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Interviews

The Secret To ‘Arcane’ Studio Fortiche’s Success: It’s Owned By Artists

The French studio wants to avoid “the watered-down things” that result from Hollywood’s profit-seeking formula, says “Arcane” lead animator Alexis Wanneroy.

Law

Streaming Giants Will Spend Up To $330M Annually On French Content, But Don’t Expect Much Animation

“The very limited portion allocated to animation . . . constitutes a real disappointment and lack of understanding from the platforms,” says one organization.

Events

High Proportion Of Adult Projects Selected For Cartoon Movie 2022

Fifty-seven animated features will be presented at Cartoon Movie next March.

Feature Film

Tired Of Kiddie Animated Features? Here’s 5 Mature Films To Look Forward To In 2022

Adults, take heart: the rest of the world makes animated features for you, even if Hollywood doesn’t.

Awards

From Kabul To Everest: The 4 European Animated Features Vying For An Oscar

They include some of the year’s most acclaimed films. But do they stand a chance against Hollywood?

Feature Film

‘Flee’ Reviews Roundup: Refugee Doc Is One Of 2021’s Best Animated Films

Critics like the film as much as award voters do.

Comics

‘The Summit Of The Gods’: How The Manga Was Adapted For The Screen

Director Patrick Imbert talks us through the staging of a single scene in his mountaineering epic.

Reviews

‘The Summit Of The Gods’ Reviews Roundup: Mountaineering Drama Scales Dizzy Heights

With a 100% Tomatometer score, it’s safe to say that critics are impressed by Netflix’s ambitious European feature.

Awards

European Film Awards 2021: Record Five Animated Features Nominated

“Flee” picked up nominations in three categories.

Interviews

Exclusive: Annecy-Winning Special ‘Mum Is Pouring Rain’ Is Getting Two Sequels

As the French family film qualifies for an Oscar, its creators are working on two follow-up specials.

Awards

Winners Of 2021 Student Academy Awards Announced

There’s good news for students from Calarts, Ringling College of Art & Design, Cleveland Institute of Art, and France’s MoPA.

Interviews

The ‘Inside Job’ Interview: Shion Takeuchi Delves Into The Deep State

The showrunner of Netflix’s new satirical series talks conspiracies and creative collaborations.

Feature Film

Netflix Releases Trailer For Buzzy Cannes-Premiered European Feature ‘The Summit Of The Gods’

The mountaineering drama will be reaching for an Oscar nomination.

Cartoon Brew Pick

Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Blue Curry’ By Magali Dunyach, Chien-Ju Hung, Jimin Jung, Vajra Pancharia & Léa Pietrzyk

The greatest life lessons are learned through the simplest of experiences. When your kitchen turns into your biggest classroom… and Mom just serves you a plate of wisdom.