Animation has always enjoyed a devoted following, but 2025’s releases revealed that its audience is bigger and broader than most of us thought. In a tough year for most live-action releases, one of ...

The Pixar Era kicked off 30 years ago with the first installment of the popular franchise. It’s given us countless hits, but something has also been lost. By Maya Phillips There are so many ways of ...

Researchers found that neurons can use fat, not just sugar, to power the brain. When a protein called DDHD2 fails, this process breaks down and leads to serious brain problems. Scientists were able to ...

From weak theatrical intent to cultural controversy, Disney animation faces major challenges even as it experiments with fresh formats and new IP. Jeff Gritchen/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register ...

Scientists have built an artificial neuron that’s so realistic it fires, learns, and responds to chemical signals just like the real thing – a breakthrough that could transform computing, medicine, ...

It’s been a milestone week for labor organizing in the animation industry, as three separate groups of workers have announced efforts to unionize under The Animation Guild (TAG), IATSE Local 839.

The staffers are attempting to join the Animation Guild, which continues to organize aggressively inside the production space. By Katie Kilkenny Labor & Media Reporter The Animation Guild has launched ...

The animation industry has always been labor-intensive, blending artistry, innovation, and technology to bring stories to life. Now, a new technological shift, generative AI (genAI), is sparking ...

Even with its 'Peanuts' rights, the Apple SVOD service has seemingly all but abandoned cartoons. By Tony Maglio Want to stream cartoons on a Saturday morning like the old days (but via modern ...

Hexed is Walt Disney Animation Studios' fall 2026 film and is focused on an "awkward teenage boy and his Type - A mom, who discover that what makes him unusual, might just be magical powers that will ...

As someone born in the ‘90s, I’ve been following Walt Disney Animation since I practically entered the world. I’ll admit, however, that the company’s recent run of films hasn’t been its strongest ...