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‘Please,’ ‘God Is Shy,’ ‘Ball Face’ Among 2026 Viborg Animation Festival Winners

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/festivals/viborg-animation-festival-winners-please-god-is-shy-ball-face-266473.html

Published: September 11, 2026 23:06

VAF handed out awards for its 2026 competition on Friday evening in the quaint Danish city, where Anna Mantzaris’ 'Please' emerged as the event’s big winner.

A Guide To The Perfect Pitch; Richard Williams’ Final Film; Guillermo Del Toro On AI

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/newsletter/a-guide-to-the-perfect-pitch-richard-williams-final-film-guillermo-del-toro-on-ai-266481.html

Published: September 11, 2026 17:04

This week, we sat in on a masterclass from former Netflix executive Dominique Bazay, who shared her best advice for pitching animated projects, drawing on her experiences with Arcane, Hilda, … Continued

Richard Williams’ Final Film ‘Lysistrata,’ Featuring More Than 9,000 Hand-Drawn Images, Debuts In L.A. This Weekend

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/richard-williams-lysistrata-la-premiere-266464.html

Published: September 11, 2026 15:48

Richard Williams’ posthumous final film, the eight-minute, hand-drawn ‘Lysistrata,’ opens in Los Angeles after premiering at Annecy.

Warner Bros. Drops Main Trailer For ‘The Cat In The Hat’

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/cat-in-the-hat-trailer-wbpa-dneg-266446.html

Published: September 10, 2026 15:59

The well-received Annecy standout, animated by DNEG, marks WBPA’s first full-length feature and arrives in theaters and IMAX on November 6.

How To Pitch An Animated Project, According To The Netflix Executive Who Bet On ‘Arcane’ And ‘Hilda’

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/festivals/dominique-bazay-animation-pitch-tips-266412.html

Published: September 10, 2026 15:32

Clarity, personal stakes, and specificity are among Dominique Bazay’s essentials for a successful animation pitch after decades spent on both sides of the room.

Nearly 1,900 Blizzard Workers Ratify First Union Contracts, Including Wage Increases And AI Guardrails

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/artist-rights/blizzard-entertainment-union-contract-266400.html

Published: September 10, 2026 12:18

Negociated by the CWA, new agreements include wage increases, AI guardrails, enhanced severance, recall rights, and remote-work protections.

Guillermo Del Toro On What Artists Lose To AI: ‘You’re Never A Master; You’re Always An Apprentice’

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/artificial-intelligence/guillermo-del-toro-artificial-intelligence-debate-266406.html

Published: September 10, 2026 10:11

The director uses 'Pan’s Labyrinth’s' Pale Man, practical effects, and creative accidents to explain what gets lost when artists replace process with prompting.

Sander Joon Revisits The Long, Winding Road That Took ‘Sierra’ To The Oscar Shortlist In Viborg Masterclass

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/festivals/sander-joon-sierra-viborg-masterclass-266388.html

Published: September 9, 2026 17:00

The Estonian filmmaker discussed his experimental process, childhood influences, unexpected breakthroughs, and the value of creative rejection.

French Animation Sales Plunge 30% As Export Market Contracts

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/business/france-animation-exports-drop-again-266384.html

Published: September 9, 2026 16:07

French animation sales fell for the second consecutive year in 2025, dropping 30.3% to €32.2 million amid a broader contraction in audiovisual exports.

From Fukushima Drama To A Horror Anthology From ‘The Violinist’ Studio: 5 Animated Features Head To TIFFCOM

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/festivals/tiffcom-tokyo-film-festival-banquet-for-hungry-ghosts-266373.html

Published: September 9, 2026 15:12

The seventh Tokyo Gap Financing Market will present 24 international feature projects during TIFFCOM, taking place October 28–30.

Brazil’s Raucous Road Movie ‘Son Of A Bitch’ Unveils International Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/son-of-a-bitch-trailer-266368.html

Published: September 9, 2026 14:40

The filmmakers behind the Brazilian feature discuss its 10-year production journey, festival reception, expressive visuals, and music.

Toei Wants ‘Monkey Quest’ To Be Its Next Global Franchise, And Lionsgate Is On Board

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/distribution/toei-animation-monkey-quest-lionsgate-266360.html

Published: September 8, 2026 19:21

Lionsgate will release Toei Animation’s CG-anime feature ‘Monkey Quest’ in North America in 2027 as part of a broader distribution partnership.

Amid Industry Contraction, French ‘Coyote Vs. Acme’ Service Studio Stim Is Expanding

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/studios/stim-studio-european-expansion-266307.html

Published: September 8, 2026 17:32

Stim CEO plans to grow its new Tenerife studio operation to more than 100 workers as the French animation service studio expands across Europe.

A Dog Unpacks A Toxic Friendship To His Lobster Therapist In ‘The Truth Rejects You, Cornelius’ Trailer

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/truth-rejects-you-cornelius-trailer-266349.html

Published: September 8, 2026 16:42

Marc Torices and Khris Cembé bring a cult comic character to the screen in a Spanish short combining 2D and stop-motion animation.

‘South Park’ Wins First Emmy In 13 Years, Trolls Trump: ‘You Finally Got Your Emmy’

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/series/south-park-emmy-donald-trump-paramount-266308.html

Published: September 7, 2026 17:00

'South Park' won the 2026 Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program for 'Sermon on the ’Mount,' its Trump-targeting season 27 premiere.

‘Coyote Vs. Acme’ Climbs To Third At Global Box Office; ‘Cars,’ ‘Akira’ Re-Releases Score Domestically

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/box-office-report/coyote-vs-acme-cars-akira-paw-patrol-chiikawa-266303.html

Published: September 7, 2026 14:44

'Coyote vs. Acme' climbed to third globally as 'Cars,' 'Paw Patrol,' 'Chiikawa,' and an 'Akira' re-release delivered strong box office results.