Latest news of animation
11 JUN 2025
Kids & Animation
Annecy MIFA 2025: Mediawan Kids & Family unveiled major animation lineup
With over 5,000 episodes and 3,000 half-hours in distribution, the group adds 15+ new projects across partnerships with TF1, Nickelodeon, Warner Bros Discovery, and Disney, and launches a Digital First strategy targeting Gen Alpha.
9 JUN 2025
Trends
How Gen Z parents are redefining content standards in China?
According to Bilibili data, they are turning to online platforms for stories that are fun, interactive, and emotionally meaningful, putting animation as the top choice for family entertainment.
29 MAY 2025
Trade Shows
annecy MIFA 2025: CEE Animation to highlight regional talent and projects
Over 30 delegates and more than 30 films from Central and Eastern Europe will be featured at Annecy 2025, including seven new projects pitched at MIFA and two former CEE Animation Forum titles in the official selection.
21 MAY 2025
Launches
Annecy 2025 doubles down on gender equity in animation with global programmes and strong data benchmarks
Women directed 46% of animated shorts in France in 2023 but only 27% of feature films, up from 21% in 2013. At Annecy 2025, 48% of Mifa Pitch projects are led by women, yet just 17% of Official Feature Film directors are female.
9 MAY 2025
Kids & Animation
Gaumont unveils star-studded voice cast for Paul McCartney’s animated film “High in the Clouds”
Featuring talent like Idris Elba, Céline Dion, and Ringo Starr, the film marks McCartney’s return to animation as both creator and voice actor. Based on his bestselling children’s book, the project expands Gaumont’s global animation slate.