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‘The Colors Within’ Director Naoko Yamada To Headline Kilkenny Animated 2026
The Irish festival returns September 11–13 with premieres, industry panels, craft talks, an artist market, and a Cartoon Saloon anniversary book signing.
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‘We Wanted To Be Very Respectful Culturally’: Behind Science Saru’s Anime Adaptation Of ‘Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia’
Naoko Yamada and Abel Góngora discuss adapting Jaadugar, balancing historical authenticity, and portraying Persian and Mongolian cultures.
“Sometimes We Can’t See Ourselves As What We Are”: Director Naoko Yamada On Why She Made ‘The Colors Within’
“It’s wonderful to find somebody who can show us this positive side of ourselves,” Yamada says of the idea behind her new film.
‘Flow,’ ‘Wander To Wonder’ Win Top Honors At Animation Is Film Festival
Both films have emerged as key Oscar contenders in the animated feature and short categories.
Annecy Selects 23 Animated Features For Competition Lineups
The opening night film is Michel Hazanavicius’s animated feature directorial debut ‘The Most Precious of Cargoes.’
Horror At Kyoto Animation Studio: 33 Dead, Dozens Injured After Arson Attack
A horrific tragedy unfolded at a Japanese animation studio on Thursday.
Academy Voters: You Better Not Overlook These 6 Animated Features In The Oscar Race
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INTERVIEW: Director Naoko Yamada On ‘A Silent Voice,’ Now In U.S. Theaters
A big hit in Japan, “A Silent Voice” has made its to American theaters. We spoke with the director about her one-of-a-kind film.
‘A Silent Voice’ Set For U.S. Release In October
A Japanese hit is headed to U.S. theaters.