When I first got my hands on the iPhone Duo, I admittedly dismissed the unfolding animation that would soon become a highlight of online discourse. I was less interested in the smooth transition as content shifted from one screen to another and more focused on details such as the matte inner display and seemingly invisible
Lyrical Animation is developing a new animation series based on “RuneScape” in partnership with creator Charlie “MoistCr1TiKaL” White and game developer Jagex, the company’s CEO Jon Bellamy announced on stage at RuneFest in Birmingham, UK, on Saturday. The project will bring the world of Gielinor to the screen, and marks a new step in Jagex’s
Cartoon Forum, the leading co-production event in Europe for animated series, has unveiled the winners of this year’s Cartoon Tributes, recognizing the dedication and creativity of key players in the European animation industry. Chosen by the event’s attendees gathered in Toulouse, the winners in the three established categories (Producer, Broadcaster and Investor/Distributor of the Year)
HBO Max has agreed to dedicate part of its mandatory investment in French and European content for documentaries and animation, embracing new French sub-quota rules that rival streamers are challenging in court. The agreement put HBO Max on a different path from Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+ which have each lodged an appeal before the
The dramatic drop in 2025 French TV export figures may have cast a shadow over this year’s Unifrance Rendez-Vous TV market in Le Havre. Yet, like the skies over the Normandy coast, the gloom proved fleeting. Local sellers, rather than disheartened, are already navigating the current challenges and discovering new opportunities in the process. Indeed,
The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has unveiled a 13-film Japanese Animation Special program, marking the first Korea visit in 17 years for animation master Rintaro alongside four next-generation directors. Billed as a Special Program in Focus, the lineup puts a spotlight on Japan’s animation history across a full century, mixing formative classics with
