For a lucky few, doodling online can be a full-time career. At VidCon Anaheim 2024, Polygon spoke with three artists — Haminations, BrodyAnimates, and illymation — who turned their love of art 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 ...

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 ...

MELBOURNE, Australia — One moment, they are playing tennis. The next, they disappear from the court, or melt into a puddle, or do a backflip mid-point. Their rackets flail independently from their ...

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 ...