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TeamTO Expands Into Adult Animation With Anime-Inspired Thriller ‘Junichiro Jackson’
The series, co-produced by Martian Blueberry, the studio co-founded by 'The Boondocks' producer Carl Jones, will debut early footage at Annecy.
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ESMA Joins Women In Animation As Global Fund Sponsor
The prestigious French animation school will give students access to WIA mentorship, scholarships, workshops, and industry programs.
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.
(Almost) All The Animation Heading To Cannes 2026
A Pixar alum's 2D debut, an opera adaptation, a Blender simulation comedy, and a queer virus satire. The animation heading to the Croisette next week.
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.
French Fantasy Series ‘Ewilan’s Quest’ Reaches 2.6M Views; Debuts English-Subtitled Episodes (EXCLUSIVE)
Producer Sophie Saget and Andarta Pictures reveal how Pierre Bottero’s fantasy novels became an ambitious animated series years in the making.
Donald McWilliams — Canadian Animation’s Custodian Of Memory
How one accidental screening led a lifelong NFB relationship blending documentary, animation, mentorship, and the preservation of Canada’s film history.
Stitched Into Motion: Bea Lema Brings Embroidery To Animation In ‘El Cuerpo De Cristo’
Lema’s animated short adapts her graphic novel using embroidered sets and bespoke 2D animation to tell a story about mental illness and family memory.
In Memoriam: Remembering The Animation Figures Who Died In 2025
We pay tribute to the animation artists, guardians, and innovators whose work shaped the medium and continues to inspire.
Computer Animation Before ‘Toy Story’: The Wild, Brilliant Experiments That Built CGI Animation
Explore the groundbreaking experiments and innovations in computer animation that paved the way for Pixar’s 'Toy Story,' released 30 years ago this weekend.
Pink Parrot Media Boards ‘Tistou’ Animated Feature, Based On The Classic French Tale
Pink Parrot Media joins the CG-animated adaptation of Maurice Druon’s 'Tistou,' set for 2028, from Finalement and Walking The Dog.
Great Cartoon Vampires In Animation History
For Halloween this year, we’re taking a look at some of the most memorable vampires throughout animation history, so pour yourself a cup of blood and dive in!
‘Little Amélie,’ ‘GiGi’ Win Top Prizes At Animation Is Film
Juries at the L.A.-based Annecy counterpart also acknowledged Alberto Vazquez's 'Decorado' and Giovanni Ferrari's 'Éiru.' The Audience favored 'Arco.'
From Afro-Animation To European Eco-Innovation: This Week’s Animation News, Including Highlights From MIPCOM 2025
The global animation industry unveiled major news this week. Here are some of the top highlights, including big stories from MIPCOM 2025 in Cannes.
Weird Market 2025 Spotlights Original And Top Global IPs, Awards Emerging Animation And Game Creators
The 17th Weird Market honored 13 standout projects in animation, video games, and short films, spotlighting global talent and original IPs.
M-AI-ya The Bee: AI-Driven French Studio Animaj And Studio 100 Relaunching Iconic European Franchise
Animaj and Studio 100 join forces to relaunch classic kids’ brand 'Maya the Bee' with new digital content, films, and planned global expansion.
French Filmmaking Organizations Condemn OpenAI-Backed Animated Feature Aiming For Cannes
French creators’ groups oppose OpenAI’s reported plan to debut an AI-generated animated film at Cannes, urging protection of human-led artistry.
‘Scarlet,’ ‘Arco,’ ‘Little Amélie’ Headline 2025 Animation Is Film Lineup
Animation Is Film 2025 runs Oct 17–19 in Hollywood, featuring global and U.S. premieres, industry panels, and a diverse selection of shorts.
Philippe Vidal Dumas, Accomplished French Director And Co-Creator Of ‘The Garfield Show,’ Dies At 59
Vidal, the Emmy-nominated co-creator of 'The Garfield Show' and director of 'Belfort & Lupin,' leaves a lasting creative legacy.
Ankama Purchases Majority Stake In Andarta, Securing The Future Of The French Indie And Its ‘Ewilan’s Quest’ Adaptation
Ankama acquires majority stake in Andarta Pictures, saving it from a court-appointed receivership and ensuring completion of the 'Ewilan’s Quest' adaptation.
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