Animation Scoop

06/17/2026

TRAILER: Disney’s “Hexed”

The first trailer and poster for Disney’s “Hexed,” an all-new magical coming-of-age saga releasing in theaters November 25, are now available. The original animated film is Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 65th animated feature....

The first trailer and poster for Disney’s “Hexed,” an all-new magical coming-of-age saga releasing in theaters November 25, are now available. The original animated film is Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 65th animated feature.

06/16/2026

These happy, cheery people are four of our Animation Scoop staff and contributors - All meeting up today for a breakfast at Netflix HQ in Hollywood. Left to right: Managing Editor Lauren Baker, contributing writers Charles Solomon and Bill Desowitz, and editor/publisher Jerry Beck.

06/16/2026

Disney’s “Hexed” Releases Exclusively in Theaters November 25, 2026! More info to come.. link in bio ✨

06/16/2026

New Fantasy Series “Journey” Greenlit for Disney+

From Disney Kids & Family and produced by ICON Creative Studio in association with Disney Television Animation, “Journey” (WT) is created by Matt Munn (“Ice Age: Collision Course,” “Spies in Disguise”), who will serve as executive producer alongside Peabody Award-winning Steve Loter (“Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,” “Kim Possible”)....

From Disney Kids & Family and produced by ICON Creative Studio in association with Disney Television Animation, “Journey” (WT) is created by Matt Munn (“Ice Age: Collision Course,” “Spies in Disguise”), who will serve as executive producer alongside Peabody Award-winning Steve Loter (“...

06/15/2026

TRAILER: “Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie”

Here's the trailer for Paramount Pictures/Nickelodeon Movies August 14th theatrical release of Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie. The Backstreet Boys also provide a new song for the film....

Here's the trailer for Paramount Pictures/Nickelodeon Movies August 14th theatrical release of Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie. The Backstreet Boys also provide a new song for the film.

06/12/2026

TEASER: Pixar’s “Gatto”

The first teaser trailer and poster for Disney and Pixar’s “Gatto,” is here. And Mark Ruffalo has joined the voice cast as the scrappy black cat Nero. Click here for a first look....

The first teaser trailer and poster for Disney and Pixar’s “Gatto,” is here. And Mark Ruffalo has joined the voice cast as the scrappy black cat Nero. Click here for a first look.

06/12/2026

We had a blast at the premiere this week! Stay tuned for some exclusive Animation Scoop content coming out soon ✨

06/11/2026

40 Years Of Pixar – An Overview

40 years in, through features, shorts, theme park attractions and TV/streaming series and specials, Pixar remains one of the most celebrated brands in all of entertainment. It's still got a friend in me....

40 years in, through features, shorts, theme park attractions and TV/streaming series and specials, Pixar remains one of the most celebrated brands in all of entertainment. It's still got a friend in me.

06/11/2026

The Academy to Honor Animation Legend Floyd Norman at the 2026 Governors Awards

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that its Board of Governors voted to present an Academy Honorary Award to animator Floyd Norman. The Oscar will be presented at the Academy’s 17th Governors Awards event on Sunday, November 15, 2026....

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that its Board of Governors voted to present an Academy Honorary Award to animator Floyd Norman. The Oscar will be presented at the Academy’s 17th Governors Awards event on Sunday, November 15, 2026.

06/10/2026

Animation Scoop's editor/publisher Jerry Beck hosts an all new 35mm CARTOON CLUB at the New Beverly this Saturday morning at 10am...

New Beverly Theater