Cartoon Fans Mourn The Passing Of ‘Asterix’ Cartoonist And Co-Creator Albert Uderzo
Dead at 92, the French comic icon is being called “the master,” “a genius,” and “a gateway drug to beautiful European comics.”
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Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Careful’ by Alice Saey
Music video for Jo Goes Hunting’s “Careful.”
Short Pick of The Day: ‘Peripheria’ by David Coquard-Dassault
A journey into the heart of a large and abandoned council estate.
‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ Release Pulled After Studio Unable To Finish Film
Amidst a nationwide lockdown in France, production has halted on “Minions: The Rise of Gru.”
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Solipsism’ by Tuna Bora and Jonathan Djob Nkondo
If a girl crosses the border between her internal and external reality and no one is around to see it, does this animated short really exist?
Animation Events During Coronavirus Outbreak: What’s Cancelled And What’s Postponed (Updated)
Read the latest statements on the disease from major animation festivals.
Cartoon Movie 2020 Report: A Look At 4 Innovative Features For Older Audiences
Human marionettes, Chinese mythology, and sex ed, Danish-style: here’s what caught our eye on the co-production forum’s first day.
Prima Linea Shuts Down, Producer Warns Of ‘Dark Future’ For French Animation
The company went bankrupt after the commercial failure of its last film, Lorenzo Mattotti’s “The Bears’ Famous Invasion of Sicily.”
Cartoon Movie Reveals Nominees For 2020 Cartoon Tribute Honors
The awards recognize achievements in European animated feature filmmaking. The winners will be announced on March 5.
Charades Nets International Sales For 3 Animated Features
The French sales company has closed a range of deals for “Marona’s Fantastic Tale,” “Little Nicholas,” and “Bigfoot Superstar.”
Wes Anderson Will Talk About His Animation Career At Annecy Festival
His forthcoming feature “The French Dispatch” features some animation.
Watch Jérémy Clapin Discuss ‘I Lost My Body’ With Phil Lord And Chris Miller
The duo behind “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” and “The Lego Movie” are BIG fans of Clapin’s film.
Oscar Animated Shorts Nominees: How Each Film Was Developed Narratively
We speak to the directors behind “Daughter,” “Memorable,” “Kitbull,” “Sister,” and “Hair Love.”
66 Animated Features Selected For Europe’s Cartoon Movie
The pitching platform for animated features takes place in Bordeaux, France from March 3–5.
Animation First Festival Brings New And Rare French Animation To NYC
The festival’s third edition will be held at the French Institute Alliance Française on February 7–9.
Annecy Addresses Complaints Of Overcrowding By Adding 21,700 Seats For 2020 Edition
The festival has announced new measures to ease pressure on screenings at its 2020 edition.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Very Noise’ by Meat Dept.
Music video for Igorrr’s “Very Noise.”
Report: ‘Road To El Dorado’ And ‘Shark Tale’ Director Bibo Bergeron Indicted In France – UPDATED
Bergeron allegedly raped an employee, who later committed suicide.
Technicolor, Owner Of VFX & Animation Studios, Indicted On Fraud Charges In France
A major producer of animation and vfx for Hollywood film studios, Technicolor is in serious trouble with French authorities.
Watch At Least Half Of The 2019 Shortlisted Oscar Shorts For Free
Don’t miss this opportunity: half of the shortlisted Oscar animated shorts are currently available to view online.
