Diego Pineda has been a devout storyteller his whole life. He has self-published a fantasy novel and a book of short stories, and is actively working on publishing his second novel. A lifelong fan of ...

Animation isn't just Saturday morning escapism – it's where some of the most unfiltered, hilarious, and devastating storytelling happens. Western animators have been bending the rules for decades, ...

Right from the beginning of this year, animation fans have been treated to some animated projects that are an absolute feast for the eyes. Puss in Boots, to Across the Spider-Verse, to Teenage Mutant ...

Adult animation was one of the few genres to thrive during the challenging times of the pandemic and Hollywood labor strikes over the past four years. The demand for this subgenre — defined as ...

The “Cartoon Network model” succeeded by discovering creators with singular visions (Genndy Tartakovsky, Pendleton Ward, etc.) and giving them a stable home. Gungnir aims to replicate this—but for a ...

Hulu is launching a new sub-brand focused on adult animation and anime called Animayhem, Variety has learned exclusively. The new hub is meant to capitalize on Hulu’s already popular lineup of adult ...

Animation has become a tool to break past the limitations of live action in delivering more mature content in gore, action, and comedy as well as some darker depictions of adult themes. Even on the ...

In her column “Frame by Frame,” Sara Alanis Morales ’28 explores different facets of the animation industry while reviewing popular animated media. Editor’s Note: This article is a review and includes ...

It’s the evolution of animation. It can be argued that “The Simpsons” opened the door for Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim, which in turn kicked down the door to let in shows including “Bojack Horseman,” ...

Debuting in 2001, Adult Swim made itself known right from its live-action intro: “All kids out of the pool!” The late-night block of Cartoon Network shows catered to adults seeking something edgier, ...

Collage of "Rick and Morty," "Bob's Burgers," "The Simpsons," "Big Mouth" and "Family Guy" (Adult Swim, Fox, Netflix, TheWrap) It’s no secret that the linear TV industry has been in a state of ...

WIA [Women in Animation] has announced the lineup for its 2025 World Summit at Annecy. As revealed exclusively to Variety, the ninth edition of the event, taking place on June 9, will be themed The ...