor Johnny Han oversaw 3,107 shots on HBO’s Emmy-nominated series, including a dark Gotham City, the catastrophic flood, and extensive prosthetic makeup cleanup on Colin Farrell. bit.ly/45gh8cG…




#SouthPark Creators, #ParamountPlus Agree on $1.5 Billion Streaming Deal: after some tense negotiations, the sides reportedly finalize an exclusive 5-year deal that includes 10 new episodes of the show each year plus its extensive library. bit.ly/4lGxtNz #Animation…

#Wacom Announces #MovinkPad11 Standalone Device: designed for digital sketching and drawing and geared towards young creatives and aspiring professionals, the device can be purchased on the Wacom eStore, Amazon, Best Buy, and Wacom authorized resellers. bit.ly/3TOSNEt…

Apply Now for #ASIFAHollywood #AnimationEducatorsForum 2025 Student Scholarships: Applications must be submitted by August 1 from undergraduate students entering their sophomore year or above, and from graduate students working towards degree completion. bit.ly/4ojhTtd…

#Hulu Shares #Futurama Season 13 First Look Images, Premiere Date: all 10 episodes of the upcoming season hit the streamer on September 15; 2 episodes will air weekly starting the same day on #FXX. bit.ly/451bbiq #Animation #AnimationWorld




CHOCOLATE Reveals #KILLTUBE Development Trailer, Key Visual: upcoming #anime film is set in a dystopian 2026 where outcasts duel for fame and survival on a deadly live streaming platform; Yui Tsukada, Kengo Kawanishi, and Ayane Sakura star. bit.ly/3IEANdq #Animation…

Apple TV+ Sets #ShapeIsland Season 2 Return: based on the picture books from Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, new episodes of the #stopmotion preschool series will premiere globally on August 29. bit.ly/44G2QBV #Animation #AnimationWorld

MICKEY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE+: New Friends, Even More Fun: series picks up from where the Emmy-winning #MickeyMouseClubhouse ended in 2016; Mickey, Minnie and their friends return along with new handy helpers; debuts July 21 on Disney Jr., next day on Disney+. bit.ly/40vLWDx…




Sony’s #SpiderMan #BeyondTheSpiderVerse Delayed Three Weeks: Bob Persichetti and Justin K. Thompson helm the third web-slinging film in the animated Spidey trilogy, now set to hit theaters June 25, 2027. bit.ly/45g1cak #Animation #AnimationWorld

#Netflix to Develop #SoloLeveling Korean Live-Action Series: adapted from the #webtoon / #anime / #videogame and starring Byeon Woo-seok, the show will follow Sung Jin-woo, a lowest tier Hunter who gains extraordinary abilities after a near-death experience.…

#SaurusCity - A #Stopmotion Tale of Knights, Dinosaurs, and Found Families: set in a dino-populated medieval world, director Nate Smith’s film follows a grizzled knight’s journey to understand the courage and love it takes to give a child up for adoption. bit.ly/44TNmZJ…



