Korea’s Showbox Launches Microdrama Label Showbite, Sets Sights on Global Markets (EXCLUSIVE)
Showbox unveils microdrama label Showbite, debuting original short-form series across genres starting in September.
Canada’s National Film Board Unveils Exhibition at Annecy’s New Animated Film Museum (EXLUSIVE)
The museum, part of the new International Center for Animated Film, showcases works by Norman McLaren, Ryan Larkin, Ishu Patel and many others.
Quentin Tarantino, Kylie Minogue Team Up for New Jamie Adams Film From Yale Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)
Quentin Tarantino is set to star opposite Kylie Minogue in Jamie Adams' new film for Yale Entertainment.
Korea Box Office: ‘Toy Story 5’ Secures Top Spot to End ‘Colony’ Reign
The South Korean box office experienced a leadership shift during the weekend, as 'Toy Story 5' captured the number one position with $4.8 million.
Amazon Signs Wide-Ranging Deal With Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman’s Boardroom Spanning Podcasts, Live Events and More
Amazon's Wondery is aiming to amplify the game of Boardroom, the media company founded by NBA champion Kevin Durant and his business partner Rich Kleiman, under a wide-ranging deal.
Shanghai Film Festival Takeaways: Debut Directors Rule the Golden Goblet While AI Remakes the Industry Around Them
Five takeaways from Shanghai's 28th film festival, where debut directors ruled the Golden Goblet and AI reshaped the industry conversation.
‘Flow’ Producer Matiss Kaza Boards ‘Insectarium,’ Mexican Stop-Motion Maestro Sofia Carrillo’s Feature Debut
New producers from Canada and Lithuania lift ‘Insectarium,’ at Cannes’ Annecy Animation Showcase, into a full-blown international co-production.
Disney Plans to Open ESPN Fan House to Help Advertisers Reach Sports Fans in New Ways
Disney Plans to Open ESPN Fan House to Help Advertisers Reach Sports Fans in New Ways
Global Animated Hit ‘Ballerina’ (‘Leap!’) Gets ‘Ballerina 2’ Movie Sequel, TV Series
The new ‘Ballerina’ universe will also extend to digital platforms
‘Chimney Town: Frozen in Time’ Sells Wide Across Europe Ahead of Annecy French Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Belgian Sales Agent Best Friend Forever secured distribution in France, Variety learned, along with key deals across Eastern Europe
Webtoon Productions, France’s OuiDo! Set Animation Series Adaptation of Webtoon Smash ‘Lumine’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The project will be introduced at this week’s Mifa, the market at France’s Annecy Animation Festival.