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Netflix Picks Up ‘I Am Frankelda,’ Mexico’s First Stop-Motion Feature, For 2026 Release
The acclaimed stop-motion milestone from Cinema Fantasma heads to a worldwide audience, buoyed by festival buzz and a Guillermo del Toro endorsement.
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AMC Theatres Distances Itself From AI Short, Won’t Screen It
The AI-generated film was set for a nationwide preshow rollout via Screenvision, but AMC says it was never involved and won’t participate.
Dana Terrace’s On ‘Knights Of Guinevere’ Full Greenlight And The Show’s Promised Ending: ‘That’s The Whole Reason This Show Exists’
Terrace discusses Glitch’s full greenlight, her ambition to build a 2D indie pipeline, and what’s ahead for her sci-fi epic.
‘Allegro Non Troppo’ At 50: GKIDS Acquires Bruno Bozzetto Catalog
GKIDS picks up Bruno Bozzetto’s full catalog as the restored cult classic gets a 50th anniversary screening in New York alongside ‘Fantasia.’
Isamu Imakake’s Metaphysical Fantasy ‘Dragon Heart’ Sets U.S. Digital Debut
Isamu Imakake’s spirit-world fantasy secures U.S. distribution following its Japanese theatrical run, arriving on digital platforms March 3.
Netflix Is Bringing Another Animated Original To Theaters, But Only In Japan
The anime feature gets a brief big-screen showcase overseas, underscoring Netflix’s ongoing habit of treating cinemas as optional extras.
GKIDS Brings ‘Macross’ Creator Shoji Kawamori’s First Original Feature ‘Labyrinth’ To U.S. Theaters
GKIDS sets a limited release for May 10 and 11 for Shoji Kawamori’s original sci-fi feature, blending pop music, online identity, and social commentary.
Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ Could End The Studio’s Original Box Office Losing Streak, Tracking for Best Opening Since ‘Coco’
Early projections suggest a $40–50 million debut, testing whether Pixar originals can once again compete theatrically without franchise support.
Former Paramount Co-CEO Brian Robbins Goes Digital First With His New Label, Big Shot Pictures, Acquires ‘Eloise’ Rights
The former Paramount and Nickelodeon executive has launched a digital-first kids and family studio, blending YouTube incubation with a Sony theatrical deal.
Social Experiment Or Hoax? – The Curious Case Of ‘The Three Sisters’ According To Director Konstantin Bronzit
Konstantin Bronzit explains why ‘The Three Sisters’ was submitted under a false name and country, turning his Oscar-nominated short into a test of bias.
Laika Breaks From Tradition With A Tailored Distribution Strategy For ‘Wildwood’
Fathom Entertainment, behind lucrative ‘Coraline’ and ‘ParaNorman’ re-releases, will handle U.S. distribution, with FilmNation selling internationally.
Netflix Goes On The Record, Promising A Full 45-Day Theatrical Run For Warner Bros. Films
Speaking with the New York Times, Netflix co-CEO said that if his company gets into theatrical distribution: “I want to win box office.”
Aardman Is Heading Back To Theaters, GKIDS Picks Up U.S. Rights To ‘Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom’
After Aardman’s last two films went straight to Netflix, ‘Mossy Bottom’ will get a chance with theatrical audiences next Halloween.
Toho Purchases Anime Limited, Extends European Reach With New U.K. Base
GKIDS ‘ parent company, Toho, is growing again. The Japanese giant has established a U.K. European HQ and purchased Anime Limited to scale distribution.
Avatar Feature ‘Legend Of Aang’ To Skip Theatrical, Go Straight To Paramount+
Avatar Studios’ ‘Legend of Aang’ will debut on Paramount+ instead of theaters, alongside the new animated series ‘Avatar: Seven Havens.’
‘Zootopia 2’ Crosses $1B, Becomes The Ninth-Highest-Grossing Animated Film Ever
Disney’s latest high-profile sequel continued its torrid run and GKIDS’s ‘Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution’ posted a strong second weekend for recycled series content.
Not Your Father’s Orwell: Angel Drops Flashy ‘Animal Farm’ Trailer, Reveals May 1 Release Date
Andy Serkis’ animated ‘Animal Farm’ gets a flashy CG trailer from distributor Angel, indicating a hyper-modern, pop-inflected take on Orwell.
WB Films To Remain Theatrical Under Netflix, Though Sarandos Says ‘Windows Will Evolve’ To Be More ‘Consumer Friendly’
The Netflix co-CEO suggests Netflix could speed up how quickly Warner Bros. films leave cinemas, signaling potential long-term shifts in release strategy.
GKIDS Bringing ‘Lupin The IIIRD: The Movie – The Immortal Bloodline ‘ To U.S. Theaters In January
Takeshi Koike’s latest ‘Lupin’ film hits U.S. theaters in January, bringing a darker sci-fi edge and the ‘Redline’ director’s trademark dynamism.
Netflix To Stream Kenji Iwaisawa’s ‘100 Meters’ Starting December 31
The film turns on a gifted young runner who meets his first real rival, sparking a fierce mentorship, a fall from grace, and a powerful comeback on the track.
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