Studio chiefs, anime moguls, stop-motion holdouts and, of course, ‘Bluey’ — meet the people redefining the medium right now.

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One of the most wide-open races at this year’s Oscars is for best animated feature, as big franchises and indies compete for gold. Out Oct. 23 is the stop-motion “Wildwood,” pegged by many awards ...

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2026 has been a wonderful year for animation (except when it comes to the industry overall, which is constantly on fire). Following the history-making success of the independent film "Flow" at the ...

Nerdist got a sneak peek at Hollywood Studios’ new Magic of Disney Animation and it was definitely magical. The attraction is a celebration of not just art but the people who create it. Nerdist’s Take ...

Well no matter what, it’s clearly a battle between Wildwood and Toy Story 5, unless Wildwood turns out really bad which I have my doubts, but always be cautious. The only film I could see making a ...

Animation and live-action didn’t truly interact until Max Fleischer invented the Rotoscope, a device that allowed animators to trace and draw over footage. Over the course of more than 100 Out of the ...

The first half of 2026 has already produced an unusually competitive animation slate. While there are certainly Disney animated movies that actually deserve a live-action remake, this year’s stellar ...