Soy Boy Games Unveils Turn-Based Roguelike Deckbuilder ‘Hex Blast’ Coming to PC in 2025 Can you clear these cyber threats from the grid before they wipe you out? Husband-and-wife indie development team Soy Boy Games is delighted to announce its newest game, Hex Blast. Obliterate cyber threats to cyber smithereens in the upcoming turn-based roguelike[…..] […]
‘Yuck!’ and ‘Flow’ triumphed in the 50th edition of the French César Awards for Best Animated Feature and Short Film, which honor French accomplishments in filmmaking. Besides, Flow also won Academy Award. Yuck! (French: Beurk!) is a 2024 French animated short film written and directed by Loïc Espuche.The 13-minute animated film about childhood and the discovery of love won awards[…..] […]
Chinese fans are hailing the success of the animation film Ne Zha 2, calling it “China’s answer to Hollywood’s superhero hegemony”. “Hollywood spent a century exporting superheroes. Now, we have our Ne Zha,” read a top-liked comment on Chinese social platform Weibo. Ne Zha 2 became the highest-grossing animated film globally on Tuesday, after amassing[…..] […]
Mifa 2025 While Annecy Festival will pay tribute to Hungarian animation and focus on music video, the International Animation Film Market will celebrate its 40th anniversary from 10th to 13th June 2025. Le Mifa (marché du film) à l’Impérial Palace – Photo : ANNECY FESTIVAL/E. Nguyen 40 years of Mifa, an inspiring past and an[…..] […]
SUPERIGHTS, international distribution branch of SUPERPROD GROUP, welcomes Julie FRAU as new sales coordinator Superights, international distribution division of SUPERPROD GROUP, hires Julie FRAU as new sales coordinator. She will report to Nathalie PINGUET, Superights’ Deputy Managing Director Sales and Acquisitions. Based in Paris, Julie will be responsible for coordinating sales and administering the entire[…..] […]
The Games [4Diversity] Showcase is set to take place at 200 Channels, 111 6th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, during the Game Developers Conference (GDC). Organized by Menno Deen, chairman of Stichting Games [4Diversity], this event brings together innovative game developers who explore diversity, inclusivity, and underrepresented voices in the gaming industry. The Games [4Diversity][…..] […]
A mix of stop motion and 2D animation, La Vie, en gros , by Czech filmmaker Kristina Dufková is adapted from the autobiographical novel by Mikaël Ollivier. The film, which addresses issues such as bullying and self-acceptance, was produced between Slovakia, the Czech Republic and France. Marc Faye, creator of the production company Novanima, takes us behind[…..] […]
Announced as part of IGN FanFest, developers Raccoon Logic have confirmed the satirical sequel will be available day one with Xbox Game Pass, and that owners of the digital Cosmic Hoarder Edition will be able to jump into the fun three days early on 5th May. Independent Developer Raccoon Logic have revealed self published sci-fi[…..] […]
THEN & NOW: VFX deep dive with true experts Ian Failes, editor-in-chief of “befores & afters” magazine, will bring four very special sessions to the conference. They touch on completely different aspects of VFX art, both historical and contemporary. Jake Morrison and a scene from “Thunderbolts*” starring Florence Pugh and David Harbour. © Marvel/Disney VFX[…..] […]
Maya, Give Me Another Title will be screened in the Official Selection. A few weeks ago, we announced that Michel Gondry was coming to Annecy. Among the highlights of him being here, we have the immense pleasure of premiering his latest film, Maya, Give Me Another Title, which will be on general release 18th June.[…..] […]
