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France

Arco The Studio Arco The Studio
Feature Film

‘Somewhere With A Soul Where Memories Could Be Made’: Building ‘Arco’s’ Oscar-Nominated Studio By Hand (EXCLUSIVE)

An exclusive look at the custom-built workspace that shaped Ugo Bienvenu’s award-winning feature, from DIY desks to a basement screening room.

By Jamie Lang | 1 week ago

Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie
Executives

‘Miraculous’ Studio Zag Appoints Rémi Guerin As Head of Studio

The veteran executive joins the company in a newly created role overseeing production, creative operations, and talent management.

By Jamie Lang | 4 weeks ago

Samuel
Interviews

How ‘The Stars Aligned’ For Émilie Tronche’s ‘Samuel’ To Reach Netflix Worldwide (Exclusive Trailer)

‘Samuel’ creator Émilie Tronche discusses the unlikely journey of her minimalist coming-of-age series ahead of its Netflix debut.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

Arco
Awards

‘Arco’ Wins Best Feature At The European Film Awards

Ugo Bienvenu’s sci-fi debut took top animated honors at this year’s awards, strengthening its awards season credentials with Oscar nominations coming this week.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

The Shyness of Trees
Awards

Oscar Shortlist Interviews: ‘The Shyness Of Trees’ Directors On Their Favorite Shot (EXCLUSIVE)

The film’s emotional climax was also one of its most technically challenging, combining a moving camera, animated background, and emotional performance.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

Toho Anime Limited
Anime

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.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

Cartoon Movie Projects
Events

Cartoon Movie 2026 Projects Reveal Shifting Audiences And Creative Priorities In European Animation

A closer look at the 50-feature lineup shows rising adult animation, stronger female leadership, and a maturing European production pipeline.

By Jamie Lang | 3 months ago

Ugo Bienveu, Gints Zilbaoldis
Feature Film

‘Arco’ Director Ugo Bienvenu And ‘Flow’s’ Gints Zilbalodis Discuss The Craft Of Indie Animation (EXCLUSIVE VIDEO)

A craft-focused conversation on visual storytelling, unconventional workflows, and preserving a singular creative voice while making an animated film.

By Jamie Lang | 3 months ago

Empire of the Ants
Series

‘I Lost My Body’ Studio Xilam Teaming With UGC On Hybrid Series Adaptation Of Sci-Fi Bestseller ‘Empire Of The Ants’

The series will be split between a live-action murder mystery and a VFX-driven narrative set inside an ant colony facing an existential threat.

By Jamie Lang | 3 months ago

Butterfly
Awards

2026 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Butterfly’ Director Florence Miailhe

Miailhe’s painted animation brings Alfred Nakache’s memories to life, charting a swimmer’s resilience through beauty, trauma, and water.

By Jamie Lang | 3 months ago

Xilam Toon Box
Streaming

French Animation Giant Xilam Launches Kid-Safe Streaming Platform Toon Box

The ad-free SVOD app brings together more than 1,000 episodes, shorts, games, music, and storybooks from across the studio’s catalog.

By Jamie Lang | 3 months ago

Arco
Feature Film

A Song That ‘Feels Like A Hug’: Composer Arnaud Toulon On ‘Clouds Away,’ ‘Arco’s’ Touching Finale (EXCLUSIVE)

Toulon breaks down his work on the ‘Arco’ original soundtrack, including the film’s emotional finale featuring singer-songwriter November Ultra.

By Jamie Lang | 4 months ago

Tistou
Feature Film

Pink Parrot Media Boards ‘Tistou’ Animated Feature, Based On The Classic French Tale

Pink Parrot Media joins the CG-animated adaptation of Maurice Druon’s ‘Tistou,’ set for 2028, from Finalement and Walking The Dog.

By Jamie Lang | 4 months ago

The Night Boots
Awards

2026 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘The Night Boots’ Director Pierre-Luc Granjon

Annecy Cristal winner ‘The Night Boots’ features expressive monochromatic pinscreen animation that makes it one of the year’s most unforgettable shorts.

By Jamie Lang | 4 months ago

Trash
Awards

2026 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Trash’s’ Team Of ESMA Student Filmmakers

ESMA’s sharp CG short ‘Trash’ follows a rat and pigeon through a decaying city, blending dystopian tension with striking artistry and sometimes hopeful beauty.

By Jamie Lang | 4 months ago

As if the Earth Had Swallowed Them Up
Awards

2026 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘As If Swallowed By Earth’ Director Natalia León

This haunting 2D short sees its protagonist return to her childhood home in Mexico, where she unearths buried memories and the lingering ghosts of violence and loss.

By Jamie Lang | 4 months ago

Gigi
Awards

2026 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Gigi’ Director Cynthia Calvi

‘Gigi’ follows a transgender woman’s poetic journey of self-discovery through metaphors of water, mermaids, and transformation.

By Jamie Lang | 5 months ago

MaeBee
Distribution

CBeebies, France TV, RTÉ Board Karrot And Kavaleer’s New 2D Preschool Series ‘MaeBee’

Karrot Entertainment and Kavaleer Productions team on ‘MaeBee,’ a new preschool comedy backed by CBeebies, France TV, and RTÉ.

By Jamie Lang | 5 months ago

Xilam 'Chickies'
Series

Xilam Launches ‘Chickies,’ Expanding Its ‘Where’s Chicky?’ Universe With Backing From France Télévisions

Xilam Animation unveils ‘Chickies,’ a CG comedy spin-off of its popular ‘Where’s Chicky?,’ with France Télévisions on board for a 2027 debut.

By Jamie Lang | 5 months ago

Critterz Head
Artist Rights

French Filmmaking Organizations Condemn OpenAI-Backed Animated Feature Aiming For Cannes

French creators’ groups oppose OpenAI’s reported plan to debut an AI-generated animated film at Cannes, urging protection of human-led artistry.

By Jamie Lang | 5 months ago

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