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Annecy 2026 Lineup: Artistic Director Marcel Jean Takes Notes From Guillermo del Toro to Emphasize ‘Animation Is Film’

The festival will feature Mike Judge's honorary award, the "Minions and Monsters" world premiere and more The post Annecy 2026 Lineup: Artistic Director Marcel Jean Takes Notes Fro...

Ayo Edebiri, Bradley Cooper, and Dave Bautista Board Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Ally’

Finn Wolfhard, Rachel House, Werner Herzog and Alex Jayne Go also join the all-star cast of the Oscar-winning filmmaker’s first venture into animation, set for a 2027 theatrical re...

Annecy unveils 2026 lineup including Ricky Gervais, ‘Minions & Monsters’

Previews of upcoming work include Pixar’s ‘Gatto’, Netflix’s ‘Ray Gunn’.

Bill Damaschke Unveils Expanding Warner Animation Slate Ahead of Annecy Debut

The Warner Bros. Pictures Animation President and CCO hosted filmmakers, artists, and collaborators for an open house highlighting the division’s growing theatrical roster and crea...

Diego Luna Heads Into Disney’s Live-Action TANGLED in Mysterious New Role

‘Iron Giant,’ ‘Phineas And Ferb’ Vet Alan Bodner To Showcase His Work In Animayo Exhibition (EXCLUSIVE)

The showcase features 46 original works blending industry and fine-art pieces, marking the first time this collection is presented publicly in full.

Director Carlos López Estrada Unveils Latest Screenwriters Camp Projects (Exclusive)

The Oscar-nominated director of Disney's 'Raya and the Last Dragon' will develop and package six new features from first-time emerging filmmakers under his Antigravity Academy bann...

John Powell Composing Score for Illumination’s ‘Minions & Monsters’ (Exclusive)

The new gig continues to cement Powell's feather in his cap as the writer of more music for animation than any modern composer.

Annecy Rekindles Illumination Relationship, Making ‘Minions & Monsters’ Its Opening Film

Illumination returns to the French fest, reminding of its Paris studio roots and long-standing pipeline since the days of Mac Guff.

Netflix Sets Annecy 2026 Slate: ‘Ray Gunn,’ ‘Blue Eye Samuri’ S2, ‘Charlie vs. The Chocolate Factory’ First Looks

The streamer will also tease Ricky Gervais's 'Alley Cats,' the new 'The One Piece' series, upcoming feature 'Steps,' and more.

Pitch Black Names 4 Creative Directors Across Global Studio Network

The company adds Jason Billington and Javier ‘Roca’ Roca, and promotes Brian Kubovcik and Phil Prates, as creative directors across its global studios.

Veteran DreamWorks Director Tim Johnson Launches New Animation Banner, Will Helm ‘Wizard Of Id’ Feature

The director is teaming with Goodman Pictures to launch Underneath the Umbrella Productions, with 'B.C.' and 'Wizard of Id' projects planned.

Toy Story 5 director reveals why he made his first Pixar movie in 10 years

Toy Story 5 director Andrew Stanton talks sequels, childhood, and the future of Pixar.

Nathan Greno Told John Lasseter He Wanted To ‘Blow Up’ His Own Movie, And Built ‘Swapped’ From the Debris (EXCLUSIVE BTS...

After two years of development, the director realized his teen superhero story had become a Frankenstein. So he pitched cutting humans entirely.

‘Moana 2,’ ‘Ultraman: Rising’ Filmmakers Board Sanrio’s Latest Attempt At A Hello Kitty Feature

David Derrick Jr. and John Aoshima will direct the long-developing Hello Kitty feature, with former Paramount animation boss Ramsey Naito producing.

Bong Joon Ho’s Animated ‘Ally’ Sets Voice Cast With Bradley Cooper, Ayo Edebiri, Werner Herzog

Dave Bautista, Finn Wolfhard and Rachel House and newcomer Alex Jayne Go also join the South Korean auteur's first animated feature, which Neon will release in North America in 202...

Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Ally’ Sets Voice Cast With Alex Jayne Go, Ayo Adebiri, Bradley Cooper, Dave Bautista & Werner Herzog

Oscar and Cannes Palme d’Or-winning Korean writer-director Bong Joon Ho hotly awaited debut animated feature film Ally, following the adventures of an endearing piglet squid, has u...