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‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain’: English Trailer, Release Date, Voice Cast and Poster Revealed

October 31, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: October 31, 2025 in select markets. Nationwide on November 7, 2025.

Synopsis: The world is a perplexing, peaceful mystery to Amélie until a miraculous encounter with chocolate ignites her wild sense of curiosity.

As she develops a deep attachment to her family’s housekeeper, Nishio-san, Amélie discovers the wonders of nature as well as the emotional truths hidden beneath the surface of her family’s idyllic life as foreigners in post-war Japan.

Directed by Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han.

Written by Liane-Cho Han, Aude Py, Maïlys Vallade and Eddine Noël.

Adapted from the autobiographical novel by Amélie Nothomb

‘King of the Hill’ Renewed for Seasons 16 and 17: Hank, Peggy and Bobby Hill Will Return for 20 New Episodes

October 30, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

King of the Hill was initially revived in January 2023 with a two-season, 20-episode order.

Season 14 premiered August 4, 2025 on Hulu. The upcoming 15th season is scheduled for 2026. This means season 16 and 17 will likely premiere in 2027 and 2028.

King of the Hill is executive produced by original co-creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, along with showrunner Saladin Patterson.

Short Film Spotlight: Chère Fin (Dear End)

October 29, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: An old postman goes through his last tour of deliveries in the archipelago that he worked in his whole life, gliding on water with his old bike. He finds himself confronted with the reality of his coming retirement.

Written and directed by:
Khéma Cousin
Lien Franckel
Laora Le Boursicot
Alissende Masson
Joséphine Mounier
Clément Saden

Music and sound by Jérémy Ben Ammar.

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Short Film Spotlight: Wilson

October 28, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: A space marine named Wilson has built a life for himself after crash landing on an unknown planet. He lives peacefully with his best friend, a native creature.

Wilson becomes terminally ill and is forced to choose between returning to Earth for treatment and never seeing the creature again, or staying and succumbing to his illness.

Directed by:
Célia Safti
Emile Menard
Laura Martinelli
Lise Lett
Mallaury Labourse
Noah Ross
Romane La Rosa
Vincent Gleizes

Music by Inès Hadjla.

Sound by Guilhem Favard, Tristan Le Bozec, José Vicente and Yoann Poncet.

‘Zootopia 2’ Final Trailer and IMAX Poster Revealed As Tickets Become Available for Advance Purchase

October 27, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: November 26, 2025.

Synopsis: Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside down.

To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.

Written by Jared Bush.

Directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard.

Tickets are available on the IMAX website.

Short Film Spotlight: Opossum

October 26, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: An opossum in a coffee machine and the question why most technical devices break after a certain time.

Written and directed by Paul Cichon.

Music by Marcel Walter.

Short Film Spotlight: Le Renard et l’Oiselle (The Fox and the Bird)

October 25, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: A solitary fox finds itself improvising fatherhood for a freshly hatched baby bird. Two paths cross and a family is formed, until fate reminds each of the life it is meant to lead.

Directed by Sam and Fred Guillaume.

Short Film Spotlight: Ce Qui Bouge Est Vivant (Whatever Moves Is Alive)

October 24, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: While slugs move across the kitchen floor, Noémie sketches a portrait of herself that is shifting and fragmented, on the border between the personal sphere and the hubbub of the world.

A short film by Noémie Marsily.

Whatever Moves Is Alive screened at over 50 festivals worldwide, including London International Animation Festival, Annecy, Giraf, Guanajuato International Film Festival and Anima, where it won “Best Belgian Short Film.”

‘David’ Teaser Trailer, Release Date and Poster: Animated Musical Brings the Epic Biblical Story to Life

October 23, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: December 19, 2025.

Synopsis: In a kingdom torn by fear and corruption, a shepherd boy is called to stand against a giant and the darkness behind him.

With nothing but faith, courage, and a sling, he defies an empire and awakens the heart of a nation.

From the quiet hills of Bethlehem to the roar of the battlefield, his journey will shape kings, test hearts, and reveal that the greatest strength is found in trust, not power.

Directed by Phil Cunningham and Brent Dawes.

Short Film Spotlight: The Famous Last Show

October 22, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: Bruce, a young theatre director, is desperately trying to rehearse the perfect birthday only to realize that the unexpected cannot be avoided in his play nor in his life.

Directed by:
Celia Alcina Matesanz
Fuxuan Deng
Pontheera Nimmanakiat
Ané Quintana
Hongru Su

Music by Pierre Mendola.

Sound design and mix by Mathieu Tiger.

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‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ Season 12 Trailer, Release Date, Poster and Episode Details

October 21, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: November 17, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: Follow Gabby and the Gabby Cats down the rainbow glittery trail to meet the Wizard of Meow, visit Cakey’s Cabinet Cafe, play a game show with the Gabby Cats, join CatRat the Brave on a quest, and go bananas with some treats that grant special powers.

Created by Traci Paige Johnson and Jennifer Twomey.

Short Film Spotlight: Siblings

October 20, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: Stuck at home during a rainy day, the oldest of two siblings provokes an argument that makes her face the circumstances of her own upbringing.

Directed by Kenet Garcia Rojas.

Short Film Spotlight: Foundling

October 19, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: Yens the Hedgehog loves his peaceful, slow life, but when the troublesome baby spider Spinny appears and turns everything upside down, Yens desperately wants things to go back to normal.

But will he be happy when peace and order are finally restored?

A short film by Nina Podlesnyak.

Music by Lauryn Vania Kurniawan.

Short Film Spotlight: Cartagene

October 18, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: Paul, 30, relives his childhood memories spent with his grandfather through a flashback.

Directed by:
Léa Berbach
Fabien Bernard
Lou Buisson
Paola Couturier
Marine La Villa
Théo Nouare
Marie Pacreau
Abla Saigh

Music by Ronan Hinschberger.

Sound by José Vicente, Guilhem Favard and Yoann Poncet.

Voice cast:
Michel Elias as André
Hylan Kaczmarek as Paul
Lorenzo Théodore as Commentator 1
Jean-Michel Castan as Commentator 2, Zizouille
José Vicente as Ami 1
François Christol as Ami 2
Fabien Bernard as The Merchant

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‘All You Need Is Kill’ Anime Adaptation: Trailer, Release Date and Cast Revealed

October 17, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Japanese release date: January 9, 2026.

U.S. release date: January 16, 2026.

Synopsis: Set in the year 20XX, All You Need Is Kill follows the story of Rita, a resourceful but isolated young woman volunteering to help rebuild Japan after the mysterious appearance of a massive alien flower known as “Darol.”

When Darol unexpectedly erupts in a deadly event, unleashing monstrous creatures that decimate the population, Rita is caught in the destruction and killed. But then she wakes up again. And again.

Caught in an endless time loop, Rita must navigate the trauma and repetition of death until she crosses paths with Keiji, a shy young man trapped in the same cycle.

Together, they fight to break free from the loop and find meaning in the chaos around them.

Directed by Kenichiro Akimoto.
Co-directed by Yukinori Nakamura.
Written by Yuichiro Kido.
Character designs by Izumi Murakami.
Music by Yasuhiro Maeda.
Theme song “Tsuretette” by AKASAKI.

Based on the light novel by Hiroshi Sakurazaka.