Beyond the Magic: DreamWorks’ Forgotten Island and the Resurgence of Imaginative Animation

In an era where the animation industry is increasingly dominated by sequels, spin-offs, and the relentless homogenization of franchise IP, DreamWorks Animation has quietly carved out a sanctuary for original…

The Vanguard of Animation: ‘Pixels and Pencils’ Returns to SCAD Savannah Film Festival for Landmark Fifth Year

The intersection of artistic craft and technological innovation takes center stage this October as Variety’s acclaimed “Pixels and Pencils” panel returns to the SCAD Savannah Film Festival. Now in its…

L.A.’s Animation is Film Fest Screens Cherry and Virgin, ghost – end of night

Hollywood, CA – September 22, 2026 – The global animation landscape is abuzz with anticipation as the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, in partnership with GKIDS and Variety, announces a…

Cartoon Forum 2026: Celebrating Innovation and Sustainability in European Animation

The European animation sector recently gathered in Toulouse for the annual Cartoon Forum, a seminal event that serves as the lifeblood of the continent’s television and digital animation industry. As…

Beyond the Pasture: The 53rd Student Academy Awards Honor Global Animation Excellence

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has officially unveiled the winners of the 53rd Student Academy Awards, a prestigious annual competition that serves as the premier launchpad for…

Beyond Realism: How the ‘Warrior Cats’ Adaptation is Redefining Stylized Animation

The world of Warrior Cats, Erin Hunter’s sprawling literary phenomenon, has captivated millions of readers for two decades. With its intricate clan hierarchies, complex political maneuvering, and high-stakes feline drama,…

Navigating the Currents: How Xilam’s ‘Submarine Jim’ is Charting a New Course in Global Animation

Despite a challenging year for the French animation industry—marked by fluctuating sales and a noticeable cooling in export growth—one production is defying the headwinds with remarkable buoyancy. Submarine Jim, the…

Lionsgate Secures U.S. Distribution Rights for Toei Animation’s Ambitious 2027 Film "Monkey Quest"

September 8, 2026, 4:17 PM EDT – In a significant move for the anime distribution landscape in the United States, Lionsgate has inked a partnership with the renowned Toei Animation…

The Renaissance of French Animation: Resilience and Innovation at the Unifrance Rendez-Vous

The global entertainment landscape is currently navigating a period of unprecedented volatility. Beset by systemic budget cuts, talent shortages, and a radical shift in consumption habits, the animation industry—historically a…

From Obscurity to Animation: How One Creator Resurrected a Forgotten Golden Age Superhero

In the sprawling, multi-billion-dollar landscape of modern superhero cinema, where polished CGI blockbusters dominate the global box office, a singular, defiant project has emerged from the humble confines of a…