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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.
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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.
Sentient Hair, Prehistoric Slapstick, And Webtoon Romantasy: 10 Standout Cartoon Forum Pitches
Projects from Claude Barras, Xilam, TeamTO, Sacrebleu, and other European studios made a strong impression during this year’s event in Toulouse.
Dandelooo Launches Dedicated Teen/YA Division With Two Apocolyptic Titles
Passion Paris’ ‘Apocalypse Mojito’ and Je Suis Bien Content’s ‘Armageddon Pizza’ will launch the French company’s new teen and young adult animation division.
Webtoon Adaptations, Daring Originals, And Fantastic Worlds: 10 Cartoon Forum Projects To Watch
New series from Cartoon Saloon, Xilam, Passion Pictures, TeamTO, and others will be pitched to buyers in Toulouse this week.
French Animation Sales Plunge 30% As Export Market Contracts
French animation sales fell for the second consecutive year in 2025, dropping 30.3% to €32.2 million amid a broader contraction in audiovisual exports.
Miyu, Les Films Du Préau Will Bring Joeri Christiaen’s Modern-Day Fable ‘The Wolf’s Dinner’ To Theaters
The 30-minute Blender-made special follows a courageous young lamb whose encounter with a mysterious wolf challenges her clan’s inherited fears and prejudices.
France In Talks For €1 Billion ‘Dragon Ball’ Theme Park Near Paris
The proposed attraction would occupy the former Mirapolis site and follow a larger project already under construction in Saudi Arabia.
Venice-Bound Short ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors’ Turns An Amusement Park Into A Coming-Of-Age Nightmare (EXCLUSIVE TRAILER)
Virginia Mori’s dialogue-free 2D short uses pastel amusement park imagery and dark humor to explore childhood’s first encounter with violence.
Hope, AI, And Indie Ambition: The Contradictions That Defined Annecy 2026
Our on-the-ground look at the conversations, projects, and moments that defined the vibe of Annecy 2026, and the lingering questions attendees took home.
‘The Violinist’ Scores Surprise Annecy Cristal Win As ‘Iron Boy’ Takes Three Awards – Full Winners List
Other winners included Don Hertzfeldt’s ‘Paper Trail,’ ‘The Great Dreamscape,’ ‘Ball Face,’ and ‘Unloved,’ which claimed top honors in their categories.
‘Astro Boy Reboot’ Gives Anime’s First Great Star A Double Identity, New French Series Impresses At Annecy
A new French take on Tezuka’s classic splits Atom between everyday life and superheroics while blending sitcom comedy with CG action.
After A Crunchyroll Pickup, Annecy’s Most-Hyped WIP Became ‘The Wolf,’ Here’s What We Learned
Directors Benjamin Massoubre and Fursy Tessier broke down the research, hybrid pipeline, and artistic vision behind Xilam’s ambitious mountain thriller.
Julien Chheng On The Roles of Family, Fables, And Efficiency In Crafting La Cachette’s First Feature, ‘Mu Yi And The Handsome General’ (EXCLUSIVE BTS)
The Studio La Cachette director discusses Chinese folklore, personal history, and making an ambitious feature on an indie budget.
Pierre Coffin And Chris Meledandri On ‘Minions,’ Auteur Ambitions, And Illumination’s French Roots
Pierre Coffin and Chris Meledandri on how Minions and Monsters reflects Illumination’s shift toward creator-driven risk-taking and its French roots.
Crunchyroll Looks Beyond Japanese Anime, Eyes European Collaborations Like ‘The Wolf,’ ‘Dreamland’
The streamer says France is a key growth market as it expands beyond Japan with projects from Xilam, Ellipse, and La Chouette.
Annecy Daily #1: Opening Night; ‘Minions & Monsters,’ Aardman Reveals
Competition highlights, exclusive trailers, and early festival discoveries as Cartoon Brew begins its weeklong coverage from Annecy.
Crunchyroll, Goodfellas Back Xilam’s Annecy WIP Thriller ‘The Wolf’
The distributors have boarded Benjamin Massoubre and Fursy Teyssier’s psychological thriller, based on Jean-Marc Rochette’s graphic novel.
Annecy Opens With Surprise Guests, A Tribute To Marjane Satrapi, And The World Premiere Of ‘Minions & Monsters’
Chris Meledandri praised Annecy’s role in animation culture while Guillermo del Toro’s not-so-surprising appearance topped off a star-studded opening night.