‘Little Amélie’ Gets English Language Trailer, Hits Select Theaters Tomorrow (EXCLUSIVE)
GKIDS debuts the English-language trailer for Liane-Cho Han and Maïlys Vallade’s award-winning hand-drawn feature, ‘Little Amélie.’
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Angel Studios’ ‘David’ Feature Gets Its First Teaser Ahead Of Holiday Theatrical Release
The film is a collaboration with South Africa’s Sunrise Animation Studios (Jungle Beat: The Movie) and directed by Phil Cunningham and Brent Dawes.
‘Distribution Is Free’: ‘Claynosaurz’ Boss Nic Cabana Says The Future Of Entertainment Belongs To Creators
At View Conference, Cabana shares how ‘Claynosaurz’ is reshaping traditional distribution through fan collaboration, collectibles, and community integration.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Is So Big It Has Thawed the Netflix–AMC Box Office Cold War
Netflix and AMC end their frigid standoff as ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ returns to theaters worldwide for a special Halloween sing-along event.
Cartuna Scores U.S. Rights To Latvia’s Medieval Horror Oscar Submission ‘Dog Of God’
Cartuna has expanded what was already one of indie animation’s coolest catalogs with the addition of Lauris and Raitis Ābele’s ‘Dog of God.’
Former Disney, Illumination Exec Nabil Kazi Joins ‘The Glassworker’ Distributor Watermelon Pictures
Kazi joins Watermelon Pictures as executive VP of marketing, focused on expanding the company’s global reach and developing original projects.
‘Adventure Time: Fionna And Cake’ S2 Gets New Trailer, October 23
HBO Max and Cartoon Network Studios unveil the trailer for S2 of ‘Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake,’ debuting Oct. 23 with weekly episodes through Dec. 25.
Glitch Productions Partners With ‘Lackadaisy’ Creators For Full Series Development
Creators Tracy Butler and Fable Siegel will expand ‘Lackadaisy’ under the new Glitch Presents banner. ‘Final Space’ creator Olan Rogers will help development.
CBeebies, France TV, RTÉ Board Karrot And Kavaleer’s New 2D Preschool Series ‘MaeBee’
Karrot Entertainment and Kavaleer Productions team on ‘MaeBee,’ a new preschool comedy backed by CBeebies, France TV, and RTÉ.
Banijay Tests New Distribution Model With Digital-First Series ‘Ava & Digger’
Banijay and TheSoul Publishing launch ‘Ava & Digger,’ a digital-first series testing a new, audience-driven distribution model.
‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair’ Coming To Theaters This Winter With 7.5 Minutes Of New Animation
Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair’ hits theaters December 5 with a never-before-seen 7.5-minute animated sequence.
Denmark’s DR, France’s Mediatoon, And Belgium’s Creative Conspiracy Win Cartoon Forum Tribute Awards
Cartoon Forum 2025 recognized DR, Mediatoon, and Creative Conspiracy as leaders in European animation broadcasting, distribution, and production.
‘Infinity Castle’ Slays North American Anime Box Office Record With $70M Opening
‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ scored a $132.1M global weekend, including $70M from its NA debut, making it the biggest anime opener ever in the States.
‘Everyone Is After My Chainsaw Heart’: Sony Drops Unhinged Trailer For ‘Chainsaw Man’ Movie, Coming Oct. 24
The first English trailer for ‘Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc’ teases Denji’s most explosive battle yet, hitting U.S. theaters October 24.
Xilam Producing Short-Form Digital-First Content To Bolster ‘Piggy Builders’ Linear Rollout (EXCLUSIVE)
Xilam launches ‘Piggy Builders’ with digital shorts on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook ahead of the full show’s linear rollout in key territories.
French Animation Exports Slide: Established IPs Hold But New Properties Struggle As North America Hits 16-Year Low
French animation exports fell nearly 10% in 2024, with North American sales plunging 37% to their weakest level since 2008.
‘Stitch Head’ Feature Adaptation Debuts Teaser Ahead Of Halloween Theatrical Launch (EXCLUSIVE)
Briarcliff drops the first teaser for animated feature ‘Stitch Head,’ opening nationwide October 29, just in time for Halloween.
GKIDS Sets U.S. Release For Festival Favorite ‘Little Amélie Or The Character Of Rain’
GKIDS will release ‘Little Amélie or The Character of Rain’ in U.S. theaters on Nov 7, following major festival acclaim and awards buzz.
‘Bluey’ Gets August 2027 Theatrical Release Date
The Emmy-winning kids’ hit ‘Bluey’ is heading to cinemas in 2027 with a feature film from Ludo Studio, BBC Studios, and Disney.
Mediatoon Expands Ankama Partnership With ‘Montclair & The Mechanical Mysteries’
Mediatoon expands its Ankama partnership with ‘Montclair & The Mechanical Mysteries,’ a kids series set in magical Paris, coming spring 2026.