Why 2026 Is a High Stakes Year for Original Animated Films

After years of disappointments, animated originals are making a big play in 2026 with Pixar, Disney and DreamWorks all rolling out new IP.

How Research Helped the Animators of ‘Zootopia 2’ Create Its New Worlds

The artists behind 'Zootopia 2' created new worlds in the animated sequel with extensive research and a lot of discussion.
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Government Communications Forum highlights frontiers of AI-powered cinematic animation

The third Government Communications Forum held a panel discussion to examine the new frontiers of AI‑powered cinematic animation. The ...

Climate Change Animation ‘Black Butterflies’ Has Conquered Spain and Latin America — Now It Hopes to Take Flight in the U.S.

With an original song from Grammy-winning artist Rubén Blades, the film’s director and producer look to tackle the U.S.: ...
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‘Animation Became The Only Honest Way Forward’: The Ethical Weight Of Animating Real Life In Climate Migration Doc ‘Black Butterflies’

Built from years of field research and first-hand interviews, 'Black Butterflies' shows how animation lets documentary go ...

Belfast Animation Studio Expands E-Learning and Corporate Training Services Across UK

Educational Voice targets growing demand for animated training content as organisations shift toward video-based learning A well-produced training animation can reach thousands of employees ...
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The Application of AI Generation Tools in the Graduation Projects (Theses) of Animation-Related Majors

Abstract: This study aims to investigate the application of AI generation tools in graduation projects of animation-related majors,and to deepen understanding of the perceptions and attitudes of ...