Europe’s Animation Industry Honors ‘Last Whale Singer,’ Les Films du Préau, ‘Allah Is Not Obliged’ and ‘Acorn’s Adventure’ at Cartoon Movie 2026

European animation celebrated its latest achievements at Cartoon Movie, the must-attend pitching and co-production forum for ...

Lea Drucker Joins Voice Cast of French Comic-Book Adaptation ‘Blaise’ From ‘Silex and the City’ Director

Léa Drucker, who just won best actress at the Cesar Awards for her role in 'Case 137,' has joined the voice cast of 'Blaise,' ...
Cartoon Brew

Quentin Rigaux’s ‘Cosmo Princess’ Blends Vintage Anime And French Animation Traditions With A Sci-Fi Story

Oscar-winning Sacrebleu producer Ron Dyens backs the ambitious 2D feature, blending space opera, philosophy, and classic French animation influences.
The Hollywood Reporter

Natalie Portman-Produced French Animated Film ‘Arco’ Wins Annecy

Illustrator Ugo Bienvenu's debut feature, about a boy from the future trying to find his way home, took the Cristal for best feature film at the 2025 Annecy international film festival. By Scott ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Sylvain Chomet Won’t Be Using AI Anytime Soon

The French animation powerhouse returns to Cannes with 'A Magnificent Life,' his love letter to Marcel Pagnol, who revolutionized cinema and even had the idea to tax movies decades before Trump. By ...
Cartoon Brew

Dark Comedy, Dystopian Sci-Fi, And Stop-Motion Pigeons: Our Favorite Pitches From Cartoon Movie 2026

Projects from Anca Damian, Studio 4°C collaborators, and Oscar nominee Nina Gantz stood out among the feature pitches at this year’s Cartoon Movie.
Screen Daily

“Cartoon Movie is short, intense format designed for concrete results,” says Annick Maes of the animation showcase

“The event stands out for its exclusive focus on projects,” says general manager Annick Maes. “Neither a festival nor a booth-driven market, it accelerates development and fosters co-production ...
Cineuropa

Europa Distribution brings insightful case studies for animation films to Cartoon Movie

08/04/2025 - The distributors network zoomed in on films such as Niko: Beyond the Northern Lights, Living Large, The Most Precious of Cargoes, Flow and Hola Frida! As independent distributors continue ...