Legendary Anime Studio Mappa Will Animate ‘Persona 4 Revival’ Cutscenes

The studio announced this news at Anime Expo 2026, and also provided a sneak peek at a cutscene with protagonist Yu Narukami ...

Yoshitaka Amano teases special, 100% hand-drawn pilot for ZAN at Anime Expo

For decades, Yoshitaka Amano’s unmistakable artwork has shaped fantasy itself, from Final Fantasy to Vampire Hunter D.

S.S. Rajamouli Says ‘Varanasi’ Imax Action Done, Interconnecting Scenes Remain and ‘Baahubali’ Belongs in Animation (EXCLUSIVE)

S.S. Rajamouli talked to Variety after at a highly anticipated sneak-peak of ‘Baahubali’ at France’s Annecy Animation ...
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VASA-Rig: Audio-Driven 3D Facial Animation with ‘Live’ Mood Dynamics in Virtual Reality

Abstract: Audio-driven 3D facial animation is crucial for enhancing the metaverse's realism, immersion, and interactivity. While most existing methods focus on generating highly realistic and lively ...