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‘Flow’ Producer, Co-Writer Matīss Kaža Joins Sofía Carrillo’s Stop-Motion Feature ‘Insectario’
The Cannes-pitched stop-motion feature expands into a four-country co-production with new backing from Canada and Latvia.
Cristal Winner Anca Damian Returns To Annecy With New Short ‘Motherhood’ (EXCLUSIVE TRAILER)
From Graphic Novel To Ambitious Animated Feature: Inside Annecy WIP ‘The Shiatsung Project’ (EXCLUSIVE BTS)
Colored Pencils, Magic Markers, And Watercolors: Finding The Look Of Cartoon Saloon’s ‘Julián’ (EXCLUSIVE BTS)
Ricky Gervais’ ‘Alley Cats’ Gets First Trailer Ahead Of Annecy Screening, Masterclass
‘The Feeling Of Something Drawn By A Person’: Science Saru’s Strategy For A New ‘The Ghost In The Shell’ Adaptation
WBPA Boss Bill Damaschke Promises Creator-Led ‘New Chapter’ At The Studio, Headlined By Vivienne Medrano’s ‘Prehistoria’
At Annecy, the animation chief pitched an artist-first future guided by “Heart, Humor, Hope” and showcased projects through 2028.
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Crunchyroll, Goodfellas Back Xilam’s Annecy WIP Thriller ‘The Wolf’
The distributors have boarded Benjamin Massoubre and Fursy Teyssier’s psychological thriller, based on Jean-Marc Rochette’s graphic novel.
Rebecca Sugar Returns To SVA To Celebrate ‘Lonely Magic’ Music
The ‘Steven Universe’ creator reunited with SVA alumni to celebrate ‘Lonely Magic,’ sharing music, animation insights, and a live performance.
How ‘Bear Story’ Oscar Winner Gabriel Osorio Built Punkrobot’s First Feature, ‘Brave Cat’ (EXCLUSIVE CLIP)
Osorio explains how Chile’s darkest moments inspired a family adventure about loss, justice, and forgiveness in a divided world.
Annecy Opens With Surprise Guests, A Tribute To Marjane Satrapi, And The World Premiere Of ‘Minions & Monsters’
Chris Meledandri praised Annecy’s role in animation culture while Guillermo del Toro’s not-so-surprising appearance topped off a star-studded opening night.
Aardman Turns 50, But Its Annecy Presentation Was All About The Future
New looks at ‘Let’s Go Timmy,’ ‘Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom,’ and ‘Danger Delilah’ headlined Aardman’s Annecy event.
‘Toy Story 5’ Opening Weekend Goes To Infinity And Beyond Franchise’s Best-Ever Opening
Industry forecasts suggest the sequel could reach $312 million worldwide by the end of its opening weekend, the best for any film this year.
Aardman Shares First Look, Deatils For ‘Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures Of Sirfetch’d And Pichu’
Annecy attendees got an early look at never-before-seen footage, with new details revealing a Galar-set adventure led by Sirfetch’d and Pichu.
‘Baki-Dou’ Takes The Piss, Literally, Out Of Trump In New Episode
The long-running anime’s latest gag sees a lore-accurate Trump-inspired president quickly abandon his bravado and empty his bladder before a feared fighter.
Your Guide To WIA At Annecy 2026: What To See, Who’s Speaking, And When
Planning your Annecy schedule? Here’s a guide to WIA’s World Summit, Bonnie Arnold’s fireside chat, filmmaker panels, and more.
Buenos Aires Studio Bellolandia Drops First Story Trailer for South American Anime Series ‘Electro Andes’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The studio’s anime-inspired, ethno-cyberpunk pilot episode heads to its world premiere at Annecy at precisely the right moment.
Oscar-Winning ‘The Boy, The Mole, The Fox And The Horse’ Director Peter Baynton To Helm Apple’s ‘Little Santa’
Jon Agee’s popular children’s book is being adapted into a musical comedy adventure for Apple with animation by WildBrain and pre-production by House of Cool.
Charming ‘Luce And The Rock’ Spin-Off Series Brings Back Annecy Festival’s Sweetheart Duo (EXCLUSIVE CLIP)
Britt Raes and Mathilde Prévost expand the acclaimed short into a 35-episode series built around friendship, curiosity, and kindness.
Annecy Short ‘Cartoon Physics’ Explores A Mother’s Meditation On Her Daughter’s First Encounter With Death (EXCLUSIVE TRAILER)
Oscar-nominated filmmakers Ru Kuwahata and Max Porter return with a stop-motion short about childhood, loss, and wonder.
Fox’s $22 Billion Roku Acquisition Continues Concerning Trend Of Media Consolidation
The $22 billion acquisition gives Fox control of a major streaming gateway, raising fresh questions about competition and distribution.
‘18 Months,’ ‘Porque Hoy Es Sábado’ Earn Oscar Qualification With Animayo Gran Canaria Award Wins
Tony Bancroft, Andrew Gordon, Alan Bodner, and more were among the big-name animation industry vets at this year’s Animayo Gran Canaria.
‘Toy Story 5’ Tracking For Franchise-Best $140 Million Opening
The Pixar sequel is projected to score one of 2026’s biggest debuts and the studio’s strongest launch since ‘Inside Out 2.’
After A Full Year In Netflix’s Global Top 10, ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Keeps Setting Records
Netflix is celebrating the one year anniversary of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ with outdoor screenings, fan events, new merchandise, a concert tour, and more.