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‘I’m Laughing And Enjoying The Shapes’: Lizzy Hobbs On Animating ‘Daughters Of The Late Colonel’
The British auteur discusses humor, handmade animation, and the joy of animating ahead of the film's Cannes debut and Annecy competition screening.
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Tom Kane, Prolific Voice Actor Behind Yoda, HIM, And Professor Utonium, Dies At 64
Across animation, games, and TV, Kane brought gravity, warmth, and theatrical precision to hundreds of unforgettable roles over more than three decades.
How ‘Blaise’ Evolved From An Underground French Comic Strip To A Cannes-Playing Animated Feature
Dimitri Planchon and Jean-Paul Guigue unpack the film’s handmade 2D aesthetic, ensemble voice recording, and comic-book origins.
‘Hopefully It’ll Outlive Me’: Emily Brundige On ‘Strawberry Vampire’ And Why She’s Done Handing Her IP To Studios
Inside the indie crowdfunded comedy about a 113-year-old vampire and her immigrant family, plus why its creator says studios get IP all wrong.
Tartakovsky, Harmon, Cappa Talk Animation Craft At Adult Swim’s L.A. Roundtable
'He's cheating. You can't just draw your cartoon,' Harmon playfully accused Tartakovsky during a lighthearted talk on process and canon.
Bill Plympton To Be ‘Grilled’ By Signe Baumane At Metrograph For His 80th Birthday
Fresh off a Berlin Crystal Bear win for 'Whale 52,' the indie legend faces a friendly onstage roast this Saturday, paired with seven of his shorts.
Annecy Unveils 36 Titles Across Its 2026 Feature, Contrechamp, And Annecy Presents Lineups
The festival’s latest selections highlight a globally diverse slate of auteur-driven features, rising voices, and audience-friendly titles.
A Dead Cowboy, A Shiftless Punk, And A Hippie History Teacher Set Off A Surreal Crime Story In First Trailer for Nicolas Pegon’s ‘Flick!’ (EXCLUSIVE)
French artist Nicolas Pegon and producers Wizz and FOST unveil a stylized feature blending underground comics, punk music, and a surreal small-town mystery.
Blending Myth And Modern Life, Mexico’s 2D Gem ‘My Friend the Sun’ Premieres In Guadalajara (EXCLUSIVE)
Ahead of its premiere, director Alejandra Pérez González discusses reshaping the film and how Fotosíntesis built its expressive 2D world.
First Look At Disney’s ASL Re-Animated Songs From ‘Encanto,’ ‘Frozen 2,’ ‘Moana 2’
Ahead of next week’s Disney+ debut, we’ve got a behind-the-scenes look at Disney Animation’s ‘Songs in Sign Language,’ including how the team reworked performances.
Viral Japanese Stop Motion, Grandmas Who Talk To Cats, Flavorless Distopias: Cannes’ Annecy Animation Showcase 2026
This year's lineup mixes techniques, genres, and highlighting filmmakers and features from across Europe, Japan, and Latin America.
Festival Diary: Sleepless In Lisbon At Portugal’s Monstra
A whirlwind 72-hour dive into Portugal’s Monstra uncovers cutting-edge studios, international collaborations, and standout animated titles.
BTS Of Disney’s Latest ‘Short Circuit’ Films, And Why It’s One Of The Studio’s Most Interesting Initiatives
A look behind Disney’s latest 'Short Circuit' films, a program where artists “aren’t afraid to show stuff that was rough” and push bold ideas forward.
Disney Animation Has Re-Animated Three Hit Songs In Sign Language
“We Don’t Talk About Bruno," “The Next Right Thing," and “Beyond” will get new ASL-animated versions on Disney+ on April 27.
Ahead Of ‘Hoppers,’ Take A Look At Animation’s Greatest Beavers
From Golden Age shorts to Nickelodeon and beyond, a tour through the most memorable dam-building characters in animation history.
Dark Comedy, Dystopian Sci-Fi, And Stop-Motion Pigeons: Our Favorite Pitches From Cartoon Movie 2026
Projects from Anca Damian, Studio 4°C collaborators, and Oscar nominee Nina Gantz stood out among the feature pitches at this year’s Cartoon Movie.
‘Two Black Boys In Paradise’ Creator Dean Atta Doesn’t Let BAFTA Controversy Mar Historic Win
The poet discusses visibility, audience reach, and ceremony fallout, while celebrating a landmark animation victory and its cultural impact.
‘Hoppers’ Headlines Animation Slate For Upcoming New York International Children’s Film Festival
From studio-backed features to boundary-pushing shorts, the festival’s animation lineup reflects a wide range of voices and styles from around the world.
Jane Baer, Disney Great Who Worked On Films From ‘Sleeping Beauty’ Through ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit,’ Dies At 91
A world-class animator, producer, studio founder, and a founding member of Women in Animation (WIA) Baer worked with the Nine Old Men and into the digital age.
‘Papaya’ Director Priscilla Kellen On Teaming With Alê Abreu, Motherhood Misconceptions, And Keeping Things Simple
Kellen reflects on collaboration with Alê Abreu, translating motherhood into animation, and crafting a silent, nature-driven feature over seven years.
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