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‘Rick and Morty’ Launches Galactic Federation Rewards to Fans
Tired of waiting for season 3 updates? Sign up for MyFederation Rewards (mandatory for all humans!) for a behind-the-scenes look at how Earth C-137 is coping with the events of the S2 finale, with Rick imprisoned and the planet inducted into the Galactic Federation.

Marvel Animation VP Says New Series Will Tackle ‘Spider-Island,’ Also Wants to Adapt ‘Superior Spider-Man’
Stephen Wacker spilled the spidey-beans to Comic Book Resources about upcoming web-slinger toons, both confirmed titles and those being tossed around.

How Usman Riaz’s ‘The Glassworker’ Is Making Hand-Drawn Animation a Reality in Pakistan
Mano Animations’ young founder takes Dawn.com’s Maliha Rehman behind the scenes of his Studio Ghibli-inspired local animation revolution.

Collectors Are Flocking to Buy Animation Art
Marketwatch dishes with animation art auction specialists Van Eaton Galleries and Heritage Auctions about how collectors with nostalgic tastes and a love for satire are driving rising demand.

The Decidedly Different Role of an Editor in Animated Films
A new video from Andrew Saladino’s The Royal Ocean Film Society gives an eye-opening look at the collaborative work of animation editors.

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