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Short Film Spotlight: Cartagene

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

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.

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‘LEGO Disney Frozen: Operation Puffins’ Trailer and Release Date: New Special Comes to Disney+

Release date: October 24, 2025 on Disney+.

Synopsis: After the events of Frozen, Anna and Elsa want to start fresh in Arendelle, and make the castle feel a bit more comfortable.

While they struggle to break free of the bounds of tradition, the Duke of Weselton has other plans for their beloved home alongside a flock of menacing puffins.

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Short Film Spotlight: Tears of the Mountain

Synopsis: Jaya sets out to hunt the spirit of the mountain, a sacred beast with valuable feathers. As she approaches the heart of the mountain, she’s interrupted by her younger sister, Amala, devout on protecting the spirit.

Directed by:
Luke Ashworth
Yehor Bondarenko
Alp Kurdoglu
Romane Talva
Ange Yajima

Music by Knute Nelson & Manit Kittiwangchai.

Sound design and mix by Mathieu Tiger.

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‘STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure’ Teaser Trailer: Seventh Main Story Arc of Best-Selling Manga Comes to Netflix

Release date: 2026 on Netflix.

Synopsis: The series is set in the 19th century and follows the first-ever cross-continental horse race across North America.

The protagonist, Johnny Joestar, is a former jockey who lost the use of his legs in a freak accident.

He forms an alliance with Gyro Zeppeli, a mysterious outlaw, and the two embark on a grueling race across the continent together for a chance to win $50 million.

Based on the manga series by Hirohiko Araki.

Directed by Yasuhiro Kimura and Hideya Takahashi.

Written by Yasuko Kobayashi.

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‘Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake’ Season 2: HBO Max Reveals Trailer, Release Date, Voice Cast, First-Look Images and Poster

Release date: October 23, 2025 on HBO Max.

Synopsis: After their journey through the multiverse, Fionna and Cake tackle new adventures while Huntress Wizard embarks on a desperate quest with fatal consequences.

Executive produced by Adam Muto.

Main voice cast:
Madeleine Martin as Fionna Campbell
Roz Ryan as Cake the Cat
Ashly Burch as Huntress Wizard

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‘Kevin’ on Prime Video: First Look at New Series Created by ‘Big Mouth’ Writer and ‘Parks and Recreation’ Star

Release date: TBD (2026).

Synopsis: Kevin is loosely inspired by a real life break-up and the cat who was caught in the middle. After the unexpected break-up of his human owners, Kevin moves into a local pet rescue in Astoria, Queens where a group of misfit animals will help him figure out what he really wants out of life.

Created by Aubrey Plaza and Joe Wengert.

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‘Invincible’ Season 4: Prime Video Drops Teaser Trailer and Release Date, Adds Lee Pace as Thragg

Release date: March, 2026 on Prime Video.

Synopsis: While the world recovers from catastrophe, a changed Mark fights to protect his home and the people he loves, setting him on a collision course with a threat that could alter the fate of humanity forever.

Along with teaser trailer, it was revealed that Lee Pace will join the voice cast as Thragg, leader of the Viltrum Empire. Trained from birth for this role, Thragg rules his people through strength, cruelty, and will — determined to restore Viltrum to its previous glory at any cost.

Created by Robert Kirkman.

Based on the comic book series by Kirkman, Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley.

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‘Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Season 2 Trailer and Release Date: Leonardo, Michaelangelo, Raphael and Donatello Return with New Episodes

Release date: December, 2025 on Paramount+.

Synopsis: Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles follows Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo and Donatello as they face fresh threats and new allies in a city that’s more alive — and mutating — than ever.

Voice cast:
Micah Abbey as Donatello
Shamon Brown Jr. as Michaelangelo
Nicolas Cantu as Leonardo
Brady Noon as Raphael
Ayo Edebiri as April O’Neil

Executive produced by Chris Yost and Alan Wan.

Based on the characters created by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman.

‘The Mighty Nein’ on Prime Video: Official Trailer and Key Art Revealed for Critical Role’s New Fantasy Series

Release date: November 19, 2025 on Prime Video.

Synopsis: The Mighty Nein follows a group of fugitives and outcasts, bound by secrets and scars. But when a powerful arcane relic known as “The Beacon” falls into dangerous hands, they must learn to work together to save the realm and stop reality itself from unraveling.

From Critical Role, creators of The Legend of Vox Machina.

Tasha Huo serves as showrunner.

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‘The Bad Guys: Breaking In’: DreamWorks Animation Reveals Trailer, Release Date and Voice Cast for Netflix Prequel Series

Release date: November 6, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: Before everyone’s favorite felons became “The Bad Guys,” they were just some bad guys trying to earn their fearsome reputation.

On their journey to be the biggest and baddest criminals in history, Wolf makes it their mission to become the top crew on 6 News Nightly’s Worst of the Worst List with their boldest heists yet… but they’ve never been very good at being bad.

Executive produced by Bret Haaland (Futurama, Fast & Furious Spy Racers) and Katherine Nolfi (She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, Abominable and the Invisible City).

Based on the book series by Aaron Blabey.

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‘The Twits’ Trailer, Release Date and Voice Cast: New Roald Dahl Adaptation from ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Director Comes to Netflix

Release date: October 17, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: The Twits tells the story of Mr. and Mrs. Twit, the meanest, smelliest, nastiest people in the world who also happen to own and operate the most disgusting, most dangerous, most idiotic amusement park in the world, Twitlandia.

But when the Twits rise to power in their town, two brave children and a family of magical Muggle-Wumps, are forced to become as tricky as the Twits in order to save the city.

Directed by Phil Johnston (Zootopia, Ralph Breaks the Internet).

Written by Phil Johnston and Meg Favreau (Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City).

Co-directed by Katie Shanahan (Centaurworld) and Todd Demong (How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World).

Animation by Jellyfish Pictures (The Boss Baby, The Bad Guys).

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