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Why Travis Knight Waited 16 Years to Make ‘Wildwood’
After receiving a plaque in the new Annecy Hall of Fame, LAIKA’s CEO and director discussed the craft, technology, and production demands of the studio’s sixth and most ambitious stop-motion feature… and why it took so long.
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Hulu Drops 'King of the Hill' Season 15 Trailer
Series co-creator Mike Judge was awarded an Honorary Cristal for career achievement last week in Annecy; all 10 new episodes stream July 20.
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Aardman at 50: Inside the Clay, Felt, and Fingerprints
From Morph and ‘Wallace & Gromit’ to ‘Shaun the Sheep’ and ‘Let’s Go Timmy!’ the iconic British stop-motion studio’s enduring appeal comes from plasticine, eccentric characters, visible imperfections, and a process that still prizes the human touch.
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Warner Bros. Animation Developing ‘Dark Shadows’ Series
The adult animation show, based on the cult-favorite gothic TV series, will continue the Collins family and vampire Barnabas Collins saga.
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'Paper Trail,' 'The Violinist' Take Top Awards at Annecy 2026
Don Hertzfeldt’s 2D short and the 2D/3D feature from Ervin Han and Raúl García are among the winners at the swelteringly hot and jam packed 50th festival edition that also saw the grand opening of the Cité internationale du cinéma d'animation.
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Netflix Reveals Expansive Anime Slate Updates at Annecy
The streamer shared new images, trailers and release information for ‘The One Piece,’ ‘The Ribbon Hero,’ ‘Fool Night,’ ‘Sparks of Tomorrow,’ ‘Blue Eye Samurai Season 2’ and ‘Bass X Machina’ during its Anime Studio Focus presentation.
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Vivienne Medrano Animated Musical ‘Prehistoria’ A Go at Warner
The ‘Hazbin Hotel’ creator will write and direct her first theatrical feature for Warner Bros. Pictures Animation; president Bill Damaschke shared the deal and new company logo at Annecy.
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WIA 10th World Summit Set for June 22 at Annecy
Women in Animation celebrates a decade of its annual festival conference day at the Impérial Palace Hotel that looks ahead to the future of animation, gaming, and VFX.
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‘Sorry About the Mess’ Animated Series Kickstarter Launches
The trans-themed punk rock adult comedy fantasy series from Cassie Workman, Lilly Wachowski and Princess Pictures will release their indei pilot online in 2027; filmmakers will attend Annecy next week.
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Mifa 2026 to Highlight European Trade Unions and Associations
Programming includes four days of workshops, assemblies, and cross-border forums spanning funding, AI, sustainability, co-production export, sales, and regional pitching, with a new Annecy European Animation Summit anchoring the week as professionals look for shared answers to industry change.
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Hungary Brings 5 Competition Films, 7 Pitch Projects to Annecy 2026
Hungarian animation studios, producers and creators head back to the festival and MIFA with a broad film and project presence spanning shorts, series, and international co-productions under HAPA and National Film Institute Hungary support.
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Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2026
Begins: June 21, 2026
The festival is dedicated to animated films and animation production, combining a week of screenings, competitions, presentations, exhibitions, and professional programming with one of the industry's key marketplaces for financing, acquisitions, co-productions, distribution, recruitment, and project development.
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Disney+ Reveals ‘The Doomies’ Official Trailer
The supernatural comedy-adventure series, produced by Xilam Animation, premieres June 26 along with a new short-form series featuring 4 episodes: ‘Doug Unfiltered,’ ‘Ghosted By A Ghost,’ ‘Creepy Crepe’ and ‘What Is That Thing?’; show is in competition at Annecy 2026.
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Nancy and Nik's Annual Annecy Picnic - Saturday 27 June, 2026
If you are at Annecy on Saturday 27 June, and almost everybody will be, come to our picnic. Everyone welcome but remember it is a picnic so please bring food and drink to share but don`t spend over 6 Euros.
Annecy 2026 Sets Animated Thrills & Chills Programming Lineup
The festival’s new genre-focused selection spans 4 features, 8 short film programs and 3 round tables built around horror, sci-fi, fantasy, thrillers, westerns, war movie and other animated storytelling.
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Aichi Nagoya 2026 Opens Animated Feature Competition
The International Animation Film Festival is now accepting film submissions of 40 minutes or longer for this year’s event; entries due by August 17; run November 13-18 in Nagoya Japan.
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Netflix, ACE Canada Share 5th Animation Career Excelerator Cohort Shortlist
45 candidates selected from applicants across 6 provinces will participate in workshops and final jury presentations, with 9 to be selected to earn key credits on a new animated short; ACE 4 film ‘Rocketship Mai’ to screen at Annecy.
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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 creative direction.
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DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation Reveal Annecy 2026 Showcase
The studios’ plan includes the world premiere of 'Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall' and previews of ‘Super Mutant Magic Academy,’ ‘Living the Dream,’ and other animated series from Cartoon Network Studios and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe.
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Netflix Announces Huge Slate of Annecy Activities
Festival plans include previews of Brad Bird’s ‘Ray Gunn,’ ‘Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory,’ ‘THE ONE PIECE’ and untitled animated ‘Ghostbusters’ series along with anime showcases, masterclasses and a ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ sing-along.
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Andy Serkis and Cinesite Talk Gnashers, Nostrils and Noir in ‘Animal Farm’
3DCG reimagined adaptation of the famous George Orwell novel, with an all-star cast that includes Seth Rogen, Glenn Close, Kieran Culkin, and Woody Harrelson, hits theaters on May 1.
Disney to Share ‘Cars: Lightning Racers’ and Other First Looks at Annecy
Disney+ and Disney Television Animation are headed to the famed festival by the lake to reveal details of new projects in the Work in Progress sessions, as well as screen in the official TV competition; event runs June 21-27.
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Travis Knight and LAIKA to Debut 'Wildwood' Footage and Exhibition at Annecy
In his first visit to the festival, the film’s director and studio CEO will present exclusive material from the upcoming stop-motion feature, along with joining the reveal of a major exhibition marking the opening of the Cité Internationale du Cinéma d’Animation.
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Angel Drops New Trailer for Andy Serkis’ ‘Animal Farm’
3DCG adaptation of the classic George Orwell novel boasts a voice cast that includes Seth Rogen, Glenn Close, Kieran Culkin, and Woody Harrelson; hits the cineplex on May 1.
