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Marvel Animation officially launched in 2018, starting a new chapter for Marvel Studios with its first animated series, What If…?. During LightBox Expo, two of the creatives behind the animation division of the MCU led an intimate panel about the two series to come from Marvel Animation thusfar, and a tease of the next one on the horizon. Hosted by producer Alex Scharf, the panel featured Matt Chauncey, who serves as Head of Story for the third seasons of What If…? and X-Men ‘97.

The story of Primos begins with a dream. Natasha Kline, creator and executive producer of Disney’s new animated series, Primos, has long envisioned a world that reflects her own multicultural, multigenerational family growing up in Los Angeles. Watching beloved cartoons in the 90s, Natasha realized that while shows like Hey Arnold!

Who killed Sazz Pataki? Season 4 of Only Murders in the Building has led us to this moment, the exciting season finale. At the end of the previous episode, it seemed that the screenwriter did it, but is that really the case? This show loves to give us false clues. Find out the real killer in the season finale, and get a hint at what’s to come in Season 5.

“How can we make a show that can give a big warm hug to the original fan, but at the same time make that hug an invitation to recreate an experience they might’ve had when they were a kid watching the show with one of their parents?” David Henrie, star and executive producer of Disney’s Wizards Beyond Waverly Place

Ravensburger gave Disney Lorcana fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a card, with a focus on how the card's ink type changes the way that "glimmer" is depicted.

“S.I.M.P. (Squirrels in My Pants),” “Busted,” “There's a Platypus Controlling Me.” These aren’t just viral TikTok trends; they’re songs from Phineas and Ferb. The hit Disney Channel series is making a comeback in 2025, and series co-creator Dan Povenmire stopped by LightBox Expo

San Diego, a bustling urban center known for its beaches and sunshine, is home to the most biologically diverse county in the United States. In the new PBS Nature documentary special, San Diego: America’s Wildest City, viewers are invited to explore this surprising wilderness, guided by an array of species that thrive amid the city’s unique geographical tapestry. In a recent

At LightBox Expo, fans of cinematic artistry were treated to a panel between legendary Star Wars concept artist Doug Chiang and the accomplished designer Neville Page, who moderated the session. Their conversation provided an in-depth look at Chiang's career, his approach to design, and the crucial role of traditional techniques in a digital world. Chiang, known for his groundbreaking work on the Star Wars prequels and more recent projects within Lucasfilm, shared insights into his career path, his artistic influences, and the philosophies that guide his creative process.

FX ’s Say Nothing may be a historical drama about the Northern Ireland Conflict (aka The Troubles), but it hooks viewers in through a very personal story about a young woman fighting for what she believes in. It poignantly premieres days after the results of the U.S. presidential election, and while the lead protagonist isn’t necessarily fighting specifically for women’s rights, viewers are sure to see parallels in a story about a woman believing she was on the right side of history, only to be reminded that it’s a man’s world. And when it comes down to who people will believe, it’s almost always men.

At the recent LightBox Expo, Ravensburger ’s team provided an in-depth look into their design process for some of their most popular Disney-licensed games, including Disney Lorcana, Villainous (Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars editions), and Gargoyles: Awakening. The panel, led by Global Creative Director Shane Hartley, explored how Ravensburger develops the artwork, engages with Disney’s intellectual properties, and collaborates with a talented pool of artists to bring immersive tabletop games to life.