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Toei Animation Eyes Its Next Big Franchise With Japan-U.S. Film ‘Monkey Quest’ – Annecy WIP
A sci-fi take on the Chinese epic 'Journey to the West' blends 2D and CG animation as Toei courts global family audiences.
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Colored Pencils, Magic Markers, And Watercolors: Finding The Look Of Cartoon Saloon’s ‘Julián’ (EXCLUSIVE BTS)
Ahead of its Annecy premiere, Louise Bagnall discusses adapting Jessica Love's book and crafting the film's vibrant visual world.
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.
Signe Baumane’s ‘Karmic Knot’ Builds Buzz Ahead Of Busy Festival Season
Producer Fabian Driehorst discusses the film’s financing push, hybrid production style, and growing support from major actors and broadcasters.
‘This Film Has Another Chance’: Matt Braly’s Sony-Scrapped ‘Afterworld’ Revived By Thailand’s The Monk Studio
Braly discusses financing, AI concerns, Annecy plans, and why the resurrected project needs a radically new visual approach, something he's very excited to do.
Japan’s National Film Archive To Screen Toei Animation Classics On 35mm This Summer
The rare film prints represent decades of Toei features, from early color milestones to global franchise hits, in a summer archive program.
This Stop-Motion Hairy Leg Could Help Decide The 2026 International Feature Oscar Race
Director Kleber Mendonça Filho and Dutch studio Holy Motion explain how an infamous Brazilian urban legend became one of the film’s strangest sequences.
‘Zootopia 2,’ ‘Two Black Boys In Paradise’ Take Top BAFTA Animation Prizes
The event’s failure to edit out a shouted racial slur stood in stark contrast to a touching film about Black love and self-acceptance winning a top prize.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sweeps The 2026 Annie Awards, Winning All 10 Awards For Which It Was Nominated
Here's our full rundown of the 53rd Annie Awards, including all the winners and the glamorous evening's most memorable presenters and moments.
Stains On Silence – Ryo Orikasa’s Animation Word Plays
Ryo Orikasa discusses how he transforms literature, poetry, and written language into animated form through text, sound, and silence.
‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Elio’ Lead 53rd Annie Award Feature Nominations With 10 Nods Each
ASIFA-Hollywood reveals the 53rd Annie Awards nominees, including features, series, shorts, VFX, games, and craft categories ahead of the Feb. 21 ceremony.
‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Leads China Box Office With $52M Opening, Pushes Global Total To $730 Million
The debut expands 'Demon Slayer's' global momentum and has distributors seeing dollar signs with two more titles from the franchise's final trilogy to come.
Disney Animation Unveils New Original Film ‘Hexed,’ Coming November 2026
At Destination D23, Pixar previewed 'Toy Story 5' and 'Hoppers' and announced a 'Toy Story' re-release and Disney shared 'Zootopia 2' casting updates.
Robert Heinlein’s Sci-Fi Classic ‘Citizen Of The Galaxy’ Getting Feature Adaptation From Lex+Otis
Jay Oliva directs the animated take on Robert Heinlein’s classic sci-fi novel, with 'Game of Throne's producer Startling, Inc. on board.
Mili Pictures Defies Trends, Takes China’s ‘Wukong Warrior’ To Global Streaming Instead Of Theaters
Producer Bill Borden partners with Mili Pictures to launch 'Wukong Warrior' globally via TV and streaming, bypassing a traditional theatrical release.
Eddie Murphy Reveals DreamWorks Is Working On A Donkey Movie: ‘We Start In September’
Eddie Murphy confirms a Donkey spinoff is coming from DreamWorks, with production starting in September and a solo story featuring his half-dragon family.
‘Lilo & Stitch’ Co-Creator Chris Sanders Returns To Write Disney’s Live-Action Sequel
Disney brings back franchise co-creator Chris Sanders to write the live-action 'Lilo & Stitch 2,' following the billion-dollar success of the 2025 remake.
‘Arcane,’ ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ ‘Common Side Effects,’ ‘Love, Death + Robots,’ ‘The Simpsons’ Score Emmy Nods
The 2025 Emmy nominations were unveiled today, featuring mostly familiar faces with a couple of newcomers in the animation and VFX categories.
‘Elio’ Is A Box Office Disaster, Pixar’s Lowest Opening Of All Time (UPDATE)
There is no precedent for the poor performance of "Elio."
Maïlys Vallade And Liane-Cho Han On Their Thought-Provoking Hand-Drawn Feature ‘Little Amélie’
The film, which premiered at Cannes last month, is screening in competition at Annecy this week.
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