‘Common Side Effects’ S2, ‘Baahubali,’ ‘Ogresse,’ And ‘The Wolf’ Headline Annecy’s 2026 Work In Progress Lineup
Annecy’s 2026 Work‑in‑Progress lineup showcases a blend of international indies, high‑budget studio projects, and acclaimed TV continuations. Highlights include India’s ambitious CG epic *Baahubali: The Eternal War*, the feminist musical *Ogresse*, and the dark revenge drama *The Wolf*. The TV slate features the much‑anticipated second season of *Common Side Effects*, alongside an *Astro Boy* reboot and Disney/Pixar’s *Cars: Lightning Racers*. The diverse slate underscores the festival’s role as a launchpad for both emerging talent and established brands.
WIA Launches First U.K. Collective With May 28 Locksmith Kickoff Mixer
WIA announced the launch of its first United Kingdom Community Collective, WIA UK, and partnered with Locksmith Animation for a members‑only mixer on May 28 in London. The collective is led by Tanya J. Scott, Lauren Orme and Amy Ashton, who previously ran...
AfroAnimation Summit Is Quickly Emerging As A Major Talent Pipeline
The AfroAnimation Summit, launched in 2021, has rapidly become a central hub for animation, gaming and digital media talent, especially for Black and Brown creators. Attendance surged from 1,700 in its first year to 4,700 by the second, prompting major...
Rodeo FX Consolidates Paris Operations, Moves Mikros Animation Into Unified Studio
Rodeo FX has merged its Paris VFX, advertising, experiential, and Mikros Animation divisions into a single 40,000‑square‑foot studio in the city’s 10th arrondissement. The consolidation follows the company’s acquisition of Mikros and aims to centralize production, improve pipeline efficiency, and...
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Directors Land $10M Deal After The Film’s Breakout Success
Netflix’s animated hit “KPop Demon Hunters” became the platform’s most‑watched film, earned an Oscar and launched a massive merchandising line. After the breakout, directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans secured an exclusive five‑year agreement worth roughly $10 million per year, plus...
French Fantasy Series ‘Ewilan’s Quest’ Reaches 2.6M Views; Debuts English-Subtitled Episodes (EXCLUSIVE)
Andarta Pictures’ debut animated series *Ewilan’s Quest* premiered in February on France Télévisions, quickly reaching 2.6 million views in its first month and over 1 million streams across France.tv, Okoo and YouTube. The show generated more than 210,000 hours of watch time and attracted...
Rebecca Sugar Returns To SVA To Celebrate ‘Lonely Magic’ Music
Rebecca Sugar, SVA 2009 alumna, returned to the School of Visual Arts to celebrate the collaborative musical project "Lonely Magic" with fellow alumni Ian Jones‑Quartey, Alex Myung and Chris Burns. The event featured screenings of three music videos, a panel...
Quentin Rigaux’s ‘Cosmo Princess’ Blends Vintage Anime And French Animation Traditions With A Sci-Fi Story
Quentin Rigaux’s first feature, *Cosmo Princess*, is a 90‑minute 2‑D sci‑fi family film that fuses 1970s‑80s anime aesthetics with classic French animation influences. The project is being shepherded by Academy Award‑winning producer Ron Dyens of *Flow* and debuted at the 2026...
Cartoon Saloon Names ‘The Breadwinner’ Producer Anthony Leo CEO
Cartoon Saloon announced Anthony Leo, the Oscar‑nominated producer of The Breadwinner, as its new chief executive, succeeding Gerry Shirren after a twelve‑year tenure. Leo, co‑founder of Aircraft Pictures, brings a track record that includes Netflix hits and festival‑premiered series. The...