CARTOON MOVIE Announces 2017 Tribute Awards
Swiss director Claude Barras named director of the year for the Oscar-nominated ‘My Life as a Zucchini’ alongside producers of the year Rita Productions, Blue Spirit Productions & Gebeka Films.
‘The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales’ Lands on Disc July 16
From GKIDS and Shout! Factory, heartwarming tale of animal misfits from the creators of the Academy Award-nominated ‘Ernest & Celestine’ set for release on Blu-ray & DVD.
Trailer: GKIDS to Release Animated French Feature ‘The Big Bad Fox & Other Tales’
From the Oscar-nominated creators of ‘Ernest And Celestine,’ 2D-animated feature co-directed by Benjamin Renner and Patrick Imbert is based on Renner’s graphic novel ‘The Big Bad Fox.’
41st Annie Awards Nominations Announced
The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announces nominations for the 41st Annual Annie Awards recognizing the year’s best in the field of animation.
33 Animated Features Eligible for Oscar Consideration
Academy members will vote to determine five nominees for best animated feature film award at the 96th Academy Awards; films also qualify for other categories including best picture.
English Voice Cast Revealed for France’s ‘The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales’
Animated family adventure directed by Benjamin Renner and Patrick Imbert arrives in U.S. cinemas this fall.
New ‘Yellowbird’ Trailer Takes Flight
CG-animated feature from France’s TeamTO will roll out a limited theatrical release in the U.S. beginning December 5, to be followed by a VOD and DVD release on March 17, 2015.
‘The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales’ Gives a Light-hearted Take on Life on the Farm
Directors Benjamin Renner and Patrick Imbert adapt graphic novel for the big screen in a set of charming and gentle 2D-animated fables aimed at audiences of all ages.
Shout! Factory Announces Blu-ray Release for Rémi Chayé’s ‘Long Way North’
Acclaimed animated feature from the award-winning creative minds behind ‘Ernest & Celestine,’ ‘Song of the Sea’ and ‘The Secret of Kells’ available on disc and digital January 17th.
NYICFF Lineup Features Six Animated French Films
The New York Int’l Children’s Film Festival lineup includes six animated French films, including ZARAFA, the North American premieres of APPROVED FOR ADOPTION and KIRIKOU AND THE MEN AND THE WOMEN, the U.S. premiere of ERNEST & CELESTINE, the East Coast premiere of THE DAY OF THE CROWS, and the world premiere of the English-language version of THE PAINTING.
19 Animated Features Submitted For 2013 Oscar Race
Nineteen features are submitted for consideration in the Animated Feature Film category for the 86th Academy Awards.
Which Are the 50 Best Animated Films of the 21st Century Thus Far?
List of 50 best animated features of the 21st century include Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘Spirited Away,’ Sylvain Chomet’s ‘The Illusionist,’ Isao Takahata’s ‘The Tale of Princess Kaguya,’ and Brad Bird and Jan Pinkava’s ‘Ratatouille.’
86th Oscars Nominations Announced
The nominations for the 86th Academy Awards have been announced, including the nominees for best animated feature film of the year, best animated short film, and achievement in visual effects.
ANIMA 2019 to Spotlight French Animation
The Brussels International Animation Film Festival, taking place March 1-10, has chosen its European neighbor France as this year’s festival focus.
Juan Antin’s ‘Pachamama’ To Debut on Netflix This June
César Award-nominated animated feature produced by Didier Brunner to play in opening spotlight at 2019 New York International Children’s Film Festival.
Watch the New Trailer for ‘A Town Called Panic: Double Fun’
Two award-winning new specials from the directors of the zany feature film and the Academy Award-nominated ‘Ernest & Celestine’ in theaters for one day only on September 24.
Exclusive: ‘Migration – How the Animation is Designed’ Featurette
Director Benjamin Renner, production designer Colin Stimpson, and other members of the creative team share insights into the animation design and how 2D art transforms onto the big-screen in Illumination’s 3DCG animated comedy, available today, February 27, on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD.
Sébastien Laudenbach Helming ‘Carmen’ at Folivari
The Annecy Crystal-winning ‘Chicken for Linda!’ director has joined the 2D feature film adaptation of the classic opera, currently in development, set for theatrical release in 2026, with Film Constellation now handling sales.
Benjamin Renner ‘Draws’ on His 2D Background to Make the 3DCG ‘Migration’
For the Oscar-nominated director, the move from small, intimate films like ‘Ernest & Celestine’ to a major studio production meant learning to rely on a much bigger team and find new ways to communicate story ideas, designs, gags, and creative sensibilities; produced by Illumination CEO and founder Chris Meledandri, the film hits theaters today, December 22.
Shout! Factory Sets U.S. Release Date for ‘Long Way North’
Beautifully crafted adventure directed by Rémi Chayé and produced by Sacrebleu Productions, Maybe Movies and Norlum Studios opens in Los Angeles, New York and other select cities on September 30th.
