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‘Nobody’ Director Yu Shui On Crafting China’s Biggest-Ever 2D Animated Hit
Ahead of an Annecy competition appearance, the filmmaker discusses blending Chinese painting traditions with Western techniques to shape the feature’s look.
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Annecy Unveils 36 Titles Across Its 2026 Feature, Contrechamp, And Annecy Presents Lineups
The festival’s latest selections highlight a globally diverse slate of auteur-driven features, rising voices, and audience-friendly titles.
Animation Boom Fuels China’s 2025 Box Office Boom
China’s box office surged 22% in 2025, led by record-breaking animated hits like ‘Ne Zha 2,’ ‘Zootopia 2,’ and ‘Nobody.’
China’s ‘Nobody’ Surges Past 1 Billion Yuan ($185M), Breaks 2D Animation Record
Chinese animation is thriving at the domestic box office, with sweeping historical epics capturing the imagination of local audiences and breaking records.