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‘Tangles,’ ‘Paper Trail’ Win Top Prizes At Animation Is Film
Louis Clichy’s ‘Iron Boy’ earned both the audience and special jury awards, while Anna Mantzaris’s ‘Please’ also picked up a shorts prize.
Los Angeles
The latest industry news from Los Angeles, the biggest animation-producing city in the United States and home to all of the major Hollywood studios.
Infinity Festival Announces 2026 Lineup With Brad Bird, Travis Knight, And New ASIFA-Showcase
Studios including Cartoon Saloon, Pixar, Netflix, and DreamWorks will participate in a new awards-season event presented with ASIFA-Hollywood.
Craig McCracken, Lauren Faust, Paul Rudish And Original ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Voice Actors To Reunite For Glendale Fundraiser
The November 7 fundraiser will feature a panel, a live performance by Bis, animation screenings, and more at Glendale’s Alex Theatre.
‘Knights Of Guinevere,’ ‘Iron Boy,’ ‘Tangles,’ ‘Jim Queen’ Headline 2026 Animation Is Film Lineup
Nine competition features, five shorts presentations, studio previews, retrospectives, and filmmaker talks will run October 16–19 in Hollywood.
New Report Warns Paramount-WBD Merger Could Devastate Los Angeles’ Production Workforce
A new economic report warns the proposed Paramount-WBD merger could put thousands of film and television job-years at risk in Los Angeles County.
VES Reveals Speaker Lineup For Inaugural Women Who Lead Summit
Bárbara Muschietti, Brit MacRae, Pavani Boddapati, and others will speak at the inaugural VES Women Who Lead Summit in Los Angeles.
‘The 70 Deadly Sins’ Turned The Shock Of USC’s XA Shutdown Into An Experimental Short (EXCLUSIVE)
Chinese animator Tara Hou discusses making ‘The 70 Deadly Sins’ and how USC’s Expanded Animation program shutdown disrupted her MFA education.
54th Annie Awards Open Submissions, Add Anime Category
Submissions are open for the 54th Annie Awards, which will introduce a new category honoring international anime productions for television and media.
Audiences Will Finally Get To See ‘Star Wars Detours,’ But Only At The Lucas Museum
Shelved after Disney acquired Lucasfilm, the animated parody has 39 completed episodes, but only a curated selection will be shown.
Titmouse And Meow Wolf Join Forces On Animated Series And L.A. Immersive Experience
Titmouse will develop an animated series based on Meow Wolf’s universe and create animation for the immersive company’s Los Angeles exhibition.
Living Legend Floyd Norman To Receive Honorary Oscar From The Academy
Disney animation pioneer Floyd Norman, the studio’s first Black artist hired long-term, will receive an Honorary Oscar this fall.
You’re Invited To A Free ‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85’ Reception, Screening, And Q&A
Join Eric Robles and Ian Graham for a reception, screening, and behind-the-scenes Q&A for Netflix’s animated Hawkins adventure.
Tartakovsky, Harmon, Cappa Talk Animation Craft At Adult Swim’s L.A. Roundtable
‘He’s cheating. You can’t just draw your cartoon,’ Harmon playfully accused Tartakovsky during a lighthearted talk on process and canon.
How Netflix’s ‘Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight’ Balances Classic Comic Roots With Modern CG Aesthetics (EXCLUSIVE)
Production designer Aurélien Prédal explains the visual strategy, shifting styles, and aesthetic challenges behind the global series adaptation.
AfroAnimation Summit Is Quickly Emerging As A Major Talent Pipeline
Founder Keith White discusses how the relatively young event connects global creators with studios while adapting to the rise of independent animation careers.
LAFM’s Animation Today Returns With New Don Hertzfeldt Short
Six shorts from around the world highlight the breadth of contemporary independent animation at this year’s Los Angeles Festival of Movies.
L.A. Screening Program Femme Grotesquerie Explores Feminine Forms Through Animation
Los Angeles Filmforum presents 10 animated shorts, including global award winners ‘Moon Cycle,’ ‘On Weary Wings Go By,’ and ‘The Gnawer of Rocks.’
‘Pure, Unadulterated Rage And Grief,’ USC Students, Staff In Shock As University Shuts Down Its Expanded Animation Program
The decision includes layoffs of non-tenured faculty, with enrolled students reassigned to other divisions within USC’s School of Cinematic Arts.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sweeps The 2026 Annie Awards, Winning All 10 Awards For Which It Was Nominated
Here’s our full rundown of the 53rd Annie Awards, including all the winners and the glamorous evening’s most memorable presenters and moments.
You’re Invited To A Free ‘Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight’ Screening, Q&A, And Reception
Join Cartoon Brew for a free Los Angeles screening of ‘Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight,’ plus a Q&A with the production designer and a reception.