Annecy Festival: 'Minions & Monsters' Opens Fest, Annecy Boss On Strong U.S. & Asia Presence This Year, News & More

View on web New reader? Subscribe June 22, 2026 Annecy Kicks Off With 'Minions & Monsters'; Pledge To Protect Culture & Tribute To Marjane Satrapi By Melanie Goodfellow 'Minions & Monsters' B.O. Challenge, U.S. Studios Out In Force & AI Convo Ramps Up: Five Animation Talking Points Going Into Annecy Annecy talking points include 'Minions & Monsters' box office challenge, U.S. Studios out in force, China and artificial intelligence. By Melanie Goodfellow and Max Goldbart Annecy Fest Boss Talks 2026 Edition With Strong U.S. Studio & Asia Presence Ahead Of 'Minions & Monsters' Opening: "More & More Studios Are Coming" Annecy Preview: Fest Boss Talks 2026 Edition With Strong U.S. Studio & Asia Presence Ahead Of ‘Minions & Monsters’ Ope … By Melanie Goodfellow Aardman Unveils Mossy Bottom-Set Show 'Let's Go Timmy!'; 'The Almost (Untold) Story Of Danger Delilah' & Fresh Details On 'Pokémon Tales'- Annecy Aardman Unveils Mossy Bottom-Set Show ‘Let’s Go Timmy!’; ‘The Almost (Untold) Story Of Danger Delilah’ & … By Melanie Goodfellow 'Doc McStuffins' Producer Brown Bag Films Launches Bad Pencil Animation Banner For Adult-Focused Projects Brown Bag Films has launched Bad Pencil Animation, a new label that will make animated shows for grown-ups. By Stewart Clarke Disney Partners With Barack & Michelle Obama's Higher Ground On Original Animated Fantasy Series 'Journey' Disney Partners With Barack & Michelle Obama's Higher Ground On Animated Fantasy Music-Driven Series ‘Journey’ By Melanie Goodfellow Cartoon Saloon-Produced Annecy Picture 'Julián' Acquired For France + First Clip Cartoon Saloon-Produced Annecy-Bound Picture 'Julián' Acquired For France + First Clip By Melanie Goodfellow Dermot O'Leary's 'Toto The Ninja Cat' Books Being Made Into An Animated Series By Studiocanal & Superprod 'Toto The Ninja Cat', the Dermot O'Leary books, are becoming an animated series from Studiocanal, Superprod, Ostler and Huckerby. By Max Goldbart France's Good Hero Expands 'Ballerina' Animated Feature Universe With Sequel & TV Series - Annecy France’s Good Hero Expands ‘Ballerina’ Animated Feature Universe With Sequel & TV Series - Annecy By Melanie Goodfellow Disney Picks Up Animated Adaptation Of Global Phenomenon 'Warrior Cats' Disney has picked up 'Warrior Cats', the Coolabi global phenomenon about a group of feline warrior clans. By Max Goldbart Sam Register On How Webtoon Partnership Will Fuel Warner Bros. Animation's Push For YA Streaming Hits Warner Bros. Animation boss Sam Register says partnering with Webtoon Entertainment will power up its push into streamer-friendly YA animati … By Stewart Clarke 'Bad Fairies' Starring Cynthia Erivo & Ncuti Gatwa Adds Voice Cast - Annecy 'Bad Fairies’ Starring Cynthia Erivo & Ncuti Gatwa Adds Voice Cast – Annecy By Melanie Goodfellow Disney Taps Into Spirit Of Macaulay Culkin-Starring Classic For 'Mickey's Home Alone' Christmas Special Disney Taps Into Spirit Of Macaulay Culkin-Starring Classic For 'Mickey's Home Alone' Christmas Special By Melanie Goodfellow 'Minions & Monsters' Extended Trailer: Minions Conquer Hollywood In Annecy-Bound Movie ‘Minions & Monsters’ Extended Trailer: Minions Conquer Hollywood In Annecy-Bound Movie By Melanie Goodfellow Japanese Filmmaker Masashi Kawamura Talks Putting Together Epic Stop-Motion Pic 'Hidari' With Keanu Reeves The Japanese filmmaker discusses putting together epic stop-motion title 'Hidari', which is set to be voiced by 'John Wick' actor Keanu Reev … By Diana Lodderhose This email was sent to punjabsvera@gmail.com by Deadline. Please add email@email.deadline.com to your address book to ensure delivery to your inbox. Visit the Preferences Center to update your profile and customize what email alerts and newsletters you receive. Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2026 Deadline Hollywood, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 11355 W Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA, 90064 View in Browser | Privacy Policy | Your Privacy Rights | Ad Choices | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe