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‘Wildwood’ Teaser Trailer and Release Date: Carey Mulligan, Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Jacob Tremblay Star in Laika’s Stop-Motion Film

U.S. theatrical release date: October 23, 2026

Synopsis: After her baby brother is abducted by a murder of crows, headstrong teenager Prue McKeel launches a desperate rescue mission into the Impassable Wilderness — an enchanted forest hidden just beyond Portland, Oregon.

Joined by her hapless but loyal classmate Curtis Mehlberg, Prue navigates a world of talking animals, bandits, and powerful figures driven by grief and ambition.

As the pair is drawn into a conflict threatening the balance of the forest itself, Prue must discover strength and belief she never knew she possessed. If she hopes to save her brother and protect Wildwood’s fragile future, she will have to risk everything.

Directed by Travis Knight (Kubo and the Two Strings).

Written by Chris Butler (Missing Link, ParaNorman).

Based on the book written by Colin Meloy, singer/songwriter for The Decemberists, and illustrated by Carson Ellis.

Original Score by Dario Marianelli (The Boxtrolls).

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Short Film Spotlight: Rushmore

Synopsis: After an intriguing radio announcement rewarding the most ridiculous death with the winner’s head engraved on Mount Rushmore, Kurt and Freddy, two gas station owners try their luck, to the detriment of a scout camp located not far from them…

Directed by:
Oriane Azzhiri
Sarah Balanger
Alex Bruneau
Eva-Luna Delmas
Emeline Guidé
Clara Maynard
Tom Perrony
Elie Plisson

Original Score by Tristan Le Bozec and Guillaume Hoarau.

Sound Design by Tristan Le Bozec and Sébastien Fournier.

Sound Mix by Yoann Poncet and José Vicente.

Voice cast: Oriane Azzhiri, Alex Bruneau, Eva-Luna Delmas, Emeline Guidé and Aurore Meyer.

Short Film Spotlight: Money and Happiness

Synopsis: The hamsters live and work in Hamsterland, a perfect state with a perfect economy. The GDP growS steadily, there is no unemployment, and 100% of the population declare themselves to be happy.

Of course, just as in any attempt to arrange a perfect society by force, the world of the hamsters also has its dark side, which we gradually discover in the course of the film.

Directed by Ana Nedeljkovic & Nikola Majdak Jr.

Written by Ana Nedeljkovic.

Animated by Ana Nedeljkovic, Leon Vidmar and Nikola Majdak Jr.

Music by Dusan Petrovic.

Sound design by Julij Zornik.

Narrated by Masa Mileusnic.

Short Film Spotlight: Hasta los huesos (Down to the Bone)

Synopsis: A man dies and descends to the Land of the Dead, where he is greeted at a party by a worm, skeletons and La Catrina, who seductively sings to him. After a while of fun and flirtation, the man discovers that being dead isn’t so bad.

Written, directed and edited by René Castillo.

Cinematography by Sergio Ulloa.

Animated by Luis Téllez, René Castillo and Cecilia Lagos.

Original music by Café Tacvba.

“La Llorona” performed by Eugenia León.

‘Another World’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast and Poster: GKIDS Brings Hong Kong Fantasy Drama to North America

Theatrical release date: June 5, 2026

Synopsis: Gudo is a Soul Keeper, a spirit who guides human souls into their next life. When he befriends a young girl named Yuri, he discovers that her untimely death has left her cursed with unresolved rage and regret.

As Yuri’s soul teeters on the edge of annihilation, Gudo embarks on a dangerous journey to stop her from unleashing horrible destruction on both the human world and the spirit realm.

Directed by Tommy Ng Kai Chung.

Written by Polly Yeung Po Man.

Based on the novel Sennenki: Thousand-Year Journey of an Oni by Naka Saijo.

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‘Dragon Striker’: Trailer, Release Date, Voice Cast and Poster Revealed for Disney’s Sports Fantasy Series

Release date: All 11 episodes premiere June 9, 2026 on Disney XD at 5:00 p.m. and will stream on Disney+ and Hulu the following day.

Synopsis: In a world where sports and magic combine, farm boy Key discovers his ultrapowerful natural talent and learns he could be the legendary Dragon Striker.

Set at Kal Asterock, an elite school for students who possess extraordinary abilities, Key joins goalkeeper Ssyelle on a scrappy new team to challenge the school champions.

As he struggles with the raging dragon inside him and Ssyelle fights to hold her team together, they learn dark secrets of the past and uncover an ancient evil.

Created by Sylvain Dos Santos and Charles Lefebvre.

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Short Film Spotlight: Roberto

Synopsis: Fifteen years have passed and Roberto is still in love with his neighbor, but she prefers to remain hidden, ashamed of her body.

With his art and an old clothesline as his only form of communication, Roberto has a plan to get his beloved to face her monsters once and for all.

Written and directed by Carmen Córdoba González.

Cinematography by Toni Mortero.

Music by Jordi Carbonell.

Sound Design by Ivan Garrido.

‘My Two Cents’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Poster: Italian Animated Series Comes to Netflix

Release date: May 27, 2026 on Netflix

Synopsis: Zero and Cinghiale run a small business, but financial struggles, misunderstandings, and increasingly complicated personal lives begin to take their toll.

The return of a figure from Zero’s past and unexpected responsibilities push an already fragile situation to the brink, forcing everyone to confront difficult choices.

Created, written and directed by Zerocalcare.

Voiced by Zerocalcare and Valerio Mastandrea.

Original Italian title: Due Spicci

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Short Film Spotlight: Los Huesos (The Bones)

Synopsis: Los Huesos is a fictitious account of the world’s first stop-motion animated film.

Dated 1901 and excavated in 2021, the footage documents a ritual performed by a girl who appears to use human corpses.

Emerging in the ritual are Diego Portales and Jaime Guzmán, central figures in the construction of authoritarian and oligarchic Chile.

Written and directed by Cristóbal León and Joaquín Cociña.

Stop motion armature design by Alejandro León Dooner.

Music and sound design by Tim Fain.

Sound mix by Roberto Espinoza and Pablo Bahamondez.

Short Film Spotlight: Wilem

Synopsis: Wilem is the story of a sensitive prince, living in a brutal world. With the help of his friend he attempts to escape not only his royal duties, but also, his crazy family.

Directed by James Papper and Bárbara Oliveira.

Written by James Papper.

Music by Charlie Pelling, James Papper, In Flux and Jon Hook.

Sound Mix by Charlie Pelling.

Voice cast:
James Papper
Charlie Milner
Florence Poppy Deary
Rory Haworth Galt

Short Film Spotlight: Eklo

Synopsis: A drop of water falls every day at the same time inside a wall, creating a close connection between a strange creature and its small plant.

Each passing day feels like a victory in this place where everything seems to belong to the past. What will happen the day this fragile balance is disturbed?

Directed by:
François Dollet
Lucas Mullier
Titouan Bertin
Lucas Dubois
Urvan Taillebuis

Music and Sound Design by Romain Castagnet.

Music Video Spotlight: American Football – No Feeling feat. Brendan Yates

Directed by Cady Buche and Travis Barron.

American Football is Mike Kinsella, Nate Kinsella, Steve Holmes and Steve Lamos.

“No Feeling” is from the album LP4.

Lyrics:
There’s nothing new to say or do
There’s nothing new to crave
Tell the doctors I’m done
The kids, “Adieu”
And Mother, “Désolé”
One last goodbye and one last kiss
One last dance with the Goddess Nyx

No feeling
No pain
No one to blame
Forever awaits
It’s just an eternal blank page

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‘Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time’ Official Trailer: Soccer Documentary Blends Animation with Archival Footage and Interviews

Release date: May 28, 2026 on Netflix

Synopsis: The film tells the story of Emiliano Martínez, from his childhood in Mar del Plata, Argentina to becoming known as Dibu, one of the greatest goalkeepers in the world.

It was inspired by a short story about a boy who discovers he has the power to stop time and communicate with a ball that reminds him of the challenges ahead.

Spanish title: Dibu Martínez: El pibe que ataja el tiempo

Directed by Gustavo Cova.

Written by Hernán Casciari.

Illustrated by Ricardo Liniers.

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