#DavidEllison Reveals Name for Merged Paramount-WBD: #Skydance: judge's approval of a 12-state antitrust settlement clears the $110 billion deal to close October 6; the CEO says new identity lets both legacy studios 'remain in the spotlight.' https://bit.ly/4yyNJH4 #Animation #AnimationWorld

#Wildwood, #RayGunn Lead #SCADFilmFest #Animation Slate: 5 animated features, including DreamWorks' 'Forgotten Island' and Pixar's 'Hoppers' screen alongside a first look at Disney's 'Hexed' with Jared Bush; 29th edition runs October 24-31 in Georgia. https://bit.ly/3TFKlea #AnimationWorld

#WildBrain Drops '#StrawberryShortcake Bake Shop' Trailer: CG series reveals fresh designs for Orange Blossom, Blueberry Muffin, Huckleberry Pie, Raspberry Tart, Apple Dumplin', and Custard modeled on 1980s originals; debuts Oct 16 on #YouTube. https://bit.ly/3W2xzHg #KidsAnimation #AnimationWorld

#Maxon Adds #MCPServer to #Cinema4D: available now in version 2026.4, the built-in server lets artists use natural language to have their AI assistant like Claude or ChatGPT organize scenes, build material variations, and prepare multipass renders. https://bit.ly/4ALQu98 #Animation #AnimationWorld

#JanSvankmajer Shorts Retrospective Opens Tonight in LA: series runs the Czech surrealist's entire library of short films, from 'The Last Trick' to 'Dimensions of Dialogue,' with remastered prints, across 4 Thursdays starting Oct 1. https://bit.ly/4AP8YG4 #StopMotion #Animation #AnimationWorld

Trailer Arrives for #UPA Documentary #AnimationMavericks: Kevin Schreck's film traces the origins, rise, fall, and legacy of the studio behind 'Mr. Magoo' and 'Gerald McBoing-Boing,' through interviews and animated re-enactments; releasing in 2027. https://bit.ly/4ysPt4A #Animation #AnimationWorld

'Mike Judge's #BeavisAndButtHead' Season 4 Premieres Oct 14: Emmy-winning creator's misfit duo, born in 1992 short 'Frog Baseball,' return on #ComedyCentral for 12 episodes, produced by #Titmouse, paired with new season of 'South Park.' https://bit.ly/4dLE87a #Animation #AnimationWorld

#TMSEntertainment Sponsors Animated Shorts Competition at #LAFemme Film Festival, celebrating women producers, writers, and directors; Oct 22-25 in Sherman Oaks; Oct 24 block includes 'Bananya' #anime episode, 'A Bird's Wish' and 'Tetanus.' https://bit.ly/4rRgvzZ #Animation #AnimationWorld

#TheCatInTheHat Trailer Brings a Potato on a String: lots of Things and #BillHader as mischievous feline trying to prove himself by cheering up a pair of siblings in a new town; Erica Rivinoja and Alessandro Carloni direct; in theaters Nov 6. https://bit.ly/4yuZ8HM #Animation #AnimationWorld

#UtopaiStudios Launches #PAI Production Platform and #UtopaiX Video Model: platform breaks screenplay into scenes and shots and keeps characters and locations tied to project as video model generates footage; in use on feature #TheMostSeriousFart. https://bit.ly/3TcQTRq #AIAnimation #AnimationWorld

19 #NFB Classics Chosen for #LucasMuseum of Narrative Art's Opening Film Program: works by Norman McLaren, Evelyn Lambart, Ishu Patel, Martine Chartrand, and Theodore Ushev among selections running continuously at new Los Angeles museum. https://bit.ly/4hDkSKc #Animation #AnimationWorld

AWN Jobs Roundup, October 1: 11 New #Animation and #VFX Openings Worldwide including Activision, One of Us, Skydance Animation, and Wētā FX - LinkedIn job postings with summaries and direct links to positions. https://bit.ly/4hX5AkT #AnimationWorld #VFXWorld

Anna Mantzaris' 'Please' Takes Grand Prize at #Animasyros2026: Konstantinos Demis' 'The Dog' earns Best Greek Film; 'Saltwater' from Eilidh Nicoll, 'Eyeliner' from Aisha Boudjillouli and the feature 'Unstoppable' from Martin Lund also nab awards. https://bit.ly/4xQAVKL #Animation #AnimationWorld

Former YouTube and TikTok Exec Masoud Loghmani Launches #StudioJadu: company turns scripts into #animation with its AIDA tool; artists keep creative control and share in revenue; Pioneer Program now taking applications. https://bit.ly/4dfKtHR #IndieAnimation #AnimationWorld

An #Anime Smoking Break: Andrew Osmond looks at #Crunchyroll's romcom about a harassed salaryman, the perky checkout girl he adores, and the pierced, deep-voiced coworker he somehow can't tell is the same woman; why Japanese #animation loves hidden identities. https://bit.ly/4yoXS9b #AnimationWorld

#ManchesterAnimationFestival Unveils 2026 Program: UK's largest #animation event to preview Brad Bird's #RayGunn, screen #LAIKA’s #Wildwood and UK premiere of Lupus Films' 'Mog's Bad Thing,' and feature competition led by 'We Are Aliens;’ runs Nov 8-12 at HOME. https://bit.ly/4dhooIV #AnimationWorld

Exclusive Preview: Paul Pope's #AdventureTime – ‘Emit Erutnevda!!’ Excerpt: legendary cartoonist's backup story from 2025's ‘Adventure Time #5’ part of 6-volume collection of 100+ issues of #CartoonNetwork series spinoff #comics; #Kickstarter live. https://bit.ly/4xS8KeA #OniPress #AnimationWorld

Exclusive Clip: #FamilyGuy Goes to Hell in 'Happy Hell-o-ween' Special: Brian and Stewie end up in charge of the underworld after annoying even the Devil, voiced by Kieran Culkin, in the #Hulu-exclusive Halloween special; premieres Monday, October 5. https://bit.ly/4dGLGbm #Animation #AnimationWorld

AWN Jobs Roundup, September 30: 113 New #Animation and #VFX Openings Worldwide from the Indeed Job Portal, including Crafty Apes, DNEG, Electronic Arts and Industrial Light & Magic - Indeed job postings with summaries and direct links to positions. https://bit.ly/4rCEpiq #AnimationWorld #VFXWorld

#WorldVFXDay 2026 Opens Talk and Speaker Submissions: free Dec 8 livestream celebrating the #visualeffects and #animation industries is now accepting program ideas through October 23; MR. X and National Film & Television School among current sponsors. https://bit.ly/4hTugdZ #VFXWorld #AnimationWorld