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Rising Stars of Animation 2025

Every year, we spotlight a group of up-and-coming animation professionals who have made big strides in their careers and have exciting projects in the...

Ramin Zahed - March 7, 2025

Nora Keely Tapped as Head of Prod. for Paper Owl Belfast

Following the launch of its new Belfast studio, BAFTA-nominated indie producer Paper Owl Films has announced the appointment of a new Head of Production, Nora...

Mercedes Milligan - March 7, 2025

Disney Animation Production Management Workers Ratify First Union Contract

After two years of determined effort, the production management workers at Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS) have officially ratified their first union contract with...

Animation Magazine - March 6, 2025

Lighthouse Studios Appoints Ed Moline to Newly Created EP Role

Kilkenny, Ireland-based animation house Lighthouse Studios (Rick and Morty, Goldie, Light of the World, The Bob’s Burgers Movie, The Cuphead Show!, BAFTA award-winning El...

Mercedes Milligan - March 5, 2025

George Lowe, Voice of Space Ghost, Dies Age 67

George Lowe, who became one of the most iconic voices of the classic Adult Swim programming block by starring in Space Ghost Coast to...

Animation Magazine - March 4, 2025

New Memorial Page in Honor of Fumi Kitahara Now Live

This week, the animation community received the sad news of the death of accomplished publicist Fumi Kitahara. As detailed in longtime colleague and friend...

Animation Magazine - February 26, 2025

Premier Beloved Animation Publicist Fumi Kitahara Passes Away at 56

The animation community is mourning the passing of much-loved animation publicist Fumi Kitahara (Otto), who died of a rare blood cancer on Monday. Considered...

Ramin Zahed - February 25, 2025

Mainframe Studios Makes Key Creative Leadership Appointments

Canada's Mainframe Studios, known for delivering animation for major studios and brands worldwide, announces key promotions in newly created roles to bolster its content...

Mercedes Milligan - February 19, 2025

Marco Balsamo to Head New TeamTO Structure as President & CEO

European independent animation studio TeamTO has announced that Marco Balsamo will take over as President & CEO, following its acquisition by RIVA Studios Productions...

Mercedes Milligan - February 17, 2025

Animation Producer & Designer Jerry Eisenberg Dies Age 87

Animator, producer, storyboard artist and character designer Jerry Eisenberg — celebrated for his work with iconic Saturday morning cartoon studios Hanna-Barbera and Ruby-Spears —...

Animation Magazine - February 13, 2025

Fred Rogers Prod. Receives $100K Grant from Citizens for Workforce & Community Initiatives

Fred Rogers Productions (FRP) has received funding to advance its workforce development and community engagement programs from Citizens. The $100,000 grant will support the...

Mercedes Milligan - February 11, 2025

Pipeline Studios Appoints WildBrain & Jetpack Alum Rebecca Lugo as Director of Sales & BizDev

Pipeline Studios (Dora, Work It Out Wombats!), a global entertainment company that produces award-winning animated content, has appointed WildBrain and Jetpack alum Rebecca Lugo...

Mercedes Milligan - February 7, 2025