International Top Stories
- FOX Entertainment Invests in Holywater October 14, 2025The equity stake investment in the Ukrainian AI-powered vertical video technology platform signals the studio’s focus on digital storytelling and next-gen creatives; commits to producing over 200 titles in the next 2 years.
- Animation Educators Forum Announces 2025 Top 5 Student Films October 14, 2025This year’s Student Animation Showcase film selections are all from Ringling College of Art and Design; each to receive ASIFA-Hollywood membership and free submissions to the Annie Awards.
- Warner Bros. Animation Announces ‘Batman: Knightfall’ Multi-Part Animated Films October 13, 2025The first of the planned releases in DC’s latest iconic Dark Knight saga is set for 2026.
Asian Animation News
- Netflix Unveils New ‘BAKI-DOU’ Anime and ‘BEASTARS Final Season’ Part 2 September 18, 2025The announcements and first look reveals were made during a talk show which featured Keisuke Itagaki, creator of the ‘BAKI’ manga series, and Paru Itagaki, creator of ‘BEASTARS,’ as part of Netflix’s 10th anniversary in Japan celebration.
- New Chitose 2025 Reveals Short Film, 30 Seconds Animation Selections September 12, 2025From 2,479 submissions, 62 have been chosen for the Short Film (international/Japan/Student/Music) competition, while 8 works were chosen from 172 submissions for the 30 Seconds Animation competition; festival runs November 21 -25.
