Animated TV Series

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ and ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ Top 21st Annual VES Awards

Awards-season magic continues for both films, with James Cameron’s blockbuster ‘Avatar’ sequel taking home 9 awards, while the ‘Nightmare Alley’ director’s stop-motion tale takes home 3; ‘The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power’ led all episodics with 3 wins as well.

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DreamWorks Animation Shares ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ Season 7 Trailer

The live-action/animated hybrid features Gabby and her crew of kitties on ‘a-meow-zing’ travel adventures; 6 all-new episodes come to Netflix March 20.

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It’s a Slam Dunk! Headline News

Watch: ‘Teen Titans Go! - NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest’ Teaser

Premiering ahead of the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, Cartoon Network’s Superhero teens will provide a comedic ‘animated’ sports analysis for the special event – joined by Scooby-Doo and Velma as sideline reporters; the special debuts February 19.

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Mark your Calendars! Headline News

Annecy 2023 Accreditations Now Open

Register and get ready for the Annecy International Animation Festival and film market, Mifa; it’s all happening by the lake June 12-17!

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We All Need a Bunny Bestie! Headline News

Disney Branded Television Drops ‘Kiff’ Trailer and Key Art

The new animated comedy series from Lucy Heavens and Nic Smal, about an optimistic squirrel and her bunny bestie, premieres March 10 on Disney Channel and March 15 on Disney+.

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Baboon Animation and GoKidGo Team Up on ‘Winnie-the-Pooh’ Podcast

New project will acquaint preschoolers with the cuddly bear and his old pals and new ones from the Hundred Acre Wood, coming later this year.

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The Future of Dragons is Here! Headline News

DreamWorks Drops ‘Dragons: The Nine Realms’ Season 5 Trailer

In the all-new season of the animated series set 1,300 years after the events of the ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ franchise, Tom faces a secret that may be just too big to keep; new episodes hit Hulu and Peacock next month.

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‘Princess Power’: Where ‘Princess’ is a Verb, not a Noun

Showrunner and Executive Producer Elise Allen discusses her new preschool series and its core messages of inclusivity, diversity, community, teamwork, and friendship; based on the New York Times Bestselling book series ‘Princesses Wear Pants’ by ‘Today’ anchor Savannah Guthrie and Allison Oppenheim, the show is now streaming on Netflix.

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The Purple Dinosaur Returns! Headline News

Barney is Back: Mattel Relaunching Storied Franchise

The famous purple dinosaur will hit screens in 2024 with a brand-new preschool animated series; full range of toys, books, clothing, and other merchandise, including stuff for adult fans, is on the way.

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The Youngest Jedis! Headline News

Jedi Younglings Revealed in ‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures’ Images

The first animated preschool series from the ‘Star Wars’ universe follows the kids as they study the ways of the Force, explore the galaxy, help citizens and creatures in need, and learn valuable skills needed to become Jedi; the show hits Disney+ and Disney Junior in May.

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Get those PAWS UP! Headline News

Apple TV+ Shares ‘Pretzel and Puppies’ Season 2 Trailer

The streamer throws a bone to fans with a peek into the new season of the popular animated series that follows a modern-day dog family led by a ‘pawsome’ dog daddy named Pretzel; all-new episodes stream globally February 24.

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APC Kids and TeamTO Partner on ‘Jade Armor’ Animated Adventure Series

The series follows teenage Lan Jun, now Jade Armor, the legendary mythical superhero, as she battles super villains and copes with the struggles of teenage life.

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Call for Entries: The 27th Edition of Cartoons on the Bay

Submissions are now being accepted for the International Festival of Animation coming to Pescara, Italy, with new Pulcinella Awards that look to the future and innovation, and a new competition category dedicated to ‘Youth Shows’ for kids ages 11+; deadline for entry is March 31.

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Kids First Secures New Broadcast Partners for ‘Hello Kitty: Super Style!’

The 3D original animated children’s series, co-developed with Amazon Kids+, stars Sanrio’s pop culture icon Hello Kitty as small-town hero.

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‘My Dad the Bounty Hunter’: Representation Beneath the Skin

Everett Downing Jr. and Patrick Harpin’s new animated sci-fi series turns familiar tropes on their heads, showing the struggles of a split Black family in a warp-speed space adventure; show debuts February 9 on Netflix.

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Baboon Animation, Fonda Snyder and Zaslansky & Holzer Team on ‘Cheez N Nugget: Gone Bad’

The 2D animated comedy follows two unhealthy snacks living in a world of organic noshes - with the end of their shelf life in site, the duo sets out to create the best bucket list ever.

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Snipple Announces New Preschool Singalong Show ‘The Singalings’

The animated comedy follows extraterrestrial Singalings Melody, Harmony and Bop as they investigate Earth; Sky Kids will bring the series to UK screens later this year.

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VlogBox and Motion Picture Team Up on ‘Mya Go’ Roku Channel

The new CTV channel revolves around the animated preschool series about Mya Go and her friends’ joyful discoveries of the world's wonders, coming to Amazon Fire TV and Android TV later this year.

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‘PJ Masks,’ ‘Oddbods’ and ‘Hey Duggee’ Writing Duo Board ‘BuddyBots’ Kids’ Series

Creation Entertainment Media and Magic Frame Animation sign Tim Clague and Danny Stack for a new ‘inclusive’ animated show that teaches kids the importance of believing in themselves.

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You Know You Want It! Headline News

First Look: ‘South Park’ Season 26 Debut

We got images and a clip… the boys are back in the new season premiere, ‘Cupid Ye,’ on Wednesday, February 8; Cartman, jealous of the friendship that’s developed between Kyle and Tolkien, decides to do something about it.

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‘Mike Judge’s Beavis and Butt-Head’ Sets Comedy Central Debut

From Mike Judge and MTV Entertainment Studios, the newest iteration of the iconic 1993 series airs February 8 following ‘South Park’s 26th season premiere.

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Now We’re In the Know! Headline News

Mike Judge and Zach Woods' ‘In the Know’ Snags Voice Cast

Caitlin Reilly, Charlie Bushnell, J. Smith-Cameron, and Carl Tart join the stop-motion show, the streamer’s first adult animated series, about NPR’s third most popular host - a puppet who interviews real world humans - with a diverse crew of puppets… and nimrods.

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Thank You Very Much! Headline News

The King Lives! Netflix Drops ‘Agent Elvis’ Teaser

Yes, there’s now a video and poster! Academy Award Winner Matthew McConaughey stars as Elvis in the new adult animated comedy - he’s a global superstar by day and ass-kicking vigilante by night; the show hits the streamer next month.

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WildBrain Inks Global Distribution Deal for Animated Series ‘Ray of Sunshine’

The new preschool show from Daily Madness follows Ray, a talkative seven-year-old boy living in Dublin, and highlights the importance of community and diversity.