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The biggest news and reveals from Annecy Animation Festival

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Variety
· Jun 25, 2026
‘Common Side Effects’ Team Unveils Stunning First Footage from Second Season
One of the most anticipated projects on display at the 2026 Annecy Animation Festival is the second season of “Common Side Effects.” A work-in-progress session offered first looks from the show. Its creators Joe Bennett and Steve Hely as well as director Camille Bozec and executive producer Benjy Brooke of Green Street Pictures also ran []
Bounding Into Comics
· Jul 8, 2026
Multiple Animated DC Projects Announced, Including ‘Absolute Batman’
The Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France turned out to be a big deal for DC Studios and Warner
The Slovenia Times
· Jul 5, 2026
XPPen Strengthens Its Commitment to Animation with 2026 Annecy Festival Residency Partnership and MIFA Showcase
ANNECY, FRANCE - Media OutReach Newswire - 5 July 2026 - XPPen, a global leading brand in digital art innovation, continues its support for the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in 2026 through its partnership with the Annecy Festival Residency, while showcasing its latest product ...
ComicBook.com
· Jun 27, 2026
Cartoon Network & Adult Swim’s Biggest Hits to Return With Massive Crossover Specials (First Look Revealed)
Courtesy of Adult Swim Adult Swim and Cartoon Network‘s biggest hits of the past are making their returns with two major crossover specials now in the works with a surprising core at the center of it all. Cartoon Network took the stage during the Annecy International Animation Film Festival this year to share the first look at many of []
Hungarian Conservative
· Jun 30, 2026
Hungarian Animation Wins Two Awards at Annecy Festival
Hungarian animation earned two international awards at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, while an AI-assisted co-production involving a Hungarian studio sparked debate over the future of animation. The post Hungarian Animation Wins Two Awards at Annecy Festival appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.
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Related coverage for "The biggest news and reveals from Annecy Animation Festival": Variety — ‘Common Side Effects’ Team Unveils Stunning First Footage from Second Season. Bounding Into Comics — Multiple Animated DC Projects Announced, Including ‘Absolute Batman’. The Slovenia Times — XPPen Strengthens Its Commitment to Animation with 2026 Annecy Festival Residency Partnership and MIFA Showcase. ComicBook.com — Cartoon Network & Adult Swim’s Biggest Hits to Return With Massive Crossover Specials (First Look Revealed). Hungarian Conservative — Hungarian Animation Wins Two Awards at Annecy Festival