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New ‘JoJo,’ period dramas, and steampunk adventures: Netflix has unveiled its 2026 anime slate, spotlighting original series, major franchise updates, and deeper production partnerships with Japanese studios.
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Netflix Unveils Its 2026 Anime Slate, Details MAPPA Partnership
A 2026 lineup blending new originals and updates to legacy franchises underscores how Netflix views anime as both cultural export and business engine.
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January 27, 2026 at 2:13 PM
New ‘JoJo,’ period dramas, and steampunk adventures: Netflix has unveiled its 2026 anime slate, spotlighting original series, major franchise updates, and deeper production partnerships with Japanese studios.
www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/netfli...
www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/netfli...
Better late than never? Hasbro and Mattel have finally unveiled their expansive toy lines for Netflix and Sony's cultural phenomenon, 'KPop Demon Hunters.' Details here: www.cartoonbrew.com/toys/kpop-de...
January 27, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Better late than never? Hasbro and Mattel have finally unveiled their expansive toy lines for Netflix and Sony's cultural phenomenon, 'KPop Demon Hunters.' Details here: www.cartoonbrew.com/toys/kpop-de...
Disney Television Animation has appointed Nickelodeon vet Zack Olin as its new senior vice president of development and current series.
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Zack Olin Appointed To Executive Role At Disney TV Animation
Olin will work to shape creative strategies and supporting ongoing productions behind series such as 'Big City Greens' and 'Phineas and Ferb.'
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January 27, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Disney Television Animation has appointed Nickelodeon vet Zack Olin as its new senior vice president of development and current series.
www.cartoonbrew.com/executives/z...
www.cartoonbrew.com/executives/z...
New ‘JoJo,’ period dramas, and steampunk adventures: Netflix has unveiled its 2026 anime slate, spotlighting original series, major franchise updates, and deeper production partnerships with Japanese studios.
www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/netfli...
www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/netfli...
Netflix Unveils Its 2026 Anime Slate, Details MAPPA Partnership
A 2026 lineup blending new originals and updates to legacy franchises underscores how Netflix views anime as both cultural export and business engine.
www.cartoonbrew.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:13 PM
New ‘JoJo,’ period dramas, and steampunk adventures: Netflix has unveiled its 2026 anime slate, spotlighting original series, major franchise updates, and deeper production partnerships with Japanese studios.
www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/netfli...
www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/netfli...
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Looney Tunes is (finally!) heading back to broadcast television, with Turner Classic Movies set to position the classic shorts as curated works of film history rather than disposable kids' content.
www.cartoonbrew.com/tv/looney-tu...
www.cartoonbrew.com/tv/looney-tu...
Looney Tunes Returns To TV With Prestige Treatment At TCM
TCM will showcase classic theatrical shorts in curated programming, restoring visibility and providing historical context to Warner Bros.’ iconic cartoons.
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January 26, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Looney Tunes is (finally!) heading back to broadcast television, with Turner Classic Movies set to position the classic shorts as curated works of film history rather than disposable kids' content.
www.cartoonbrew.com/tv/looney-tu...
www.cartoonbrew.com/tv/looney-tu...
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Toei Animation celebrated Dragon Ball’s 40th anniversary over the weekend with major announcements, including a new 'Galactic Patrol' series and a remastered 'Dragon Ball Super: Beerus' revival.
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www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/dragon...
Dragon Ball 40th Anniversary Unveils New Anime Series
Toei Animation marks Dragon Ball’s 40th anniversary with a new 'Galactic Patrol' anime and an enhanced 'Dragon Ball Super: Beerus' revival.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Toei Animation celebrated Dragon Ball’s 40th anniversary over the weekend with major announcements, including a new 'Galactic Patrol' series and a remastered 'Dragon Ball Super: Beerus' revival.
www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/dragon...
www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/dragon...
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Glitch Productions continues its hot streak. After boarding 'Lackadaisy' and debuting 'Knights of Guinevere,' the Aussie super-indie will launch 'Gameoverse,' a new 2D animated series from Ross O’Donovan (RubberRoss), in May.
www.cartoonbrew.com/series/glitc...
www.cartoonbrew.com/series/glitc...
Glitch Backs Ross O'Donovan For 'Gameoverse' Full Series Release
The Aussie super-indie made its third major announcement in less than a year, after boarding 'Lackadaisy' and launching 'Knights of Guinevere.'
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January 26, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Glitch Productions continues its hot streak. After boarding 'Lackadaisy' and debuting 'Knights of Guinevere,' the Aussie super-indie will launch 'Gameoverse,' a new 2D animated series from Ross O’Donovan (RubberRoss), in May.
www.cartoonbrew.com/series/glitc...
www.cartoonbrew.com/series/glitc...
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Was 'The Three Sisters' a genuine test of festival bias or a calculated act of misdirection? Director Konstantin Bronzit explains why his Oscar-nominated short was released under a false name and country of origin, and what he says it reveals about the system.
www.cartoonbrew.com/interviews/t...
www.cartoonbrew.com/interviews/t...
Social Experiment Or Hoax? 'The Three Sisters' Director Explains
Konstantin Bronzit explains why 'The Three Sisters' was submitted under a false name and country, turning his Oscar-nominated short into a test of bias.
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January 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Was 'The Three Sisters' a genuine test of festival bias or a calculated act of misdirection? Director Konstantin Bronzit explains why his Oscar-nominated short was released under a false name and country of origin, and what he says it reveals about the system.
www.cartoonbrew.com/interviews/t...
www.cartoonbrew.com/interviews/t...
Looney Tunes is (finally!) heading back to broadcast television, with Turner Classic Movies set to position the classic shorts as curated works of film history rather than disposable kids' content.
www.cartoonbrew.com/tv/looney-tu...
www.cartoonbrew.com/tv/looney-tu...
Looney Tunes Returns To TV With Prestige Treatment At TCM
TCM will showcase classic theatrical shorts in curated programming, restoring visibility and providing historical context to Warner Bros.’ iconic cartoons.
www.cartoonbrew.com
January 26, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Looney Tunes is (finally!) heading back to broadcast television, with Turner Classic Movies set to position the classic shorts as curated works of film history rather than disposable kids' content.
www.cartoonbrew.com/tv/looney-tu...
www.cartoonbrew.com/tv/looney-tu...
Glitch Productions continues its hot streak. After boarding 'Lackadaisy' and debuting 'Knights of Guinevere,' the Aussie super-indie will launch 'Gameoverse,' a new 2D animated series from Ross O’Donovan (RubberRoss), in May.
www.cartoonbrew.com/series/glitc...
www.cartoonbrew.com/series/glitc...
Glitch Backs Ross O'Donovan For 'Gameoverse' Full Series Release
The Aussie super-indie made its third major announcement in less than a year, after boarding 'Lackadaisy' and launching 'Knights of Guinevere.'
www.cartoonbrew.com
January 26, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Glitch Productions continues its hot streak. After boarding 'Lackadaisy' and debuting 'Knights of Guinevere,' the Aussie super-indie will launch 'Gameoverse,' a new 2D animated series from Ross O’Donovan (RubberRoss), in May.
www.cartoonbrew.com/series/glitc...
www.cartoonbrew.com/series/glitc...
Toei Animation celebrated Dragon Ball’s 40th anniversary over the weekend with major announcements, including a new 'Galactic Patrol' series and a remastered 'Dragon Ball Super: Beerus' revival.
www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/dragon...
www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/dragon...
Dragon Ball 40th Anniversary Unveils New Anime Series
Toei Animation marks Dragon Ball’s 40th anniversary with a new 'Galactic Patrol' anime and an enhanced 'Dragon Ball Super: Beerus' revival.
www.cartoonbrew.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Toei Animation celebrated Dragon Ball’s 40th anniversary over the weekend with major announcements, including a new 'Galactic Patrol' series and a remastered 'Dragon Ball Super: Beerus' revival.
www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/dragon...
www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/dragon...
Was 'The Three Sisters' a genuine test of festival bias or a calculated act of misdirection? Director Konstantin Bronzit explains why his Oscar-nominated short was released under a false name and country of origin, and what he says it reveals about the system.
www.cartoonbrew.com/interviews/t...
www.cartoonbrew.com/interviews/t...
Social Experiment Or Hoax? 'The Three Sisters' Director Explains
Konstantin Bronzit explains why 'The Three Sisters' was submitted under a false name and country, turning his Oscar-nominated short into a test of bias.
www.cartoonbrew.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Was 'The Three Sisters' a genuine test of festival bias or a calculated act of misdirection? Director Konstantin Bronzit explains why his Oscar-nominated short was released under a false name and country of origin, and what he says it reveals about the system.
www.cartoonbrew.com/interviews/t...
www.cartoonbrew.com/interviews/t...
'Los Trotamúsicos' (1989–90) is a Spanish series directed by Cruz Delgado and inspired by the Brothers Grimm’s Town Musicians of Bremen. It follows four animal friends who form a band and protect their home while helping others along the way.
January 23, 2026 at 9:40 PM
'Los Trotamúsicos' (1989–90) is a Spanish series directed by Cruz Delgado and inspired by the Brothers Grimm’s Town Musicians of Bremen. It follows four animal friends who form a band and protect their home while helping others along the way.
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From 'Fortnite' to 'Fallout,' London's Beyond Games: Transmedia Summit explored how games are becoming cross-platform worlds spanning animation, film, and TV.
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www.cartoonbrew.com/events/beyon...
Beyond Games Summit Explores The Future Of Transmedia IP
Industry leaders discuss how games expand into animation, film, and TV, with insights on audience participation, world-building, and cross-platform strategy.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:41 PM
From 'Fortnite' to 'Fallout,' London's Beyond Games: Transmedia Summit explored how games are becoming cross-platform worlds spanning animation, film, and TV.
www.cartoonbrew.com/events/beyon...
www.cartoonbrew.com/events/beyon...
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Netflix has expanded its strategic partnership with 'Jujutsu Kaisen' and 'Chainsaw Man' producer MAPPA. The companies will co-develop a slate of projects, with the streamer then distributing them globally.
www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/netfli...
www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/netfli...
Netflix Expands Strategic Partnership With Anime Studio MAPPA
Under the new deal, the two companies will co-develop a slate of projects which Netflix will exclusively distribute globally.
www.cartoonbrew.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Netflix has expanded its strategic partnership with 'Jujutsu Kaisen' and 'Chainsaw Man' producer MAPPA. The companies will co-develop a slate of projects, with the streamer then distributing them globally.
www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/netfli...
www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/netfli...
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Exclusive: Premiering at IFFR on Jan. 30, 'Acid City' is a 12-minute cyberpunk CG speculative doc set in a floating megacity drifting on an acidic ocean. Check out the film's trailer and our interview with debut directors Jack Wedge and Will Freudenheim here: www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/acid-...
January 23, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Exclusive: Premiering at IFFR on Jan. 30, 'Acid City' is a 12-minute cyberpunk CG speculative doc set in a floating megacity drifting on an acidic ocean. Check out the film's trailer and our interview with debut directors Jack Wedge and Will Freudenheim here: www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/acid-...
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Produced by their Laser Days Studio, the film blends animation crafted in Blender and Unreal Engine, anthropological research, and on-the-ground recordings of water scientists and real NYC residents to create a city that feels lived-in, fragile, and worth protecting.
January 23, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Produced by their Laser Days Studio, the film blends animation crafted in Blender and Unreal Engine, anthropological research, and on-the-ground recordings of water scientists and real NYC residents to create a city that feels lived-in, fragile, and worth protecting.
From 'Fortnite' to 'Fallout,' London's Beyond Games: Transmedia Summit explored how games are becoming cross-platform worlds spanning animation, film, and TV.
www.cartoonbrew.com/events/beyon...
www.cartoonbrew.com/events/beyon...
Beyond Games Summit Explores The Future Of Transmedia IP
Industry leaders discuss how games expand into animation, film, and TV, with insights on audience participation, world-building, and cross-platform strategy.
www.cartoonbrew.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:41 PM
From 'Fortnite' to 'Fallout,' London's Beyond Games: Transmedia Summit explored how games are becoming cross-platform worlds spanning animation, film, and TV.
www.cartoonbrew.com/events/beyon...
www.cartoonbrew.com/events/beyon...
Netflix has expanded its strategic partnership with 'Jujutsu Kaisen' and 'Chainsaw Man' producer MAPPA. The companies will co-develop a slate of projects, with the streamer then distributing them globally.
www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/netfli...
www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/netfli...
Netflix Expands Strategic Partnership With Anime Studio MAPPA
Under the new deal, the two companies will co-develop a slate of projects which Netflix will exclusively distribute globally.
www.cartoonbrew.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Netflix has expanded its strategic partnership with 'Jujutsu Kaisen' and 'Chainsaw Man' producer MAPPA. The companies will co-develop a slate of projects, with the streamer then distributing them globally.
www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/netfli...
www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/netfli...
Exclusive: Premiering at IFFR on Jan. 30, 'Acid City' is a 12-minute cyberpunk CG speculative doc set in a floating megacity drifting on an acidic ocean. Check out the film's trailer and our interview with debut directors Jack Wedge and Will Freudenheim here: www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/acid-...
January 23, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Exclusive: Premiering at IFFR on Jan. 30, 'Acid City' is a 12-minute cyberpunk CG speculative doc set in a floating megacity drifting on an acidic ocean. Check out the film's trailer and our interview with debut directors Jack Wedge and Will Freudenheim here: www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/acid-...
In 'TheyDream,' Puerto Rican filmmaker William David Caballero blends animation, miniature sets, and performance to reconstruct family memories and explore grief as lived experience.
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BTS Of 'TheyDream': Miniatures, Rotoscoping, Memory
Caballero discusses hybrid animation, miniature sets, and rotoscoped performance in a deeply personal documentary shaped by family memory and grief.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM
In 'TheyDream,' Puerto Rican filmmaker William David Caballero blends animation, miniature sets, and performance to reconstruct family memories and explore grief as lived experience.
www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...
www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...
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San Diego Comic-Con has quietly updated its Art Show rules to fully ban AI-generated artwork. No exhibition, no sales.
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San Diego Comic-Con Updates Its Art Show Regulations To Ban AI
SDCC's Art Show, a gallery-style showcase hosted in a nearby hotel, will no longer allow the exhibition of work created by AI, "either partially or wholly."
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January 22, 2026 at 3:35 PM
San Diego Comic-Con has quietly updated its Art Show rules to fully ban AI-generated artwork. No exhibition, no sales.
www.cartoonbrew.com/events/san-d...
www.cartoonbrew.com/events/san-d...
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The Academy went right down the line with its animated feature nominees this year, avoiding any risk or recognition of risk in its selection, which turned out to be one of the most predictable in years, with the big studios getting things all their way.
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www.cartoonbrew.com/awards/oscar...
No Surprises Among This Year’s Oscar Nominees As Favorites Hold
Oscar nominations revealed a risk-averse animated feature lineup, an unpredictable shorts race, and animation again ignored outside its own categories.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:44 PM
The Academy went right down the line with its animated feature nominees this year, avoiding any risk or recognition of risk in its selection, which turned out to be one of the most predictable in years, with the big studios getting things all their way.
www.cartoonbrew.com/awards/oscar...
www.cartoonbrew.com/awards/oscar...
In his films, text becomes material: letters blur, scatter, vanish, and take on new life. Japanese animator Ryo Orikasa explains how he transforms literature, poetry, and silence into animated form.
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www.cartoonbrew.com/animators/ry...
Animating Poetry: The Word-Based Films Of Ryo Orikasa
Ryo Orikasa discusses how he transforms literature, poetry, and written language into animated form through text, sound, and silence.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:07 PM
In his films, text becomes material: letters blur, scatter, vanish, and take on new life. Japanese animator Ryo Orikasa explains how he transforms literature, poetry, and silence into animated form.
www.cartoonbrew.com/animators/ry...
www.cartoonbrew.com/animators/ry...