Ahead of its North American Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, Tangles, the hand-drawn animated feature from first-time filmmaker Leah Nelson has been acquired by Independent Film Company and Sapan Studio.
Animation | Anime
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Leah Nelson’s ‘Tangles’ Hand-drawn Animated Film Acquired by Independent Film Company and Sapan Studio
Tangles by Leah Nelson
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A Bird Sues Hawaii to Prevent its Extinction in ‘A Paradise Lost’ Laurie Sumiye’s Animated/Live-Action Documentary | Trailer
Directed by Hawaiian nature artist Laurie Sumiye, A Paradise Lost is a hybrid animated/live-action documentary that follows the plight of a small, yellow bird who sued to prevent its extinction in Palila v. Hawaii in 1979.
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Eric Roberts, Misty Lee, and Sam Humphrey to Star in Catya Plate’s ‘Alma’ Animated Film
LOS ANGELES – JAN 20: Eric Roberts at ‘CLIKA’ Los Angeles Premiere at the TCL Chinese Theater IMAX on January 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA (Jean Nelson0 Misty Lee, Eric Roberts, and Sam Humphrey are set to star in Alma, Catya Plate’s first stop-motion animated feature film. They join Clarissa Jacobson, Phil Miler, John McBride and Sandrine Morin.
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Louis Clichy’s Hand-Painted Film ‘Iron Boy’ Acquired by Sony Pictures Classics
Iron Boy by Louis Clichy (Sony Pictures Classics) Iron Boy, Louis Clichy’s hand-painted animated film, which premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, has been acquired by Sony Pictures Classics.
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‘Jinsei’ Trailer – Ryuya Suzuki’s Hand-Drawn Anime Epic Explores One Man’s Many Lives Across 100 Years
Over 100 years, ‘our hero’ becomes a J-pop idol, an outcast, and an oracle in Jinsei, a sweeping, hand-drawn anime odyssey from director Ryuya Suzuki.
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‘A Magnificent Life’ Trailer – Sylvain Chomet Explores Life of Marcel Pagnol in Animated Biopic
Here is the full official trailer for A Magnificent Life, director Sylvain Chomet’s biographical film on French playwright, novelist, and filmmaker Marcel Pagnol, brought to life through his signature hand-drawn animation style.
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53rd Annie Awards Winners – ‘KPOP Demon Hunters’ Takes Best Feature, Arco Wins Best Feature – Independent
Arco (Neon) KPOP Demon Hunters won ten awards, including Best Feature at the 53rd Annie Awards on Saturday night.
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‘A Magnificent Life’ Marcel Pagnol’s Animated Biopic Film Drops Teaser and Release Date
Sony Pictures Classics has finally announced a release date for A Magnificent Life (Marcel et Monsieur Pagnol), the animated English-language feature biopic film on the life of 60-year-old playwright, novelist, and filmmaker Marcel Pagnol.
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Xu Zao’s ‘Light Pillar’ Completes Berlinale Perspectives Lineup
Han ye deng zhu (Light Pillar) by Xu Zao (Fengduan Pictures) The Chinese animated film Han ye deng zhu (Light Pillar) by Xu Zao will make its world premiere at Berlin International Film Festival. The addition of Light Pillar completes this year’s Berlinale Perspectives lineup of 14 feature film debuts.
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Elio and ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Lead 53rd Annie Awards Nominations
Elio (Disney/Pixar) and KPop Demon Hunters (Netflix) Elio and KPop Demon Hunters lead the nominations for the 53rd Annie Awards, recognizing the year’s best animated films.