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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Super Investigation Team X Targets Children's Hearts with Participation from Chung-Ang University Research Personnel and Professors

The animation 'Super Investigation Team X: The Legend of Terrapia' debuted on MBC on January 4, capturing children's attention and topping viewer ratings.

Mar 23 • 09:17 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Kyoto Animation Incident: Appeal Withdrawal Challenged by Death Row Prisoner's Lawyer

The lawyer of death row inmate Shinji Aoba has filed an objection to the Osaka High Court's decision deeming the withdrawal of his appeal valid in the Kyoto Animation arson murder case.

Mar 23 • 07:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Arc', check out nine animations currently showing in cinemas in SP

This article highlights nine animated films currently screening in São Paulo, featuring popular titles such as 'Zootopia 2' and Oscar-nominated 'Arc', alongside other international releases.

Mar 23 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

'Maya, Give Me a Title' bets on the fertile imagination that brings a smile

Michel Gondry discovers his true calling in creating animations for his daughter, blending stop-motion with imaginative storytelling.

Mar 22 • 18:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

How Petr Čtvrtníček Became a Salamander? The Animated Adaptation of the Famous Čapek's Novel Is Heading to Theaters

An animated adaptation of Karel Čapek's famous satirical sci-fi novel about the rise of salamanders is set to be released in theaters soon.

Mar 21 • 05:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

'Bamba Bum' is a mix of 'Mundo Bita' with TikTok trends

'Bamba Bum' is a new musical project inspired by TikTok trends, created by the team behind the popular animation 'Mundo Bita.'

Mar 20 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Labubu will have a movie: Sony and Pop Mart confirm more details about the film

Sony Pictures and the Chinese company Pop Mart confirmed the development of a film based on Labubu, a character from The Monsters universe.

Mar 20 • 01:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Labubus, the dolls that went viral, will get a film with actors and animation

The popular Labubu plush toys will soon have their own feature film combining live-action and animated elements, as announced by their manufacturer Pop Mart and Sony Pictures.

Mar 19 • 18:40 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

What did Tsutomu Shibayama, director of ‘Doraemon’ and ‘Ranma 1/2’, die of?

Japanese director Tsutomu Shibayama, known for his work on ‘Doraemon’ and ‘Ranma 1/2’, passed away at the age of 84 after battling lung cancer.

Mar 19 • 16:47 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Doraemon director Tsutomu Shibayama has died at 84

Japanese animation director Tsutomu Shibayama, known for his extensive work on 'Doraemon', passed away at the age of 84 from lung cancer.

Mar 19 • 00:09 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Life & Tech

Ryan Gosling is humanity's last hope in this new space epic

Ryan Gosling stars as the protagonist in the new sci-fi film 'Project Hail Mary,' featured in ABC News Australia's March film wrap.

Mar 18 • 18:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Tsutomu Shibayama, Japanese anime figure, dies at 84, directed 'Doraemon' and 'Ranma 1/2'

Tsutomu Shibayama, a significant figure in Japanese anime known for directing 'Doraemon' and 'Ranma 1/2', has passed away at the age of 84 due to lung cancer.

Mar 18 • 16:12 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The series that never thought of becoming eternal: how The Simpsons were planned for 13 episodes and nearly 40 years later they are still on air

The Simpsons, originally intended as a short series, has become a cultural phenomenon and is now approaching its 40th anniversary with over 800 episodes.

Mar 18 • 15:16 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

The best wallpapers of 'The K-Pop Warriors' to download in HD and 4K

The article discusses the popularity of wallpapers related to the animated film 'The K-Pop Warriors,' following its success on Netflix.

Mar 17 • 17:15 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Swedish Pixaranimator Switched Pen for Pixels

Swedish animator Alli Sadegiani, recently awarded an Annie for his work on Pixar's series 'Win or Lose', returns to Sweden to pursue his own film production.

Mar 17 • 15:08 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

The Reality Behind the Death Row Inmate's Withdrawal of Appeal in the KyoAni Incident: 'Spitz's Cherry'

The Osaka High Court ruled that the withdrawal of appeal by death row inmate Shinji Aoba in the Kyoto Animation arson case was invalid, revealing flaws in Japan's criminal justice system.

Mar 17 • 01:16 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Kyoto Animation Arson Case: Death Penalty Confirmation Upheld as Aoba's Appeal Withdrawal is "Valid"

The Osaka High Court has upheld the validity of Shinji Aoba's withdrawal of his appeal against the death penalty for the Kyoto Animation arson incident, deciding that this does not change the confirmed sentence.

Mar 17 • 01:15 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Kpop Demon Hunters, two Oscars for the Netflix phenomenon

Kpop Demon Hunters won two Oscars at the recent ceremony, including Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for its song 'Golden.'

Mar 16 • 10:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Maciek Szczerbowski, emigrant from the Martial Law period, wins an Oscar

Maciek Szczerbowski, a Polish emigrant, has won an Oscar for his short animation titled 'The Girl Who Cried Pearls', which tells a poignant story of love and loss.

Mar 16 • 09:24 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Keduhun, which won an Oscar, celebrates with K-Pop + pansori + samulnori

The Netflix animation 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' won two awards at the 98th Academy Awards, including Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song, celebrated by Korean director Maggie Kang and the creative team.

Mar 16 • 09:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Two Oscars and a sequel on Netflix. Great success of Korean animation

The Korean animation "KPop Demon Hunters" has achieved historic success by winning two Oscars and will receive a sequel on Netflix.

Mar 16 • 09:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ wins big at Oscars with awards for animated feature, song

The animated film 'KPop Demon Hunters' won two Academy Awards for best animated feature and best original song at the 98th Academy Awards.

Mar 16 • 08:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'Golden' from K-Pop Demon Hunters wins Oscar for Best Original Song... 2 wins at the Academy Awards

The song 'Golden' from 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' has won the Oscar for Best Original Song at the 98th Academy Awards.

Mar 16 • 02:53 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

Oscars awarded in Hollywood. The title of Best Film goes to 'Crisis After Crisis'

The Oscars ceremony concluded in Los Angeles with Paul Thomas Anderson's film 'Crisis After Crisis' winning the award for Best Film.

Mar 16 • 01:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Greatest show ever made' is finally coming back after 24 years with a twist

Fans of the cult classic sci-fi series 'Firefly' are excited about its revival in an animated format after 24 years, as confirmed by star Nathan Fillion.

Mar 15 • 18:35 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Oscar 2026, LIVE: the nominees for the award and everything you need to know

The 98th Academy Awards will take place tonight in Hollywood, featuring numerous nominations and predictions for the winners in various categories.

Mar 15 • 13:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

A sequel has been released from the favorite animation - Now it is available on Disney Plus

The sequel to the beloved animation Zootropolis, titled Zootropolis 2, is now available for streaming on Disney Plus.

Mar 15 • 06:25 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
National & Local

How Bluey nails the perfect playground sounds

The creator of 'Bluey,' Dan Brumm, discusses how the show uniquely captures genuine playground sounds, moving beyond typical children's entertainment and teaching important life lessons.

Mar 14 • 18:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Why the animation style of 'K-Pop Warriors' seems buggy — and your brain loves it

The animation style of the Oscar-nominated film 'K-Pop Warriors' features less fluid movements that resemble stop-motion, a choice that affects how viewers perceive motion.

Mar 14 • 06:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

A Canadian gem: Oscar nominated The Girl Who Cried Pearls filmmakers learn that ‘a little chaos’ pays off

Filmmakers Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczsrbpwski share insights on their Oscar-nominated animated short, highlighting the creative chaos that led to its success.

Mar 13 • 16:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

"Scarlet": A minor slip from the master at work?

The article discusses the rising status of Japanese animation director Mamoru Hosoda and his film "Scarlet," comparing his artistic impact to that of the legendary Hayao Miyazaki.

Mar 13 • 15:50 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Amanda Seyfried takes on religious radicalism and celibacy in new role

Amanda Seyfried discusses her new role as Ann Lee, the founder of the Shaker movement, during the Paris premiere of 'The Testament of Ann Lee'.

Mar 13 • 15:34 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The "Peacemaker Eagle" that confines the "Scared Doves" – China mocks the "Shield of America" with animation

China's embassy in the U.S. shared an AI-generated video mocking an event involving President Trump, shortly after he warned about foreign influence in Latin America.

Mar 13 • 14:55 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Oscars 2026 - 'Papillon': The true story of the swimmer who survived Auschwitz and returned to the Olympic Games

The short animated film 'Papillon' explores the life of French-Jewish swimmer Alfred Nakache, highlighting his journey from Auschwitz to Olympic competition.

Mar 13 • 13:34 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The animated film Kpop Demon Hunters will indeed have a sequel according to Netflix

Netflix has confirmed that a sequel to the animated film Kpop Demon Hunters is in the works, following the film's nominations at the Oscars.

Mar 13 • 11:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Riding Arirang to the World... BTS Unveils Animation Teaser for Their 5th Studio Album

BTS has released an animated teaser for their upcoming fifth studio album 'Arirang', showcasing the song's themes and historical significance.

Mar 13 • 07:24 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Netflix confirms sequel to 'K-pop Warriors' and agreement with its creators: 'This is just the beginning'

Netflix has confirmed a sequel to the animated film 'K-pop Demon Hunters', following the success of the first film which became Netflix's most-watched movie upon its release in June 2025.

Mar 12 • 21:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

VIDEO: China mocks Trump meeting with American countries: 'Waves of the Americas'

China's embassy in the United States mocked a meeting between Donald Trump and American leaders through an AI-generated animation, referencing the 'Shield of the Americas' event.

Mar 12 • 20:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Jorge Ben Jor is king in the opening of the soap opera 'The Nobility of Love' with the majestic original recording of 'Zumbi'

The opening of the new Globo soap opera 'The Nobility of Love' features the song 'Zumbi' by Jorge Ben Jor and has received enthusiastic praise on social media for its beautiful animation.

Mar 12 • 19:23 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The 5 Most Viewed Scenes from 'The K-Pop Warriors', the Netflix Phenomenon Nominated for the 2026 Oscars

The animated film 'The K-Pop Warriors' has become a cultural phenomenon on Netflix, garnering viral scenes and global viewers.

Mar 12 • 19:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

KPop Demon Hunters sequel confirmed at Netflix: ‘This is only the beginning’

A sequel to the popular film KPop Demon Hunters has been officially announced by Netflix, returning original directors and promising more depth to its characters and story.

Mar 12 • 18:46 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Elon Musk appears in the role of Ellen Busk in a successful update of a classic

The Norwegian animated classic 'Flåklypa Grand Prix' is celebrated for its 50th anniversary with a significant update featuring Elon Musk.

Mar 12 • 12:38 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

Latvian Animated Films Have Entered the Spotlight at the Lisbon Film Festival

The Lisbon 'Monstra' Film Festival has chosen Latvia as its focus country for 2026, highlighting the significance of Latvian animation in an international context.

Mar 12 • 09:59 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

This year's 'focus country' at the Lisbon Animation Festival is Latvia

Latvia has been chosen as the focus country for the 2026 Monstra Animation Festival in Lisbon, highlighting the country's rich artistic freedom and animation techniques.

Mar 12 • 09:59 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Pixar chief defends cutting LGBTQ themes in film, calls to focus on making good movies, not 'therapy'

Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter has defended his decision to remove LGBTQ themes from a recent film, arguing that the focus should be on creating engaging movies rather than serving as 'therapy.'

Mar 11 • 14:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Sejong University RISE Project Team Holds Industry-Academic Cooperation Exhibition 'NEXT PAGE'

Sejong University's RISE Project Team will host the 'NEXT PAGE' exhibition to showcase creative works from students and industry professionals in the animation sector.

Mar 11 • 07:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

‘Masterpiece’ Netflix show with perfect 100% rating is finally back

Netflix's hit series 'One Piece' returns for its second season after nearly three years, maintaining a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Mar 10 • 20:13 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Iran Uses 'Lego' Animation for Propaganda in War with the US and Israel

Iran's state institute 'Revayat-e Fath' has released a controversial animation that depicts conflict with the US and Israel after recent attacks in the Middle East.

Mar 10 • 18:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Iran creates Lego-style animation with provocations against Trump and accusations against the US for attacking a school; VIDEO

Iran has released a viral Lego-style animation attacking the US and its president, Donald Trump, while blaming the US for a deadly school attack.

Mar 10 • 17:10 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Oscar favorites among short films – the story of a Jewish swimmer, slaps instead of money, and the rooms of children who have left forever

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences continues to emphasize the importance of awarding short films at the Oscars, highlighting diverse international works.

Mar 10 • 08:04 UTC

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