Since AWN's founding in 1996 until present day - we keep our readers informed, entertained, and inspired through comprehensive news, editorial and feature coverage of the animation , visual effects, and gaming industries. By bringing our readers the most relevant and interesting trade news, over the last 20 years we have cemented out place as he leading and most respected publishing group within the international animation community. We acknowledge the diversity and global reach of this business and our goal is to bring a widespread and diverse group of enthusiasts together.