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Aardman Is Auctioning More Than 220 Puppets, Props, And Artworks For Its 50th Anniversary

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/auctions/wallace-gromit-shaun-aardman-auction-266289.html

Published: September 4, 2026 17:10

More than 220 Aardman puppets, props, and pieces of artwork will be auctioned to celebrate the studio’s 50th anniversary.

‘Frankelda’ Bros. Next Film; White House Propaganda Games; ‘Skibidi’ Loses Its Creator

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/newsletter/frankelda-bros-next-film-white-house-propaganda-games-skibidi-loses-its-creator-266286.html

Published: September 4, 2026 16:38

Following the success of I Am Frankelda, Mexican filmmakers Roy and Arturo Ambriz are taking their long-gestating stop-motion fantasy, The Ballad of the Phoenix, to this year’s Venice Gap-financing market, … Continued

‘Atlas: The Animated Movie’ A Bold Indie Feature As Unlikely As Its Long-Forgotten Hero (EXCLUSIVE)

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/atlas-the-animated-movie-austin-mcconnell-266272.html

Published: September 4, 2026 15:52

Austin McConnell taught himself CG animation, built a production pipeline in his basement, and overcame a debilitating stroke to complete his 90-minute feature.

Wile E. Coyote Shades David Zaslav In Looney Reddit AMA

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/wile-e-coyote-vs-acme-david-zaslav-reddit-ama-266251.html

Published: September 4, 2026 14:04

Wile E. Coyote addressed David Zaslav, ACME, the Road Runner, and his decades of failure in a funny and surprisingly thoughtful Reddit AMA.

White House Launches Racist Video Games To Promote Migrant Deportations

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/politics/white-house-racist-video-games-266259.html

Published: September 4, 2026 13:31

The White House has launched five crudely made browser games, including two that use age-old racist imagery and language to promote its anti-immigration agenda.

MoistCr1TiKaL’s ‘Godslap’ Comic Is Getting A Hand-Drawn Feature From Powerhouse

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/moistcr1tikal-godslap-feature-powerhouse-266254.html

Published: September 4, 2026 12:18

Powerhouse Animation Studios is producing a hand-drawn feature adaptation of Charlie White’s comic 'Godslap' for a theatrical release in 2028.

‘I Am Frankelda’s’ Ambriz Brothers Return With ‘The Ballad Of The Phoenix,’ Heading To Venice’s Gap-Financing Market

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/ambriz-brothers-ballad-of-the-phoenix-266238.html

Published: September 3, 2026 13:44

The long-gestating stop-motion fantasy follows a fire-wielding goblin princess forced to choose between saving her tyrannical father and freeing his kingdom.

Skibidi Toilet Launches New Era Without Its Creator As Fan Animators Take Creative Control

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/series/skibidi-toilet-alexey-gerasimov-invisible-narratives-266224.html

Published: September 3, 2026 13:00

Rightsholder Invisible Narratives confirms Alexey Gerasimov 'is not currently participating in the development or production' of new Skibidi Toilet episodes.

NFB Greenlights New Animated Shorts From Theodore Ushev, Michèle Lemieux, Mochi Lin

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/nfb-theodore-ushev-michele-lemieux-mochi-lin-266229.html

Published: September 3, 2026 12:22

The three films include a pinscreen experiment, an adopted girl’s search for her birth mother, and a portrait of life inside a Montreal hostel.

Reworked ‘Dragon Ball Super’ Opening Arc Sets October Premiere, Drops New Trailer

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/dragon-ball-super-beerus-trailer-premiere-date-266226.html

Published: September 3, 2026 11:56

Toei’s reconstructed and extensively redrawn edition will introduce new characters and receive a world-premiere screening at New York Comic Con.

Kevin Gillis Looks Back On 40 Years Of Canadian Classic ‘The Raccoons’ And Ahead To Its Return

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/series/kevin-gillis-raccoons-canada-series-266046.html

Published: September 2, 2026 16:29

Kevin Gillis on the origins, music, watercolor aesthetic, and enduring appeal of the Canadian classic, as well as plans for a potential new series and feature.

Peter Cullen’s Final Optimus Prime Performance Is Coming To Theaters

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/peter-cullen-optimus-prime-awakening-short-266204.html

Published: September 2, 2026 14:45

The late actor reunites with Frank Welker in 'Optimus Prime: Awakening,' a new short screening with the 1986 film’s 4K rerelease.

DreamWorks Remote Workers Ratify First TAG Contract, Securing Wage And Benefit Parity

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/artist-rights/dreamworks-remote-workers-spa-production-managers-animation-guild-266182.html

Published: September 2, 2026 14:05

The unit secured wage and benefit parity in their first TAG contract, while Sony Pictures Animation’s production management workers voted to unionize.

Viral Chinese Hit ‘Niu Lai’ Projected To Top $9M After Selling Fewer Than 300 Tickets In Its First 10 Days

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/box-office-report/niu-lai-chinese-box-office-update-266198.html

Published: September 2, 2026 13:34

The mother-and-son production expanded from fewer than five daily screenings to about 22,000 at its peak, turning online mockery into a theatrical phenomenon.

The Legless Pigeon That Inspired ‘Fingerbang,’ Kim Yeonwoo’s Gothic Tale Of A Woman In Love With A Severed Finger (EXCLUSIVE BTS)

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/kim-yeonwoo-fingerbang-behind-the-scenes-fantoche-266165.html

Published: September 2, 2026 12:53

The Korean director shares exclusive production artwork and discusses the dark humor, hand-drawn aesthetic, and strange romance behind her graduation film.

After Botching Its Theatrical Release, Paramount Is Bringing The Latest ‘Avatar’ Film To Blu-Ray And 4K

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/avatar-ang-the-last-airbender-blu-ray-4k-266185.html

Published: September 2, 2026 12:15

After a bungled theatrical rollout, the first Avatar Studios feature is coming to Blu-ray and DVD in November, with a 4K SteelBook following in February.

‘Ray Gunn,’ ‘Wildwood’ World Premieres Lead Animation-Heavy BFI London Film Festival Lineup

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/festivals/ray-gunn-wildwood-world-premieres-bfi-london-film-festival-266178.html

Published: September 2, 2026 11:15

Brad Bird and Laika lead a particularly strong animation lineup that also includes 'Iron Boy,' 'Julián,' 'Rogue Trooper,' and 'My Friend the Sun.'

Cartoon Forum Introduces Sustainability Prize As It Unveils 2026 Tribute Nominees

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/markets/cartoon-forum-tribute-nominees-sustainability-award-266174.html

Published: September 2, 2026 10:45

Cartoon Saloon, the BBC, Mediawan Kids & Family, Mago Production, and Studio 100 are among the companies nominated for this year’s Cartoon Forum Tributes.

Coyote’s Box Office Bow; Tippett Fire Sale; New Pokémon Feature

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/newsletter/coyotes-box-office-bow-tippett-fire-sale-new-pokemon-feature-266160.html

Published: September 1, 2026 19:33

Coyote vs. Acme opened to a Wile E. start, grossing $23.9 million worldwide, including a stronger-than-projected $15.5 million domestic debut. To mark its release, Vincent Alexander also assembled Exhibits A … Continued

Rintaro, ‘Metropolis,’ And ‘Angel’s Egg’ Lead Busan’s New Anime Spotlight

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/festivals/busan-japanese-animation-spotlight-rintaro-266149.html

Published: September 1, 2026 19:25

The program spans seven decades of anime, pairing landmark works by Osamu Tezuka and Mamoru Oshii with new films from Shingo Natsume and other emerging talents.

‘The Wingfeather Saga’ Sets Season 4 Premiere, Adds Dan Stevens And Jim Broadbent To Voice Cast (EXCLUSIVE)

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/series/wingfeather-saga-season-four-release-dan-stevens266144-266144.html

Published: September 1, 2026 19:00

Dan Stevens and Jim Broadbent join the cast of Angel’s CG fantasy series, which returns with new episodes on October 21.

Pluto TV Doubles Down On Anime With New Channels, Simulcasts, And Exclusive English Dubs

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/pluto-tv-anime-one-punch-man-naruto-inuyasha-sailor-moon-266146.html

Published: September 1, 2026 15:39

More than 1,300 hours of anime are coming to Pluto TV, including 'One-Punch Man,' 'Naruto,' 'Inuyasha,' and 'Sailor Moon.'

‘Coyote Vs. Acme’ Refuses To Stay Buried, Opens At No. 5 Worldwide With $23.9M Debut

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/box-office-report/coyote-vs-acme-opening-weekend-box-office-266138.html

Published: August 31, 2026 10:57

Nearly three years after Warner Bros. shelved it, Dave Green's Looney Tunes hybrid debuted at No. 2 domestically with $15.5 million in ticket sales.

‘Pokémon: Wild Card,’ The Franchise’s First Animated Feature In Seven Years, Unveiled For 2027

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/pokemon-wild-card-cloverworks-story-inc-266135.html

Published: August 31, 2026 10:36

CloverWorks animates the new adventure which follows a card player and Mimikyu, marking Pokémon’s first feature film in seven years when it debuts in 2027.