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Barry Caldwell, ‘Animaniacs’ And ‘Osmosis Jones’ Storyboard Artist, Dies At 68
The veteran storyboard artist and director spent four decades helping to define the look, pacing, and humor of TV animation.
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Chaos, Camerawork, And Cartoon Influence: Adult Swim’s Latest Smalls Short – ‘3, 2, 1… Chachipistachi’
Spanish indie animator Rafillo blends ’90s-inspired visuals with dense dialogue and kinetic camerawork in a bizarre, fast-moving animated experiment.
‘Spacetime Chronicles’: A Cat Named Freud, A Man In Limbo, And A Stop-Motion World Made Of Paper
Director Stefano Bertelli discusses his handcrafted stop-motion feature ‘Spacetime Chronicles,’ an introspective journey through memory, identity, and limbo.
‘My Drawings Are Alive’: Sylvain Chomet On Memory And Making ‘A Magnificent Life’
Chomet explains his approach to portraying Marcel Pagnol, blending memory and history in a film that challenges what a biopic can be.
Annecy Unveils 2026 Shorts Lineup Featuring Hertzfeldt, Hulsing, Schwizgebel
Films from established animation voices debut alongside award-winning titles and emerging experiments, signaling a strong and diverse year for the French fest.
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.
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.
From ‘Star Wars’ And ‘SpongeBob’ To International Indie Hits, Annecy Unveils 2026 TV, Commissioned Films Lineups
The festival’s latest selections span global series, music videos, ads, and auteur shorts, highlighting animation across formats and audiences.
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.
Economic Anxiety Animated: Behind The Viral Success Of ‘Middle Class Matt’
Show creators unpack the craft, financing, and audience appeal behind a breakout series tackling hedgelords, childcare costs, and modern middle-class pressures.
Sci-Fi Short ‘SEN’ Flips ‘Cute’ Robot Trope On Its Head With A Dark Twist: ‘That Contrast Is What Makes It Work’
Maxim Gehricke’s dialogue-free short lures with charm before pivoting to tragedy, using contrast, timing, and stark visuals for a haunting payoff.
‘You Can Work For Three Years On A Studio Project And Then It Gets Yanked’: Why Matt Braly Is Launching His Own Studio And Self-Producing A Short
After studio disappointment, 'Amphibia' creator Matt Braly has launched Fantasy Project, an indie outfit where he plans to "actually produce a damn thing."
Oscars 2026 Recap: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Scores Twice, Rocks The House; NFB Does It Again; Cursed Conan; And ‘Avatar’ Wins VFX
A breakout musical claims two trophies, Canada’s animation legacy grows, and a tech-driven blockbuster closes the night with VFX glory.
Netflix Officially Announces ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sequel
This one was easy to see coming. Netflix has now officially announced the greenlight, with Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans returning to direct.
Mike Judge To Receive Annecy’s Honorary Cristal For Career Achievement
The 'King of the Hill' and 'Beavis and Butt-Head' creator will be honored at the 2026 edition of the festival with a career tribute and special screening event.
YouTube’s Ad Revenue Is Bigger Than Disney, NBCU, Paramount, And WBD Combined — What Does That Mean For Creators?
With billions flowing through the platform each year, YouTube's rise raises questions about creator compensation and how animation fits into the equation.
Academy Museum Curator Discusses The Rare ‘Ponyo’ Artifacts Gifted By Studio Ghibli
Curator Jessica Niebel explains how Studio Ghibli unexpectedly donated posters, artboards, a desk, and Miyazaki's own animation to the Academy Museum.
Bad Bunny Needed An Animated Frog — Puerto Rico’s Only Stop-Motion Studio Was Ready
Animator Quique Rivera built Acho Studio from scratch in Puerto Rico. Then Bad Bunny’s projects thrust the studio into the spotlight.
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.
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.
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