Annecy Festival Unveils Major Animation Preview Events
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The Annecy International Animation Film Festival has announced its Special Events program, featuring exclusive previews and presentations from major studios. Brad Bird will preview his new Netflix feature 'Ray Gunn', and Disney, Pixar, Warner Bros., and other studios will showcase upcoming films and series. The festival will also honor Mike Judge with an Honorary Cristal.
Facts First
- Brad Bird will preview his Netflix feature 'Ray Gunn', starring Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell, and Tom Waits.
- Netflix will preview next year's animated 'Ghostbusters' series introduced by showrunners Ben Hibon and Elliott Kalan.
- Mike Judge receives an Honorary Cristal and will preview 'King of the Hill' Season 15.
- Disney will unveil footage from 'Hexed', and Pixar will present a behind-the-scenes look at 'Gatto'.
- Warner Bros. Animation and Adult Swim will premiere new series, including 'Daffy Season' and 'President Curtis'.
What Happened
The Annecy International Animation Film Festival announced its Special Events program at France’s CNC National Film Board in Paris on Tuesday. Brad Bird will present his upcoming feature 'Ray Gunn' during a Next on Netflix showcase. Netflix will also provide an exclusive preview of next year’s animated 'Ghostbusters' series. Mike Judge will receive an Honorary Cristal at the festival and will give a masterclass followed by a pre-release preview of 'King of the Hill' Season 15. Walt Disney Animation Studios will unveil never-before-seen footage from the upcoming original feature film 'Hexed'. Pixar Animation Studios will present a behind-the-scenes look at the feature 'Gatto'. Warner Bros. Animation and Adult Swim will present the world premiere of 'Daffy Season' and a first look at 'The Cat in the Hat', alongside premieres for new series 'President Curtis' and 'My Two Cars'. Laika CEO Travis Knight will present behind-the-scenes footage and preview images of 'Wildwood'. Other studios, including Aardman, DreamWorks, and Folivari, will also present previews of upcoming projects.
Why this Matters to You
If you enjoy animated films and series, this festival lineup may offer an early glimpse at the entertainment you could be watching in the coming year. You could see previews of major upcoming releases from Netflix, Disney, Pixar, and Warner Bros. before they are widely available. The presentations and masterclasses may provide insight into the creative process behind these projects.
What's Next
The previews and presentations will take place at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The announced projects, such as 'Ray Gunn', 'Hexed', and the new 'Ghostbusters' series, are scheduled for release in the future, with 'Hexed' set for a November 25 release.