Celebrating the Art, Craft and Business of Animation https://www.awn.com/ en-US 15 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:25:12 -0800 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:27:16 -0800 https://www.awn.com/news/trailer-drops-annecy-cristal-winning-arco-animated-feature NEON’s critically acclaimed film follows a 10-year-old boy from a distant future who travels back to the year 2075; will have an awards-qualifying cinema run starting November 14, with a wide release planned for early 2026. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/trailer-drops-annecy-cristal-winning-arco-animated-feature Thu, 06 Nov 2025 9:25:12 PST Annecy https://www.awn.com/animationworld/stories-x-women-tales-jinns-genius-aliens-immigrants-and-family-curses From ghost stories and family curses to intergalactic misfits and urban rabbits, WIA’s 2025 animation creators’ cohort features 5 bold new projects from women across the globe, each exploring identity, legacy, and self-discovery in imaginative, culturally rich worlds. Victoria Davis https://www.awn.com/animationworld/stories-x-women-tales-jinns-genius-aliens-immigrants-and-family-curses Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:00:29 PDT Annecy https://www.awn.com/news/neon-drops-arco-teaser-trailer The Annecy Cristal-winning 2D animated fantasy by Ugo Bienvenu, starring the voices of Will Ferrell, America Ferrera, Flea, Natalie Portman, Mark Ruffalo and Andy Samberg, tells the story of a 10-year-old boy from a peaceful future who travels back to 2075 to find a world in peril; in select North American theaters November 14. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/neon-drops-arco-teaser-trailer Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:34:15 PDT Annecy https://www.awn.com/animationworld/christo-civilized-barbarian-true-diy-animated-adventure One Pixel Brush founder, award-winning concept artist Shaddy Safadi, talks about his Annecy Cristal-winning 3DCG short comedy, years in the making, which he wrote, directed, voiced all characters for, and self-financed, that’s set in 400 AD, when decency, decorum and cleanliness were not high priorities. Victoria Davis https://www.awn.com/animationworld/christo-civilized-barbarian-true-diy-animated-adventure Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:35:20 PDT Annecy https://www.awn.com/news/annecy-shifts-2026-festival-dates Amid security and logistic concerns about next year’s G7 Summit being held in the Haute-Savoie during the original festival dates, organizers have moved the event to June 21-27. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/annecy-shifts-2026-festival-dates Thu, 10 Jul 2025 9:58:23 PDT Annecy https://www.awn.com/news/ibermedia-next-announces-30-call-winners The new edition’s 15 selected projects were announced at MIFA during Annecy 2025; technology, diversity and risky narratives mark the new generation of winners. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/ibermedia-next-announces-30-call-winners Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:42:24 PDT Annecy https://www.awn.com/blog/overheard-annecy An antidote to the corporate reality distortion fields and humblebrags. Kevin Geiger https://www.awn.com/blog/overheard-annecy Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:44:31 PDT Annecy https://www.awn.com/news/custom-nuts-baboon-animation-greenlight-ibn-battuta-2-seasons The hybrid anime comedy adventure series reimagines the legendary 14th-century explorer as a wide-eyed kid with big dreams and an insatiable curiosity; set to deliver mid-2026. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/custom-nuts-baboon-animation-greenlight-ibn-battuta-2-seasons Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:44:07 PDT Annecy https://www.awn.com/animationworld/michel-gondry-talks-maya-give-me-title Interviewed by ASIFA-Hollywood executive director Aubry Mintz at the Annecy Festival, the famed, Oscar-winning director, writer, and artist discusses thinking outside the box and inside the frame with his new cut-out animation film. Aubry Mintz https://www.awn.com/animationworld/michel-gondry-talks-maya-give-me-title Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:57:24 PDT Annecy https://www.awn.com/news/toei-animation-launches-eterna-animation-house-original-production-brand Debut title, the short film ‘FOXING: Kitsuné-tsuki,’ was unveiled as a work-in-progress at Annecy 2025. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/toei-animation-launches-eterna-animation-house-original-production-brand Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:28:43 PDT Annecy https://www.awn.com/news/netflix-gets-animated-annecy Exclusive sneak peeks and global first looks abound from the streamer’s upcoming animation slate, including Raphael Bob-Waksberg’s ‘Long Story Short,’ Genndy Tartakovsky’s ‘Fixed,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ and ‘The Twits.’ L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/netflix-gets-animated-annecy Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:52:20 PDT Annecy https://www.awn.com/news/adult-swims-women-wearing-shoulder-pads-premieres-august-17 The stop-mo animated series follows Marioneta, a proud, wealthy Spaniard living in 1980s Ecuador; features an all-woman cast and is produced entirely in Spanish with English subtitles. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/adult-swims-women-wearing-shoulder-pads-premieres-august-17 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:36:04 PDT Annecy https://www.awn.com/news/adult-swim-reveals-new-animated-series-slate-annecy Announcement includes the special ‘The Elephant,’ from Rebecca Sugar and Pendleton Ward; Genndy Tartakovsky’s ‘Heist Safari;’ and ‘Keeping up with the Joneses,’ from creators Hugh Davidson, Rachel Ramras, and Larry Dorf. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/adult-swim-reveals-new-animated-series-slate-annecy Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:00:28 PDT Annecy https://www.awn.com/news/disney-pixar-reveal-upcoming-animated-film-slate-annecy It’s an embarrassment of riches as the studios share sneak peeks and footage from ‘Zootopia 2’ and ‘Elio,’ plus unseen footage of ‘Hoppers,’ ‘Toy Story 5,’ and ‘Gatto;’ Pete Docter and Ron Clements were inducted into Annecy’s Walk of Fame. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/disney-pixar-reveal-upcoming-animated-film-slate-annecy Mon, 16 Jun 2025 8:29:28 PDT Annecy https://www.awn.com/news/arco-night-boots-take-top-awards-annecy-2025 Ugo Bienvenu's 2D feature film and the pinscreen short by Pierre-Luc Granjon are among the 23 winners at the jam packed 49th festival edition that saw a record 18,200 accredited attendees from 118 countries. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/arco-night-boots-take-top-awards-annecy-2025 Sat, 14 Jun 2025 14:50:07 PDT Annecy https://www.awn.com/news/adult-swim-greenlights-smiling-friends-2-additional-seasons Network’s Annecy presentation shares exclusive first look at Season 3, which will debut this Fall, and confirms a fourth and fifth seasons are currently in production. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/adult-swim-greenlights-smiling-friends-2-additional-seasons Fri, 13 Jun 2025 3:49:48 PDT Annecy https://www.awn.com/news/netflix-unveils-animated-stranger-things-tales-85-details-annecy Set between Seasons 2 and 3 of the hit live-action series, the show sees the original characters fighting new monsters and unraveling a paranormal mystery terrorizing their town; new character Nicki Baxter will also be introduced. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/netflix-unveils-animated-stranger-things-tales-85-details-annecy Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:45:13 PDT Annecy https://www.awn.com/news/dc-studios-and-warner-bros-animation-greenlight-mister-miracle Based on the Eisner Award-winning comic books from Tom King and Mitch Gerads, the show about Scott Free, the world’s greatest escape artist, is studios’ second adult animated series. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/dc-studios-and-warner-bros-animation-greenlight-mister-miracle Thu, 12 Jun 2025 9:53:43 PDT Annecy https://www.awn.com/news/steven-universe-gets-sequel-teen-titans-go-season-10-greenlit Warner’s Annecy Studio Showcase shares ‘Steven Universe: Lars of the Stars’ is in development for Prime Video, while DC’s longest running animated series is headed for Cartoon Network. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/steven-universe-gets-sequel-teen-titans-go-season-10-greenlit Wed, 11 Jun 2025 9:26:33 PDT Annecy https://www.awn.com/news/cosmic-dino-announces-studio-expansion-signs-uta-fourth-wall The award-winning Australian studio, currently producing the ‘Bluey’ movie, is at Annecy 2025 to share details of its growth, which includes a new multi-million-dollar facility and high-profile studio collaborations. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/cosmic-dino-announces-studio-expansion-signs-uta-fourth-wall Wed, 11 Jun 2025 4:12:25 PDT Annecy https://www.awn.com/news/xilam-group-heads-annecy-2025-animated-film-series-slate Upcoming feature ‘Lucy Lost’ to feature in ‘Work In Progress’ selection; original series ‘Submarine Jim,’ ‘Piggy Builders,’ and ‘Turbo Twins’ being shown. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/xilam-group-heads-annecy-2025-animated-film-series-slate Tue, 10 Jun 2025 3:29:08 PDT Annecy https://www.awn.com/news/neelu-blue-sky-girl-heads-annecy-after-successful-cannes-reveal Dancing Atoms founder Saraswathi Buyyala brings to Mifa and the festival her compelling animated feature about a woman who uncovers a chilling female foeticide conspiracy involving her husband. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/neelu-blue-sky-girl-heads-annecy-after-successful-cannes-reveal Tue, 10 Jun 2025 2:21:32 PDT Annecy https://www.awn.com/news/disney-branded-television-announces-expansive-animation-slate Ahead of Annecy 2025, DBT shares that new series ‘Sam Witch’ and Christmas special ‘Dasher’ have been greenlit; ‘Miraculous Stellar Force’ was acquired; and renewals include ‘Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends,’ ‘SuperKitties,’ ‘Disney Jr. Ariel - The Little Mermaid,’ and ‘RoboGobo.’ L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/disney-branded-television-announces-expansive-animation-slate Mon, 09 Jun 2025 2:57:29 PDT Annecy https://www.awn.com/news/goat-nabs-all-star-voice-cast During its Annecy 2025 presentation, Sony Pictures Animation shared that Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union, Nick Kroll, Nicola Coughlan, David Harbour, Jenifer Lewis and Patton Oswalt have boarded the animated sports comedy produced by 4-time NBA champ Stephen Curry, who also stars. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/goat-nabs-all-star-voice-cast Mon, 09 Jun 2025 2:49:34 PDT Annecy https://www.awn.com/news/week-celebration-hungarian-animation-annecy-2025 This year’s festival pays tribute to the country’s rich heritage of animated films dating back 110 years; program includes 10 curated film screenings, 4 heritage feature screenings, numerous films in competition, art installations throughout the city, and the Hungarian Dome immersive theater installation. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/week-celebration-hungarian-animation-annecy-2025 Sat, 07 Jun 2025 8:53:55 PDT Annecy https://www.awn.com/news/aardman-academy-foliascope-rhinoceros-launch-stop-mo-training-program Designed to advance the skills of professional stop-motion animators, the 4-week intensive course starts with 2 weeks at Foliascope Studio in France, followed by 2 weeks at Aardman in the UK. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/aardman-academy-foliascope-rhinoceros-launch-stop-mo-training-program Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:36:47 PDT Annecy https://www.awn.com/news/asifa-hollywood-sets-meet-and-greet-annecy-2025 Get-together for ASIFA members and other chapters will be held on June 12 at 7 p.m. at Espace Détente. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/asifa-hollywood-sets-meet-and-greet-annecy-2025 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 17:46:58 PDT Annecy https://www.awn.com/news/lineup-set-wia-world-summit-annecy-2025 9th edition of the day-long symposium, running next Monday, June 9, will feature panels and conversations spotlighting key thought leaders, filmmakers, and executives discussing the theme, ‘The Future is Animated’ Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/lineup-set-wia-world-summit-annecy-2025 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 17:16:10 PDT Annecy https://www.awn.com/animationworld/animation-pimp-goes-annecy Yes, he’s back, at least for one sardonic, sarcastic, but prescient look at some of the highlights – and lowlights – from the upcoming festival by the lake! Chris Robinson https://www.awn.com/animationworld/animation-pimp-goes-annecy Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:21:50 PDT Annecy https://www.awn.com/news/studio-100-international-launch-mortina-mifa-2025 The 2D animated mystery-comedy series, based on the books written and illustrated by Barbara Cantini, is slated to deliver by the end of 2025. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/studio-100-international-launch-mortina-mifa-2025 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:27:15 PDT Annecy