“The Feeling Of Despair Is The Foundation Of My Creation”: A Conversation With Sarina Nihei
Nihei’s new film “Polka-Dot Boy” premieres this week at the Ottawa International Animation Festival.
France
This Report Maps France’s Major Role In The Global Animation Streaming Market
The report also reveals how well animation is represented on each SVOD platform.
Haruki Murakami Meets Animation In ‘Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman’ (Exclusive Trailer Premiere)
The feature adapts several short stories by the bestselling Japanese author.
Exports Of French Animation Hit Record High In 2019, With U.S. As Top Buyer
Last year, exports of French animation reached a record €77.4 (US$91.3) million.
European Feature ‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’ Finds New Partners, Enters Production
The film, about a shipwrecked boy and his dog, is based on a novel by “War Horse” scribe Michael Morpurgo.
After Broadcasters Pull Out Of In-Person Event, Cartoon Forum Pivots To Online
Hundreds of would-be attendees cancelled their participation in the past week leading the event to move online.
France’s Industry Reacts To The Creation Of An Animation Branch At The César Awards
To put it simply: some are happier than others.
Watch First Trailer For Joann Sfar’s ‘Little Vampire,’ A ‘Love Letter To Classic Animated Movies’
The 2d family feature will get a French theatrical release on October 21.
The Animation That Changed Me: Jérémy Clapin on ‘When The Day Breaks’
“I wasn’t sure what the film was about,” says Clapin, “and that hardly mattered to me.”
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Cyclists’ by Veljko Popovic
During a big bike race, two leaders are not just battling for the grand prize, but also for the affection of a lady and fulfillment of their erotic fantasy.
Netflix Will Release Gitanjali Rao’s ‘Bombay Rose’ Worldwide This Fall
The Indian-European co-production marks another strong indie acquisition by the streaming platform.
How To Pitch Virtually During A Pandemic: Creators And Producers Share Tips
The teams behind three projects pitched at Annecy’s MIFA market tell us what was gained — and lost — in the shift to virtual pitching.
Ubisoft Axes 3 Top Executives After Widespread Claims Of Sexual Harassment And Misconduct
The videogame publisher is in turmoil following widespread claims of sexual harassment and abuse throughout its studios.
The Best Animation Instagrams Of The Week
A look at animators on Instagram.
Scooby-Doo Is Heading To The Big Screen After All — Just Not In The U.S.
France, the Netherlands, and Switzerland are among the countries that will see the Great Dane on the big screen.
VFX Giant Technicolor Files For Chapter 15 Amid Restructuring, Blames Coronavirus
The company, which is home to many vfx and animation studios, is $1.59 billion in debt.
‘Calamity,’ ‘The Physics Of Sorrow’ Top Annecy 2020 Honors (Full List Of Winners)
For the first time, the top feature prize went to a film that no one got to see.
Pandemic Pitching: Cartoon Forum Encourages Participants To Promote Shows On Their Masks
The future of pitching is…masks!
Annecy Pitches: 5 TV Projects That Caught Our Eye
A celebration of Latin America’s carnivals, a satire of Britain’s bleak urban developments, a fable about a world literally turned on its head, and more…
Sun Creature, One Of Denmark’s Most Dynamic Studios, Opens French Unit
The Bordeaux studio will work on a new season of “The Heroic Quest of the Valiant Prince Ivandoe” for Cartoon Network.
