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Cross Dimensions to Embrace Passion, Global Summer Carnival Kicks Off! BilibiliWorld 2026 Grandly Debuts in Shanghai

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Bilibili’s flagship annual comprehensive offline ACGN carnival, BilibiliWorld 2026 (shortened as BW2026), is confirmed to run from July 10 to 12, 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). This year’s expo marks a historic upgrade as China’s first comprehensive ACG convention with simultaneous ticket sales open to fans across more than 190 countries[…..] […]

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Two Titans Boost Chinese Animation Globalization: In-Depth Analysis of Bilibili and Tencent’s Differentiated Global Strategies

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As Chinese animation globalization accelerates, with the global animation streaming market projected to exceed $37.7 billion by 2025, the industry is transitioning from a cultural deficit to an ambitious global IP expansion. Bilibili and Tencent Video, as two core engines driving Chinese animation overseas, have forged distinctly different paths despite collectively covering over 190 countries[…..] […]

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Illumination CEO Unveils Massive Animation Slate: Animated Barbie In Development, Mario, Secret Life of Pets & Sing Sequels Confirmed

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In an exclusive interview with Collider in June 2026, Chris Meledandri, CEO of Illumination, unveiled the studio’s multi-year lineup of animated feature films. Riding the unprecedented USD 1.36 billion global box office success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Illumination is ramping up production on a wide range of projects including an all-new theatrical animated[…..] […]

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West Africa’s Flagship Animation Studio Afrika Toon Takes Center Stage at Pan-African Creative Events, Connecting African Animation to Global Partners

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Founded in Côte d’Ivoire, Afrika Toon is a pioneering full-service 2D & 3D animation studio and a cornerstone of West Africa’s animation industry. It made history with Pokou, Princesse Ashanti, the first feature-length animated film produced in West Africa. Throughout 2026, the studio will showcase projects, host masterclasses and conduct industry networking at major pan-African[…..] […]

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The beloved hero Dog Man is Bark in Action! More Heroes. More Action. Same Chaos.

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Based on the acclaimed comic book series, Dog Man: Bark in Action is coming this fall to all major consoles. Publisher Mindscape and developer Floor 84 have teamed up once again to create another installment following the international hit game Dog Man: Mission Impawsible. Coming this fall on PlayStation 4/5, Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam), and[…..] […]

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Milan Games Week & Cartoomics 2026 Unveils “IN MOTION” Theme, Welcoming Legendary Creators from Three Continents

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Milan Games Week & Cartoomics (MGWCMX), Italy’s largest consumer-focused exhibition for video games, comics, esports and pop culture, has officially released full highlights for its 2026 edition. Centered on the theme IN MOTION, the event takes flowing water as its core symbolic element—water breaks borders, blends diverse cultures and sparks brand-new creative collisions. Hosted at[…..] […]

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Attack on Titan Devil-Themed Pop-Up Store Opens at Tokyo’s Loft Ikebukuro with Exclusive Original Merchandise

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The globally renowned dark fantasy franchise Attack on Titan is set to launch a limited-time Devil-themed pop-up shop on the 11th floor character goods zone of Loft Ikebukuro in Tokyo. Featuring brand-new original character art designed exclusively for this event, the pop-up offers a full line of limited merchandise, immersive photo installations and exclusive postcard[…..] […]

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The Federal President of Germany Steinmeier to visit gamescom 2026 and open gamescom congress

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The Federal President of Germany Steinmeier to visit gamescom 2026 and open gamescom congress A first: The Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is the first German head of state to visit gamescom, the world’s biggest games event On stage: He will open the gamescom congress on 27 August with a keynote and join a panel discussion[…..] […]

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Mass Resignation of Core Staff & Funding Cut Leave Nagoshi Studios on the Brink, Gang of Dragon Development All But Halted

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In June 2026, multiple industry sources confirmed that Nagoshi Studios, founded by Toshihiro Nagoshi—the creator of the iconic Yakuza series—has suffered a mass exodus of key developers. Combined with NetEase’s termination of financial support, the studio’s operations have ground to a halt, casting a dark cloud over Gang of Dragon, its flagship AAA action title.[…..] […]

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Annecy International Animation Festival 2026 Full Report: Swiss Animation Takes Center Stage, Three Major Global Industry Trends Emerge

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The 50th Annecy International Animation Festival (Annecy 2026) alongside MIFA, the world’s premier animation market, ran from June 21 to 27 in Annecy, France. This year’s edition hit a record high of international selections, with European animation leading the lineup and Japan achieving its most substantial participation in history. SWISS FILMS, Switzerland’s official film promotion[…..] […]

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