Anime Ottawa 2026: Stars, Music, Cosplay Festival
Anime Ottawa 2026 transforms the EY Centre into a fantasy epicenter from April 3-5, featuring voice actors, concerts, panels, and cosplay events for fans of Demon Slayer, Genshin Impact, and more.
Category : Animation
Calgary Couple Funds Nova Scotia Coal Bowl Documentary
Brian and Anne O'Leary, former New Waterford residents now living in Calgary, are funding a documentary about the Coal Bowl Classic basketball tournament and their hometown's resilience.
ACE Program Opens Doors for Women in Animation Careers
Vancouver's Animation Career Excelerator (ACE) program empowers women and nonbinary creatives to advance into senior roles, addressing industry gender disparities.
Animated Series Profiles Brave Women, Including First Black Female Lawyer
A new animated series from Edmonton highlights courageous women throughout history, featuring Violet King, Canada's pioneering first Black female lawyer, celebrating her legacy and inspiring future generations.
Sam Haft's 'Hazbin Hotel' Journey: Music, Friendship, and Success
Composer Sam Haft discusses writing over 70 songs for 'Hazbin Hotel' with childhood friend Andrew Underberg, the show's critical acclaim, and its Billboard-charting soundtrack.
Vancouver Artists Earn Oscar Nods for Visual Effects
Visual effects artists from Vancouver's studios are celebrating Oscar nominations for their work on major films like Avatar: Fire and Ash, highlighting the city's growing role in Hollywood.
Editorial Cartoons: Weekly Canadian Political Satire
A curated collection of editorial cartoons from Canadian newspapers published during the week of January 26, 2026, showcasing political commentary and social satire.
Regina Filmmaker Uses Vertical Format for Interactive Short
Aaron Sinclair, a Regina-based director, pioneers a unique storytelling approach with an interactive short film designed specifically for vertical smartphone viewing, enhancing accessibility and engagement.
London Animators Score Oscar Nomination for Short Film
London, Ontario-based co-directors Maciek Szczerbowski and Chris Lavis receive Oscar nomination for their animated short 'The Girl Who Cried Pearls,' highlighting the city's growing animation industry.
Montreal Duo Lands Second Oscar Nod for Animated Short
Montreal-based filmmakers Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski receive their second Oscar nomination for The Girl Who Cried Pearls, a magical stop-motion tribute to their adoptive city.
Massive Kermit Frog Statue Arrives at Atlanta Puppetry Centre
A 900-pound bronze statue of Kermit the Frog completes a 2,000-mile journey to its permanent home at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta. Jill Nash Malool unveiled the iconic piece.
N.B. animator's short film tackles mental health, anxiety
New Brunswick animator Brian Finlay is crafting a Saint John-set short film about anxiety. Discover how his project at Toon Dojo aims to spark mental health conversations.
Montreal FX Studio Creates Stranger Things Monsters
Discover how a Montreal-based special effects company is responsible for the terrifying creatures in Netflix's 'Stranger Things'. Explore the local talent behind global entertainment.
Betty Boop, Blondie Enter Public Domain in 2026
Iconic characters Betty Boop, Blondie, and a trio of detectives will see their copyrights expire in 2026, opening new creative possibilities. Discover what this means for fans and creators.
Zootopia 2 Breaks Disney Animation Box Office Record
Disney's 'Zootopia 2' has made history by becoming the studio's top-grossing animated film. Discover how this sequel outperformed all expectations.
'Sinners,' 'Wicked,' 'KPop Demon Hunters' Advance for Oscars
The animated features 'Sinners,' 'Wicked: For Good,' and 'KPop Demon Hunters' have progressed in the Oscar race, announced on December 16, 2025. Discover which films are moving closer to Academy Award nominations.
Indigenous Otavalo Culture Meets Anime in Quichua Short Film
In Ecuador, the Otavalo Indigenous community is using Japanese-style anime to inspire pride in their ancient culture and language. Discover how 'Aya Somos' is making history.
Zootopia 2 Roars to Record $556M Global Opening
Disney's Zootopia 2 achieves historic global box office debut with $556 million, setting new animation records worldwide. Discover the record-breaking success story.
'KPop Demon Hunters' Eligible for Oscars
Netflix's animated film 'KPop Demon Hunters' officially qualifies for the 2025 Academy Awards, marking a significant achievement for the K-pop inspired production. Learn more about this groundbreaking nomination.
Simpsons Character Alice Glick Dies After 34 Seasons
Springfield's beloved organist Alice Glick has been officially declared dead in The Simpsons after 34 years. Learn about her memorable moments and legacy.
Calgary puppets fight cyber fraud against seniors
Calgary Animated Objects Society uses puppet performances to educate seniors about cyber fraud and phishing scams. Creative approach to digital safety awareness.
Toy Story 5 teaser trailer introduces screen time enemy
Pixar releases first Toy Story 5 teaser featuring Buzz Lightyear and Woody battling screen addiction. Discover the new storyline and release details.
Toy Story 30th Anniversary Concert in Toronto
The Toronto Symphony Orchestra brings Buzz, Woody and the gang to life in a spectacular multimedia concert experience celebrating three decades of Toy Story magic.
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