The Stage · 2026-03-26 17:27:31 · Deadline
Baobab Studios, the Emmy-winning animation studio behind hits like the Madagascar franchise, is making a major strategic move into the gaming universe. In an exclusive deal, the studio has acquired the exclusive film and television rights to three of Roblox's most popular games: Natural Disaster Survival, Barry’s Priso...
The Stage · 2026-04-02 09:57:12 · Deadline
Rodeo FX, the Montreal-based visual effects powerhouse behind 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' and 'Dune', is consolidating its French operations into a single, larger Paris studio. This move fully integrates Mikros Animation, the studio acquired by Rodeo FX in 2025, marking a significant physical and strate...
The Stage · 2026-04-13 23:22:25 · ONTD
Paramount and Nickelodeon's highly anticipated animated film, 'Avatar: The Last Airbender,' has been leaked online in its entirety, a full six months ahead of its scheduled October 2026 release. According to a social media post from Complex Pop Culture, fully voice-acted clips of the movie have begun circulating. The s...
The Stage · 2026-04-17 14:52:52 · Variety
The foundational business model for kids and family animation is fracturing under intense pressure. A post-streaming contraction, marked by platform pullbacks, is colliding with plummeting linear TV viewership and a severe tightening of commissioning budgets. This convergence of pressures is dismantling the established...
The Stage · 2026-04-21 19:22:29 · Variety
Dan Houser, the creative force behind Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, is officially launching his first major post-Rockstar venture. He has unveiled the initial voice cast for his sprawling, interconnected 'Absurdverse' franchise, a comedy satire universe designed to span both television and video games. This...