Why 2026 Is a High Stakes Year for Original Animated Films

After years of disappointments, animated originals are making a big play in 2026 with Pixar, Disney and DreamWorks all rolling out new IP.
The New York Times

Animation Hasn’t Been the Same Since ‘Toy Story’

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 ...
Santa Rosa Press Democrat

First animated ‘Peanuts’ musical in 37 years coming to Apple TV+ in August

Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the rest of the gang are off to summer camp in a new animated special that marks the first “Peanuts” musical in over three decades. “Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical” will ...
Variety

Marvel Animation Premieres First Episode of ‘Eyes of Wakanda’ at France’s Annecy Animation Festival

“Eyes of Wakanda,” an animated spin-off from the “Black Panther” franchise, premiered its first episode at a panel at the Annecy Animation Festival. Director Todd Harris introduced the episode, titled ...