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Ryan Gaur

Jaadugar Jaadugar
Anime

‘We Wanted To Be Very Respectful Culturally’: Behind Science Saru’s Anime Adaptation Of ‘Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia’

Naoko Yamada and Abel Góngora discuss adapting Jaadugar, balancing historical authenticity, and portraying Persian and Mongolian cultures.

By Ryan Gaur | 2 weeks ago

Palestine Animation Palestine Animation
Feature Film

‘It’s Already A Historic Day’: Annecy Spotlights Four Animated Projects From Palestinian Creators

‘Milad, The Birth of Walid,’ ‘Riverkeepers,’ ‘194,’ and ‘The Fear’ highlight the ambition of diversity of Palestinian animated storytelling.

By Ryan Gaur | 3 weeks ago

Hexed
Feature Film

‘Hexed’ Directors On Reinventing Disney Magic, ‘Chainsaw Man’ Influences, And Vertical Video Trailer Criticism: ‘It Was Bizarre And Not True’

Fawn Veerasunthorn and Jason Hand discuss crafting a mother-daughter fantasy, animating living objects, and embracing a more cartoony visual style from Annecy.

By Ryan Gaur | 3 weeks ago

Pixar Annecy
Feature Film

Pixar Previews Painterly ‘Gatto,’ Surprises Annecy With ‘Loving Dory’ Short

Enrico Casarosa shared new footage and animation techniques from ‘Gatto,’ while Pixar also debuted its latest ‘Finding Nemo’ short.

By Ryan Gaur | 4 weeks ago

Disney Annecy 2026
Feature Film

Disney Making Theatrical 2D-CG Hybrid ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Short To Screen With ‘Hexed,’ Both Teased At Annecy

Jason Hand, Fawn Veerasunthorn, and Malcon Pierce previewed Disney’s upcoming feature and unveiled new details about its hybrid theatrical short.Wa

By Ryan Gaur | 4 weeks ago

Snoopy Unleashed
Feature Film

‘Everybody Identifies With One Of The Characters’: The ‘Snoopy Unleashed’ Team On Why Peanuts Endures

Steve Martino and his creative team discuss new characters, painterly CG, and the timeless appeal that has kept Peanuts beloved for generations.

By Ryan Gaur | 4 weeks ago

Feature Film

A Closer Look At Annecy’s 12 Mifa Feature Pitches, Global Animation’s Most Promising Projects

Every feature selected for Annecy’s prestigious MIFA pitch sessions, from stop-motion epics and folk horror to intimate dramas and family adventures.

By Ryan Gaur | 4 weeks ago

Kasagi Labo
Anime

Kasagi Labo Unveils New ‘Ninja Scroll’ Project, ‘Living In A World Without Magic’ Feature (EXCLUSIVE)

From Annecy, the Singapore studio also revealed ‘Casshan 2045,’ ‘Ars Gratia,’ and updates on ‘GATE 2’ and ‘Special Kid Factory.’

By Ryan Gaur | 4 weeks ago

Kiri and Lou Go Raaa
Feature Film

‘I Hope It’s An Antidote To Digital Content’: New Zealand Creators Behind ‘Kiri And Lou Go Raaa!’ Speak At Annecy

The team behind the ‘Kiri And Lou’s’ first feature discuss stop-motion craft, long-form filmmaking, and fostering local talent.

By Ryan Gaur | 4 weeks ago

The Ghost in the Shell
Anime

‘The Feeling Of Something Drawn By A Person’: Science Saru’s Strategy For A New ‘The Ghost In The Shell’ Adaptation

At Annecy, the studio detailed its manga-inspired approach, handcrafted production pipeline, and rejection of GenAI tools.

By Ryan Gaur | 4 weeks ago

Let's Go Timmy
Festivals

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.

By Ryan Gaur | 4 weeks ago

Baki-Dou Tranp
Anime

‘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.

By Ryan Gaur | 1 month ago

Arco
Feature Film

From Mexico to Miyazaki: Ugo Bienvenu’s Global ‘Arco’ Influences And Why Natalie Portman Produced Her First Animated Feature

At Toronto, Ugo Bienvenu discusses the global influences behind ‘Arco,’ while Natalie Portman reflects on producing her first animated film.

By Ryan Gaur | 11 months ago

DreamWorks: Shooting For The Moon
Documentary

WATCH: DreamWorks Documentary ‘Shooting For The Moon’ Highlights History Of Studio From Artists’ Perspective

The unauthorized documentary provides new insights into the 30-year history of one of America’s most famous animation studios.

By Ryan Gaur | 1 year ago

Olivia & the Clouds
Feature Film

‘Olivia & The Clouds,’ A Wildly Creative Feature From The Dominican Republic Made For Under $1 Million

Director Tomás Pichardo Espaillat speaks about his bigscreen accomplishment and how he turned limitations, like a lack of animators in his country, into an opportunity to experiment creatively.

By Ryan Gaur | 1 year ago

2d Oscars
Awards

Three Of This Year’s Oscar-Qualified Directors Discuss The Enduring Appeal Of 2D Animation

Nearly half of this year’s 33 Oscar-qualified animated features feature hand-drawn 2d animation, or cg meant to look hand-drawn.

By Ryan Gaur | 3 years ago

Streaming Dec 2023
Feature Film

Animation Coming To Disney+, Netflix, Prime Video And Paramount+ In December 2023

Here are eight of the most exciting animated titles set to hit U.S. streaming platforms next month.

By Ryan Gaur | 3 years ago

Ghee Happy
Interviews

The Multiple Lives Of ‘Ghee Happy’: A New Youtube Series With A Daring Approach To CG

Created by Oscar-nominated director Sanjay Patel, the series follows baby Hindu deities as they learn to use their powers at a divine daycare.

By Ryan Gaur | 3 years ago

European Adult Animation
Series

Europe Has A Spotty Record With Adult Animated Series. These Creators Hope to Change That

Artists from across Europe joined us to discuss the benefits and potential hurdles of producing animation for mature audiences.

By Ryan Gaur | 3 years ago

cartoon_forum_2023_pitches
Events

Cartoon Forum 2023: A Final Batch Of Pitch Reviews For New European Series

Creators and producers from across Europe brought their top projects to Toulouse last week, pitching to potential partners.

By Ryan Gaur | 3 years ago

Cartoon Forum 2023
Events

Cartoon Forum 2023: A Look At 5 More Pitches For New European Shows

Creators and producers from across Europe brought their top projects to Toulouse this week, pitching to potential partners.

By Ryan Gaur | 3 years ago

Cartoon Forum Projects
Events

Cartoon Forum 2023: A Look At 5 Pitches For New European Shows

Creators and producers from across Europe brought their top projects to Toulouse this week, pitching to potential partners.

By Ryan Gaur | 3 years ago

Annecy Indie Animation Panel 2023
Festivals

Independent Animation Producers Share Tips On Surviving And Thriving In An Increasingly Global Industry

Without billions in backing or decades-old IPs, these indie producers are blazing a path in tv and feature animation.

By Ryan Gaur | 3 years ago

Feature Film

‘Spider-Man,’ ‘Paddington,’ ‘Smurfs’ Rightsholders Talk Adapting IP For Modern Audiences

Industry executives discuss how decades-old stories don’t always work with contemporary standards of representation, storytelling, and relatability.

By Ryan Gaur | 3 years ago

MIFA Feature Pitches 2023
Feature Film

Annecy’s MIFA Feature Pitches 2023: Five Projects That Caught Our Eye

Annecy’s MIFA Feature Pitches offered up a visually and narratively diverse lineup that we’ll be tracking in the years to come.

By Ryan Gaur | 3 years ago

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