Continuing the Toy Story series is a huge risk, even if a new movie is well-made. The films have set such a high emotional bar for audiences that they’re no longer seen as just cartoons. Fans are very protective of the series, and even minor changes could lead to disappointment. But surprisingly, the decision to continue wasn’t as impulsive as it might seem; it was carefully considered.
The anime series Yuri on Ice debuted in 2016 as a completely original creation, not adapted from any existing manga or light novel. To celebrate its tenth anniversary this year, the studio MAPPA has released new artwork, with character designer Tadashi Hiramatsu returning to work on the project. A special “10th Anniversary Box Set,” including the complete series and soundtrack, will be available in Japan later this year. Additionally, a large exhibition revisiting the anime will be held this winter. For fans hoping for a new Yuri on Ice anime, this event could be the most promising sign yet.
Revivals are often tricky, but some manage to come back feeling just as strong as before – and that’s unusual. ABC’s Roseanne did exactly that in 2018, returning for a tenth season after 21 years off the air. The original series had ended in 1997, but the revival was a big success. While critics gave it mixed reviews, audiences loved it, with over 27 million people tuning in for the first two episodes.
Gutierrez announced on social media that he’s leaving Amazon’s AI animation project after receiving significant criticism. He said he’s been carefully considering the feedback and understands concerns about using AI in animation. He expressed gratitude to those who were understanding and stated he’s decided to cancel the planned Punky Duck series. Gutierrez explained his original goal was to highlight the work of artists using this new technology, and he sincerely apologized to anyone he upset, promising to be more considerate in the future. He thanked everyone for their patience.
The 1980s had a lot of fantastic animated TV shows, but also some truly strange ones. Many of these are now just hazy memories, and people today would hardly believe they ever existed. Here are 5 of the most unusual and forgotten cartoons from that decade.
Deadpool’s most memorable stories, whether focusing on his days as a hired gun or his time as a major monster, consistently combine intense action, clever humor, and surprisingly heartfelt moments – all of which have defined his place in Marvel Comics.
So, I was watching a video that brought up how Rockstar laid off a bunch of developers back in October 2025, and it reminded me of all the stuff people were saying about them trying to prevent people from forming a union. Apparently, this new group, the RGWU, showed up right before the lawsuit from IWGB against Rockstar – the one about Grand Theft Auto 6 – is finally going to court. It feels like everything’s coming to a head.
The horror genre is thriving, as evidenced by the success of Scream 7. Not only did it have the biggest opening weekend of any film in the Scream series, but it also earned the most money overall. Now, fans can watch the latest installment – Scream 7 – on Paramount+, and it’s already proving popular on the streaming platform, continuing the film’s winning streak.
Atsumi Tanezaki, who voices Frieren in the Japanese version of the anime, recently visited a real-life exhibit based on the series. She was deeply touched by the experience, especially when seeing recreations of key moments, like the rock Fern shot an arrow through and Frieren’s magical flower field – it almost made her cry! Nobuhiko Okamoto, the voice of Himmel, had a similar reaction. He was overwhelmed by how accurately the exhibit captured the anime’s world, and seeing a life-sized Stark felt incredibly real. He was especially moved by Himmel’s statue and the beautiful flower field, admitting he almost cried from the sheer beauty of it all.
Mike Fischer, a former vice president at Sega, recently told Sega-16 that he’s heard the company is developing a remake of Sonic CD. First released in 1993, Sonic CD was the third game in the Sonic series. While it wasn’t as commercially successful as the Sonic games on the Sega Genesis, Sonic CD was critically acclaimed and remains a fan favorite after many years.