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# Animation Scoop 2.0

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## Posts
- [Midwell – 5](https://www.animationscoop.com/midwell-5/)
- [INTERVIEWS: Walking Into “Wildwood” With Travis Knight And Cast](https://www.animationscoop.com/interviews-walking-into-wildwood-with-travis-knight-and-cast/): LAIKA's highly anticipated new stop-motion feature, directed by Travis Knight whom I spoke with along with the stars of the movie — Peyton Elizabeth Lee (the voice of Prue), co-stars Jacob Tremblay, Jake Johnson, and Awkwafina (the voice of rat companion Septima).
- [Animation Supervisor Ben Anderson on Treating ‘Coyote Vs. Acme’ Like a 2D Chuck Jones](https://www.animationscoop.com/animation-supervisor-ben-anderson-on-treating-coyote-vs-acme-like-a-2d-chuck-jones/): We spoke to Ben Anderson, the animation supervisor from DNEG, about pulling off the trickiest and most satisfying live action/animation hybrid since Who Framed Roger Rabbit? He explains what it was like collaborating with director Dave Green and the rest of the team.
- [24 HOURS Animation Contest Celebrates it’s 24th year with winning films premiering at “Animation Is Film” Festival](https://www.animationscoop.com/24-hours-animation-contest-celebrates-its-24th-year-with-winning-films-premiering-at-animation-is-film-festival/): The 24 HOURS Animation Contest for Students, celebrates its 24th year and announced its 2026 winners today with some surprise results. 
- [Animation Is Film present’s The Hollywood Reporter’s “Animation Roundtable”](https://www.animationscoop.com/animation-is-film-presents-the-hollywood-reporters-animation-roundtable/): Roundtable to include Louis Clichy (Iron Boy), Bill Hader (The Cat in the Hat), Travis Knight (Wildwood), Joel Crawford (Forgotten Island), Leah Nelson (Tangles), Phuong Mai Nguyen (In Waves) and Fawn Veerasunthorn (Hexed).
- [INTERVIEW: The “Berry” Fun “Strawberry Shortcake’s Bake Shop”](https://www.animationscoop.com/interview-the-berry-fun-strawberry-shortcakes-bake-shop/): We spoke with Daisy Wall - the VP of Content at WildBrain and the creative lead on Strawberry Shortcake's Bake Shop.
- [INTERVIEW: Amos Sussigan On “Pigeons” And “The Cat In The Hat”](https://www.animationscoop.com/interview-amos-sussigan-on-pigeons-and-the-cat-in-the-hat/): Amos Sussigan is the talented director of new animated short film Pigeons, which is vying for awards consideration. Narrated by Andy Serkis, it's a drama chronicling major life events for these creatures, while also serving as a commentary on humanity and AI.
- [Crunchyroll Showcase At NYCC 2026](https://www.animationscoop.com/crunchyroll-showcase-at-nycc-2026/): Global anime titan Crunchyroll took New York Comic Con by storm on Thursday with a "Crunchyroll Showcase" panel highlighting current and upcoming features and series. I attended and here's what I saw.
- [‘Hexed’ Preview: Disney Leans into Legacy for a Magical Witch’s Brew](https://www.animationscoop.com/hexed-preview-disney-leans-into-legacy-for-a-magical-witchs-brew/): Animation Scoop got a sneak peek of Disney' magical fantasy comedy, Hexed, which included 30 minutes of footage, as well as animated presentations. Here's what we saw.
- [Previewing “Helluva Boss” Season 3 At NYCC](https://www.animationscoop.com/previewing-helluva-boss-season-3-at-nycc/): The third season of popular Prime Video adult animated series Helluva Boss — about Hell's hitman services company I.M.P. — premieres this Thursday October 14th. Last Thursday I spoke with several cast members, as well as creator Vivienne Medrano, in a pressroom session at the New York Comic Con.
- [“KPop Demon Hunters” Energy At NYCC 2026](https://www.animationscoop.com/kpop-demon-hunters-energy-at-nycc-2026/): Sony Pictures Animation and Netflix's Oscar-winning "KPop Demon Hunters" continues to be a global powerhouse, more than a year after its June 2025 release. A core part of the phenomenon is the music, with songs from girl group Huntrix and boy band Saja Boys dominating the charts.
- [INTERVIEW: Makoto Furukawa, the “Hiro” of “Reborn as a Space Mercenary”](https://www.animationscoop.com/interview-makoto-furukawa-the-hiro-of-reborn-as-a-space-mercenary/): The network provided the opportunity for me to speak with lead voice actor Makoto Furukawa at Anime Expo 2026.  We talked about his new show, his role as Hiro, his inspiration and his craft as an actor.
- [More News And Animation Highlights At NYCC 2026](https://www.animationscoop.com/more-news-and-animation-highlights-at-nycc-2026/): Animation Scoop's NYCC 2026 coverage continues!
- [ASIFA adds “Best International Anime Award” Category to ANNIE AWARDS](https://www.animationscoop.com/asifa-adds-best-international-anime-award-category-to-annie-awards/): After many years of consideration, ASIFA-Hollywood is proud to announce the addition of a new Anime category. "We're all very excited about the addition of our new category for Best International Anime Production for TV/Media,” remarked Annies Executive Producer, Michael Paxton.
- [Idina Menzel Lights Up NYCC 2026](https://www.animationscoop.com/idina-menzel-lights-up-nycc-2026/): Kicking off Animation Scoop's coverage of New York Comic Con 2026 is the first panel I attended on opening day, Thursday October 8th: A career retrospective with Tony and Emmy winner Idina Menzel, to a packed room of fans.
- [Laika’s “Wildwood” Special Screening Announced out of ‘Animation Is Film’ Festival](https://www.animationscoop.com/laikas-wildwood-special-screening-announced-out-of-animation-is-film-festival/): ANIMATION IS FILM (AIF) has announced that it will present a special screening of LAIKA’s epic new film, Wildwood on Monday, October 19th at the Academy Museum’s Geffen Theater. Director and LAIKA President & CEO Travis Knight will engage in a one-on-one conversation post screening with filmmaker Jason Reitman.
- [INTERVIEW: The Thrills Of “Monster Mia”](https://www.animationscoop.com/interview-the-thrills-of-monster-mia/): Verena Fels is the director of the spooky fun new animated feature Monster Mia — in theaters nationwide beginning this Thursday October 8th. The film, which screened at Annecy earlier this year, based on a book series about a girl who hopes humans and monsters can get along with each other.
- [INTERVIEW: Ayataka Tanemura and Gakuto Kajiwara, the Desire to Be the Wizard King in “Black Clover”](https://www.animationscoop.com/interview-ayataka-tanemura-and-gakuto-kajiwara-the-desire-to-be-the-wizard-king-in-black-clover/): At Anime Expo 2026, Crunchyroll arranged an interview with Kajiwara as well as assistant  director Ayataka Tanemura, now director for the second season.
- [FIRST LOOK: Universal’s “Ted” Animated Series](https://www.animationscoop.com/universals-ted-animated-series/): TED: The Animated Series premieres with 8-episodes on Thursday, December 17. Additional episodes will stream in 2027. Here's a first look.
- [“Yuri!!! On Ice” Heads To The Big Screen For Its 10th Anniversary](https://www.animationscoop.com/yuri-on-ice-heads-to-the-big-screen-for-its-10th-anniversary/): For its 10th anniversary, the classic Yuri!!! On Ice anime is making a comeback in theaters for a limited time only. Fans can enjoy episodes 1-5 this October 19th at 7PM at participating theaters in the U.S. and Canada. This exclusive event is part of the monthly Anime Nights theatrical program from Crunchyroll, which showcases popular anime from their catalog. Tickets for the limited theatrical run can now be purchased.
- [INTERVIEW: Angela C. Santomero On “Super Why’s Comic Book Adventures”](https://www.animationscoop.com/interview-angela-c-santomero-on-super-whys-comic-book-adventures/): Emmy winner Angela C. Santomero (Blue's Clues) talks about reviving Super Why! nearly 20 years after its premiere for the new animated family series: Super Why's Comic Book Adventures.
- [ASIFA- Hollywood Debuts Inaugural “Animation Showcase” at Infinity Festival Hollywood](https://www.animationscoop.com/asifa-hollywood-debuts-inaugural-animation-showcase-at-infinity-festival-hollywood/): ASIFA-Hollywood announced today it will debut ASIFA-Showcase, a new two-day animation event at Infinity Festival Hollywood bringing together some of the biggest names in animation, November 14-15, at the Audrey Irmas Pavilion in Los Angeles. 
- [INTERVIEW: Building The “LEGO One Piece” Special](https://www.animationscoop.com/interview-building-the-lego-one-piece-special/): Executive Producer Tom Hyndman, who was a writer on the animated Harley Quinn show, discusses putting together the two-part animated special LEGO One Piece. It premieres tomorrow.
- [INTERVIEW: Kamome Shirahama and Rena Motomura, Spreading the Magic of “Witch Hat Atelier” at Anime Expo 2026](https://www.animationscoop.com/interview-kamome-shirahama-and-rena-motomura-spreading-the-magic-of-witch-hat-atelier-at-anime-expo-2026/): On July 3, shortly after the “Witch Hat Atelier: A Magical Chat with the Cast and Creator” panel at Anime Expo, I spoke with creator/writer/illustrator Kamome Shirahama and Rena Motomura, the voice of Coco.  
- [ANIME REVIEW: “All Wishes Come True!”](https://www.animationscoop.com/anime-review-all-wishes-come-true/): Writer-director Mu Zhengyang’s All Wishes Come True! Is China’s #1 box hit of 2026, earning more than 1.5 billion yuan (US $222 million) at the mainland Chinese box office since opening on July 18. It opened in the US in August. 
- [INTERVIEW: All Aboard For “Thomas & Friends: Railway Stories — Really Helpful Engines”](https://www.animationscoop.com/interview-all-aboard-for-thomas-friends-railway-stories-really-helpful-engines/): The iconic Thomas the Tank Engine returns in a new CG animated series Thomas & Friends: Railway Stories. It kicks off with a half-hour special, - which will make its Netflix premiere on Wednesday Sept. 30th.
- [‘Ray Gunn’ Preview & First Trailer: How Brad Bird and His Team Created a Retro-Futuristic Sci-Fi Noir](https://www.animationscoop.com/ray-gunn-preview-how-brad-bird-and-his-team-created-a-retro-futuristic-sci-fi-noir/): Ray Gunn was intended to be Bird's first movie 30 years ago, but it was rejected by Turner Feature Animation and Warner Bros. for being too risky and too adult, and the director pivoted to The Iron Giant (1999), which many now considered this country's last great 2D movie. We talked to Brad about this.
- [Disney+ Greenlights a “Darkwing Duck” Reboot with Producer Seth Rogen, Starring Mark Hamill](https://www.animationscoop.com/disney-greenlights-a-darkwing-duck-reboot-with-producer-seth-rogen-starring-mark-hamill/): An all-new “Darkwing Duck” series has been greenlit for Disney+. This continuation of the beloved franchise comes from Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Alex McAtee and Gabby Grantham - producing for Point Grey Pictures.
- [‘Forgotten Island’: How DreamWorks Made a Love Letter to Filipino Culture and Mythology](https://www.animationscoop.com/forgotten-island-how-dreamworks-made-a-love-letter-to-filipino-culture-and-mythology/): For DreamWorks directors and best friends Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado (Puss in Boots: The Last Wish), Forgotten Island offered an opportunity to make an original movie that was a wildly imaginative love letter to their shared Filipino culture and mythology.
- [INTERVIEW: It’s Time For “Marvel’s Spidey And The Avengers: Halloween Team-Up!”](https://www.animationscoop.com/interview-its-time-for-marvels-spidey-and-the-avengers-halloween-team-up/): Executive Producer Chris Moreno joins me to talk about the new animated holiday special Marvel's Spidey and The Avengers: Halloween Team-Up!
- [INTERVIEW: Forming “Optimus Prime: Awakening”](https://www.animationscoop.com/interview-forming-optimus-prime-awakening/): The new 12-minute animated short film Optimus Prime: Awakening is now playing in theaters nationwide with showings of The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary re-release. Director Josh Wassung reflects on Cullen and details bringing this short to the screen.
- [INTERVIEW: Tony Hale On “Toy Story 5” And Voicing Forky](https://www.animationscoop.com/interview-tony-hale-on-toy-story-5-and-voicing-forky/): Three-time Emmy winner Tony Hale earned an Annie Awards nomination for his voice performance as Forky in Disney and Pixar's 2019 Toy Story 4. He returns as the beloved character in one of the biggest movies of the year — Toy Story 5.
- [2026 AEF Scholarship Recipients Announced](https://www.animationscoop.com/2026-aef-scholarship-recipients-announced/): ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum (AEF) is proud to announce its scholarship recipients for academic year 2026. Twelve students were selected out of a pool of 113 applicants. Here's the list.
- [TEASER TRAILER: Netflix “Steps”](https://www.animationscoop.com/teaser-trailer-netflix-steps/): Think you know Cinderella's “evil” stepsisters? Think again. Debuting on Netflix November 20, 2026 - here's a first look and the teaser trailer.
- [Anime Adaptation Confirmed For VTuber Group Hololive’s 10th Anniversary](https://www.animationscoop.com/anime-adaptation-confirmed-for-vtuber-group-hololives-10th-anniversary/): The Hololive Production VTuber agency, together with the Kadokawa Corporation and Cover Corporation, have announced an upcoming anime adaptation project for the popular VTuber group hololive’s 10th anniversary. Their VTubers’ colourful cast of personalities and history will be put to the test in a serialized medium, with the faithful Studio KAI slated to handle animation production. 
- [‘Wildwood’ Set Visit & Final Trailer: Laika Previews its Most Ambitious Stop-Motion Fantasy Adventure](https://www.animationscoop.com/wildwood-set-visit-laika-previews-its-most-ambitious-stop-motion-fantasy-adventure/): Wildwood, Laika's sixth stop-motion animated movie (opening Oct. 23 from Fathom), but first set in its hometown of Portland, offers its boldest, darkest, and most ambitious fantasy adventure. We have the new trailer - and we recently visited the studio for a behind-the-scenes set visit.
- [INTERVIEW: Victory For “Golden Axe”](https://www.animationscoop.com/interview-victory-for-golden-axe/): A group of warriors must save the land of Yuria from the Death Adder. Mike McMahan and Joe Chandler join me to discuss Golden Axe, premiering this Wednesday Sept. 16 on Paramount+.
- [INTERVIEW: The Treats Of “Shaun The Sheep: The Beast Of Mossy Bottom”](https://www.animationscoop.com/interview-the-treats-of-shaun-the-sheep-the-beast-of-mossy-bottom/): The third Shaun the Sheep feature film "The Beast of Mossy Bottom" opens in theaters nationwide this Friday - and joining me for the Scoop interview is longtime Aardman art director Andy Brown.
- [Sony Pictures Classics giving Louis Clichy’s Cannes and Annecy Winner IRON BOY a qualifying run in December; National Release  in January](https://www.animationscoop.com/sony-pictures-classics-will-release-louis-clichys-cannes-and-annecy-award-iron-boy-with-qualifying-run-in-december-national-release-in-january/): Sony Pictures Classics announced today that they will release Louis Clichy’s IRON BOY in New York and Los Angeles on January 22, 2027, with an awards-qualifying run in December. The film received critical acclaim following its premiere in the Un Certain Regard section at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Special Jury Prize for its stunning combination of realism and fantasy.
- [‘Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom’: How Directors Steve Cox and Matthew Walker Brought Halloween to Aardman](https://www.animationscoop.com/shaun-the-sheep-the-beast-of-mossy-bottom-how-directors-steve-cox-and-matthew-walker-brought-halloween-to-aardman/): After embracing sci-fi shenanigans in Farmageddon, Aardman pivoted to Halloween hijinks for Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom.
- [“SSS-Class Revival Hunter” Anime Adaption Set For January 2027](https://www.animationscoop.com/sss-class-revival-hunter-anime-adaption-set-for-january-2027/): The popular webnovel and webcomic SSS-Class Revival Hunter will receive its very own anime adaptation set to release in January 2027. The anime will premiere only on Crunchyroll worldwide, with the exception of Asia, and along with the anime’s announcement, a teaser trailer, visual, and some of the upcoming voice cast were revealed.
- [Ketchup Acquires U.S. Distribution to “ViQueens”](https://www.animationscoop.com/ketchup-acquires-u-s-distribution-to-viqueens/): Ketchup Entertainment has acquired U.S. distribution rights to ViQueens, the upcoming animated feature from acclaimed director Harald Zwart (The Karate Kid, The 12th Man, Agent Cody Banks).
- [INTERVIEW: Celebrating Siblings With “DANG!”](https://www.animationscoop.com/interview-celebrating-siblings-with-dang/): Andrew Law and Matt Murray are the Emmy-winning co-showrunners and executive producers of the new adult animated comedy series DANG!, about the young adult Dang siblings — Andrew, Eunice and Ruthie — navigating life in The Big Apple.
- [INTERVIEW: Animation Highlights Of “The Mandalorian And Grogu”](https://www.animationscoop.com/interview-animation-highlights-of-the-mandalorian-and-grogu/): Charles Alleneck has been a digital artist and animator at ILM — Industrial Light & Magic — for over 25 years. His work on The Mandalorian and Grogu is now available to watch on Disney+.
- [LightBox Expo in Pasadena Returns on October 23-25: All Things Animation, Art, Film, Games and Community](https://www.animationscoop.com/lightbox-expo-in-pasadena-returns-on-october-23-25-all-things-animation-art-film-games-and-community/): Final Fantasy Artist, Yoshitaka Amano and Disney Legend, Eyvind Earle to Be Honored at the Concept Art Awards; Screenings, Panels, Demos and the Best Artist Alley on the Planet Are All at the 8th Annual Event.
- [REVIEW: “Coyote Vs. Acme”](https://www.animationscoop.com/review-coyote-vs-acme/): Completed in 2023 and promptly shelved by Warner Bros. as a tax write-off. This outrage was no secret to animation fans everywhere. The film is now available for all to see - Here's what we think.
- [Disney+ Announces Global Distribution Deal With The Pokémon Company International](https://www.animationscoop.com/disney-announces-global-distribution-deal-with-the-pokemon-company-international/): Disney+ has announced a global distribution deal with The Pokémon Company International, including a new stop-motion series created by the acclaimed animation studio Aardman.
- [Full Casting Announced for The North American Tour of BOOP! The Musical](https://www.animationscoop.com/full-casting-announced-for-the-north-american-tour-of-boop-the-musical/): The producers of BOOP! The Musical are thrilled to announce the full cast for the upcoming North American Tour. Click here for the whole story.
- [INTERVIEW: Pixar’s Bobby Podesta On “Cars” 20th Anniversary](https://www.animationscoop.com/interview-pixars-bobby-podesta-on-cars-20th-anniversary/): Bobby Podesta, the Annie Awards nominated directing animator of Pixar's Cars, joins me to talk about the 2006 animated classic, which returns to theaters nationwide for its 20th Anniversary on Sept. 4.
- [INTERVIEW: The Layers Of “The Last Blossom”](https://www.animationscoop.com/interview-the-layers-of-the-last-blossom/): The Last Blossom, a new animated feature for adults, is in theaters nationwide for two days only — Sunday Aug. 30 and Monday Aug. 31. It's absolutely worth seeing.
- [“One Piece” Pop-Up Fan Event in LA August 25-26](https://www.animationscoop.com/one-piece-pop-up-fan-event-in-la-august-25-26/): A pop-up fan event taking place at Cosm LA on August 25 and 26 testifies to the runaway popularity of Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece, one of the most successful franchises in animation history.

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