Jan 16, 2026 7:00am PT ‘Animation Mavericks,’ Feature Doc on Groundbreaking ‘Mr. Magoo’ Producer UPA, Nears Completion By William Earl Plus Icon William Earl @beautifulbill Latest ‘Marshmallow’ Sequel Set: Twisty Horror Indie Will Bring Back Original Cast, Writer and Director (EXCLUSIVE) 22 hours ago PR Veterans Pamela Golum and Cynthia Swartz to Receive ICG Publicist Award Honors 1 day ago Bill Maher Predicted His Golden Globes Loss Because ‘This Woke Town F—ing Hates’ That ‘I Speak Freely’ 3 days ago See All Courtesy Everett Collection A new feature-length documentary “Animation Mavericks: The Forgotten Story of UPA” is set to premiere later this year from director and producer Kevin Schreck. The project was unveiled at a panel discussing the history of the groundbreaking animation studio Thursday night at the Old Town Music Hall in El Segundo.