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Rodeo FX Sets Up Shop With New Paris-Based Studio
Rodeo has recently worked on high-profile titles including ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘The Witcher,’ Lord of the Rings,’ and ‘Love, Death + Robots.’
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Mexico Is Creating A Digital Database To Protect Its Animation Heritage
Several titles spanning back to the 1930s have been digitized and were screened at this year’s Annecy Festival.
Independent Animation Producers Share Tips On Surviving And Thriving In An Increasingly Global Industry
Without billions in backing or decades-old IPs, these indie producers are blazing a path in tv and feature animation.
‘Chicken For Linda!,’ ‘Robot Dreams,’ ’27,’ Take Top Honors At 2023 Annecy Festival
The biggest Annecy ever, by a lot, wrapped tonight with an awards gala befitting its incredible competition lineups.
European Animation Producers Want More Original Commissions From U.S. Streamers
After arguing that animation productions punch above their weight compared to live-action films and series, the group called on the EU to adjust the AVMS Directive.
Guillermo Del Toro Will Only Make ‘A Couple More’ Live Action Films Before Shifting Entirely To Animation
In an Annecy masterclass, del Toro said recent box office hits like ‘Spider-Man’ and ‘Mario’ could convince studios to give more leeway to animation filmmakers.
‘Spider-Man,’ ‘Paddington,’ ‘Smurfs’ Rightsholders Talk Adapting IP For Modern Audiences
Industry executives discuss how decades-old stories don’t always work with contemporary standards of representation, storytelling, and relatability.
Disney Presents Packed TV Slate With Loads Of New Trailers And Images
In Annecy, Disney announced four new animated series titles, sneak peeked eight more, and announced five renewals.
Annecy’s MIFA Feature Pitches 2023: Five Projects That Caught Our Eye
Annecy’s MIFA Feature Pitches offered up a visually and narratively diverse lineup that we’ll be tracking in the years to come.
Check Out The Weird And Wonderful World Of Annecy Contrechamp Player ‘Adam Change Lentement’ (Exclusive Trailer)
Director Joël Vaudreuil spoke to us about the film’s small-town influences and making the jump from short to feature filmmaking.
Netflix Drops Full ‘Nimona’ Trailer, New Stills Ahead Of Tonight’s Annecy World Premiere
Directors Nick Bruno and Troy Quane spoke with us about the visual development of the film’s medieval/futuristic world and characters.
Robot Playground Media Reveals New Horror Anthology Series ‘A Banquet For Hungry Ghosts’
RPM has recruited studios from across APAC and Europe to produce episodes for the 10-part series.
Interview With ‘Orion And The Dark’ Director Sean Charmatz, Production Designer Tim Lamb And Art Director Christine Bian
The film debuts today on Netflix.
Eight Features We’re Looking Forward To At Annecy 2023
With so many screenings, panels, workshops, pitches, and parties, it’s impossible to catch everything at Annecy.
Praxinos Is Looking For Beta Testers For Its Unreal Engine Animation Software, Odyssey
Praxinos will be demoing Odyssey during Annecy’s MIFA at the Epic Games and Praxinos booths.
France.tv Takes Majority Stake In ‘My Dad The Bounty Hunter’ Studio Dwarf Animation
The partnership is part of a larger ambition at france.tv to establish a creative hub in the south of France.
Annecy In Shock After Knife-Wielding Attacker Injures Four Children, Two Adults Days Before Festival’s Opening
Two of the children and one adult are in “serious condition.” All six were taken to the hospital.
GLAAD Joins Women In Animation To Co-Host WIA World Summit 2023 At Annecy
This year’s WIA World Summit will place a special emphasis on gender justice.
Flóra Anna Buda’s ’27’ Tops Live-Action Competition To Take Cannes’ Short Film Palme d’Or
’27’ is the first animated short to win the prize since ‘Waves ’98’ did so in 2015.
Animation Companies Are Going Green. Here’s How They’re Doing It
We spoke with animation organizations from around the world that are spearheading the industry’s green push.
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