The year is 2065, the "Human Galactic Confederation" is under attack by an unknown alien race. Surprisingly, the only hope of salvation rests in a group of outcasts that will need to overcome their egos and come together as one to save humanity.
It begins on a winter's night, when a falling star leads a woodcutter to discover a baby abandoned in the forest. The woodcutter brings the baby home and raises him as the Star-Child. As the Star-Child grows up, he becomes more beautiful but equally vain...
A Legendary Encounter: Icons of Animation Celebrate "The Simpsons"
The Annecy International Animation Film Festival proudly welcomes Matt Groening, visionary creator of The Simpsons, along with visionary-adjacent Executive Producer and Showrunner Matt Selman and animation legend David Silverman. On June 10, they will take the stage for an exclusive panel, offering a rare insight into the groundbreaking legacy of The Simpsons in animation. Groening will be honored with a special award for his unmatched contribution to the art form.
When a group of farm animals rebel and kick their neglectful farmer off the land, life is good and the dream of a free, equitable future is within sight. But power struggles among some of literature’s most infamous characters ensue and the realities of living in a world designed for mankind complicates and corrupts the satirical and allegorical, Animal Farm.
Pixar Animation Studios Spotlight – To "Elio"... And Beyond!
Elio filmmakers Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi and Mary Alice Drumm will screen exclusive footage from the 2025 film; Docter will reveal first looks from Hoppers and Toy Story 5. In celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Toy Story, Docter will treat the crowd to rare behind-the-scenes footage.
Creating Creativity: Celebrating 25 Years of Cartoon Network Studios
A special event celebrating the studio that defied industry norms and defined animation for a generation of fans. Join a gathering of visionary creators – Genndy Tartakovsky (Dexter’s Laboratory), Craig McCracken (The Powerpuff Girls), Pendleton Ward (Adventure Time), Rebecca Sugar (Steven Universe), J.G. Quintel (Regular Show), Adam Muto (Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake) – for a conversation covering the history, future, and enduring legacy of Cartoon Network Studios.
On the isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons are bitter enemies, young Viking Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. As an ancient threat emerges, their unlikely friendship will become the key to forging a new future.
Falcon, a petty thief and high-flying raccoon, thought this would be a simple heist. Get on the train, steal the food, and get out. But when the train is unexpectedly hijacked, he joins forces with Rex, a righteous police-dog to save the cute house pets and exotic animals onboard and stop this high-speed train before it is too late.
The moment the first gleam of sunlight trickled in gently stirring the folds of a shallow sleep… that was when the graffiti appeared. The film brings a prose poem by Makoto Takayanagi to life, read here by the poet himself.
