‘Smiling Friends’ Team Launches New L.A.-Based Animation Studio

Smiling Friends creators Michael Cusack and Zach Hadel and producer Aron Fromm have launched Zam Studios, a new LA-based independent animation studio.

Google rolls out Gemini 2.5 Flash with features to create GIFs, blend multiple images and more

Google has officially rolled out its Gemini 2.5 Flash engine to developers worldwide, marking a significant step in its AI push. The model, which has already been making rounds on social media for the ...

You Can Now Create GIFs, Blend Multiple Images And More With Google Gemini 2.5 Flash AI: Here's What's New

Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash engine has generated excitement online, particularly with the viral "Nano Banana" trend showcasing ...
Colossal

An Animated Guide to Using Art to Get in Touch with Your Emotions

A collaborative film by Gaia Alari and therapist Emily Price visualizes how art can help us get in tune with our senses and ...
Cartoon Brew

Big Screen, Bigger Sparkle: How DreamWorks Animation Gave ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ A Cinematic Makeover

Discover how DreamWorks reimagined 'Gabby’s Dollhouse' with richer textures, tactile details, smart scaling, and ...
The New Arab

To Gaza with Love: Through animation, Gaza's children transform pain into storytelling

Animator Haneen Koraz is helping Gaza’s children turn their trauma into art, creating stop-motion films that echo resilience ...