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Manchester Animation Festival Launches U.K.’s First Feature Animation Market Accelerator
Six U.K. projects will receive paid mentorship, market training, and international access for animated features in development.
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From fully-animated features to vfx-driven live-action films, animation is an integral part of the theatrical marketplace today.
‘Toy Story 5’ Passes $1 Billion At Global Box Office, 2026’s Highest-Grossing Film So Far
Pixar’s sequel is 2026’s highest-grossing film so far and is closing in on the worldwide totals of ‘Toy Story 3’ and ‘Toy Story 4.’
Rintaro Working On New ‘Galaxy Express 999’ Feature At Toei Animation
Toei Animation will produce the new film, based on an original story concept by the director of the franchise’s classic 1979 original feature.
Former Pixar Story Artist Matt Jones Turned A Pandemic Zoom Class Into A Feature-Length Animatic
The ‘YOKAi’ project gave aspiring story artists studio-style experience while testing a collaborative model for online animation education.
Final ‘Coyote Vs. Acme’ Trailer Reveals What All The Buzz Was About
The new preview delivers bigger action, stronger character work, and a clearer look at the acclaimed Looney Tunes courtroom comedy.
‘Swapped’ Becomes Netflix’s No. 10 Original Movie Of All Time With 11 Days To Climb Higher
With 139.8 million views and 11 days still to climb, Nathan Greno’s Skydance feature gives animation two films in Netflix’s all-time top ten.
Netflix Used GenAI Workflows On Nearly 300 Titles This Year So Far
Most of the work occurred in post-production, as Netflix increasingly turns to AI to create complex shots faster and at a lower cost.
Pearl Studio’s ‘All Wishes Come True!’ Trailer Turns The Eight Immortals Into A Heist Crew
The former Oriental DreamWorks and its parent company, CMC Pictures, unveils a Chinese mythological comedy about eight mortals attempting to rob the gods.
GKIDS Drops ‘Cocoon – One Summer of Girlhood’ Trailer Ahead Of September Theatrical Release
GKIDS has unveiled the first English-subbed trailer for Yukimitsu Ina’s adaptation of the popular wartime manga ahead of the film’s September release.
Paramount Gives ‘Avatar’ A Token Two-Theater Release Before Its Paramount+ Debut
Paramount is giving ‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender’ a one-week, two-city theatrical run to qualify for awards before it heads to streaming.
Sony-Backed ‘Alvin and the Chipmunks’ Reboot Will Turn The Trio Into Digital-First ‘Influencers’ Before A 2028 Theatrical Feature
Big Shot Pictures will relaunch Alvin and the Chipmunks with digital-first content before a planned feature film in 2028.
Sony Animation Checks Back In For Fifth ‘Hotel Transylvania’ Film
Genndy Tartakovsky will EP the IP’s fifth “theatrical” feature (the pandemic sent 4 straight to streaming), with Jennifer Kluska and Alan Hawkins directing.
OIAF’s Expanded Feature Competition Flaunts Animation’s Emotional Range
OIAF’s biggest-ever feature competition features seven heavy films that show off the tremendous emotional range of animated storytelling. Bring your tissues.
‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender’ Moves Up Release Date, Unveils Trailer For Those Who Skipped The Leak
Paramount+ will stream the first Avatar Studios feature in July, months ahead of schedule, following the film’s widely circulated April leak.
With ‘Minions & Monsters’ And ‘Toy Story 5,’ Animation Claims Top Two Spots At The Global Box Office
‘Minions & Monsters’ launches with a $121.4M worldwide total as ‘Toy Story 5 pushes past $764M, giving animation a rare one-two finish.
Crunchyroll Unveils ‘Solo Leveling’ Movie, ‘Ghost Of Tsushima’ Adaptation First Look At Anime Expo
The distributor also debuted the first ‘Ghost of Tsushima Legends’ character designs and announced a slate of upcoming anime series and films.
Next Lab Generation Required Filmmakers To Use Quill And Magnific, Most Embraced VR But Ditched AI
Next Lab Generation finalists were required to use Meta’s Quill VR animation software and Magnific AI while developing their pitches, before pitching in Madrid.
Art Makes Story In ‘Ogresse,’ Miyu’s Upcoming Jazz-Infused, Empowering Fairy Tale
Cécile McLorin Salvant and Lia Bertels detailed the film’s Haitian influences, evolving visual style, and ambitious international production.
Illumination’s Next Original Feature ‘Not Alone’ Gets First Teaser
The first teaser arrives for Illumination’s original feature, directed by Eric Guillon, Claire Dodgson, and Jonathan Del Val.
How ‘Eventized’ Screenings, ‘Coraline’s’ 4K Re-Release, And Annecy’s Platform Helped Shape Laika’s Plans For ‘Wildwood’
David Burke explains how Annecy, Fathom Entertainment, and the studio’s successful re-release screenings are shaping the plan for Laika’s next feature.
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