In case you missed some of the news out of the world of animation this week, don't fret; we've got it covered for you right here in one convenient location. From the first images from new series, to new trailers for reimagined series, and the latest news for all things animated, we'll have it here. And we'll be back to do it again next week!

This week's animation news includes a new Voltron series arriving on Netflix, lots of Justice League talk, crossover news from the world of video games, and an NSFW trailer for the animated film Nerdland featuring the voices of Paul Rudd and Patton Oswalt. Fans of the anime Space Battleship Yamato might be interested to hear that a new series in the franchise has been confirmed, along with the release of the show's first image, drawn by Makoto Kobayashi. Plus, a review of FX's latest season of Archer.

Get your animation news fix below!

New 'Voltron' Series Coming to Netflix This June

Yes! A new Voltron series is finally happening! DreamWorks Animation will introduce the five robotic lions and their pilots to a brand new generation of fans in Voltron: Legendary Defender. The Netflix's Original Series was unveiled at WonderCon 2016 and will be making its debut on the streaming network on June 10th. The series hails from Executive Producer Joaquim Dos Santos (The Legend of Korra, Avatar: The Last Airbender), Co-Executive Producer Lauren Montgomery (The Legend of Korra), and writer Tim Hedrick (The Legend of Korra, Avatar: The Last Airbender).

The cast and characters of Voltron: Legendary Defender includes Kimberly Brooks (Ben 10: Omniverse, Justice League: War) as Princess Allura, Rhys Darby (What We Do in the Shadows, Flight of the Concords) as Coran, Josh Keaton (Green Lantern: The Animated Series, Transformers Prime) as the Black Lion pilot Shiro, Tyler Labine (Reaper, Tucker & Dale vs. Evil) as the Yellow Lion pilot Hunk, Jeremy Shada (Finn in Adventure Time, Batman: The Brave and the Bold) as the Blue Lion pilot Lance, Bex Taylor-Klaus (Arrow, Scream: The Series, iZombie) as the Green Lion pilot Pidge, and Steven Yeun (The Walking Dead, The Legend of Korra) as the Red Lion pilot Keith.

Take a look at the series' new teaser trailer, followed by the official synopsis and more images:

From days long ago, from uncharted regions of the universe comes the Netflix Original Series, VOLTRON: LEGENDARY DEFENDER! DreamWorks Animation reimagines one of the most popular fan-favorite shows of all time in this all-new comedic action-packed show from executive producer Joaquim Dos Santos (The Legend of Korra, Avatar: The Last Airbender) and co-executive producer Lauren Montgomery (The Legend of Korra).

 

Five unsuspecting teenagers, transported from Earth into the middle of a sprawling intergalactic war, become pilots for five robotic lions in the battle to protect the universe from evil. Only through the true power of teamwork can they unite to form the mighty warrior known as VOLTRON: LEGENDARY DEFENDER.

Voltron: Legendary Defender debuts on Netflix June 10th.

'Justice League vs. Teen Titans'

The latest installment in Warner Bros. Animation's stellar run of animated movies drawn from the DC Comics universe is Sam Liu's Justice League vs Teen Titans. The movie just had its world premiere at WonderCon 2016, but you can enjoy it now though a digital download. If you need a little teaser to get you interested in another round of DC hero vs DC hero, check out our clip below.

This all-new official clip features Nightwing (voiced by Sean Maher) delivering Robin (Stuart Allan) to Teen Titans headquarters for some much-needed lessons in teamwork. Check it out below:

Nightwing takes Robin to learn some teamwork under the guidance of the Teen Titans in this new clip from "Justice League vs. Teen Titans," the latest entry in the popular DC Universe Original Movie series. Robin is voiced by Stuart Allan, while Sean Maher voices Nightwing. The film is now available on Digital HD, and arrives on Blu-ray and DVD on April 12, 2016.

5 DC Animated Films That Show ‘Batman v Superman’ How to Do ‘Justice League’ Right

With Warner Bros.' Batman v Superman now unleashed upon the world, the studio is looking forward to expanding their DC Cinematic Universe. Suicide Squad and Wonder Woman are scheduled to hit theaters next, but director Zack Snyder and company are prepping to start shooting The Justice League: Part One very soon. Guys, if you're listening, we have some tips for you on how to make your costumed crime-fighter team-up movie the best it could possibly be.

Nick Romano has put together a list of five animated movies from the DC Comics universe that Justice League could use as sources of inspiration. Not only do these selections from Warner Bros. Animation draw directly from the source material, they do it in a way that rewards new and old fans alike. The live-action films certainly have their own flavor, but the filmmakers could learn a lot from the already established animated universe.

Eli Roth Directs an Animated Trailer for 'Dark Souls III'

Let's change gears here and check out a truly unique bit of animation, one that comes courtesy of horror guru Eli Roth. Though this animated trailer has little to do with the mythology, gameplay, or even the aesthetic of the Dark Souls videogame series, it's Roth's take on the property nonetheless. The animated short, titled "The Witches", is brutally bloody and violent, so viewer discretion is advised.

Check out the custom trailer from Roth below (via BC):

New Full-Length ‘Final Fantasy’ CGI Movie to Serve as a Prequel to ‘Final Fantasy XV’

In related news that crosses over between video games and animation, we got sight of a trailer for Square-Enix's new full-length CGI movie entitled Kingsglaive Final Fantasy. This is one of many tie-ins to their long-awaited video game "Final Fantasy XV." Others include a five-episode animated prequel series dubbed "Brotherhood Final Fantasy XV", a playable demo, and another game trailer that takes players on a very trippy road trip.

Personally, I'm looking forward to the film probably more than the video game at this point. It will feature the voices of Sean Bean, Lena Headey, and Aaron Paul and should be available later this year. Head here to check out the film's trailer and more from "Final Fantasy XV."

Here’s the official synopsis for Kingsglaive:

The magical kingdom of Lucis is home to the hallowed Crystal, but the menacing empire of Niflheim will stop at nothing to make it theirs. War has raged between the two for as long as most can remember.

 

King Regis of Lucis commands an elite force of soldiers dubbed the Kingsglaive. Wielding their king’s magic, Nyx Ulric and his fellow glaives stand before the crown city of Insomnia, fighting to stay the inexorable advance of Niflheim’s imperial army.

 

Before the overwhelming military might of the empire, King Regis can only salvage his kingdom by accepting anultimatum—he must cede all lands outside the crown city, and see his son, Prince Noctis, wed to Lady Lunafreya, the former princess of Tenebrae now captive of Niflheim.

 

As the war of wills rages, the machinations of Niflheim transform Insomnia into an awe-inspiring battleground, pulling Nyx into a struggle for the very survival of the kingdom.

'Archer' Season 7 Review

Our own Chris Cabin got a chance to check out FX's Archer just before its seventh season debut. In this season, Sterling Archer (H. Jon Benjamin) and his team, voiced by Amber Nash, Chris Parnell, Judy Greer, Lucky Yates, and Jessica Walters, move to the West Coast to form a private investigation agency. Certain episodes in this seventh run for the animated action comedy include send-ups of such classics as Fletch and Sunset Blvd. to great effect. Chris found it to be consistently funny and balanced throughout, though it falls short of being of the show's best seasons.

Archer Season 7 airs on FX with a new episode every Thursday at 10 p.m. Click here to read Chris' review in full.

'Space Battleship Yamato 2202’: First Image of New Series Revealed

Here's some cool news from the world of anime. It seems that a new installment in the Space Battleship Yamato series is on the way. The original animated series debuted in Japan back in 1974 and was soon adapted for American audiences as Star Blazers. The property has seen a number of sequels and adaptations over the years, but as Anime News Network reports, the latest version will be known as Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love or Star Blazers 2202: Warriors of Love.

While few details about the show's plot have been unveiled so far, the series overall follows the exploits of the crew of the title spaceship. Their original mission tasked them with securing aide from a benevolent alien civilization when another extraterrestrial force waged radioactive war upon the Earth.

You can check out the new series' official webpage here, where the following first image from the anime was first debuted:

 

‘Nerdland’ Trailer Previews NSFW Animated Film Starring Paul Rudd and Patton Oswalt

We'll wrap things up this week with a little NSFW action thanks to a new R-rated animated film from director Chris Prynoski and writer Andrew Kevin Walker (Se7en). As this first trailer for the audacious movie showed, Patton Oswalt and Paul Rudd voice a pair of best friends looking to make it big in Hollywood as a writer and actor, respectively. The plan is to become famous before their 30th birthdays; the result is something very different and ridiculously funny.

Check the trailer out here, and read more on Nerdland below:

NERDLAND is the story of two best friends, aspiring screenwriter ELLIOT and aspiring actor JOHN, whose dreams of super-stardom have fizzled. With their 30th birthdays looming and their desperation growing, John and Elliot decide that in this 24/7, celebrity-obsessed world of over-shared navel-gazing, there are more ways to become famous — or infamous — then ever before. So why not become famous TODAY? NERDLAND is that day.

Making up for what they lack in brains and talent with abundant, witless enthusiasm, John and Elliot troll Los Angeles on a fame-grab journey, encountering and abusing friends both new and old. Navigating their hyper-stimulating landscape of consumerism gone wild, our two consumers want desperately to be consumed — and they will have their FAME, no matter what the cost.