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#Annecy

Helluva Boss Helluva Boss

‘Helluva Boss’ Sets October Return, ‘Invincible’ Lands S6, And More News From Prime Video’s First-Ever Annecy Studio Focus Panel

The streamer also previewed new footage from ‘The Mighty Nein,’ ‘Vox Machina,’ and ‘Batman: Caped Crusader,’ while highlighting ‘Conan.’

By Jamie Lang | 11 hours ago

Conan Conan

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.

By Rafael Motamayor | 11 hours ago

Julien Chheng On The Roles of Family, Fables, And Efficiency In Crafting La Cachette’s First Feature, ‘Mu Yi And The Handsome General’ (EXCLUSIVE BTS)

The Studio La Cachette director discusses Chinese folklore, personal history, and making an ambitious feature on an indie budget.

By Kambole Campbell | 14 hours ago

Kiri and Lou Go Raaa

‘I Hope It’s An Antidote To Digital Content’: New Zealand Creators Behind ‘Kiri And Lou Go Raaa!’ Speak At Annecy

The team behind the ‘Kiri And Lou’s’ first feature discuss stop-motion craft, long-form filmmaking, and fostering local talent.

By Ryan Gaur | 1 day ago

Minions & Monsters

Pierre Coffin And Chris Meledandri On ‘Minions,’ Auteur Ambitions, And Illumination’s French Roots

Pierre Coffin and Chris Meledandri on how Minions and Monsters reflects Illumination’s shift toward creator-driven risk-taking and its French roots.

By Rafael Motamayor | 1 day ago

Gregor

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.

By Kévin Giraud | 1 day ago

Dreamland

Crunchyroll Looks Beyond Japanese Anime, Eyes European Collaborations Like ‘The Wolf,’ ‘Dreamland’

The streamer says France is a key growth market as it expands beyond Japan with projects from Xilam, Ellipse, and La Chouette.

By Rafael Motamayor | 1 day ago

The Young Magicians

Blink Industries And Nick Mohammed Team Up For Animated Series ‘The Young Magicians’

Blink Industries and BBC Studios Kids & Family are developing a mystery-filled animated adaptation of Mohammed’s magic-themed novels.

By Jamie Lang | 1 day ago

Tangles

‘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.

By Chris Robinson | 2 days ago

Powepuff Girls

‘The Powerpuff Girls’ Are (Maybe) Getting Another Movie

The long-running Cartoon Network franchise is getting another theatrical shot, but few details have emerged beyond the initial announcement.

By Jamie Lang | 2 days ago

Prehistoria

WBPA Boss Bill Damaschke Promises Creator-Led ‘New Chapter’ At The Studio, Headlined By Vivienne Medrano’s ‘Prehistoria’

At Annecy, the animation chief pitched an artist-first future guided by “Heart, Humor, Hope” and showcased projects through 2028.

By Rafael Motamayor | 2 days ago

Annecy NL 1

Annecy Daily #1: Opening Night; ‘Minions & Monsters,’ Aardman Reveals

Competition highlights, exclusive trailers, and early festival discoveries as Cartoon Brew begins its weeklong coverage from Annecy.

By Jamie Lang | 2 days ago

Motherhood

Cristal Winner Anca Damian Returns To Annecy With New Short ‘Motherhood’ (EXCLUSIVE TRAILER)

The acclaimed filmmaker’s autobiographical short explores memory, dreams, and parenthood through surreal animation.

By Jamie Lang | 2 days ago

The Shiatsung Project

From Graphic Novel To Ambitious Animated Feature: Inside Annecy WIP ‘The Shiatsung Project’ (EXCLUSIVE BTS)

Eva Cvijanović and Brigitte Archambault discuss their dystopian feature, NFB partnership, and unconventional production pipeline.

By Chris Robinson | 2 days ago

Alley Cats

Ricky Gervais’ ‘Alley Cats’ Gets First Trailer Ahead Of Annecy Screening, Masterclass

The adult animated comedy about a group of feral cats is animated by Blink Industries and will hit the streamer in August.

By Jamie Lang | 3 days ago

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.

By Kambole Campbell | 3 days ago

The Ghost in the Shell

‘The Feeling Of Something Drawn By A Person’: Science Saru’s Strategy For A New ‘The Ghost In The Shell’ Adaptation

At Annecy, the studio detailed its manga-inspired approach, handcrafted production pipeline, and rejection of GenAI tools.

By Ryan Gaur | 3 days ago

The Wolf

Crunchyroll, Goodfellas Back Xilam’s Annecy WIP Thriller ‘The Wolf’

The distributors have boarded Benjamin Massoubre and Fursy Teyssier’s psychological thriller, based on Jean-Marc Rochette’s graphic novel.

By Jamie Lang | 3 days ago

Brave Cat

How ‘Bear Story’ Oscar Winner Gabriel Osorio Built Punkrobot’s First Feature, ‘Brave Cat’ (EXCLUSIVE CLIP)

Osorio explains how Chile’s darkest moments inspired a family adventure about loss, justice, and forgiveness in a divided world.

By Jamie Lang | 3 days ago

Minions and Monsters

Annecy Opens With Surprise Guests, A Tribute To Marjane Satrapi, And The World Premiere Of ‘Minions & Monsters’

Chris Meledandri praised Annecy’s role in animation culture while Guillermo del Toro’s not-so-surprising appearance topped off a star-studded opening night.

By Jamie Lang | 3 days ago

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