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‘Winter In March,’ ‘Death Does Not Exist’ Take Top Honors At Animafest Zagreb 2026
Natalia Mirzoyan and Félix Dufour-Laperrière led the winners as Animafest Zagreb wrapped its 36th edition with honors for Joanna Quinn and Amid Amidi.
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‘Shooom’s Odyssey’ Team Launches Production On Buzzy Debut Feature ‘The Little Run’
Julien Bisaro and Claire Paoletti’s animated feature from Picolo Pictures will be at next week’s MIFA and is targeting a 2028 theatrical release.
Moth Studio Developing Animated Adaptation Of Million-Selling Kids’ Book ‘The Storm Whale’
BAFTA-nominated Moth Studio will present its 30-minute adaptation of Benji Davies’ beloved picture book at Annecy’s MIFA next week.
Aardman’s Peter Lord, David Sproxton Knighted In King’s Birthday Honours, Pop Paper City Creator Georgina Hurcombe Awarded MBE
The King’s Birthday Honours recognize animation leaders Peter Lord, David Sproxton, and Georgina Hurcombe for their industry contributions.
Wallace, Gromit, Shaun, Morph, And Feathers McGraw Land Commemorative 50p Royal Mint Coin
To celebrate the Bristol-based studio’s 50th anniversary, the Royal Mint has put some of its most iconic characters on a 50p coin.
First ‘Gatto’ Teaser Showcases A Dramatic Aesthetic Departure For Pixar
Mark Ruffalo and Laurence Fishburne lead Enrico Casarosa’s cat-centered, Venice-set feature, arriving in theaters in March 2027.
As The World Cup Begins, Esteban Pedrozo’s ‘Julio’ Delivers A Love Letter To Soccer In Its Purest Form (EXCLUSIVE)
Voiced by Jorge Gutierrez, the short follows a man who never reaches the professional ranks, but whose love for the game never diminishes.
Living Legend Floyd Norman To Receive Honorary Oscar From The Academy
Disney animation pioneer Floyd Norman, the studio’s first Black artist hired long-term, will receive an Honorary Oscar this fall.
From Siberian Designer To Indie Animation Cult Favorite: How Alex Semenov Built Lazy Square (EXCLUSIVE)
Now based in Florida, the Lazy Square creator reflects on viral success, AI disruption, and life as an independent animator.
Titmouse Foundation, Warrior Art Camp Launch Short Animation Fellowship
Ten teams of animation professionals will receive training, mentorship, and support to develop original myth-inspired films.
How Animation Captured The Magical Realism Of Emi Martínez’s Childhood Memories In Netflix Doc
Director Gustavo Cova, cartoonist Liniers, and Buenos Aires’s Hook Up animation used handcrafted 2D animation to blend memory, fantasy, and sport.
Disney+ Unveils Trailer For Xilam Animation’s ‘The Doomies’
The Annecy-selected supernatural series follows two teens who accidentally unleash an invasion of monsters in their once-quiet coastal town.
Anime, JRPG, European Fantasy, And Soccer Obsessions Shaped Disney+’s ‘Dragon Striker’
Charles Lefebvre and Sylvain Dos Santos discuss worldbuilding, sports action, and designing a fantasy universe where every detail serves the story.
TeamTO Expands Into Adult Animation With Anime-Inspired Thriller ‘Junichiro Jackson’
The series, co-produced by Martian Blueberry, the studio co-founded by ‘The Boondocks’ producer Carl Jones, will debut early footage at Annecy.
The Amazing Digital Circus Beats Estimates With $36.6M Global Haul
Once again, the milestone indie series beat expectations, earning over a million dollars more than box office estimates had predicted for the four-day release.
Bowser’s Billions: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Crosses $1 Billion At Global Box Office
The animated sequel becomes 2026’s first billion-dollar release, animated or otherwise, extending Mario’s reign as a theatrical powerhouse.
‘Adventure Time: Side Quests’ Shows Off New Franchise Aesthetic In First Trailer
Finn and Jake return in a new ‘Adventure Time’ series that revisits their early adventures with a brighter, stylized visual approach.
‘The Amazing Digital Circus’ Cracks Global Top 5 With $26.5M Weekend
Adding in figures from impressive Thursday preview screenings, the film’s global total sits at $35.5 million according to Comscore estimates.
75 Oil Paintings, 30+ Artists, 4 Countries: Hisko Hulsing’s 11-Year ‘Danse Macabre’ Journey (EXCLUSIVE TRAILER)
Premiering at Annecy this month, the filmmaker’s latest short grew from music, storyboards, and years of experimentation.
DNEG Buys Anima Kitchent As Spain Invests $28.8M In Further Canary Island Animation Growth
The deal gives the VFX and animation giant a foothold in one of Europe’s fastest-growing production hubs, fueled by generous tax incentives.
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