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I write animation reviews, comics, interviews and anything I can think of. IG: @its_alexgaray

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๐ŸŽจ Tech update: RenderMan 27.2 dropped today with new nodes for "Stylized Looks." This #AnimationFact shows the 3D world is officially obsessed with looking 2D. We are entering the era of automated digital hatching and painterly lighting! #AnimationTech #CGI #RenderMan

28.02.2026 12:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ† Allah Is Not Obliged wins big in Niigata! The Europe-Canada co-production just snagged the Grand Prix at the International Animation Film Festival. A massive victory for #IndieAnimation and high-stakes, adult-oriented storytelling. #NIAFF2026 #IndieAnimation #Animation

28.02.2026 12:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Today, the Japan Cartoonists Association took a stand against industry-wide misconduct following the Joujin Kamen controversy. This #AnimeNews signals a necessary shift toward creator safety and structural reform in the manga world. #Manga #AnimeNews #IndustryReform

28.02.2026 12:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โš”๏ธ The Wingfeather Saga Season 4 cast is official! Jim Broadbent and Jodi Benson are heading to Aerwiar. This #AnimationNews is a huge win for the fan-funded fantasy hit as it scales up for its most ambitious season yet. #WingfeatherSaga #Animation #VoiceActing

28.02.2026 12:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ernest & Celestine (2012) This French-Belgian film based on Gabrielle Vincentโ€™s picture books should not work as well as it does.

I dive into the gorgeous, watercolor world of Ernest & Celestine, a film that looks like a storybook come to life while delivering a punchy critique of social division.

Read my review on my Substack below. ๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿ๐Ÿป

28.02.2026 12:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿข Happy 91st Anniversary to The Tortoise and the Hare! Released Feb 27, 1935, this short won an Oscar and defined the "slow and steady" trope for #AnimationHistory. Itโ€™s the true ancestor of every sports #Animation we see today. #ClassicAnimation #DisneyHistory

27.02.2026 23:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โœ‰๏ธ Today in 1941, Pinocchio made #Animation history by winning Best Song during the first-ever "sealed envelope" Oscars. A legendary #AnimationFact: the secret reveal format we love today started with a wooden boy and a cricket. #AnimationHistory #DisneyFacts

27.02.2026 23:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿฆด Clara and the Below is trending! After Matt Braly shared a new production still today, the Kickstarter is officially closing in on its first stretch goal. This #IndieAnimation win shows the power of the community over the corporate machine. #SupportIndie #ClaraAndTheBelow #Animation

27.02.2026 23:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒธ Huge news for Gintama fans: Sorachiโ€™s debut manga Dandelion is getting a Netflix anime! This #AnimeNews confirms 7 episodes of supernatural goodness dropping this spring. The "Gorilla" mangaka's roots are finally being animated! #Dandelion #Anime2026 #Netflix

27.02.2026 23:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ Goat is out today! Sonyโ€™s latest original features Caleb McLaughlin as a teen goat taking on the world of pro sports. This #AnimationNews is a win for anyone looking for fresh, non-sequel #Animation on the big screen. #GoatMovie #NewInTheaters

27.02.2026 23:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Belle (2021) Mamoru Hosoda has been chasing the intersection of digital life and human connection for his entire career, and Belle is his most ambitious attempt to capture it.

Mamoru Hosodaโ€™s Belle is a visually explosive exploration of how our digital avatars can help us heal our real-world scars. The stunning musical sequences and raw emotional depth make it a must-watch for any animation fan. #animationreviews #anime

27.02.2026 15:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽž๏ธ Max Fleischer changed the game in 1915 by inventing #Rotoscoping. Tracing live-action for #Animation gave us Koko the Clown and Betty Boop. A legendary #ClassicAnimation milestone! #AnimationHistory

27.02.2026 02:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โš”๏ธ By the power of Grayskull! He-Man used the same #Animation loops over and over to stay on budget. This #AnimationFact is a classic example of "limited animation" efficiency in the 80s. #AnimationHistory #HeMan

27.02.2026 02:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ›ธ Dandadan Season 2 is reportedly already in the works at Science SARU! The #Animation quality is set to stay top-tier. Huge #AnimeNews for fans of the paranormal and the occult. #Dandadan #Anime2026

27.02.2026 02:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A-1 Pictures confirmed Solo Leveling Season 2 Part 2 arrives this October. The "Jeju Island" arc will be feature-length with cinematic #Animation quality. This #AnimeNews confirms #Crunchyroll will lead the global simulcast tonight. #SoloLeveling

27.02.2026 02:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) Nobody expected this to be good.

Check out my new post on Dream Works spin off of the iconic Shrek film series, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. It will have you in awe of its animation and tears due to its heartfelt character arcs.

26.02.2026 22:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ’ช Spinach sales skyrocketed 33% in the 30s thanks to #Popeye the Sailor! An incredible #AnimationFact on how cartoons can shift a whole nation's diet. Talk about #Animation power! #AnimationHistory

26.02.2026 19:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿฑ Get the moonshine ready! The Lackadaisy Season 1 finale arrives April 15. A massive win for #IndieAnimation as the series proves that YouTube #Animation can rival network quality. #SupportIndie #LackadaisyCats

26.02.2026 19:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿช„ The Witch Hat Atelier trailer is breathtaking! Bug Film is perfectly capturing the mangaโ€™s delicate art style. This #AnimeNews confirms a late 2026 release for one of the most anticipated #Anime adaptations ever. #WHA

26.02.2026 19:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ’จ Itโ€™s official: Aang: The Last Airbender is the title of the 2026 cinematic return! Seeing the Gaang as adults in high-fidelity #Animation is the #AnimationNews we needed. Stay flamin'! #Avatar #LegendOfAang

26.02.2026 19:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โš”๏ธ Arise! #SoloLeveling returns in October with a feature-length "Jeju Island" arc. Huge #AnimeNews for hunters waiting on #Crunchyroll updates tonight.

26.02.2026 03:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธ "Beyond the Spider-Verse" teaser leaked! Sony is combining 2D ink with AI tech for a May 2027 debut. This #AnimationNews proves #SpiderVerse is still the #Animation gold standard.

26.02.2026 03:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“บ Hanna-Barberaโ€™s legacy started with a cat and dog duo. The Ruff and Reddy Show (1957) was the studioโ€™s very first production and a color TV pioneer. It proved that "limited animation" could work for television, changing the industryโ€™s economic model forever. #ClassicAnimation #HannaBarbera

26.02.2026 03:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿชต Real-world tech for a fake-world boy: Disney built a fully detailed miniature of Geppettoโ€™s workshop to help animators with 1940's version of "cinematography." This physical reference is why the camera work in Pinocchio feels so immersive and ahead of its time. #DisneyTrivia #Pinocchio

26.02.2026 03:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿฆด Itโ€™s official: The Ramshackle pilot drops this Friday! Zeddyziโ€™s gritty, character-driven world is finally coming to life on YouTube. This is another massive win for creator-owned animation bypassing traditional networks to reach fans directly. #IndieAnimation #Ramshackle #SupportIndie

26.02.2026 03:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿข THE TOWER AWAITS! The first teaser for Tower of God Season 3 just dropped. Bamโ€™s journey is getting darker and the animation looks sharper than ever under the new production structure. Summer 2026 can't come fast enough for the regulars! #AnimeNews #TOG #TowerOfGodSeason3

26.02.2026 03:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Just announced: Surprise screenings for Pixarโ€™s Hoppers are happening tonight! The "human-to-beaver" sci-fi comedy is already getting hype for its unique visual style and dark humor. Check your local theater listings for 2026โ€™s biggest indie-vibe blockbuster. #AnimationNews #Pixar #Hoppers

26.02.2026 03:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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MAPPA just got bigger. They are absorbing Studio Contrail (founded by Sunao Katabuchi) to help clear the smaller studio's debt. This move likely keeps Katabuchiโ€™s upcoming original film projects on track under the MAPPA banner. #AnimeNews #MAPPA #StudioContrail

25.02.2026 16:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Canva just snatched up Cavalry and MangoAI. We're seeing a massive push toward "Unified Motion Design" where AI handles the tedious optimization. Cavalryโ€™s pro tools handle the art. Adobe might actually have some real competition. #AnimationNews #MotionDesign #Canva #IndieTools

25.02.2026 16:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Colonel Heeza Liar was the world's very first animated series. Debuting over 110 years ago, it pioneered the "series" format we now take for granted, proving that audiences were hungry for recurring animated characters from the very beginning.

24.02.2026 17:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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