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WBPA Bets Big on a New Theatrical Era With Diverse Animated Slate At Annecy

Warner Bros. Pictures Animation chief Bill Damaschke unveiled at Annecy a new, filmmaker‑driven era for the studio’s animated features, led by a seven‑film slate that includes The Cat in the Hat arriving this November and projects such as Oh, The Places You’ll Go!, The Lunar Chronicles, Bad Fairies, Margie Claus, Dynamic Duo, and Prehistoria, plus the Looney Tunes short Daffy Season. The team has expanded from about 30 to roughly 250 core creatives in Burbank and 1,200+ globally, with a focus on individual films having their own voice, DNA, and the three Hs: heart, humor and hope, while honoring the Looney Tunes legacy.

via Deadline|

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entertainment2 months ago•35 min saved

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|

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entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Bill Hader, Quinta Brunson, and Bowen Yang Set to Star in Animated 'Cat in the Hat' Movie for Spring 2026 Release"

Bill Hader and Quinta Brunson lead the vocal ensemble for the upcoming animated adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ “The Cat in the Hat,” set to open in theaters on March 6, 2026. The film aims to improve on the checkered cinematic legacy of the 2003 live-action adaptation, with high hopes from Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and Dr. Seuss Enterprises. Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja are writing and directing the movie, with an exceptional group of talent joining the effort to bring the iconic property to the screen as an animated feature.

via Variety|

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entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"The Cat in the Hat" Movie Set for March 2026 Release with Bill Hader and Star-Studded Voice Cast

Warner Bros. announced the release of the animated film "The Cat in the Hat," based on the Dr. Seuss tale, for March 6, 2026, with Bill Hader leading the voice cast. The movie, directed by Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja, will follow the adventures of the iconic feline character as he tries to bring joy to two siblings adjusting to a new town. This marks the character's animated big screen debut and is part of a slate of animated projects developed by Warner Animation and Dr. Seuss Enterprises.

via Hollywood Reporter|

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entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Bill Hader, Quinta Brunson, and Bowen Yang Set to Star in Animated 'Cat in the Hat' Remake for 2026 Release"

Warner Bros Animation has announced the cast for their upcoming animated feature adaptation of Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat, with Bill Hader set to play the title role. The film, directed and written by Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja, is scheduled for a global theatrical release on March 6, 2026. The project is produced by Daniela Mazzucato and Jared Stern, with Hader and Susan Brandt serving as executive producers. This marks the first animated feature to debut as part of a slate of projects developed by Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and Dr. Seuss Enterprises.

via Deadline|

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