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Ernie Hudson Takes Over Carl Weathers Role in ‘Toy Story 5’

Ernie Hudson, known for portraying Winston Zeddemore in the Ghostbusters film franchise, has been announced as the successor to the late Carl Weathers in the...

Animation Magazine - April 21, 2025

Milk VFX and Lola Post Expand Leadership Team with Key Strategic Hires

Milk VFX and Lola Post have announced the addition of two new senior team members as part of their ongoing growth: Sarah Essam has...

Mercedes Milligan - April 16, 2025

HARI Boost Sales & Strategy Team with Promotion for Sophie Prigent, Hiring of Toby Jones

Paris-based animation and IP company HARI today announced an expansion of its global sales and strategic operations with the promotion of Sophie ‘Kido’ Prigent...

Mercedes Milligan - April 15, 2025

Assemblage Ent. Grows with Addition of Mikros India’s Core Talent

Assemblage Entertainment, a leading animation and VFX studio in Asia and a partner studio within the Cinesite group, today announced the strategic addition of...

Mercedes Milligan - April 14, 2025

Guru Studio Hires Steven Sherman as VP of Finance

Kids' & family entertainment company Guru Studio announced today the appointment of Steven Sherman as VP of Finance. Sherman brings nearly 25 years of experience...

Mercedes Milligan - April 9, 2025

‘Ultraman: Rising’ Co-Director John Aoshima Inks Overall Deal with Warner, Joins ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ S2

John Aoshima, who helped bring Netflix's much-hyped Ultraman: Rising animated feature to screens as co-director, has signed an exclusive, multi-year, overall development deal with...

Animation Magazine - April 7, 2025

Oscar-nominated Czech-American Writer, Director and Animator Paul Fierlinger Dies at 89

We are sad to hear that acclaimed indie writer, director and animator Paul Fierlinger has passed away. He died on Friday (April 4) at...

Ramin Zahed - April 6, 2025

VIZ Media Shifts Leadership with Sasaki as Chairman, Woods as CEO

VIZ Media, a leading producer and distributor of manga and anime, announces a major leadership transition as Ken Sasaki moves into the role of...

Mercedes Milligan - March 31, 2025

WIA Selects Five Teams for 2025 Stories X Women Program

Today, WIA (Women in Animation) announced the five teams selected for the 2025 cohort for Stories x Women, a program aimed at increasing the...

Mercedes Milligan - March 28, 2025

Roberto Genovesi Will Take Over Rai Kids from Retiring Leader Luca Milano

Rai Kids, the children's & family division of Italian public broadcaster Rai, has appointed Roberto Genovesi to succeed Luca Milano as head of the...

Animation Magazine - March 21, 2025

‘Courage the Cowardly Dog’ Head Writer David Steven Cohen Has Died, Age 66

David Steven Cohen, a multiple Emmy Award-nominated animation and television writer and producer, has died at age 66 due to to cancer. News of...

Animation Magazine - March 18, 2025

Rising Stars of Animation 2025

Every year, we spotlight a group of up-and-coming animation professionals who have made big strides in their careers and have exciting projects in the...

Ramin Zahed - March 7, 2025