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Short Film Spotlight: Umbrellas

Synopsis: In a faraway land where the rain never stops, six-year-old Kyna spends her days playing carelessly with her dog Nana under the protective “umbrella beard” of her father, Din, who let it grow in order to shelter Kyna, who developed a fear of rain on the day she was born.

One night, Kyna’s life turns upside down when Nana disappears. To find her, Kyna will have to embark on an adventure of self discovery and she will be bound to face her great fear, the rain.

Directed by José Prats.
Co-directed by Álvaro Robles.
Written by José Prats, Alicia Cánovas, Álvaro Robles and Jesús López.

Short Film Spotlight: Daily Tales – Part One: The Magnificent Beauty Of A Train Ride

Synopsis: Mini Greta, our protagonist, wants to travel by public transport. This seemingly simple task gets complicated once she gets confronted with her fellow travelers.

Their rudeness moves Greta to the brink of her self control. It gets so bad that she unloads her anger on a tiny bird that is looking for a seat as well. What unfolds next is a drama that can only be ended by the next stop.

Directed by Alexander Dietrich and Johannes Flick.

‘Ne Zha II’ IMAX Trailer and Poster Released As Tickets Become Available for Advance Purchase

Release date: August 22, 2025.

Synopsis: A rebellious young boy, Ne Zha, is feared by the gods and born to mortal parents with wild, uncontrolled powers.

Now faced with an ancient force intent on destroying humanity, he must grow up to become the hero the world needs.

Written and directed by Jiao Zi.

Tickets are available on the IMAX website.

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Dr. Seuss’s ‘Horton,’ ‘The Sneetches’ & ‘Red Fish, Blue Fish’ Coming to Netflix — Watch the Trailers & Stream the First Episodes Now

Release dates:
September 8, 2025 – Red Fish, Blue Fish
October 6, 2025 – Horton!
November 3, 2025 – The Sneetches

Synopses: Red Fish, Blue Fish is a preschool comedy which follows the adventures of an odd couple of two fish friends as they explore and introduce opposite concepts.

Horton! follows the exciting and whimsical adventures of a young Horton and his best bud Samson as they go on adventures to help the citizens of the Jungle of Nool.

The Sneetches — Once upon a time, there were Star-Belly Sneetches and Moon-Belly Sneetches who lived together on the beach, until one day they decided they were too different to live together. So they went their separate ways.

But then Stella, a Star-Belly Sneetch, met Pearl, a Moon-Belly Sneetch, and they realized Sneetches are Sneetches, and no one kind of Sneetch is the best on the beaches.

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Short Film Spotlight: Lil Daddy – TSA

Synopsis: A behind-the-scenes look into the dangerous work life of Lil Daddy.

Created and written by Zae Jordan and Tevin “Mandal” Williams.

Animated by Austin Oliver and Jake Huffcutt.

Voice cast:
Mandal as Lil Daddy
Javier Williams as La’staniel Alphabet
Big Boi as Big Boi
Zae Jordan as News Anchor
Cameron Keys as Passenger
Derick Marchel as Officer

Disney’s ‘Lilo & Stitch’ (2025) Remake Premieres September 3 on Disney+

Disney+ release date: September 3, 2025.

Lilo & Stitch, which has grossed over $1 billion at the global box office, will make its Disney+ debut 103 days after its theatrical release.

Synopsis: Stitch, an alien “puppy,” brings chaos to Hawaii as he helps a lonely girl named Lilo heal her broken family.

Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp.

Written by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes.

Bringing Indie Animation to Life: ‘StarBreaker,’ Whatatoon and the Future of Studio-Free Storytelling

In a media landscape dominated by major studios and corporate algorithms, a small but passionate collective of creators is proving that there’s still room for independent, creator-driven animation to shine.

Enter StarBreaker, a bold sci-fi animated series born from Latin America’s burgeoning animation scene. Heavily inspired by anime classics like Robotech and Gundam, StarBreaker is a passion project that has defied the odds — developed on a micro-budget and driven by a team that refused to let financial limitations get in the way of powerful storytelling and visual ambition.

After four years of production struggles, StarBreaker is fully completed — a rare feat in indie animation. The series comprises four action-packed 24-minute episodes, featuring dynamic mecha battles, cosmic stakes and a uniquely Latin American narrative voice. All that’s left now is to produce an English dub and manufacture the DVD and Blu-ray editions, bringing the story to a wider global audience.

But what is StarBreaker about?

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‘Barbie Mysteries: Beach Detectives’ Trailer, Release Date and Synopsis: Barbie & Friends Tackle a New Case at the Malibu Beach Bash

Release date: August 28, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: The second season of the Barbie Mysteries series follows Barbie “Malibu” Roberts and Barbie “Brooklyn” Roberts as they head to the Malibu Beach Bash festival to work the food stands with their friends for the summer.

New to this year’s event is the illusionist William Warlock who dazzles the audience each night with his incredible act. But when a series of mysterious thefts rock the festival, Barbie and Barbie have no choice but to take on the case.

As the thefts begin to escalate and their friends start to disappear, it’s up to the mystery-solving teens to once again uncover the clues, save their friends, and stop the culprit in this maybe magical mystery where all it is not what it seems.

Fans can also look forward to five original songs and a new wave of toys based on the series, including the Ultimate Beach Buggy Vehicle, new dolls, playsets and accessories.

‘Long Story Short’ Official Trailer: New Netflix Comedy from ‘BoJack Horseman’ Creator Renewed for Season 2 Ahead of Premiere

Release date: August 22, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: Jumping through the years, Long Story Short follows the Schwooper siblings from childhood to adulthood and back again, chronicling their triumphs, disappointments, joys, and compromises.

Created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg.

Voice cast:
Paul Reiser as Elliot Cooper
Lisa Edelstein as Naomi Schwartz
Max Greenfield as Yoshi Schwooper
Ben Feldman as Avi Schwooper
Abbi Jacobson as Shira Schwooper
Michaela Dietz as Hannah Schwooper
Dave Franco as Danny Wegbreit
Nicole Byer as Kendra Hooper
Angelique Cabral as Jen

‘Peanuts: 75th Anniversary Ultimate TV Specials Collection’ Brings Together 40 Remastered Classics on Blu-ray & DVD

Release date: October 7, 2025 on Blu-ray and DVD.

Peanuts: 75th Anniversary Ultimate TV Specials Collection brings together nearly five decades of Peanuts TV specials, featuring 40 recently remastered classics — from A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) to Happiness Is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown (2011).

The set also includes a 28-page booklet:

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‘Zootopia 2’ Official Trailer: Judy Hopps & Nick Wilde Return in Disney’s Highly Anticipated Sequel

Release date: November 26, 2025.

Synopsis: After cracking the biggest case in Zootopia’s history, rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find their partnership isn’t as solid as they thought when Chief Bogo orders them to join the Partners in Crisis counseling program.

But it doesn’t take long for their partnership to be put to the ultimate test when they find themselves on the twisting trail of a mystery tied to the arrival of a venomous snake in the animal metropolis.

Directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard.

Written by Jared Bush.

Produced by Yvett Merino.

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‘GOAT’ Teaser Trailer & Release Date: Stephen Curry Scores Big with New Film Starring ‘Stranger Things’ Actor Caleb McLaughlin

Release date: February 13, 2026.

Synopsis: The story follows Will, a small goat with big dreams who gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball — a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world.

Will’s new teammates aren’t thrilled about having a little goat on their roster, but Will is determined to revolutionize the sport and prove once and for all that “smalls can ball!”

Directed by Tyree Dillihay (Bob’s Burgers, Good Times).

Co-directed by Adam Rosette (The Wild Robot, The Bad Guys).

Written by Aaron Buchsbaum and Teddy Riley, creators of the Prime Video series Fairfax.

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