Publication

Sunday - 1st November, 2026
Cover of Animation Magazine

ANIMATION PLANNER/OCTOBER 2026

Avatar: Seven Havens Ninja Scroll Spirited Away: Live on Stage returns to theaters for Studio Ghibli Fest, followed by the original Miyazaki movie’s 25th anniversary screenings Oct. 17-21. HIDIVE and Iconic bring the new Ninja Scroll 4K restoration...

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Tuesday - 1st September, 2026
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OIAF at 50: Still Standing, Still Strange 32

Ottawa Festival’s artistic director Chris Robinson looks back at the event’s 50-year legacy and offers a look at what’s in store for festivalgoers this September.

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Wednesday - 1st July, 2026
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FRAME BY FRAME

July/August Animation Planner - 6 The Must-Have List - 8

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Monday - 1st June, 2026
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Capturing the Ebbs and Flows 18 Picture Perfect 22

Director Phuong Mai Nguyen shares the ups and downs of making her poignant Cannes and Annecy sensation, In Waves. Lucy Lost’s director Olivier Clert and producer Marc du Pontavice take us behind the scenes of Xilam’s gentle period piece.

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Wednesday - 1st April, 2026
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STRANGER THINGS: TALES FROM ’85 A THRILLING RETURN TO HAWKINS

DISNEY/PIXAR’S HOPPERS INVINCIBLE: SEASON 4 STAR WARS -- MAUL SHADOW LORD OUR RISING STARS OF ANIMATION 2026 EDUCATION & CAREER GUIDE

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Sunday - 1st March, 2026
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Bleating the Odds

Director Tyree Dillihay and his team talk about the inspirations behind GOAT, Sony Picture Animation’s hot new animated sports movie.

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Sunday - 1st February, 2026
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EDITORIAL COVER

Netflix premieres Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (produced by Studio Colorido, Studio Chromato and Twin Engine) in January.

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