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ITFS 2026 Showcases Family and Industry Animation Activities

The 33rd Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film will present around 150 events, including the film competitions, outdoor screenings, workshops and games for audiences of all ages; runs May 5–10.

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Anime – The French Connection

With 2 French animated features in the running at the Oscars, columnist Andrew Osmond looks at anime’s impact on France and vice versa, from ‘Lupin’ to Daft Punk.

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Standout Animation from 2025 ANIMATIONWorld

What Makes for Great Animation? Looking Back at the Best from 2025

As we count down the final days of yet another awards season, AWN and ANIMATIONWorld asked a group of award-winning animation directors what they look for when judging the quality of animated work and what they consider some of the finest work they’ve seen in the last year.

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The Annies are Coming! ANIMATIONWorld

AWN’s 2026 Annie Awards Roundup: Top Contenders in Film and TV

Dig into the roster of animated feature films, TV shows, and shorts vying for wins in 37 different categories on February 21 at ASIFA-Hollywood’s 53rd annual ceremony recognizing the best in animation from the past year.

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And the Winner Is… Headline News

PreVIEW Panel Set for February 27: ‘Oscar Contenders for Best Animated Feature’

Free, live, one-hour session promises to deliver an inspiring and lively online conversation and Q&A with the directors of ‘Arco,’ ‘Elio,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain,’ and ‘Zootopia 2,’ hosted by the VIEW Conference.

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Nominations Announced for 2026 BAFTA Awards

‘Elio,’ ‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain,’ and ‘Zootropolis 2 (Zootopia 2)’ get the nod for Animated Film with ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ ‘F1,’ ‘Frankenstein,’ ‘How to Train Your Dragon,’ and ‘The Lost Bus’ selected for Special Visual Effects.

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The 98th Academy Awards: Animation Nominees React

Oscar nominees named this morning for Best Animated Feature and Best Animated Short share their reactions to the great news.

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Nominations Announced for the 98th Academy Awards

‘Arco,’ ‘Elio,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain,’ and ‘Zootopia 2’ nab noms for Best Animated Feature, while ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ ‘F1,’ Jurassic World: Rebirth,’ ‘The Lost Bus,’ and ‘Sinners’ get the nod for Best Visual Effects.

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The Annies are Coming! Headline News

53rd Annual Annie Awards Nominations Announced

Best Animated Feature nominees ‘Elio,’ ‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘The Bad Guys 2,’ and ‘Zootopia 2’ top the expansive list of category nominations; animation’s biggest awards ceremony is scheduled to return live on Saturday, February 21 at UCLA’s Royce Hall

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83rd Golden Globe Awards Nominations Announced

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ scores nods for best animated feature, best cinematic and box office achievement, and best original song, while ‘Arco,’ ‘Demon Slayer,’ ‘Elio,’ ‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain’ and ‘Zootopia 2’ are all nominated for best animated motion picture; awards ceremony set for January 11.

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35 Animated Features Eligible for Academy Awards Consideration

Academy members will vote to determine five nominees for best animated feature film award at the 99th Oscars; films also qualify for other categories including best picture.

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Therapy for Animation Directors ANIMATIONWorld

7 ‘Pixels & Pencils’ Panel Directors Talk Big Swings and Big Dreams

Alex Woo, Domee Shi, Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, Ugo Bienvenu, Kent Seki and Maïlys Vallade took to the SCAD Savannah Film Festival stage to share their anxiety over standing firm on big creative risks when others voiced considerable doubt, in what was only half-jokingly called a ‘directors therapy session.’

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‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain’ Shows Life is Always Worth Living

Directors Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han discuss their tender, poignant and beautifully animated film about the healing power of human connection, told through a story about a young Belgian girl born and raised in Japan, whose self-centered life is abruptly changed by death and grief; from GKIDS, in theaters November 7.

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Championing the Best in Animated Film Headline News

‘Little Amélie Or The Character Of Rain’ Takes Animation is Film Grand Prize

Running October 17-19 at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, the festival’s 8^th annual edition continued its mission to champion animation as a cinematic art form, curating critically acclaimed international features and shorts that carry both recognition and impact.

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Manchester Animation Festival Unveils 2025 Program

This year’s event promises exclusive previews, behind-the-scenes insights, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion; runs November 9-13 at HOME and other venues across the city.

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Heading to Hollywood Headline News

Animation Is Film Festival Announces 2025 Lineup

Event to open with ‘Scarlet’ by Mamoru Hosoda, close with ‘Little Amélie Or The Character Of Rain’ By Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han; runs October 17-19 at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood.