While Brantley was at VidCon 2026, he sat down with Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko to dig into the secrets of ...

With 4 million YouTube subscribers, Circle ToonsHD has become a beacon of inspiration for aspiring animators looking to forge ...

While Hollywood tries to figure out what to do with animation, the medium’s independent scene is apparently thriving on YouTube. A recent report from the company’s Trends and Culture team dug into the ...

When YouTube releases a trends report, it inevitably makes an argument about itself, and it will feel like PR. The company’s 2026 Animation Trends report is no exception, although it touches on trends ...

Maddy Buxton, Culture & Trends manager at YouTube, discusses how creators and digital animation on the platform are global, fan-driven, popular among young adults, and driving innovation and ...

It’s officially opening day at Steele Stadium, and Pablo Sanchez and the Backyard Baseball team are ready for their first at bat as the first-ever Backyard Sports animated special goes live on January ...

Diego Pineda has been a devout storyteller his whole life. He has self-published a fantasy novel and a book of short stories, and is actively working on publishing his second novel. A lifelong fan of ...

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture. Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work ...

Like Pokémon, it’s fun to try and snatch up every new custom like button in YouTube’s redesign. One user put together an animated list of every new icon. Part of YouTube’s broader new design on ...

The animation industry has always been labor-intensive, blending artistry, innovation, and technology to bring stories to life. Now, a new technological shift, generative AI (genAI), is sparking ...