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How ‘Bear Story’ Oscar Winner Gabriel Osorio Built Punkrobot’s First Feature, ‘Brave Cat’ (EXCLUSIVE CLIP)
Osorio explains how Chile’s darkest moments inspired a family adventure about loss, justice, and forgiveness in a divided world.
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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.
Rebecca Sugar Returns To SVA To Celebrate ‘Lonely Magic’ Music
The ‘Steven Universe’ creator reunited with SVA alumni to celebrate ‘Lonely Magic,’ sharing music, animation insights, and a live performance.
Aardman Turns 50, But Its Annecy Presentation Was All About The Future
New looks at ‘Let’s Go Timmy,’ ‘Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom,’ and ‘Danger Delilah’ headlined Aardman’s Annecy event.
‘Toy Story 5’ Opening Weekend Goes To Infinity And Beyond Franchise’s Best-Ever Opening
Industry forecasts suggest the sequel could reach $312 million worldwide by the end of its opening weekend, the best for any film this year.
Aardman Shares First Look, Deatils For ‘Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures Of Sirfetch’d And Pichu’
Annecy attendees got an early look at never-before-seen footage, with new details revealing a Galar-set adventure led by Sirfetch’d and Pichu.
10 Must-Watch Shorts At Annecy 2026
Annecy’s program is as unweildy and overwhelming as it is brilliant, so we’ve laid out ten short films you don’t wanna miss at this year’s festival.
‘Baki-Dou’ Takes The Piss, Literally, Out Of Trump In New Episode
The long-running anime’s latest gag sees a lore-accurate Trump-inspired president quickly abandon his bravado and empty his bladder before a feared fighter.
Your Guide To WIA At Annecy 2026: What To See, Who’s Speaking, And When
Planning your Annecy schedule? Here’s a guide to WIA’s World Summit, Bonnie Arnold’s fireside chat, filmmaker panels, and more.
Buenos Aires Studio Bellolandia Drops First Story Trailer for South American Anime Series ‘Electro Andes’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The studio’s anime-inspired, ethno-cyberpunk pilot episode heads to its world premiere at Annecy at precisely the right moment.
Oscar-Winning ‘The Boy, The Mole, The Fox And The Horse’ Director Peter Baynton To Helm Apple’s ‘Little Santa’
Jon Agee’s popular children’s book is being adapted into a musical comedy adventure for Apple with animation by WildBrain and pre-production by House of Cool.
‘Nobody’ Director Yu Shui On Crafting China’s Biggest-Ever 2D Animated Hit
Ahead of an Annecy competition appearance, the filmmaker discusses blending Chinese painting traditions with Western techniques to shape the feature’s look.
Charming ‘Luce And The Rock’ Spin-Off Series Brings Back Annecy Festival’s Sweetheart Duo (EXCLUSIVE CLIP)
Britt Raes and Mathilde Prévost expand the acclaimed short into a 35-episode series built around friendship, curiosity, and kindness.
Annecy Short ‘Cartoon Physics’ Explores A Mother’s Meditation On Her Daughter’s First Encounter With Death (EXCLUSIVE TRAILER)
Oscar-nominated filmmakers Ru Kuwahata and Max Porter return with a stop-motion short about childhood, loss, and wonder.
Fox’s $22 Billion Roku Acquisition Continues Concerning Trend Of Media Consolidation
The $22 billion acquisition gives Fox control of a major streaming gateway, raising fresh questions about competition and distribution.
‘18 Months,’ ‘Porque Hoy Es Sábado’ Earn Oscar Qualification With Animayo Gran Canaria Award Wins
Tony Bancroft, Andrew Gordon, Alan Bodner, and more were among the big-name animation industry vets at this year’s Animayo Gran Canaria.
‘When We Fail, What Do We Do Next?’: Sébastien Laudenbach On Hope, Failure, And ‘Viva Carmen’
The Annecy competition player retells Bizet’s opera through children determined to change its ending and explores failure, hope, and collective action.
‘Toy Story 5’ Tracking For Franchise-Best $140 Million Opening
The Pixar sequel is projected to score one of 2026’s biggest debuts and the studio’s strongest launch since ‘Inside Out 2.’
After A Full Year In Netflix’s Global Top 10, ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Keeps Setting Records
Netflix is celebrating the one year anniversary of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ with outdoor screenings, fan events, new merchandise, a concert tour, and more.
Hollywood’s Skibidi Toilet Plans Just Scored $25 Million In VC Financing
The investment gives the Michael Bay-backed project from Invisible Narratives more resources to develop projects based on the viral IP.
CEE Animation Launches Animation HUB To Help Audiences Find Films After Their Festival Runs
The new platform curates nearly 4,000 titles, connecting audiences, educators, and industry professionals with top European independent animation.
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