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Short Film Spotlight: Neverland

April 19, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: In this reimagined Peter Pan tale, Peter and his best friend Jim spend their days hunting adults in Neverland, where growing up is forbidden.

But their world is turned upside down when Peter learns that Jim is growing up, testing the bonds of their friendship.

Directed by:
Hortense Mba
Jean-Baptiste Ealet
Lola Raimbaud
Louis Xillo
Lucas Payet
Mario Latcher
Thomas Godechot

Sound by:
José Vicente
Guilhem Favard
Tristan Le Bozec
Mickaël Merrheim
Yoann Poncet

Music by Nicolas Jubert.

Voiced by Juliette Cayette and Lily Mulheran.

Short Film Spotlight: Napo

April 18, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: With the aggravation of his disease, an old man moves to his daughter’s house where his grandson reinterprets old photographs into drawings, helping him to regain lost memories.

Director by Gustavo Ribeiro.

Written by Gabriela Antonia Rosa and Gustavo Ribeiro.

Genndy Tartakovsky’s ‘Fixed’: First Look, Release Date and Synopsis for Adult Animated Comedy Film

April 17, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: August 13, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: Fixed is an adult animated comedy about Bull, an average, all-around good dog who discovers he’s going to be neutered in the morning!

As the gravity of this life-altering event sets in, Bull realizes he needs one last adventure with his pack of best friends as these are the last 24 hours before the procedure.

Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, creator of Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack and Primal.

Written by Genndy Tartakovsky, Jon Vitti, Steve Greenberg and Rich Lufrano.

‘Lulu Is a Rhinoceros’ Animated Special Coming to Apple TV+ With the Star of ‘Moana’ Leading Cast

April 16, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: May 30, 2025 on Apple TV+.

Synopsis: Lulu is a rhinoceros — that’s who she sees when she looks in the mirror. On a quest to spread kindness, fun-loving Lulu embarks on the adventure of a lifetime, powered by new friends, courage and catchy songs.

Lulu Is a Rhinoceros is an empowering pop musical about kindness, acceptance and embracing one’s true self.

Based on the children’s book by Jason and Allison Flom.

‘#1 Happy Family USA’ Final Trailer: Animated Sitcom Spotlights Muslim Family in Post-9/11 America

April 15, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: April 17, 2025 on Prime Video.

Synopsis: The series follows the maniacally upbeat Husseins — the most patriotic, most peaceful, and most definitely-not-suspicious Muslim family in post-9/11 America.

With satire and absurdity, it redefines finding humor in hardship as they navigate the early 2000s under the watchful eyes of their terrified neighbors.

Co-created by Ramy Youssef and Pam Brady.

Voice cast:
Ramy Youssef
Alia Shawkat
Mandy Moore
Chris Redd
Salma Hindy
Randa Jarrar
Akaash Singh
Whitmer Thomas

Short Film Spotlight: The Trenches

April 14, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: On the edge of the battlefield, recruits are dreading the order to attack. At the signal, a young soldier leaps into a hell of fire and blood where the earth engulfs both the living and the dead.

Directed by Claude Cloutier.

‘Pets on a Train’ Poster, Release Date and Synopsis: A Racoon and a Dog Try to Stop a Runaway Train

April 13, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: October 17, 2025.

Synopsis: When a crew of animal bandits embark on a fairly routine swindle, they find themselves caught up in a high-tech, professional train heist.

It’s up to Falcon, a petty thief raccoon, and Rex, a righteous police dog, to save the animals stuck onboard this high-speed runaway train.

Directed by Benoît Daffis and Jean-Christian Tassy.

‘Grand Prix of Europe’ Teaser Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast and Stills: Gemma Arterton and Hayley Atwell Burn Rubber in Latest Film from Viva Pictures

April 12, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: August 22, 2025.

Synopsis: Edda, a young mouse, dreams of racing glory. When Edda’s world takes an unexpected turn, she disguises herself as her racing idol, the legendary Ed, and seizes the once-in-a-lifetime chance to drive in the Grand Prix.

What starts as a daring stunt becomes the ride of her life as she takes Ed’s place in competition. The prize money would save her family’s amusement park and a win would save Ed’s title.

Directed by Waldemar Fast.

Written by Kirstie Falkous, Jeffrey Hylton and John T. Reynolds.

‘The Angry Birds Movie 3’ Confirmed for 2027: Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Rachel Bloom and Danny McBride Return to Bird Island

April 11, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: January 29, 2027.

Paramount Pictures will theatrically distribute The Angry Birds Movie 3 with Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Rachel Bloom and Danny McBride reprising their roles as Red, Chuck, Silver and Bomb.

The animated movie is directed by John Rice (The Angry Birds Movie) with a screenplay by Thurop Van Orman (The Angry Birds Movie 2), who is also executive producing alongside Toru Nakahara (Sonic the Hedgehog).

The film is produced by John Cohen (Despicable Me), Dan Chuba (The Mitchells vs. the Machines), and Carla Connor (The Willoughbys).

‘Mighty Monsterwheelies’ Season 2 Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Stills and Cast List

April 10, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: May 5, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: The Mighty Monsterwheelies take to the street, sea and sky, embarking on adventures to protect the citizens of their beloved Motorvania.

The team faces an avalanche while rescuing skiers in the Carpathian Mountains, tries to predict unpredictable weather with Wendy the Weather Van, and even has to rescue themselves from Dr. Jalopy’s shrink ray.

‘Love, Death + Robots’ Volume 4 Teaser Trailer: Anthology Series From Tim Miller and David Fincher Returns with 10 New Shorts

April 9, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: May 15, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: Dinosaur gladiators, messianic cats, string-puppet rock stars, it can only be Love, Death + Robots.

The fourth volume, presented by Tim Miller and David Fincher, sees Jennifer Yuh Nelson return as supervising director for ten shorts showcasing the series’ signature, award-winning style of bleeding-edge animation, horror, sci-fi and humor.

‘Predator: Killer of Killers’ First Look: Animated Anthology Film Pits Predators Against Vikings, Ninjas and Pilots

April 8, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: June 6, 2025 on Hulu.

Synopsis: The anthology film follows three warriors: a Viking raider guiding her young son on a bloody quest for revenge; a ninja in feudal Japan who turns against his Samurai brother in a brutal battle for succession; and a World War II pilot who takes to the sky to investigate an otherworldly threat to the Allied cause.

But while all these warriors are killers in their own right, they are merely prey for their new opponent — the ultimate killer of killers.

Directed by Dan Trachtenberg.
Co-directed by Josh Wassung.
Written by Micho Robert Rutare and Dan Trachtenberg.

‘WondLa’ Season 2 Trailer: Ana Villafañe and John Kim Join Apple TV+ Series

April 7, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: April 25, 2025 on Apple TV+.

Synopsis: WondLa follows 16-year-old Eva 9 as she uncovers truths about her past and the world she calls home.

Picking up from season one’s cliff-hanger, Eva is drawn toward the promise of home — but new discoveries only lead to more unanswered questions.

As she searches for the truth, Eva finds herself pursued by a relentless force that believes she holds the key to something far greater than she ever imagined.

Voice cast:
Jeanine Mason as Eva 9
Teri Hatcher as Muthr
Brad Garrett as Otto
Gary Anthony Williams as Rovender
Alan Tudyk as Cadmus Pryde
John Kim as Hailey
Ana Villafañe as Eva 8

WondLa is based on the books by Tony DiTerlizzi.

Short Film Spotlight: Close

April 6, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Vilca, a young man, wakes up lost in a cell. He meets Melnik, his cell neighbor.

Directed by:
Sarah Cimperman
Clément Delamare
Simon d’Hérouville
Louison Forcier
Philippine Gabory
Anaïs Pausé
Hugo Porcher
Emma Siret

Music by Lucas Beaugas.

Sound by Baptiste Leblanc, José Vicente and Yoann Poncet.

FOX Renews ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Family Guy,’ ‘Bob’s Burgers’ and Welcomes ‘American Dad!’ Back to the Network

April 5, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

FOX Entertainment has ordered four-season renewals for 20th Television Animation’s hit series The Simpsons, Family Guy and Bob’s Burgers, and announced the return of American Dad! to the network.

The renewals encompass the 16th through 19th seasons of Bob’s Burgers, the 24th through 27th seasons of Family Guy and the 37th through 40th seasons of The Simpsons, extending its standing as the longest-running scripted primetime series in television history.

American Dad! debuted on FOX in 2005 and was a part of the network’s animation lineup through 2014, when it moved to TBS for 10 seasons. The series will return to the network for seasons 20 through 23.

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