Epic Animation The Three Kingdoms Part 1: Struggle for Luoyang Hits Theaters Nationwide! Light Chaser Animation Deepens Traditional Chinese IPs & Builds Long-Term Domestic Animation Industrial Layout July 10 marks the official nationwide theatrical release of The Three Kingdoms Part 1: Struggle for Luoyang, a landmark production under the “New Culture” franchise from Light Chaser Animation,[…..] […]
From June 21 to 27, 2026, the 50th Annecy International Animated Film Festival took place in Annecy, France. At this prestigious event—often hailed as the “Oscars of animation” and the “Cannes of animation”—Chinese animation achieved a historic milestone. Two Chinese animated features were simultaneously selected for the main competition lineup, four Chinese works secured spots[…..] […]
Recently，Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation officially announced that Donkey, the highly anticipated standalone animated feature centered on the fan-favorite Shrek sidekick, is scheduled to hit global theaters on June 30, 2028. Eddie Murphy will reprise his iconic voice role for this origin story, which delves into Donkey’s backstory as well as his family life with[…..] […]
As the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival & MIFA Market wraps up, industry summits, authoritative market reports and landmark industrial projects jointly define Europe’s irreplaceable standing in the global animation landscape, while laying out five definitive development trends to guide the sector’s growth through 2034. Boasting unique cultural advantages, mature public funding mechanisms and[…..] […]
During the eighth edition of First Playable and the Italian Video Game Awards ceremony, the Italian Interactive Digital Entertainment Association (IIDEA) officially launched the upgraded “Games in Italy” digital platform. This industry portal—bringing together over 600 game titles and hundreds of studios nationwide—not only offers a panoramic view of the “Made in Italy” gaming ecosystem[…..] […]
During its official presentation at the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Warner Bros. Pictures Animation confirmed development of a brand-new theatrical animated film based on Craig McCracken’s iconic The Powerpuff Girls franchise. Studio President & Chief Creative Officer Bill Damaschke revealed the long-awaited project as a core pillar of Warner Bros.’ expanding animation IP[…..] […]
The 27th Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong (ACGHK 2026), Hong Kong’s flagship annual ACG carnival, is officially scheduled to run from July 24 to 28, 2026, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Expanded to three exhibition halls, the event gathers global animation, video game, designer toy and doujin brands, alongside star VTuber meet-and-greets,[…..] […]
WEBTOON Productions and Paris-based independent animation studio OuiDo! Productions have officially announced the joint development of an animated series adaptation of Emma Krogell’s globally beloved WEBTOON series Lumine in 2026Annecy International Animation Film Festival MIFA Market . This project represents another strategic milestone in WEBTOON Entertainment’s global push for IP adaptation, and marks a pivotal moment for North[…..] […]
Spicy Games and publisher Okasan’s Recipe have announced that a major new demo update for their upcoming supernatural adventure, Ghost Hunting Journal, will officially launch on July 20th. This follows the game recently gaining significant traction on X (Twitter), drawing widespread attention for its hand-drawn anime style and unique ghost-hunting gameplay. Blending narrative-driven investigation with[…..] […]
To address fierce global competition from Chinese and Korean cultural industries, reverse digital trade deficits and eliminate inefficiencies caused by fragmented cross-ministerial support, the Japanese government has rolled out a medium-to-long term strategic roadmap. Drawing on the proven model of South Korea’s KOCCA, Japan plans to establish a unified national central coordinating agency for creative[…..] […]
