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Animated in Montreal
A couple cool cartoon finds to report from my recent sidetrip to Montreal. The first was my discovery of cartoonist La Palme. In one of …
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Life After Disney
Timothy Albee moved to Alaska after working on Disney’s DINOSAUR and created his own 22-minute CG short called KAZE, GHOST WARRIOR. He …
Movistar Plus+ Ends Three-Decade Commitment To Spanish Short Films, Prompting Industry Backlash
Filmmakers and animation leaders warn the closure of Proyecto Corto will leave emerging talent with fewer funding, distribution, and exhibition opportunities.
‘Beasts Of Death’ Trailer Unveils A ‘Tropi-Goth,’ Grief-Fueled Journey Inspired By Andean Mythology (EXCLUSIVE)
Long-time studio editor Sandra Powers discusses turning personal loss, opera, and Peruvian folklore into her visually striking animation directorial debut.
30 Cartoon Visions Of Robot Takeovers And Technology Gone Mad
From early stop-motion classics to modern AI parables, explore the animated films and series that imagined robot uprisings first.
How Grief And Experimentation Reinvented Canadian Oscar-Nominated Animator Christopher Hinton
The acclaimed animator discusses finding a new artistic voice, the impact of family tragedy, and why he's ready to leave animation behind.
Art Makes Story In ‘Ogresse,’ Miyu’s Upcoming Jazz-Infused, Empowering Fairy Tale
Cécile McLorin Salvant and Lia Bertels detailed the film's Haitian influences, evolving visual style, and ambitious international production.
How ‘Eventized’ Screenings, ‘Coraline’s’ 4K Re-Release, And Annecy’s Platform Helped Shape Laika’s Plans For ‘Wildwood’
David Burke explains how Annecy, Fathom Entertainment, and the studio's successful re-release screenings are shaping the plan for Laika's next feature.
‘We Wanted A More Indie Pipeline’: How Patience And New Tech Made Duncan Jones’s Rogue Trooper Possible
Jones and producer Stuart Fenegan explain how Unreal Engine 5, smart workflows, and years of experimentation shaped their animated sci-fi feature.
‘Baahubali: The Eternal War’ Expands Rajamouli’s Epic Into Animation, Bringing India’s Gods To The Big Screen
Rajamouli and director Ishan Shukla reveal how the ambitious animated feature blends Indian mythology, global talent, and painterly CG.
‘Empathy Was Essential’: ‘We Are Aliens’ Director Kohei Kadowaki On Hybrid Rotoscoping, Visual Rhythms, And Childhood Influences
Kohei Kadowaki discusses blending rotoscoping with traditional animation, crafting emotional realism, and the influences behind his debut feature.
‘Astro Boy Reboot’ Gives Anime’s First Great Star A Double Identity, New French Series Impresses At Annecy
A new French take on Tezuka's classic splits Atom between everyday life and superheroics while blending sitcom comedy with CG action.
From ‘Wall-E’ To ‘Iron Boy, Louis Clichy On The Unorthodox Journey To His First Solo Feature
Fresh off its Cannes premiere, the former Pixar animator discusses rural France, hand-drawn animation, and how 'Iron Boy' became his most personal work.
After A Crunchyroll Pickup, Annecy’s Most-Hyped WIP Became ‘The Wolf,’ Here’s What We Learned
Directors Benjamin Massoubre and Fursy Tessier broke down the research, hybrid pipeline, and artistic vision behind Xilam's ambitious mountain thriller.
Spanish Horror Icon Álex De La Iglesia Making Animation Debut With Lovecraft Feature ‘Ages of Madness’
The 'Day of the Beast' and '30 Coins' filmmaker joins Jorge Gutiérrez on the ambitious adult animated anthology from 3Doubles Producciones and Sumendi Uhartea.
Netflix Shares New Images, Release Date For Brad Bird’s ‘Ray Gunn’: Early Looks At ‘Ghostbuster,’ Wonka Projects
New footage, release plans, and creative insights highlighted a festival presentation centered on noir, ghosts, and Wonka.
WBA Unveils Genndy Tartakovsky’s ‘Conan The Barbarian,’ ‘Bubblegum And Marceline’ Spinoff, And More
First looks at 'Yokoso Scooby-Doo!,' 'SuperMutant Magic Academy,' and the new 'Foster’s Fun Time With Imaginary Friends' also got attention.
Cannibals, Surrealism, And Solo Filmmaking Collide In ‘Gregor’ (EXCLUSIVE TRAILER)
Ahead of its Annecy Midnight Specials premiere, director Manu Gomez reflects on spending five years single-handedly crafting his hand-drawn thriller.
‘Tangles’: The Messy Lines Between Love And Loss In Leah Nelson’s Buzzy Annecy Player
The director breaks down the adaptation process, voice performances, and emotional realities behind her Cannes favorite animated feature.
Illumination Is ‘Going Back To Originality’ Says CEO Meledandri, With New Feature ‘Not Alone’
Directed by Illumination veterans Eric Guillon, Claire Dodgson, and Jonathan Del Val, the film showcases the studio's in-house talent.
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