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Original Animation Memes Are Exploding on TikTok and YouTube in May 2026

As of May 2026, the meme landscape has shifted decisively toward original animation, with creators on TikTok and YouTube Shorts turning personal passions—from anime fandoms to Roblox glitches—into ...
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Nickelodeon/Paramount Animation President Ramsey Naito Walks Back CEO’s Comments On Moving Away From Original Feature Animation

Nickelodeon and Paramount are in damage control mode after comments from Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon CEO Brian Robbins had many in the animation industry lashing out this week. On Wednesday, ...
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‘Elio’ Misfire Could Hasten Demise Of Original Animation, Wall Street Analyst Says, But “Don’t Blame Film Execs, Blame The Audience”

The stumble out of the gate by Elio, which had the worst box office opening of any Pixar film ever at just $21 million, highlights a “concerning trend,” in the view of one Wall Street analyst. Despite ...
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European Animation Producers Want More Original Commissions From U.S. Streamers

Animation in Europe, a federation of European animation producers established in 2016, held a general meeting in Annecy this week, where members elected a new board of directors, welcomed three new ...