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Short Film Spotlight: Minus Plus Multiply

July 13, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: With containers serving as a motif and a metaphor for a safe space, the story revolves around the protagonist’s self-exploration and healing journey, examining the connection between emotion and environment.

The film attempts to construct a poetic narrative and psychological self-portraits through experimentation in 2D animation, stop-motion, and sound.

By applying pottery and clay, it reflects sensibility, fragility, and fragmentation of identity.

A short film by Chu-Chieh Lee.

Minus Plus Multiply screened at festivals worldwide and won numerous awards, including Best Animation at the Golden Harvest Awards, Jury’s Choice Award at the Thomas Edison Film Festival and Best Short Film at the Imaginaria Animated Film Festival.

‘Boys Go to Jupiter’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast: Indie Film Animated in Just 90 Days Marks Director’s Feature Debut

July 12, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: August 8, 2025 (IFC Center in New York) and August 15, 2025 (Laemmle Theatres in Glendale, CA), with more locations to follow.

Synopsis: It’s the day after Christmas in suburban Florida and Billy 5000 and his friends pass the seemingly endless days by slacking, shoplifting, and beatboxing.

In between lounging on the beach and sneaking into pools, Billy spends his time hustling on the food-on-demand app Grubster, desperate to make $5,000 before New Year’s Eve.

As he darts around the city delivering to a series of oddball characters, a routine stop at the mysterious Dolphin Groves Juice Company leads to a run-in with his former classmate and crush, Rozebud, and a surprise backpack stowaway, Donut — a bizarre creature from another world.

But Dr. Dolphin, the powerful orange juice CEO, will do anything to get Donut back, and Billy is forced to make hard choices about love, friendship, and how far he’ll go for financial security in a world ruled by capitalism.

Written and directed by Julian Glander.

‘Sausage Party: Foodtopia’ Season 2: Trailer and Key Art Revealed for Seth Rogen’s Raunchy Comedy Starring Will Forte and Michael Cera

July 11, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: August 13, 2025 on Prime Video.

Synopsis: In Season Two, exiled from home, Frank, Barry, and Sammy soon find themselves in New Foodland, a shining utopia for food and humans alike.

But beneath the city’s glossy fridges and cheery smiles lies a dark secret that threatens the entirety of sentient food society.

Directed by Conrad Vernon.

Executive produced by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg.

Executive produced by Ariel Shaffir and Kyle Hunter, who also serve as showrunners.

‘King of the Hill’ Season 14 Trailer and Key Art: Hank and Peggy Hill Return to Arlen, Texas in Hulu Revival

July 10, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: August 4, 2025 on Hulu.

Synopsis: After years working a propane job in Saudi Arabia to earn their retirement nest egg, Hank and Peggy Hill return to a changed Arlen, Texas to reconnect with old friends Dale, Boomhauer and Bill.

Meanwhile, Bobby is living his dream as a chef in Dallas and enjoying his 20s with his former classmates Connie, Joseph and Chane.

King of the Hill is executive produced by original co-creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, as well as incoming executive producer and showrunner Saladin Patterson.

‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants’: Teaser Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast and Posters Revealed for SpongeBob’s Underworld Adventure

July 9, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: December 19, 2025.

Synopsis: Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following The Flying Dutchman, a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate, on a seafaring adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the deep sea, where no Sponge has gone before.

Directed by Derek Drymon.

Written by Pam Brady, Matt Lieberman, Marc Ceccarelli and Kaz.

‘Tim Rex in Space’: Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast List for Nickelodeon Dinosaur Series – Watch the First Episode Now!

July 9, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: August 4, 2025 on Nickelodeon.

Synopsis: Tim Rex in Space follows a Tyrannosaurus Rex (T-Rex) named Tim, his big brother Tommy, little sister Tia, and triceratops bestie Kai, as they tackle kid-shaped adventures with dino-sized solutions in space.

Tim and his family live in a unique world comprised of a cluster of asteroids that make up the town of Rumbleton — a quintessential 21st century suburban town, with each asteroid hosting family homes, cafés, shops, parks, and even a beach.

All asteroids are connected by a network of slides, ziplines and trampolines, but can also easily be reached on a quick rocket ride.

Director: Sam Dransfield
Head writer: Andy Potter
Animation director: Jess Patterson
Series designer/Art director: Joshua Hogan
Producers: Josephine Jerris Margolis and Louise Barkholt

‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2’: Teaser Trailer, Release Date and Poster Unveiled for Second Season of Netflix Anime Based on Video Game

July 8, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: TBD (2026).

Synopsis: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 presents a new stand-alone, 10-episode story from the world of Cyberpunk 2077 — a raw chronicle of redemption and revenge.

In a city that thrives in the spotlight of violence, one question remains: when the world is blinded by spectacle, how far do you have to go to make your story matter?

Directed by Kai Ikarashi.
Written by Masahiko Otsuka.
Character designs by Kanno Ichigo.
Executive produced by Bartosz Sztybor.

‘Record of Ragnarok III’: Trailers, Release Date and Poster Revealed for Third Season of Netflix Anime

July 7, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: December 10, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: The saga continues with 13 one-on-one battles for the survival of humanity, pitting gods against humans from across the world.

Witness the fateful seventh battle: the final fight to break the 3-3 tie between the gods and humans.

Directed by Koichi Hatsumi.

Written by Yasuyuki Muto.

Based on the manga by Shinya Umemura, Takumi Fukui and Azychika.

Short Film Spotlight: Snooze Quest

July 6, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: PJ spends a sleepless night getting roped into a sniper revenge plot.

Created and written by Victoria Vincent.

Animated by Victoria Vincent and Lewis Tarver.

Music by Sean Harper (Elue) and Flagman.
Sound Design by Josh Yeung.
Sound Mix by Brent Busby.

Voice cast:
Aster Pang
Lindsey Demars
Spencer Garrison
Creston Brown
Victoria Vincent

Short Film Spotlight: A White White Day

July 5, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: This is a film about the depth and beauty of the smallest events. A leaf fell from a tree, a car drove past and raised clouds of dust, and a water strider beetle glided silently through the water like a small skater.

Written, directed and animated by Vasily Chirkov.

Art directed by Lilya Niauri.
Music by Sasha Chirkov.
Compositing by Ilya Yudovich.
Produced by Tatiana Kachoutina, Boris Machkovcev and Anastasia Pavlovitch.

‘Robot Chicken: Self-Discovery Special’ Official Trailer and Release Date: Seth Green’s Sketch Series Celebrates 20th Anniversary

July 4, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: July 20, 2025 on Adult Swim. Next day on HBO Max.

Synopsis: In Robot Chicken: Self-Discovery Special, the Robot Chicken Nerd embarks on a journey of self-discovery by going on reality TV. The special is packed with sketches that spoof Discovery, Food Network and TLC series.

Created by Seth Green and Matthew Senreich.

Robot Chicken celebrated its 20th anniversary this February. It has won six Emmys, most recently in 2022 for “Outstanding Short Form Animated Program.”

‘The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder’ Season 3: Official Trailer, Release Date and Guest Stars Revealed

July 3, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: August 6, 2025 on Disney+.

Synopsis: Season three finds Penny Proud and her loyal crew embarking on international escapades, wild adventures and fantastical stops packed with hilarity, heart and discovery.

Created by Bruce W. Smith.

The series has also been renewed for a fourth season, coming to Disney+ in 2026.

Kurt Farquhar returns as songwriter and composer and season three includes 10 new original songs from Roccstar.

‘The Cat in the Hat’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast Revealed: Bill Hader and Xochitl Gomez Star in Animated Dr. Seuss Classic

July 2, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: November 6, 2026.

Synopsis: The Cat in the Hat takes on his toughest assignment yet for the I.I.I.I. (Institute for the Institution of Imagination and Inspiration, LLC): to cheer up Gabby and Sebastian, a pair of siblings struggling with their move to a new town.

Known for taking things too far, this could be his last chance to prove himself… or lose his magical hat!

Written and directed by Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja.

‘Eyes of Wakanda’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast: Marvel Animation’s Disney+ Series Spotlights Wakandan Warriors

July 1, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: August 1, 2025 on Disney+.

Synopsis: Eyes of Wakanda chronicles the stories of brave Wakandan warriors throughout history. The four-episode series follows a group of heroes — the Hatut Zaraze — as they carry out dangerous missions to retrieve Vibranium artifacts from the enemies of Wakanda.

Created and directed by Todd Harris.

‘Smurfs’ (2025) Reboot: Character Posters and New Clips Unveiled for Animated Movie Starring Rihanna

June 30, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: July 18, 2025.

Synopsis: When Papa Smurf is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.

Directed by Chris Miller (Puss in Boots).
Written by Pam Brady (South Park).