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Short Film Spotlight: A White White Day

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

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

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.

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

Release date: February 27, 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.

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‘Eyes of Wakanda’ Sneak Peek, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast List: Marvel Animation’s Disney+ Series Expands Wakanda Universe

Release date: August 27, 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.

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

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).

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Music Video Spotlight: Cuco – A Love Letter To LA

Synopsis: A psychedelic love letter to Los Angeles that transforms familiar streets into kaleidoscopic dreamscapes.

The goal was to bring the city’s energy to life in a surreal journey that bends reality while remaining deeply rooted in Chicano culture.

The project reimagines Los Angeles not just as a physical place but as an emotional landscape shaped by memory, nostalgia and reinvention.

Written and directed by Paul Trillo.

Original art by Paul Flores.

‘Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends’: Release Date and Main Title Theme Song by Mark Hoppus of blink-182 Revealed

Release date: August 11, 2025 on Disney Jr. and Disney Channel. Next day on Disney+.

Synopsis: Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends follows best friends and super geniuses Tony Stark (Iron Man), Riri Williams (Ironheart) and Amadeus Cho (Iron Hulk) as they work together to solve problems both big and small and protect their city.

They work out of their beachfront base, Iron Quarters, under the supervision of their superpowered android, Vision, and their furry pup, Gamma, who has her very own Iron Pup suit and accompanies the Iron Friends on many of their adventures.

Mark Hoppus, bassist, vocalist and founding member of blink-182, wrote and performed the series theme song, “Totally Awesome.”

The digital single will be available on all major streaming platforms on June 27, while the original soundtrack featuring seven songs will be released August 15.

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‘Stillwater’ Season 4: Trailer, Release Date and First-Look Images Revealed for Apple TV+ Children’s Series

Release date: August 1, 2025 on Apple TV+.

Synopsis: Stillwater centers on three siblings who encounter everyday challenges that sometimes feel insurmountable.

Fortunately for them, their next-door neighbor is a wise panda who teaches the children the concept of mindfulness and offers them a deeper understanding of their feelings, along with tools to help them face their challenges.

Based on the “Zen” book series by Jon J Muth.

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Short Film Spotlight: Ratzia

Synopsis: A clever cat and two forgetful rats decide to rob a grocery store at night. Perilous obstacles and the terrifying threat of the grocer stand between them and the delicious ham.

Directed by:
Laurie Garnier
Nicolas Gouze
David Guerin
Timothée Mano
Matéo Marie
Lara Roulot
Lorena Sautre
Corentin Vergez
Emmanuelle Zamo

Music by Luc Scholz.

Sound by Sébastien Fournier, Tristan Le Bozec, José Vicente and Yoann Poncet.

Short Film Spotlight: The Cactus

Synopsis: Troubled by a severe nervous system disorder, a man finds himself paralyzed in a remote and hostile environment after an accident. His situation takes new directions as he surrenders and accepts his new reality.

Directed by Ricardo Kump.

Inspired by the short story “Ser Polvo” by Santiago Dabove.

The Cactus screened at festivals worldwide and won Best Latin American Short Film at Anima Latina, Best Fantasy Short Film at Festival de Cine Latinoamericano de La Plata and Best Horror Short Film at World Festival of Animated Film Varna.

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