animation
End of an era: Phil Tippett closing his studio after 40 years
Four decades in, the force behind a landmark stop-motion and visual effects legacy is shuttering a legendary Berkeley studio.
August 31, 2026 1:14 pm
Netflix taps AJ Dungo’s best-selling graphic novel for its next big romance movie
Netflix is turning AJ Dungo’s acclaimed graphic novel into a film, promising a deeply emotional romance with real breakout potential.
August 28, 2026 2:01 pm
Richard Kelly returns to Donnie Darko with a sequel book arriving in 2026
Richard Kelly is bringing Donnie Darko back — just not the way you expect.
August 27, 2026 10:17 am
Fox’s X-Men movies mishandled Cyclops — Scott Summers never got his due
Fox’s X-Men movies turned one of the team’s most important heroes into an afterthought — Cyclops deserved better, and the franchise’s misfires add up.
August 23, 2026 1:47 pm
‘Niu Lai’ is blowing up online — here’s how to watch the Chinese, million-dollar animated film
Niu Lai, the viral Chinese animated sensation, has viewers scrambling to find it—so here’s how to actually watch it and whether you can stream it yet.
August 23, 2026 11:40 am
Gunsmoke and gears collide in Netflix's Bass X Machina teaser packed with savage action
Settle in for Brian Tyree Henry chasing justice in Bass X Machina—just know Netflix’s frontier chaos isn’t far behind.
August 22, 2026 1:49 pm
Will Disney 2026 Honors recognize a voice legend? Jim Cummings speaks out
An iconic voice actor is throwing some delicate shade at Disney after getting passed over for the 2026 Disney Legends class.
August 21, 2026 1:39 pm
Most profitable movie ever is Niu Lai, the Chinese animated film mocked as ‘terrible’
We rolled our eyes at Niu Lai; now this bizarre internet sensation is an unexpected 2026 phenomenon—so what changed?
August 20, 2026 1:30 pm
$3B milestone sets Zendaya up for a historic year in cinema as 'Dune 3' nears
Zendaya’s on a box-office tear this year, stacking back-to-back hits that have her rewriting the record books.
August 17, 2026 4:50 pm
One Punch Man punches back onto Netflix US on August 25
One Punch Man is punching back onto Netflix this August — here’s what to know before it lands.
August 13, 2026 5:18 pm
A $5.9 billion empire collapsed — and Disney’s decisions paved the way
How Disney’s gambles backfired, turning an empire into a cautionary tale of costly bets, strategic missteps, and collapse.
August 13, 2026 12:29 pm
Massive 2026 box office vaults Disney into the $4 billion club with Universal
Disney’s 2026 box-office rebound is gathering steam, as its biggest titles have pushed the studio past a major milestone—putting it shoulder to shoulder with Universal.
August 12, 2026 12:56 pm
Looking to join the MCU, ‘Michael’ star Juliano Valdi targets Spider-Man variant role
Juliano Valdi has an eye on a very specific MCU role — and said as much.
August 11, 2026 1:33 pm
Planning Hollyshorts Film Festival 2026? Find the full schedule, dates, times, venue and event lineup
As the 22nd Annual HollyShorts Film Festival approaches, here’s your cheat sheet to the 2026 run—schedule, venues, tickets, and the full lineup.
August 10, 2026 1:38 pm
What powers Kit Connor’s 2026 net worth, and how the Heartstopper star built it?
Kit Connor’s run across several shows and films has stacked up a number you’ll want to see.
August 9, 2026 2:58 pm
Netflix: The Ribbon Hero, based on the ‘Godfather of Manga’s’ classic
Inspired by Princess Knight, Netflix’s The Ribbon Hero carries a beloved manga legacy to anime fans, but how it pulls it off is what you’ll want to see.
August 7, 2026 3:18 pm
Henry Cavill Developing Animated Warhammer 40,000 Series for Prime Video
Henry Cavill is lending a hand to bring another Warhammer story to life — but which corner of that far‑future battleground is getting the star treatment next?
August 3, 2026 4:47 pm
7 Essential WWII Films to Stream for Hiroshima Day
To mark Hiroshima Day, a clutch of powerful World War II films explore the human cost of war — alongside resilience, sacrifice and hope.
August 3, 2026 3:56 pm
Is False Memory on Netflix? Here’s where to watch the buzzy new anime
Is False Memory on Netflix — and where, exactly, can you actually watch the new anime?
August 3, 2026 2:52 pm
Why is My Adventures with Superman on Adult Swim? It was never the plan
When My Adventures with Superman premiered on Adult Swim in July 2023 — at midnight, no less — viewers were baffled. Here was a sweet, all-ages, anime-inspired take on Clark Kent, airing in the block built for Rick and Morty. The show got glowing reviews and one recurring question. What is this doing here?
July 29, 2026 10:47 am