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WEBTOON Phenomenon Lumine Heads to Animation: Franco-American Co-Production Brings 550M+ View Global Fantasy Is Coming

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WEBTOON Productions and Paris-based independent animation studio OuiDo! Productions have officially announced the joint development of an animated series adaptation of Emma Krogell’s globally beloved WEBTOON series Lumine in 2026Annecy International Animation Film Festival MIFA Market . This project represents another strategic milestone in WEBTOON Entertainment’s global push for IP adaptation, and marks a pivotal moment for North[…..] […]

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Ghost Hunting Journal Announces Major New Demo Update Arriving July 20th

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Spicy Games and publisher Okasan’s Recipe have announced that a major new demo update for their upcoming supernatural adventure, Ghost Hunting Journal, will officially launch on July 20th. This follows the game recently gaining significant traction on X (Twitter), drawing widespread attention for its hand-drawn anime style and unique ghost-hunting gameplay. Blending narrative-driven investigation with[…..] […]

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Japan Unveils National Creative Industry Revitalization Plan: Central Agency & ¥34 Trillion Public-Private Fund to Boost Global Anime & Game Expansion

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To address fierce global competition from Chinese and Korean cultural industries, reverse digital trade deficits and eliminate inefficiencies caused by fragmented cross-ministerial support, the Japanese government has rolled out a medium-to-long term strategic roadmap. Drawing on the proven model of South Korea’s KOCCA, Japan plans to establish a unified national central coordinating agency for creative[…..] […]

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 Cross-border Law Enforcement Takes Down Giant Anime Piracy Site HiAnime, Marking Milestone for Global IP Protection

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The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), led by the Motion Picture Association (MPA), officially announced the arrest of seven core operators behind HiAnime, once the world’s largest unauthorized free anime streaming website, by Vietnamese public security authorities. The platform has been permanently shut down, and this cross-border crackdown sets a landmark precedent for coordinated[…..] […]

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Annecy Earns Full FIAPF Class-A Accreditation, Cementing Its Indispensable Global Leadership in Animation Industry

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The 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival closed its week-long grand ceremony on June 27, marking a historic milestone for global animation: for the first time ever, the festival has obtained full Class-A official accreditation from the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF). As the world’s sole Class-A film festival dedicated exclusively to animation,[…..] […]

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Google Play’s Biggest Fee Overhaul in a Decade Takes Effect: What the Split of Service and Billing Fees Means for the Industry

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Google Play has rolled out its most disruptive business model change since the store’s inception. From today, developers in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Economic Area will see Google’s traditional 30% commission split into two separate components: a service fee and a billing fee — while third-party payment options become available for the first time[…..] […]

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 Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender Moves Release to July 25 Exclusively on Paramount+

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 Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender Moves Release to July 25 Exclusively on Paramount+; Full Trailer & All-Star Voice Cast Unveiled After Mass Film Leak Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender, the first feature-length animated film from Nickelodeon’s Avatar Studios, has locked in a global streaming release date of July 25, 2026, exclusively on Paramount+. The studio[…..] […]

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AION 2 Set for Global PC Launch This September; Aerial-Focused Open-World MMORPG Ignites Massive Fan Anticipation

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NCSOFT officially confirms its highly anticipated open-world MMORPG AION 2 will roll out globally on PC platforms in September 2026, available via Steam and NCSOFT’s proprietary PURPLE client. Built on Unreal Engine 5, this sequel redefines the classic AION franchise with revolutionary aerial combat design, a vastly expanded seamless open world and deep layered gameplay, drawing[…..] […]

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Sword Sage: Awakening Reveals New Trailer Exploring a World Shattered by Ancient Knowledge

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Uncover the path of disciple San Niang in this mythological action RPG as she faces deadly foes and confronts a mystery rooted in forbidden texts. Publisher 4Divinity and developer Sword Panda Limitedannounced a brand-new gameplay and story trailer for Sword Sage: Awakening, the upcoming action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology and folklore. The trailer follows[…..] […]

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Half-Century Mecha Legend Embarks on New Chapter: SUNRISE Officially Unveils Three-Year 50th Anniversary Commemorative Project

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SUNRISE, the iconic Japanese animation studio under Bandai Namco Filmworks renowned worldwide for mecha animation, has reached its 50th founding milestone. On June 17, the studio officially announced a large-scale three-year commemorative campaign spanning 2026 to 2028, alongside a lineup of brand-new animated works, classic IP visual projects and cross-industry collaborations. This landmark celebration serves[…..] […]

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