Animation

‘Filter of fantasy’: Japan trials anime therapy to treat depression

As at 2022, only 6 per cent of people in Japan had used psychological counselling for mental health problems.

Studio Ghibli awarded Spain’s ‘Nobel Prize’ for communication and humanities

Mr Miguel Falomir (centre), president of the Princess of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities' panel, announces that Studio Ghibli is awarded the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities on May 6.

He-Man creator Roger Sweet dies at 91

Former Mattel lead designer Roger Sweet is credited with creating the prototype for action figure He-Man.

The Violinist becomes first Singapore animated feature to compete at Annecy film festival

Image from The Violinist, a Singapore animated feature selected for the Annecy International Film Festival 2026.

S’pore-exclusive Hello Kitty and friends merch available from May as part of tie-up with Coffee Bean

The Hello Kitty ribbon mug set can be purchased at all The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf stores islandwide, except at Marina Bay Sands, from May 1.

Man who allegedly leaked new Avatar: The Last Airbender film arrested for illegal server access

The man allegedly gained unauthorised remote access to the media content server and downloaded the unreleased film.

Despite poor reviews, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a $480 million box-office megahit

Cast members and producers at the world premiere of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in Kyoto, Japan on March 28, 2026.

Netflix turns to theatres to launch Stranger Things animated spin‑off

Stranger Things: Tales From '85 features (from left) Benjamin Plessala as Will, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport as Max, Braxton Quinney as Dustin, Brooklyn Davey Norstedt as Eleven, Luca Diaz as Mike and Elisha Williams as Lucas.

Oscars cut off KPop Demon Hunters speech in ‘brutal’ live moment

The lights go out as the winners for Best Original Song for Golden from KPop Demon Hunters try to speak during the Oscars show at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15.

Oscars: KPop Demon Hunters wins Best Animated Feature, Best Original Song

(From left) Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans, and Michelle L.M. Wong, winners of the Best Animated Feature Film Award for KPop Demon Hunters, pose in the press room during the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15.

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