Animation Nation Forum Returns to Manchester Animation Festival This November for the Industry's Biggest Conversations!
Among the latest additions, Xilam Animation's Lucy Lost will receive its UK Premiere at MAF, followed by a special Q&A, while Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and DNEG Animation's The Cat in the Hat will be showcased alongside an exclusive behind-the-scenes making-of session.
The animation industry will also come together for Animation Nation Forum, the UK's leading animation industry gathering, featuring a full day of discussions, insights and networking opportunities that tackle the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the sector today. ...
Manchester Animation Festival (MAF), the UK’s only Oscar® and BAFTA®-qualifying animation festival, today announces further programme highlights for 2026,
Meet the voices behind MaeBee! Mathew Baynton, Louisa Harland, Fern Brady and Jim Howick join the cast of Karrot AnimationKavaleer Productions’s new animated preschool series, which arrives on CBeebies and RTÉJr this Monday, 19 October.
“There’s no house style. You’re not limited or put in a box that you have to break out of on each movie.”
Forgotten Island directors Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado discuss the creative freedom behind DreamWorks’ latest animated adventure, drawing inspiration from Filipino folklore and their own personal relationships.
From designing mythical creatures and exploring new animation techniques to balancing horror and comedy, the co-directors take us behind the scenes of their new film, which is out in UK cinemas today (16th October).
“Blue’s Clues’ legacy in children’s media can’t be overstated.”
30 years after a curious blue puppy bounced onto Nickelodeon screens, we celebrate the legacy of Blue’s Clues and its impact on generations of young viewers.
From its blend of animation and live action to its approach to interactive, educational television, we look back at the creators, research and creative decisions that made the preschool series a success. ...
On the 8th of September in 1996, Nickelodeon's dedicated preschool channel, Nick. Jr, would be changed forever when a blue puppy named Blue came bouncing
“Not only DreamWorks’ best film, but one of the best studio animated movies to come out in the past decade.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
In our latest review, Forgotten Island - which hits UK cinemas this Friday - earns praise for its blend of animation styles, video game influences and storytelling.
Directors Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado take audiences on an adventure through Filipino mythology, delivering a film where “the style is the substance.” ...
Skwigly x Bristol Animation Meetup (BAM) Local Focus
Hailing from Wales and presently based in Bristol, writer/animator/puppetmaker Laura Tofarides has spent the last decade immersed in the world of stop-motion, with her own short film 'Brain Space' winning the 2026 BAFTA Cymru Award for Best Short Film this month.
Four animated features will screen at the French Film Festival London, which returns to Ciné Lumière from 18–29 November 2026. The selection includes Phuong Mai Nguyen’s In Waves, adult comedy Jim Queen and the Quest for Chloroqueer, and family titles Iron Boy and Viva Carmen!
CUB Animation Budapest has created the official animated music video for Stormwatcher, a track by legendary Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi featuring
EVENT: Tales from the Magic Garden + Kids Art Workshop WHEN: 15 Nov @ 2pm WHERE: Czech Centre London
Based on stories by beloved Czech author Arnošt Goldflam and beautifully crafted in stop-motion animation - perfect for families with children aged 6+.
What happens when children become the storytellers? After the loss of their beloved grandmother, siblings Suzanne, Derek and little Tom spend the weekend
Animation is often labelled “for children” without asking which children. Animation HUB’s new practical tool, developed in collaboration with media psychologist Martina Peštaj, aims to change that.
Animation HUB. a new platform under the CEE Animation umbrella, has launched the Young Audience Rating System (YARS), a practical classification tool and growing collection of online resources designed to deepen the understanding of young animation audiences through the lens of developmental psychology.
Karrot Entertainment and Guru Studio have announced a co-production agreement to develop and produce a new animated preschool series based on Eric Hill’s beloved Spot book series.
The two studios will unveil brand new material for the Spot series at this year’s MIPCOM, where they will showcase a proof of concept to buyers from around the world.
The 39 x 7-minute series will bring Spot, the lovable, curious and rambunctious puppy, to life for a new generation of preschool audiences. ...
Guru Studio, a global leader in animated storytelling, and UK-based Karrot Entertainment today announced a co-production agreement to develop and produce
Animation Nation Forum Returns to Manchester Animation Festival This November for the Industry's Biggest Conversations!
Among the latest additions, Xilam Animation's Lucy Lost will receive its UK Premiere at MAF, followed by a special Q&A, while Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and DNEG Animation's The Cat in the Hat will be showcased alongside an exclusive behind-the-scenes making-of session.
The animation industry will also come together for Animation Nation Forum, the UK's leading animation industry gathering, featuring a full day of discussions, insights and networking opportunities that tackle the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the sector today. ...
Animation Nation Forum Returns To Manchester This November, Bringing The Industry Together For The Biggest Conversations Shaping Animation Today - Skwigly Animation Magazine
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Manchester Animation Festival (MAF), the UK’s only Oscar® and BAFTA®-qualifying animation festival, today announces further programme highlights for 2026,0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Meet the voices behind MaeBee! Mathew Baynton, Louisa Harland, Fern Brady and Jim Howick join the cast of Karrot Animation Kavaleer Productions’s new animated preschool series, which arrives on CBeebies and RTÉJr this Monday, 19 October.
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“There’s no house style. You’re not limited or put in a box that you have to break out of on each movie.”
Forgotten Island directors Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado discuss the creative freedom behind DreamWorks’ latest animated adventure, drawing inspiration from Filipino folklore and their own personal relationships.
From designing mythical creatures and exploring new animation techniques to balancing horror and comedy, the co-directors take us behind the scenes of their new film, which is out in UK cinemas today (16th October).
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“Blue’s Clues’ legacy in children’s media can’t be overstated.”
30 years after a curious blue puppy bounced onto Nickelodeon screens, we celebrate the legacy of Blue’s Clues and its impact on generations of young viewers.
From its blend of animation and live action to its approach to interactive, educational television, we look back at the creators, research and creative decisions that made the preschool series a success. ...
Happy Birthday, Blue! The 30th Anniversary of Nickelodeon's Blue's Clues - Skwigly Animation Magazine
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On the 8th of September in 1996, Nickelodeon's dedicated preschool channel, Nick. Jr, would be changed forever when a blue puppy named Blue came bouncing0 CommentsComment on Facebook
“Not only DreamWorks’ best film, but one of the best studio animated movies to come out in the past decade.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
In our latest review, Forgotten Island - which hits UK cinemas this Friday - earns praise for its blend of animation styles, video game influences and storytelling.
Directors Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado take audiences on an adventure through Filipino mythology, delivering a film where “the style is the substance.” ...
Forgotten Island Review – A Call To Adventure - Skwigly Animation Magazine
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Forgotten Island is an invitation. DreamWorks’ latest feature barely goes five minutes without extending an arm out of the screen, trying to grab the0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Skwigly x Bristol Animation Meetup (BAM) Local Focus
Hailing from Wales and presently based in Bristol, writer/animator/puppetmaker Laura Tofarides has spent the last decade immersed in the world of stop-motion, with her own short film 'Brain Space' winning the 2026 BAFTA Cymru Award for Best Short Film this month.
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Four animated features will screen at the French Film Festival London, which returns to Ciné Lumière from 18–29 November 2026. The selection includes Phuong Mai Nguyen’s In Waves, adult comedy Jim Queen and the Quest for Chloroqueer, and family titles Iron Boy and Viva Carmen!
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Four animated features will screen at the French Film Festival London, which returns to Ciné Lumière from 18–29 November 2026. The selection includes0 CommentsComment on Facebook
CUB Animation Budapest has created the official animated music video for Stormwatcher, a track by legendary Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi ...
CUB Animation Budapest Creates Epic 2D Animated Music Video for Tony Iommi’s “Stormwatcher” - Skwigly Animation Magazine
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CUB Animation Budapest has created the official animated music video for Stormwatcher, a track by legendary Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi featuring0 CommentsComment on Facebook
EVENT: Tales from the Magic Garden + Kids Art Workshop
WHEN: 15 Nov @ 2pm
WHERE: Czech Centre London
Based on stories by beloved Czech author Arnošt Goldflam and beautifully crafted in stop-motion animation - perfect for families with children aged 6+.
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What happens when children become the storytellers? After the loss of their beloved grandmother, siblings Suzanne, Derek and little Tom spend the weekend0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Animation is often labelled “for children” without asking which children. Animation HUB’s new practical tool, developed in collaboration with media psychologist Martina Peštaj, aims to change that.
Animation HUB. a new platform under the CEE Animation umbrella, has launched the Young Audience Rating System (YARS), a practical classification tool and growing collection of online resources designed to deepen the understanding of young animation audiences through the lens of developmental psychology.
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What Age Is Your Animated Film For? Animation HUB Introduces the Young Audience Rating System - Skwigly Animation Magazine
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The BBC and Magic Light Pictures have unveiled a first look at their upcoming festive special The Baddies ...
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The BBC and Magic Light Pictures have unveiled a first look at The Baddies, a laugh-out-loud festive special about triumphing over the worst baddies0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Karrot Entertainment and Guru Studio have announced a co-production agreement to develop and produce a new animated preschool series based on Eric Hill’s beloved Spot book series.
The two studios will unveil brand new material for the Spot series at this year’s MIPCOM, where they will showcase a proof of concept to buyers from around the world.
The 39 x 7-minute series will bring Spot, the lovable, curious and rambunctious puppy, to life for a new generation of preschool audiences. ...
Karrot Entertainment Joins Guru Studio’s Where’s Spot? Adaptation - Skwigly Animation Magazine
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Guru Studio, a global leader in animated storytelling, and UK-based Karrot Entertainment today announced a co-production agreement to develop and produce0 CommentsComment on Facebook