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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.
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‘Coyote’ Crosses $100M; Disney’s AI Boss; Annecy Seeks New Director
Coyote vs. Acme crossed the $100 million worldwide milestone on Monday, while a 40th-anniversary re-release of The Transformers: The …
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.
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.’
Brad Bird, Pixar, DreamWorks, Aardman, And More Headline View Conference 2026
The five-day event will feature sessions on ‘Toy Story 5,’ ‘Forgotten Island,’ ‘GOAT,’ and more, plus talks on AI and the future of filmmaking.
‘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.
Lost Mexican Feature Resurrected; ‘Shaun’ Returns To Cinemas; UPA Doc Teased
Mexico’s third animated feature was effectively lost for more than 40 years. Now, Roy del Espacio has been restored, with animators …
200 Eyvind Earle Works, 35 For The First Time, To Be Displayed At Walt Disney Family Museum
The reimagined Awaking Beauty traces the Sleeping Beauty stylist’s career and features more than 35 works never before shown at the museum.
‘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.
‘S(E)ummer Stories’ Turns A Social Media Clout-Chasing Vacation Into A Life-Changing Road Trip (EXCLUSIVE)
The French 2D series follows three friends at pivotal moments in their lives, beginning with an unforgettable summer after their high school graduation.
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.
Bobby Prod, BBC, Folivari International Among 2026 Cartoon Tributes Winners
Cartoon Forum attendees vote for the awards, which recognize companies working across European animation production, broadcasting, investment, and distribution.
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