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‘Somewhere With A Soul Where Memories Could Be Made’: Building ‘Arco’s’ Oscar-Nominated Studio By Hand

An exclusive look at the custom-built workspace that shaped Ugo Bienvenu’s award-winning feature, from DIY desks to a basement screening room.

No Surprises Among This Year’s Animated Feature Nominees As Predictable Front-Runners Dominate

Oscar nominations revealed a risk-averse animated feature lineup, an unpredictable shorts race, and animation again ignored outside its own categories.

‘Arco’ Wins Best Feature At The European Film Awards

Ugo Bienvenu’s sci-fi debut took top animated honors at this year’s awards, strengthening its awards season credentials with Oscar nominations coming this week.

‘Arco’ Director Ugo Bienvenu And ‘Flow’s’ Gints Zilbalodis Discuss The Craft Of Indie Animation (EXCLUSIVE VIDEO)

A craft-focused conversation on visual storytelling, unconventional workflows, and preserving a singular creative voice while making an animated film.

‘Demons Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Scores Shock Golden Globe Animated Feature Nomination; ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Zootopia 2’ Notch Double Nods

A surprise nomination for ‘Demon Slayer’ reshapes the awards season animation race as lead horses ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Zootopia 2’ strengthen momentum.

‘Arco’ Named Best Animated Feature Of 2025 By National Board Of Review

Ugo Bienvenu’s debut blends sci-fi spectacle and colorful animation in a story about a young girl who must help a time traveler return to his utopian future.

Five Animated Titles Score European Film Award Nominations

Nominees include ‘Arco,’ ‘Dog of God,’ ‘Little Amélie,’ ‘Olivia and the Invisible Earthquake,’ and ‘Tales From the Magic Garden.’

A Song That ‘Feels Like A Hug’: Composer Arnaud Toulon On ‘Clouds Away,’ ‘Arco’s’ Touching Finale (EXCLUSIVE)

Toulon breaks down his work on the ‘Arco’ original soundtrack, including the film’s emotional finale featuring singer-songwriter November Ultra.

Hear ‘Arco’s’ English-Language Voice Cast For The First Time In A New Extended Trailer

Neon has debuted a new trailer for Ugo Bienvenu’s ‘Arco,’ featuring Will Ferrell, America Ferrera, and Natalie Portman ahead of its November 14 qualifying run.

‘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 Mexico to Miyazaki: Ugo Bienvenu’s Global ‘Arco’ Influences And Why Natalie Portman Produced Her First Animated Feature

At Toronto, Ugo Bienvenu discusses the global influences behind ‘Arco,’ while Natalie Portman reflects on producing her first animated film.

Early Oscar Favorite ‘Arco,’ Gets New Trailer And U.S. Release Date, Unveils English-Language Voice Cast Featuring Will Ferrell, America Ferrera, And Producer Natalie Portman

Neon releases the first teaser for ‘Arco,’ Ugo Bienvenu’s acclaimed animated feature, ahead of TIFF and its U.S. debut on November 14.

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