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Double Violet @doublevioletpress.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

It's even sweeter because you can buy it for yourself to enjoy!

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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Ahead of this year's fest, Annecy artistic director Marcel Jean told us 'The Violinist' "was one of the best surprises I had during the selection process." We agree. Find out why here: www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...

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The Violinist Trailer: Singapore's First Toon Feature In 15 Years

Ahead of the film's Annecy competition premiere, directors Ervin Han and Raúl García discuss the landmark Singapore-Spain co-production.

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Anime Herald @animeherald.com · 14/06/2026

Hi everyone, it's new article day. 🥰 This week, Solomon Bajo explores the cosplay scene in Nigeria, and how it's grown from humble beginnings, into a genuine fandom revolution. It's a great read, and we hope you enjoy it. Link: hera.fyi/alchemy #anime #fandom #cosplay

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The Alchemical Rise of the African Underdog: Nigerian Cosplay and the Art of the Pivot

While the Material Alchemy of Nigerian cosplay is often a solitary labor of love, its heartbeat is found in the community.

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Anime Feminist @animefeminist.com · 12/05/2026

What classic manga do you most want to see translated? www.animefeminist.com/what-classic...

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What classic manga do you most want to see translated? - Anime Feminist

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Anime Feminist @animefeminist.com · 02/06/2026

How often do you watch pre-1990s anime? www.animefeminist.com/how-often-do...

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How often do you watch pre-1990s anime? - Anime Feminist

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

#ANIMAGE2026 to Launch Animation Market, Feature Competition: leading #animation festival in Brazil will expand to 10 days this November with the debut of ANIMAGE Conecta and its first feature film competition; submissions now open. bit.ly/4vmiahk #AnimationFestivals #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

#MackinnonAndSaunders and Nihil Declarandum Developing #Heads #Stopmotion Feature: teen-and-adult gothic fantasy imagines a retro-futuristic society where the poor sell their severed heads to the wealthy; delivery in 2029 planned. bit.ly/4uLA8cN #Animation #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

EYES OF WAKANDA | FYC Outstanding Animated Program Watch here: bit.ly/4g0vKCM

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melody | Stenography VTuber @melodywisp.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

maybe Bluesky will like this video more? this is me explaining how to write cheesecake in stenography (Phoenix Theory). it got very few views on YouTube and few likes on TikTok. reply if you want me to explain how to write other words! #MelodeezClips #VTuberClips #TwitchClips #StenoSky

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melody | Stenography VTuber @melodywisp.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

i just learned that today is Boricua Day! hi! Im Puerto Rican! if youd like to donate to me or commission me: www.ko-fi.com/melodywisp vgen.co/melodywisp i also have wishlists for Steam, Fanatical, and Throne on my Carrd: melodywisp.carrd.co #VTuber

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Support Melody Wisp (vTuber/Captioner)

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CarmahnArt 🩷 @carmahnart.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Afro Index has finally launched! It’s a visual reference library of Black hairstyles, good for artists, animators, writers, and anyone want to learn more about Black hair! Check it out at afroindex.org 💛✨ #digitalart

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Art of The Secret of NIMH → buff.ly/V2iZINW (WIP Area) #animation #conceptart #modelsheet #characterdesign #visdev

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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Exclusive: 75 massive oil paintings, more than 30 artists, four countries, and 11 years later, Hisko Hulsing is ready to debut 'Danse Macabre' at Annecy later this month. We've got your first look at the short's impressive trailer. www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/danse...

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Reflections and Moments with #RichardWilliams and #MoSutton: Oscar-winning animator’s brother-in-law recollects the incredible highs and lows of the husband-and-wife team behind #WhoFramedRogerRabbit #TheThiefAndTheCobbler and ‘The Animator’s Survival Kit.’ bit.ly/3Zq7CzU #Animation #AnimationWorld

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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Jane Baer has died at 91. A titan, she worked on 'Sleeping Beauty,' co-founded Baer Animation, supervised 'Roger Rabbit,' and advocated for her fellow artists. Few careers trace the evolution of late-20th-century American animation as completely. www.cartoonbrew.com/rip/jane-bae...

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'Sleeping Beauty,' 'Roger Rabbit' Animator Jane Baer Dies At 91

A world-class animator, producer, studio founder, and a founding member of Women in Animation (WIA) Baer worked with the Nine Old Men and into the digital age.

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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

'Papaya,' directed by Priscilla Kellen, is the first Brazilian animated feature to screen at the Berlinale. The dialogue-free film follows an adorable papaya seed drifting through the forest in search of freedom. www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...

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'Papaya' Director Priscilla Kellen On Brazil’s Berlin Milestone

Kellen reflects on collaboration with Alê Abreu, translating motherhood into animation, and crafting a silent, nature-driven feature over seven years.

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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

A new 'Evangelion' TV series is on the way, with 'NieR' creator Yoko Taro writing. Studio Khara and CloverWorks ('Spy x Family') team up for the franchise’s first brand-new series in years. www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/evange...

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New ‘Evangelion’ Series Coming From ‘NieR’ Creator Yoko Taro

Studio Khara is teaming with CloverWorks (Spy x Family) to produce the new series, announced at the franchise's 30th anniversary celebration.

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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

BAFTA was overshadowed by controversy, but that shouldn't overshadow the achievement of the quietly beautiful stop-motion short 'Two Black Boys in Paradise' winning Best British Short Animation, a celebration of Black queer love and self-acceptance. www.cartoonbrew.com/awards/zooto...

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'Zootopia 2,' 'Two Black Boys In Paradise' Top BAFTAs

The event’s failure to edit out a shouted racial slur stood in stark contrast to a touching film about Black love and self-acceptance winning a top prize.

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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

‘Pure, unadulterated rage and grief': USC students and staff were left in varying degrees of shock when the university announced it is shuttering its four-year-old Expanded Animation MFA program. www.cartoonbrew.com/schools/usc-...

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USC Will Shutter Its Expanded Animation MFA In 2026

The decision includes layoffs of non-tenured faculty, with enrolled students reassigned to other divisions within USC’s School of Cinematic Arts.

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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

'Avatar' and 'KPop Demon Hunters' were the big winners at last night's VES Awards, but there were plenty of other plaudits to be shared. www.cartoonbrew.com/awards/ves-a...

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'Avatar,' 'KPop Demon Hunters' Win Big At 2026 VES Awards

The Visual Effects Society honored standout achievements across film, animation, television, games, and emerging technology.

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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Fake Xerox and real piano wire. Gorillaz’s new video for ‘The Mountain’ rebuilds a 1950s animation pipeline using painted backgrounds, optical tricks, and strict self-imposed limits. www.cartoonbrew.com/music-videos...

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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

The film follows an Irish refugee girl and a Choctaw boy who meet in 1847 New York and journey across America together, drawing on the real historical bond between Ireland and the Choctaw Nation.

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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Inspired by '70s–'80s space operas and classic French animation, 'Cosmo Princess' is now in early development and was presented at Cartoon Movie as the team begins shaping the impressive-looking feature. www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...

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First Look At 'Cosmo Princess,' Quentin Rigaux’s 2D Sci-Fi Film

Oscar-winning Sacrebleu producer Ron Dyens backs the ambitious 2D feature, blending space opera, philosophy, and classic French animation influences.

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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Puerto Rican CalArts grad Quique Rivera has spent years building the country’s first stop-motion pipeline, training crews, building puppets and sets, and collaborating with artists from across the global stop-motion community.

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Animation Obsessive @ani-obsessive.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

This is one of 2025's best movies. But you won't get to see it compete at the Oscars. It's called Nobody, and it earned almost $250 million on a $10< million budget. A future is coming for small, risky films — with or without the Oscars. We explore: animationobsessive.substack.com/p/the-film-t...

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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

The Academy Museum received a rare gift from Studio Ghibli: posters, artboards, and Miyazaki-drawn key animation from 'Ponyo.' Can't make it there yourself? We've got you covered here: www.cartoonbrew.com/museums/acad...

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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Mike Judge will receive an Honorary Cristal at the 2026 Annecy Festival, recognizing the 'King of the Hill,' 'Beavis and Butt-Head,' and 'In the Know' creator’s decades-long impact on animation. www.cartoonbrew.com/awards/mike-...

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Mike Judge to Recieve Annecy Honorary Cristal Award

The 'King of the Hill' and 'Beavis and Butt-Head' creator will be honored at the 2026 edition of the festival with a career tribute and special screening event.

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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ won best animated feature and original song at last night's Oscars, while Canada’s NFB added another animated short win ('The Girl Who Cried Pearls') and ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ took best VFX. Full recap: www.cartoonbrew.com/awards/oscar...

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'KPop Demon Hunters,' 'Girl Who Cried Pearls' Top 98th Oscars

A breakout musical claims two trophies, Canada’s animation legacy grows, and a tech-driven blockbuster closes the night with VFX glory.

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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Shiny! Two decades later, a 'Firefly' revival is finally in development, this time as an animated series. Shadow Machine is attached to animate, and the original cast will return to voice their characters. www.cartoonbrew.com/series/firef...

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‘Firefly’ Revival In Development With ShadowMachine Attached

Nathan Fillion says the revival has the blessing of controversial creator Joss Whedon and the rights holders, and is now seeking distributors.

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Anime Feminist @animefeminist.com · 13/11/2025

Girls Over Flowers: My resonance with Makino Tsukushi’s burden of parenting Many have wondered why Boys Over Flowers remains enduring despite its awful love interest. Sky offers one reason--its heroine is pretty great. www.animefeminist.com/girls-over-f...

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Anime Feminist @animefeminist.com · 20/11/2025

Discussing Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! across mediums with Chika Mizube and Kanna Nakamura We talked with Mizube Chika, the artist of the manga version, and Nakamura Kanna, who plays Melphiera, about shoujo manga and creating adaptations www.animefeminist.com/pass-the-mon...

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Anime Feminist @animefeminist.com · 02/12/2025

What’s your favorite dubbed anime performance? www.animefeminist.com/whats-your-f...

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Anime Feminist @animefeminist.com · 11/12/2025

Weekly Round-Up, 3-9 December 2025: Idol Memoir, Nana’s Fashion Impact, and Kink Manga www.animefeminist.com/weekly-round...

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Anime Feminist @animefeminist.com · 06/01/2026

Hana-Kimi – Episodes 1-2 This is the baseline we should expect from adaptations of classics–a lovingly done project that isn’t afraid to edit the material where it’s aged. www.animefeminist.com/hana-kimi-ep...

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AUTOMATON WEST @automatonwest.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Kadokawa reports sharp decline in publishing, anime business falls into deficit due to a lack of popular sequels In publishing, Kadokawa saw overseas revenue grow, but per-title sales in Japan have declined automaton-media.com/en/news/kado...

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Kadokawa reports sharp decline in publishing, anime business falls into deficit due to a lack of popular sequels - AUTOMATON WEST

In its consolidated financial results for the first nine months of the fiscal year, Kadokawa reported a decline across publishing, games and anime.

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AUTOMATON WEST @automatonwest.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Major ranking of manga people want to see animated in 2026 topped by “The Mortifying Ordeal of Being Seen” automaton-media.com/en/news/majo...

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