Many happy returns and welcome to 2004! The year promises to be a very interesting one for animation indeed, as the medium continues to redefine exactly what “traditional animation” is, what the future is for 2D and 3D, and where the line between photorealistic characters and exceptional special effects character animation is drawn. The industry itself is also something we’ll be keeping an eye on here at Animated News, with the ongoing power struggles, competitor rivalry and new companies forever springing up and attempting to take a piece of the seemingly ever expanding animated pie.

And we’ll be right here, throughout the year, reporting and linking to the biggest stories and sites, bringing you the daily dose of Animated News that you’ve come to expect from us so far. As for the site itself? Well, stick around…we have some new ideas that will enhance and add to your enjoyment of Animated News. For everyone who loves animated movies, 2004 is shaping up to be one to remember – it’s going to be a good year!