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Varietyscience7 hrs ago
Warner Bros. Pictures Animation Announces New Projects at Annecy Festival
The studio revealed a partnership for an original animated musical and added voice cast members for an upcoming feature. Additional footage from other projects was also shown during the presentation.
Varietybusiness6 days ago
Three Rio de Janeiro-backed films selected for 2026 Shanghai Film Festival
RioFilme-supported titles will screen in main competition, Focus Brazil, and animation sections. The selections follow the agency’s increased funding for Rio de Janeiro productions.
Japan Timesworld15 days ago
Unpublished anime documents by Osamu Tezuka found
Several previously unknown animation materials created by Osamu Tezuka are now held by Tezuka Productions. The documents will appear in a new book scheduled for release on June 17.
prnewswire.combusiness27 days ago
Vancouver Expands Creative Technology Sector With Government and Industry Support
Vancouver's visual effects and animation industry has grown through coordinated efforts by companies and multiple levels of Canadian government. The city now hosts more than 100 VFX and animation firms and attracts projects such as an upcoming A24 film and Disney Animation work.
TechCrunchai38 days ago
Open Source Project Turns Claude API Usage Stats Into Bluetooth Desktop Display
Software developer Hermann Haraldsson launched Clawdmeter on May 10, 2026, creating a small device that displays Anthropic's Claude Code utilization data through pixel-art animations and charts. The lithium-ion battery-powered gadget pairs with laptops over Bluetooth and includes…
The Vergetechnology39 days ago
Netflix Launches Internal AI Animation Studio Called INKubator
The streaming service quietly launched the internal unit in March 2026 and is hiring producers, software engineers and CG artists. INKubator will use experimental GenAI-native pipelines for animated shorts and specials while developing longer-form ambitions. The move follows Netf…
Nbc Newsfinance41 days ago
Los Angeles Unified Launches Audit of Widely Used i-Ready Education Software
Parents, teachers and students criticize the widely used educational program for wasting classroom time and frustrating children with repetitive animations. Curriculum Associates, which has grown to nearly $800 million in annual revenue, defends the tool and notes more than 90% c…
deadline.comworld42 days ago
Fox Adds Live-Action Comedy to Sunday Animation Block for 2026-27 Season
Fox Broadcasting will move the fifth season of Animal Control into the fall lineup for the first time, placing it after The Simpsons on Sunday nights. The network's fall 2026 schedule largely mirrors the prior year with three nights of unscripted programming and sports on Friday…
The Hollywood Reporterworld42 days ago
DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation to Premiere Batman Knightfall at Annecy Festival
DC Studios CEO Peter Safran and Warner Bros. Animation President Sam Register will present the studios' upcoming slate at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival next month. The event includes the world premiere of Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall, a three-feature a…
The Vergeai45 days ago
Sony Evaluates AI Tools for PlayStation Game Development
Sony described artificial intelligence as a powerful tool during an earnings presentation on May 8, 2026. The company said its studios are using AI to automate repetitive tasks and accelerate animation, modeling and quality assurance. Sony emphasized that AI augments human talent…
The Vergetechnology47 days ago
Xbox to Update Boot Animation and Sound on May 13
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced a new console boot animation and sound for May 13. The update uses the revised Xbox logo revealed in April 2026 and follows organizational changes at the company. Microsoft has released matching dynamic backgrounds and profile pictures.
Deadlineworld66 days ago
Tan France Launches Honorable Gays Digital Series on Reddit Threads
Tan France, known from Queer Eye, is starting an eight-episode digital series titled Honorable Gays. He will co-host with comedians Rob Anderson and Eric Sedeño to discuss Reddit threads, including Am I The A-hole scenarios. The series premieres on April 20, 2026, and will featur…
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1970s Inuit Stop-Motion Animation Reels Screened for First Time After Over 50 Years
Stop-motion animation reels created by Inuit filmmakers in Kinngait, Nunavut, during the 1970s are being screened publicly for the first time. The National Film Board of Canada uncovered and digitized the reels last summer. The screenings are occurring in multiple Nunavut communi…
VahidOnline (Telegram) / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)world71 days ago
Iran Uses AI-Generated Lego-Style Videos for Propaganda, Experts State
A man in Iran produces viral AI-generated videos styled like Lego animations, which experts describe as powerful propaganda tools. The content focuses on the ongoing Iran war and has gained significant online traction. Coverage highlights the sophistication of the videos amid dis…
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Creator of AI-Generated Lego-Style Videos Confirms Iranian Government as Client
A media producer known as Mr Explosive has acknowledged that the Iranian government is a customer for his team's AI-generated videos styled like Lego animations. These videos, which depict scenes involving US President Donald Trump and other figures, have garnered millions of vie…
gematsu.comworld71 days ago
Remake of 1980s Anime Series 'Fist of the North Star' Available on Streaming Platform
A remake of the 1980s anime series 'Fist of the North Star' has been released on a streaming service. The series features a martial artist who fights to help others survive in a post-apocalyptic world. The production uses 3-D CGI animation and includes violent content.
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Radiohead Audiovisual Installation Debuts at Coachella Bunker Space
Radiohead has created an audiovisual installation at Coachella's new Bunker venue, commemorating the 25th anniversary of its albums 'Kid A' and 'Amnesiac.' The installation features animations and soundscapes derived from the albums. It will tour to cities including Brooklyn and…