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WBPA Bets Big on Theatrical Comeback With Diverse Animation Lineup
entertainment13 days ago

WBPA Bets Big on Theatrical Comeback With Diverse Animation Lineup

Warner Bros. Pictures Animation unveiled a bold plan to bring theatrical animation back with a diverse, filmmaker‑driven slate. Led by Pam Abdy, the unit aims to balance beloved IPs with original stories, not chasing a single look or tone. The Cat in the Hat opens on Nov. 6 as a test of this approach, and a Looney Tunes revival is signaled by the Annecy debut of Daffy Season. The lineup includes Bad Fairies, Margie Claus (Melissa McCarthy), Dynamic Duo, a new Tom and Jerry feature, Meerkat Manor, Meet the Flintstones, Hello Kitty, Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, and Lunar Chronicles. WBPA is pursuing a global production footprint—about 250 artists across 13 countries, over a thousand with partner studios—with seven films and a short due in the next three years, most slated for 2028. The push marks a strategic return to theater-first animation after earlier missteps.

via Cartoon Brew|
#animation-slate#annecy#entertainment
Knightfall World Premiere and DC Series Sneak Peeks Lead Annecy Animation Showcase
entertainment15 days ago

Knightfall World Premiere and DC Series Sneak Peeks Lead Annecy Animation Showcase

DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation will unveil their Annecy slate, including the world premiere of Batman: Knightfall Part 1 and first looks at DC Universe titles such as Mister Miracle, My Adventures with Green Lantern, Starfire!, Creature Commandos and Batman: Caped Crusader. Cartoon Network/Adult Swim will preview SuperMutant Magic Academy, Living the Dream, and Keeping Up with The Joneses as part of the festival, which runs June 21–27, 2026.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#animation-festival#annecy#batman-knightfall
Annecy 2026 Non-Competition Lineup Bridges Artistry and Industry
entertainment27 days ago

Annecy 2026 Non-Competition Lineup Bridges Artistry and Industry

Annecy 2026's non-competition slate blends artistry with industry clout, featuring sneak previews and masterclasses from Aardman, Laika, Netflix, and Brad Bird; Honorary Cristals go to Mike Judge and the Brothers Quay; previews cover Hexed, Gatto, Forgotten Island, Rogue Trooper, and Adult Swim projects, signaling a continued push to balance authorship with commercial animation and broaden audience engagement beyond screenings.

via Cartoon Brew|
#animation#annecy#entertainment
Brad Bird Returns to Annecy as Ray Gunn Leads a Star-Studded Animation Lineup
entertainment28 days ago

Brad Bird Returns to Annecy as Ray Gunn Leads a Star-Studded Animation Lineup

Annecy’s 2026 Special Events lineup features Brad Bird’s Ray Gunn, Pixar’s Gatto, and Netflix’s Ghostbusters animated series preview, plus Ricky Gervais’ Alley Cats and a Rick & Morty spin-off; the program also includes Warner Bros. Animation’s Daffy Season, Adult Swim’s President Curtis and My Two Cars, sneak peeks of The Cat in the Hat, Hexed, Rogue Trooper and Forgotten Island, behind-the-scenes looks at Wildwood from Laika, and masterclasses from Mike Judge, signaling a wide-ranging, high-profile festival slate.

via Variety|
#animation#annecy#brad-bird
Annecy 2026 Lineup: Gervais, Judge, Bird Lead a Packed Animation Showcase
entertainment28 days ago

Annecy 2026 Lineup: Gervais, Judge, Bird Lead a Packed Animation Showcase

Annecy International Animation Film Festival today announced its 2026 lineup, led by Ricky Gervais giving a masterclass on Netflix’s Alley Cats, Mike Judge receiving the Honorary Cristal, and Brad Bird discussing his Ray Gunn project, with stop-motion greats the Brothers Quay also being honored. Travis Knight attends with a Wildwood exhibition. The festival runs June 21–27, opening with Minions & Monsters, and features previews and footage from major studios (Disney, Pixar, WB Animation) across its Official Selection and Contrechamp lineups, along with a new year‑round hub for animation.

via Deadline|
#animation#annecy#entertainment
entertainment11 months ago

Regina Hall, Ice Spice, and More Join 'The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants' Cast at Annecy

Regina Hall, Sherry Cola, Arturo Castro, George Lopez, and Ice Spice have joined the voice cast of 'The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants,' which is set to be released in December. The film's first act was previewed at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, revealing SpongeBob's latest underwater adventure. The event also featured a sneak peek of the upcoming 'Smurfs' movie, with Rihanna and James Corden voicing characters. The movies are part of Paramount's busy upcoming release slate.

via Deadline|
#animation#annecy#cast
entertainment11 months ago

Stephen Curry and Stars Join Voice Cast of Sony's Sports-Themed Animation 'Goat'

Sony Pictures Animation's upcoming sports-themed animated film 'Goat' features a star-studded voice cast including Stephen Curry, Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union, and Nick Kroll. The film follows a small goat named Will who dreams of playing professional roarball, a high-contact sport for animals, and aims to prove that 'smalls can ball.' The movie is set for release on February 13, 2026, in collaboration with the NBA, during NBA All-Star Weekend.

via Deadline|
#annecy#entertainment#goat
Syrian migrant charged with attempted murder after French playground stabbing.
crime3 years ago

Syrian migrant charged with attempted murder after French playground stabbing.

A Syrian refugee with permanent Swedish residency was charged with attempted murder and armed resistance after allegedly stabbing four young children and two adults at a playground in Annecy, France. The suspect, who has a 3-year-old daughter living in Sweden, refused to cooperate with investigators and remains in custody. The motive is unclear, but there is no proof that he was inspired by terrorism at this time. All victims are no longer in life-threatening condition. The suspect had applied for asylum in France but was rejected last week as he was already given asylum in Sweden.

via Fox News|
#annecy#attempted-murder#children
French Playground Stabbing Suspect Charged with Attempted Murder as Victims Recover.
crime3 years ago

French Playground Stabbing Suspect Charged with Attempted Murder as Victims Recover.

The suspect in the knife attack in Annecy, France, that left six people injured, including four children, is facing attempted murder charges. The 31-year-old Syrian asylum-seeker arrived in France from Sweden in 2022 and was not previously known by French law enforcement. Eyewitnesses reported that the attacker entered the playground to target the children. French authorities have no indication that the attack was terror-related. The four children remain in the hospital, while the other two injured have been examined by a forensic doctor.

via CNN|
#annecy#attempted-murder-charges#crime
Community unites in support of victims after knife attack at French playground.
world3 years ago

Community unites in support of victims after knife attack at French playground.

Thousands of people gathered in a park in Annecy, France, to show solidarity and support for the victims of a playground stabbing attack that left four young children and two adults hospitalized with serious wounds. The suspect, a 31-year-old Syrian refugee with permanent Swedish residency, was handed preliminary charges of attempted murder and armed resistance. The motive remains unclear, but it doesn’t appear to be terrorism-related. Local authorities are providing psychological support to the victims and their families, as well as to traumatized witnesses.

via The Associated Press|
#annecy#playground-stabbing#solidarity
Heroic Backpacker Stops French Stabbing Attack on Toddlers
crime3 years ago

Heroic Backpacker Stops French Stabbing Attack on Toddlers

A 31-year-old Syrian refugee with permanent residency in Sweden has been charged with attempted murder after stabbing four young children and two adults in a park in the French Alps town of Annecy. The victims are no longer in life-threatening condition, and the suspect is in custody pending further investigation. The motive for the attack remains unclear but does not appear to be terrorism-related. The suspect was examined by psychiatrists who deemed him fit to face charges.

via FRANCE 24 English|
#annecy#attempted-murder#crime
France in Shock After Knife Attack on Children in Annecy
world3 years ago

France in Shock After Knife Attack on Children in Annecy

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Annecy, where four children were attacked with a knife. A young British girl has "woken up" after surgery, and a Dutch toddler is also reportedly recovering. The suspect, a Syrian man with refugee status in Sweden, remains in custody and is due to undergo a psychiatric assessment. No terrorist motive is suspected. Macron said attacking children was "the most barbaric act".

via BBC|
#annecy#children#emmanuel-macron