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The Mitchells vs. The Machines and Arcane lead Netflix domination of Annie Awards

The Mitchells vs. The Machines garnered 8 awards including Best Feature and Arcane swept all 9 awards it was nominated for including Best General TV Production in what was a big night for Netflix as animation on the streaming service won a total of 20 awards.

The Force is strong with Obi-Wan Kenobi in teaser trailer

Disney and Lucasfilm have finally released a teaser trailer for the highly anticipated limited series Obi-Wan Kenobi, which can be viewed above. Set ten years after Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, the series chronicles a period during Obi-Wan Kenobi’s exile on Tatooine, watch from afar the growth of a young Luke […]

The Legend of Vox Machina

The animated adaption of Critical Role is ultra violent and heavy on profanity. Yet the series is brought to life with majestic visuals, thrilling narratives, and colorful characters that make The Legend of Vox Machina a critical success.

Critical Role assembles an ensemble voice cast for The Legend of Vox Machina

With a week left before the premiere, Critical Role released a video, which can be viewed above, announcing some of the additional voice cast who will be heard in the forthcoming animated series The Legend of Vox Machina. In serving as Dungeon Master in the gaming sessions played by main cast members Ashley Johnson (Pike), […]

Amazon announces title of The Lord of the Rings series with teaser trailer

Amazon announced the title of The Lord of the Rings television series through a teaser trailer, which can be viewed above. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is the forthcoming and highly anticipated episodic adaptation of the many stories by JRR Tolkien. The series will be set during the Second Age of […]

Netflix developing Scott Pilgrim anime series with creator Bryan Lee O’Malley
AMC Network acquires anime distributor and streamer Sentai
Things get out of hand in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness teaser

Marvel and Disney have released the first teaser trailer to Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, which can be viewed above. The second Doctor Strange feature picks up after the events of the just released Spider-Man: No Way Home. A collision course with friend-turned-enemy Mordo takes dramatic turns, forcing Strange to seek assistance from […]

Amazon to unlock Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina early on January 28th

As an early Christmas present to fans, Amazon has announced that they are unlocking the premiere of Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina a week early on Friday, January 28th. They also released a short clip, which can be viewed above. The animated series is an adaptation of the first campaign of Critical Role, […]

It’s good to be bad with DreamWorks’ The Bad Guys trailer

Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation have released the trailer for the latter’s upcoming feature The Bad Guys, which can be viewed above. Adapted from the popular children’s graphic novel series by Aaron Blabey, the film focuses on a rag-tag gang of anthropomorphic animals who indulge in their dangerous nature as villains. Soon, the leader Mr. […]

Gorillaz animated feature in development with Netflix, says Damon Albarn
Arcane

The animated series based on League Of Legends boasts a wonderfully emotional narrative, breathtaking visuals that mix CG and hand-drawn animation, and a delightful ensemble cast of characters, making Arcane a legendary show.

Inside Job

A very adult comedy whose fascinating exploration of conspiracy theories being real is merely a cover for chronicling the social life of its megalomaniacal and enduring lead, though at the cost of under-developing other characters.

Watch the epic title sequence for Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina from Amazon Prime

The title sequence for Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina has launched, and can be viewed above. It was released during the panel at New York Comic Con offering attendees a sneak peak at the animated series to air on Amazon Prime as well as the announcement of when the series will air. The […]

Star Wars: Visions

The anime anthology series invites audiences to explore a fascinating new approach to the Star Wars mythology, presenting an exciting and unique look at the galaxy far, far away.

Watch the origins of League of Legends with trailer to Netflix series Arcane

Netflix has released a full trailer to the event animated series Arcane, which can be viewed above. The series chronicles the origins of some of the more well-known characters in League of Legends, a popular video game by Riot Games that has become one of the largest esports competitions globally. As the game is designed […]

The highly anticipated Spider-Man: No Way Home teaser trailer is here

After months of stress-inducing anticipation within the fanbase, Marvel and Sony have finally released a teaser trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home, which can be viewed above. Following up on the consequences in the mid-credits aftermath of Spider-Man: Far From Home, Peter Parker’s identity as Spider-Man has been revealed. But it’s causing as much emotional […]

Witness The Eternals rise in the final trailer from Marvel

Marvel and Disney has released the final trailer to The Eternals, which can be viewed above. The forthcoming superhero ensemble brings to life intergalactic champions created by the late Jack Kirby to continue his fascination with combining mythological deities with science fiction he previously explored with The New Gods for DC Comics. The trailer reveals […]

Watch the trailer for Netflix’s second He-Man and the Masters of the Universe series

Netflix has released a trailer a second He-Man and the Masters of the Universe series, which can be viewed above. While still producing Masters of the Universe: Revelation, a second series that is in full CG and a reboot of the franchise. This series will take on a more science fiction approach to the realm […]

Watch the exciting trailer for Star Wars: Visions anime anthology series

LucasFilm and Disney have released a full trailer for Star Wars: Visions, which can be viewed above. The anthology series offers a unique approach to the Force as produced by some of the finest anime production studios in Japan. Each episode is developed by a different director and takes place across various timelines within the […]

Rediscover magic in My Little Pony: A New Generation trailer

Netflix has released a trailer for the forthcoming feature My Little Pony: A New Generation, which can be viewed above. The film is set many years after My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, where the three pony species of Equestria are no longer existing together in friendship and harmony. That changes when happy-go-lucky unicorn Izzy […]