Animation owned the global box office over the weekend. 'Minions & Monsters' opened at No. 1 worldwide with $121.4 million, while 'Toy Story 5' finished second, with $100.3 million of its own. www.cartoonbrew.com/box-office-r...

Crunchyroll announced a 'Solo Leveling' feature, revealed the first look at 'Ghost of Tsushima Legends,' and shared a wave of new acquisitions at Anime Expo. www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/crunch...

As 'Decorado' celebrated a major Annecy prize, Spain's Movistar Plus+ quietly shut down Proyecto Corto, its program that helped finance the original short. Producers, directors, and animation organizations are condemning the decision. www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/movis...

Exclusive: We're debuting the trailer for 'Beasts of Death,' longtime studio editor Sandra Powers' animation directorial debut. The "tropi-goth" short blends Andean mythology and her experience with grief in a story of a teenager who enters the realm of the dead. www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/beast...

From Fleischer's 'The Mechanical Monsters' to Pixar's 'Toy Story 5,' animation has spent the last century warning us about rogue robots. In our latest Cartoon Study, we look back at 30 unforgettable tales of technology gone mad. www.cartoonbrew.com/cartoon-stud...

Happy Canada Day! The Great White North has produced some of animation's greatest auteurs, and Christopher Hinton belongs in that conversation. We revisit the career of the two-time Oscar nominee and the personal breakthrough that changed everything. www.cartoonbrew.com/animators/ch...

Next Lab Generation's six finalists were given eight weeks to develop project pitches. The catch was that they had to try using the VR animation tool Quill and the genAI platform Magnific. Most embraced the VR but ditched the AI early on. www.cartoonbrew.com/events/next-...

One of Annecy's buzziest WIPs was 'Ogresse,' the upcoming feature from Cécile McLorin Salvant and Lia Bertels. The filmmakers shared new details about the film's Haitian influences, jazz roots, and ambitious international production structure. www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...

Exclusive BTS: What makes 'Side Quests' feel like classic 'Adventure Time'? Showrunner Nate Cash and team break down the decision to revisit young Finn and Jake, refresh the show's original look, and create the handmade "Joey Waffles" end credits sequence. www.cartoonbrew.com/series/adven...

"Fans didn't subscribe to a copyright assignment. They subscribed to Alexey's style." A new investigation dives into the copyright mess surrounding Skibidi Toilet and why DaFuq!?Boom looks to have become a bystander in the fight over his creation. www.cartoonbrew.com/law/skibidi-...

We spoke with Laika's chief marketing and operations officer David Burke about how Annecy, the studio's theatrical re-releases with Fathom Entertainment, and the launch of 'Wildwood' all fit into the studio's long-term strategy. www.cartoonbrew.com/studios/laik...

Exclusive: Georgia's first-ever animated feature, the prehistoric adventure 'Igi,' is taking shape. Following its Annecy WIP presentation, we're debuting the film's teaser and striking first-look images. See more here: www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...

Exclusive BTS: What makes 'Side Quests' feel like classic 'Adventure Time'? Showrunner Nate Cash and team break down the decision to revisit young Finn and Jake, refresh the show's original look, and create the handmade "Joey Waffles" end credits sequence. www.cartoonbrew.com/series/adven...

Illumination has unveiled the first teaser for its original feature Not Alone, directed by Eric Guillon, Claire Dodgson, and Jonathan Del Val. www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...

"Fans didn't subscribe to a copyright assignment. They subscribed to Alexey's style." A new investigation dives into the copyright mess surrounding Skibidi Toilet and why DaFuq!?Boom looks to have become a bystander in the fight over his creation. www.cartoonbrew.com/law/skibidi-...

We spoke with Laika's chief marketing and operations officer David Burke about how Annecy, the studio's theatrical re-releases with Fathom Entertainment, and the launch of 'Wildwood' all fit into the studio's long-term strategy. www.cartoonbrew.com/studios/laik...

Exclusive: Georgia's first-ever animated feature, the prehistoric adventure 'Igi,' is taking shape. Following its Annecy WIP presentation, we're debuting the film's teaser and striking first-look images. See more here: www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...

Our third and final Annecy Daily is here. We wrap up the 2026 festival with the full list of winners, Disney and Pixar's big reveals, and debriefs on the trends, surprises, and standout moments that defined this year's Annecy. Read it here: www.cartoonbrew.com/newsletter/a...

Annecy 2026 delivered breakout indies, major studio reveals, heated AI debates, and a renewed sense of optimism, even as big questions continue to loom over the animation industry. Here are our biggest takeaways from the world's top animation gathering: www.cartoonbrew.com/festivals/an...

Annecy is in the rearview, so it's time to hand out report cards. Some Hollywood studios wowed, others left us wanting more, and one cast an ugly shadow without even bothering to show up. Here's how the majors scored during animation's biggest week. www.cartoonbrew.com/festivals/an...

1/2 - Duncan Jones spent years waiting for the technology to catch up with the animated film he wanted to make. We spoke with the director and producer Stuart Fenegan about the indie pipeline behind 'Rogue Trooper,' one of Annecy's standout premieres. www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...

One of Annecy's most emotional presentations this year spotlighted Palestinian animation, with filmmakers sharing deeply personal stories of memory, displacement, fear, resilience, and hope while seeking partners to bring their visions to the screen. www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...

Netflix has dropped the first trailer for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners II. Studio Trigger returns with a new standalone story set in Night City, with Bartosz Sztybor back as showrunner. Watch the trailer: www.cartoonbrew.com/series/edger...

Our third and final Annecy Daily is here. We wrap up the 2026 festival with the full list of winners, Disney and Pixar's big reveals, and debriefs on the trends, surprises, and standout moments that defined this year's Annecy. Read it here: www.cartoonbrew.com/newsletter/a...

Annecy 2026 delivered breakout indies, major studio reveals, heated AI debates, and a renewed sense of optimism, even as big questions continue to loom over the animation industry. Here are our biggest takeaways from the world's top animation gathering: www.cartoonbrew.com/festivals/an...

Director John Rice and writer Thurop Van Orman return for 'The Angry Birds Movie 3,' and the first trailer reveals Red's biggest challenge yet: fatherhood. Watch the new footage before the film hits theaters this December. www.cartoonbrew.com/animators/an...

Annecy is in the rearview, so it's time to hand out report cards. Some Hollywood studios wowed, others left us wanting more, and one cast an ugly shadow without even bothering to show up. Here's how the majors scored during animation's biggest week. www.cartoonbrew.com/festivals/an...

1/2 - Duncan Jones spent years waiting for the technology to catch up with the animated film he wanted to make. We spoke with the director and producer Stuart Fenegan about the indie pipeline behind 'Rogue Trooper,' one of Annecy's standout premieres. www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...

One of Annecy's most emotional presentations this year spotlighted Palestinian animation, with filmmakers sharing deeply personal stories of memory, displacement, fear, resilience, and hope while seeking partners to bring their visions to the screen. www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...

S. S. Rajamouli and director Ishan Shukla teased 'Baahubali: The Eternal War' at Annecy, talking Indian mythology, painterly CG, anime influences, and adding 'Evangelion's' Studio Khara to its roster of global collaborators. www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...

What does 'Chainsaw Man' have to do with Disney's next animated feature? More than you might think, according to the directors of 'Hexed. Read more about it here: www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...

S. S. Rajamouli and director Ishan Shukla teased 'Baahubali: The Eternal War' at Annecy, talking Indian mythology, painterly CG, anime influences, and adding 'Evangelion's' Studio Khara to its roster of global collaborators. www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...

Disney Animation's 'Hexed' directors Fawn Veerasunthorn and Jason Hand discuss reinventing Disney magic, creating an imperfect heroine, and respond to criticism that the film's trailer was framed for vertical video: "It was bizarre and not true." www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...

The 2026 Annecy winners are in. Singapore’s ‘The Violinist’ pulled off a surprise Cristal win, while ‘Iron Boy’ took three awards and Don Hertzfeldt’s ‘Paper Trail’ won the Short Film Cristal. Full winners list: www.cartoonbrew.com/festivals/an...

The 2026 Annecy winners are in. Singapore’s ‘The Violinist’ pulled off a surprise Cristal win, while ‘Iron Boy’ took three awards and Don Hertzfeldt’s ‘Paper Trail’ won the Short Film Cristal. Full winners list: www.cartoonbrew.com/festivals/an...

Adult Swim had a busy Annecy, headlined by the series order for Genndy Tartakovsky's 'Heist Brothers.' The network also unveiled new 'Robot Chicken' specials, previewed 'My Two Cars' and Common Side Effects' S2, and announced a Cartoon Network documentary. www.cartoonbrew.com/tv/adult-swi...

Toei Animation is looking beyond Japan for its next global franchise. At Annecy, the studio unveiled new footage from 'Monkey Quest,' a Japan-U.S. co-produced sci-fi reimagining of 'Journey to the West.' www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/monkey-quest-toei-animation-annecy-263838.html

Gabriel Osorio's 'Brave Cat' became the first recipient of Annecy's new Annecy Presents Audience Award as the festival handed out its 2026 Special Prizes. Full winners list here: www.cartoonbrew.com/festivals/an...

The animation community is mourning the loss of Luis De La Rosa, who worked on 'Across the Spider-Verse,' 'Animaniacs,' and 'Knights of Guinevere.' He died this week while attending Annecy, where he was presenting his original project, 'Ash Raider World.' www.cartoonbrew.com/rip/luis-de-...

Pixar's Annecy studio focus was a tale of two titles, offering an in-depth look at the stylized new feature 'Gatto' and surprising audiences with the announcement of 'Loving Dory,' a new 'Finding Nemo' short. Here's what we learned: www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...

Disney Animation shared an early look at its upcoming feature 'Hexed' and surprised Annecy audiences with the first look at 'Lilo & Scratch,' a new hybrid 2D-CG theatrical short set after the original Lilo & Stitch. Here's what we saw: www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...

Chinese streaming giant Bilibili and France's ADN unveiled a new international co-production model at Annecy, announcing 'Hero Killer' with Passion Paris and sharing updates on 'The First Frost.' www.cartoonbrew.com/distribution...

DreamWorks Animation has officially announced 'Donkey,' a new Shrek franchise spinoff directed by Charlie Bean. The origin story will arrive in theaters on June 30, 2028. More: www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...

The team behind Snoopy Unleashed took audiences inside the film's Annecy Work in Progress, discussing new characters, painterly CG, and why Peanuts continues to resonate with audiences across generations. Our coverage of the panel: www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...

Annecy's Mifa Feature Pitches lineup this year included projects from former Annecy and César winners, Peru's first stop-motion feature, and stories about Chinese dance, Indonesian history, queer identity, and anti-imperialist politics. Our breakdown: www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...

'We Are Aliens' director Kohei Kadowaki breaks down the film's distinctive hybrid animation style, explains why empathy was central to its rotoscoped aesthetic, and discusses the childhood memories that shaped his Cannes and Annecy-playing feature. www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...

Adult Swim says 'Common Side Effects' S2 is coming in 2027. At Annecy, creators Joe Bennett and Steve Hely previewed a season that shifts the story to Oregon, expands the mushroom's mythology, and digs deeper into Marshall's journey. More here: www.cartoonbrew.com/festivals/co...

We're back with our second Annecy daily! Catch up on the festival's AI controversy, Netflix's first look at 'Ray Gunn,' Laika's 'Wildwood,' Genndy Tartakovsky's 'Conan,' standout WIPs, competition feature interviews, and much more. www.cartoonbrew.com/newsletter/a...

'Astro Boy' is getting a major European rethink. A new French series showcased during an Annecy WIP session gives Atom a secret identity, blending superhero storytelling with Tezuka's classic themes of human-robot coexistence. www.cartoonbrew.com/series/astro...

Pixar vet Louis Clichy discusses the childhood memories, rural roots, and handmade 2D animation behind 'Iron Boy,' his deeply personal first solo feature. After a Cannes prize and SPC pickup, it's one of Annecy's hottest titles this year. www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...