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‘Knights Of Guinevere,’ ‘Iron Boy,’ ‘Tangles,’ ‘Jim Queen’ Headline 2026 Animation Is Film Lineup
Nine competition features, five shorts presentations, studio previews, retrospectives, and filmmaker talks will run October 16–19 in Hollywood.
Let’s Get Dangerous: ‘Darkwing Duck’ Gets New Disney+ Series
Lewis Klahr’s ‘Fable By The Door’ Explores “The Pastness Of The Present”
Fantasy Musicals, Spanish Horror, And Survival Comedy: MIANIMA Unveils Nine Animation Projects
‘Knights Of Guinevere’ Episode 2 Will Debut Online Before October 16
‘Talon And The Champions Of Saurithia,’ An Indie 2D Fantasy Where Dinosaurs Are The Heroes
State AGs Who Called Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Unlawful Now Settle, Clearing The Way For Deal
Officials have cleared a path for two Hollywood giants to become one, leaving workers facing likely job cuts and creators with one fewer buyer for their work.
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BLON Festival Director Discusses the State of Lithuanian Animation and the Festival’s Future (EXCLUSIVE)
BLON festival director Laura Almantaitė discusses Lithuania’s growing animation industry, its emerging talent, and the festival’s record year.
How Netflix’s ‘Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight’ Balances Classic Comic Roots With Modern CG Aesthetics (EXCLUSIVE)
Production designer Aurélien Prédal explains the visual strategy, shifting styles, and aesthetic challenges behind the global series adaptation.
Book Excerpt: OIAF Artistic Director Chris Robinson’s ‘Watch Me Jumpstart’ (EXCLUSIVE)
OIAF artistic director and longtime Cartoon Brew contributor Chris Robinson recalls film cans, selection committees, and transformative shorts.
OIAF Celebrates 50 Years With Brad Bird ‘Ray Gunn’ Talk, ‘Forgotten Island’ Screening, And Canadian Animation Showcase
Seven features will compete in alongside new shorts from Don Hertzfeldt and Niki Lindroth von Bahr, industry talks, retrospectives, and Canadian showcases.
Box Office: ‘Coyote Vs. Acme’ Nears $100M; ‘Transformers’ Re-Release Earns $3.9M Worldwide; ‘Shaun’ Stumbles
The ’86 fan favorite returns to the global top 10 after 40 years; Aardman’s latest ‘Shaun’ opens domestically; ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ nears $100 million worldwide.
Tokyo’s TIFFCOM Announces Panels On Anime Co-Production And Overseas Sales
Executives from Production I.G, Nippon Animation, Foliascope, Robot Playground, and Salamander will discuss anime’s global expansion.
Though I Am An Inept Villainess Sets January Return; My Hero Academia Reimagines ‘You Say Run’
Toho reveals new casting for ‘Inept Villainess’ and teams Yuki Hayashi with Electric Callboy for a new version of ‘MHA’s’ ‘You Say Run.’
‘Coyote Vs. Acme’ Crosses $50 Million Milestone At Domestic Box Office
In NA alone, Dave Green’s rescued Looney Tunes feature has now grossed more than what Ketchup Entertainment paid for it, with worldwide earnings still growing.
Marcel Jean Stepping Down As Annecy Artistic Director As Fest Launches Search For His Successor
Marcel Jean will step down as Annecy’s artistic director after 15 years, with the festival now searching for his successor.
Disney Appoints AI Evangelist Karandeep Anand As Its First Chief Technology Officer
The Character.AI chief will oversee the entertainment giant’s infrastructure, data and AI platforms, and engineering teams.
Why ‘Instagram Hires’ Sometimes Struggle In Studio Animation
Animator Toniko Pantoja explains how mismatched roles, unrealistic expectations, and disappearing entry-level jobs can set talented artists up to fail.
‘Animation Mavericks’ Trailer Celebrates UPA’s Radical Reinvention Of American Animation
Kevin Schreck’s feature-length film chronicles the pioneering studio’s rise, artistic breakthroughs, political struggles, and enduring legacy.
Cartoon Forum Spotlight: Standout Pitches; Exclusive First Looks; And Tribute Winners
Cartoon Brew’s 2026 spotlight features our favorite pitches, exclusive series teasers, Tribute winners, and the event’s new sustainability award.
‘Shaun The Sheep’ Filmmakers On Kid-Friendly Scares And Bringing Halloween To Mossy Bottom
Directors Steve Cox and Matthew Walker discuss spooky stop-motion, gothic lighting, and the film’s unusually fast Aardman production.
Cartoon Saloon Returns To The World Of ‘Wolfwalkers’ With ‘Mebh And The Wolf Pups’
Cartoon Saloon’s first-ever spin-off turns ‘Wolfwalkers’ breakout Mebh into the star of a wild preschool adventure built around outdoor play.
Sentient Hair, Prehistoric Slapstick, And Webtoon Romantasy: 10 Standout Cartoon Forum Pitches
Projects from Claude Barras, Xilam, TeamTO, Sacrebleu, and other European studios made a strong impression during this year’s event in Toulouse.
Cinderella’s Stepsisters Get Their Own Fairy Tale In First Trailer For Netflix’s ‘Steps’
Directors Alyce Tzue and John Ripa put a comic new spin on the familiar fairy tale, with Amy Poehler among the film’s producers.