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 ...
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 ...
A new episode of the Youtube series Assumptions was uploaded this week, which features popular indie artists James Rallison (TheOdd1sOut), Rebecca Parham (Let Me Explain Studios), and Adam Ortiz Jr.
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 ...
The Amazing Digital Circus is officially coming to Indian cinemas with its feature-length finale film, The Last Act.
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 ...