MINIONS & MONSTER | Ab 1. Juli nur im Kino!

 

extra! extra! the minions are taking over Hollywood. See Minions & Monsters, only in theaters July 1. 

Fresh off the worldwide blockbuster success of summer 2024’s funniest comedy, Despicable Me 4, Illumination expands its joyful animated universe with a riotous new chapter, featuring all-new characters, in the biggest global animated franchise in history: Minions & Monsters. This is the rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world and then banded together to try and save the planet from the mayhem they had just created.

The acclaimed voice cast includes Academy Award® winner Allison Janney, two-time Academy Award® winner Christoph Waltz, Academy Award® winner Jeff Bridges, two-time Academy Award® nominee Jesse Eisenberg, Zoey Deutch (Nouvelle Vague) and Academy Award® nominee and comedy iconoclast Trey Parker, co-creator of South Park. The cast also includes Saturday Night Live alum Bobby Moynihan and Phil LaMarr (Futurama, King of the Hill). Minions & Monsters is directed by Academy Award® nominee Pierre Coffin, a director of the first three Despicable Me films and the first Minions film. Coffin has also provided the voice for the Minions since their film debut in 2010.

The film is written by Brian Lynch (Minions, The Secret Life of Pets films) and Pierre Coffin and is produced by Illumination’s Academy Award® nominated founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and by Bill Ryan (executive producer, The Super Mario Bros. Movie). The executive producer is Brian Lynch. More than 15 years after their creation, the Minions have become the most iconic animated characters of their generation. Globally recognized and beloved by fans of all ages, they have propelled Illumination’s Despicable Me and Minions to a global box office of more than $5.6 billion.

Mit den Stimmen von Bill & Tom Kaulitz und Christoph Waltz

Originalstimmen: Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jeff Bridges, Jesse Eisenberg, Zoey Deutch, Bobby Moynihan, Phil LaMarr, mit Trey Parker und Pierre Coffin

Regie: Pierre Coffin

Drehbuch: Brian Lynch, Pierre Coffin

Produktion: Chris Meledandri, Bill Ryan

Ausf. Produktion: Brian Lynch

MINIONS & MONSTER erzählt die abgefahrene, aberwitzige und natürlich absolut wahre Geschichte der Minions und wie sie Hollywood erobern, Filmstars werden, alles verlieren, Monster auf die Welt loslassen und sich dann heldenhaft daranmachen, den Planeten vor genau dem Chaos zu retten, das sie selbst angerichtet haben. In den mehr als 15 Jahren seit ihrem ersten Auftritt sind die Minions die absoluten Kult-Animationsfiguren ihrer Generation geworden. Global bekannt und von Fans jeden Alters geliebt, haben die Illumination Franchises Ich – Einfach unverbesserlich und Minions weltweit mehr als 5,6 Milliarden US-Dollar an den Kinokassen eingespielt. Zu den deutschen Stimmen gehört der zweifache Oscar®-Gewinner Christoph Waltz als Regisseur Max – und das sowohl in der deutschen als auch in der englischen Originalfassung. Die Pop-Ikonen Bill und Tom Kaulitz (Tokio Hotel) wirken als Sprecher für die Monster Goomi und Dort. MINIONS & MONSTER wurde von dem Oscar®-nominierten Regisseur Pierre Coffin inszeniert, der bereits für die ersten drei Ich – Einfach unverbesserlich-Filme und den ersten Minions-Film verantwortlich zeichnete. Außerdem leiht Coffin den Minions seit ihrem Filmdebüt 2010 seine Stimme. Das Drehbuch stammt von Brian Lynch (Minions, Pets-Filme) und Pierre Coffin. Produziert wurde der Film von Chris Meledandri, dem Oscar®-nominierten Gründer und CEO von Illumination, und Bill Ryan (Executive Producer von Der Super Mario Bros. Film).

Austin Film Festival: A Conversation with Michael Arndt

This week on On Story, Michael Arndt, the Academy Award winning screenwriter behind Little Miss Sunshine, Toy Story 3, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens, joins us to share his strategies for story mapping, creating a convincing villain, and writing a great ending.

Illumination´s „Minions and Monsters“ is the official Opening Film of Annecy 2026

This year, „Minions & Monsters“, the hotly anticipated sequel from the well-loved franchise, will have the esteemed honour of opening the Festival with a preview screening.

„Minions & Monsters“ is directed by Academy Award® nominee Pierre Coffin, a director of the first three “Despicable Me“ films and the first “Minions“ film. Coffin has also provided the voice for the Minions since their film debut in 2010. The film is written by Brian Lynch (Minions, The Secret Life of Pets films) and Pierre Coffin. It is produced by Illumination’s Academy Award®-nominated Founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and by Bill Ryan (Executive Producer, The Super Mario Bros. Movie). The executive producer is Brian Lynch.

Illumination has an exclusive financing and distribution partnership with Universal Pictures.

The story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, unleashed monsters onto the world and banded together to save the planet.

Cette année, c’est le film „Des Minions et des monstres“, la suite très attendue de la célèbre franchise qui aura l’honneur d’ouvrir le Festival en avant-première.

„Des Minions et des Monstres“ est réalisé par Pierre Coffin, nommé aux Oscars, réalisateur des trois premiers films „Moi, moche et méchant“ ainsi que du premier film „Les Minions“. Coffin prête également sa voix aux Minions depuis leur première apparition au cinéma en 2010.

Le film est écrit par Brian Lynch (Les Minions, les films Comme des bêtes) et Pierre Coffin, et est produit par Chris Meledandri, fondateur et PDG d’Illumination nommé aux Oscars, ainsi que par Bill Ryan (producteur exécutif de Super Mario Bros., le film). Le producteur exécutif est Brian Lynch.

Illumination bénéficie d’un accord exclusif de financement et de distribution avec Universal Pictures.

Annecy 2026: Discover the 18 Members of the Annecy 2026 Official Juries

They will be tasked with judging the 2026 Annecy Festival Official Selection entries: the Festival announces its juries.
Hailing from across the globe and from wide variety of backgrounds, these jury members represent all the richness and diversity of animation culture and creative expression. Their multiplicity and rigorous scrutiny will ensure that the best in each category will be acknowledged.

OFFICIAL FEATURE FILMS

Faisal BALTYUOR

Faisal BALTYUOR

Faisal BALTYUOR
Producer and CEO of the Red Sea Film Foundation

Saudi Arabia

Mònica GARCIA MASSAGUÉ

Mònica GARCIA MASSAGUÉ

Mònica GARCIA MASSAGUÉ
General Manager of the Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia

Spain

Maïlys VALLADE

Maïlys VALLADE

Maïlys VALLADE
Director, Screenwriter, Storyboard Artist, Animator,

France

CONTRECHAMP FEATURE FILMS

Suresh ERIYAT

Suresh ERIYAT

Suresh ERIYAT
Artist, Author, Animator, Filmmaker

India

Lola LEFÈVRE

Lola LEFÈVRE

Lola LEFÈVRE
Director

France

Anna Ida OROSZ

Anna Ida OROSZ

Anna Ida OROSZ
Film Historian, Animation Curator

Hungary

 

OFFICIAL SHORT FILMS

Marina ROSSET

Marina ROSSET

Marina ROSSET

Director, Producer

Switzerland

David SILVERMAN

David SILVERMAN

David SILVERMAN
Animator, Director

USA

Cristobal TAPIA DE VEER

Cristobal TAPIA DE VEER

Cristobal TAPIA DE VEER
Composer

Chile, Canada

 

 

GRADUATION FILMS & OFF-LIMITS SHORT FILMS

Dominique BAZAY

Dominique BAZAY

Dominique BAZAY

Producer, Director of Original Animation, Netflix

Canada

Claude CLOUTIER

Claude CLOUTIER

Claude CLOUTIER
Illustrator, Comic Book Artist, Animation Filmmaker

Canada

Thomas JOLLY

Thomas JOLLY

Thomas JOLLY
Actor, Theatre Director, Chair of the CNC Video Games Committee

France

 

TV & COMMISSIONED FILMS

Fernando GALRITO

Fernando GALRITO

Fernando GALRITO

University Lecturer, Cinema Director, Artistic Director MONSTRA | Lisbon Animation Festival

Portugal

Mariam KANDELAKI

Mariam KANDELAKI

Mariam KANDELAKI
Director, Producer, Cultural Events Organiser

Georgia

Imogen SUTTON

Imogen SUTTON

Imogen SUTTON
Producer, Director

Unided Kingdom

IMMERSIVE WORKS

Abi FEIJÓ

Abi FEIJÓ

Abi FEIJÓ

Director, Producer, Educator

Portugal

Aubry MINTZ

Aubry MINTZ

Aubry MINTZ
Animator, Director

USA

Negar MOTEVALY

Negar MOTEVALY

Negar MOTEVALY
Director, Animator, Visual Artist

Iran

 

 

 

Coming 20207 to Netflix: Here’s Your First Taste of „Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory“

Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory is being whipped up for a 2027 release — and this time the animated feature will serve up a delicious twist on everything you thought you knew about the world of Wonka.

In this bold adventure set in modern-day London, Emmy-winner Kit Connor (Warfare, Rocketman, Heartstopper) voices Charlie Paley, a brand-new character stepping into the spotlight, while Oscar-winner Taika Waititi (Klara and the Sun, Jojo Rabbit, Thor: Love and Thunder) lends his voice to the legendary confectioner himself.

Connor says, “I’m so excited to enter the wonderful world of Wonka. I was immediately caught by the early concept art and the directors’ vision for the film — capturing the spirit and heart that made the original story so special, whilst imbuing it with something so fresh and unique. It’s such a fun representation of the London that I know. This new adventure is going to surprise audiences around the world. You’re in for a treat!”

Willy Wonka (Waititi) has spent the years since the Golden Ticket contest behind bars (not the chocolate kind) for the crime of turning a child into a blueberry. Having served his time, Wonka returns to his factory determined to add a little sweetness to a bitter world. But one thing stands in his way: teenager Charlie Paley (Connor) and his friends. Facing eviction, this next generation of “rotten” kids plot to break into the factory, nab a priceless Wonka Bar, and save their homes. But like many before them who enter the fantastical world of the factory, these kids are in for a bit more than they can chew…

Directed by Jared Stern (The LEGO Batman Movie, Green Eggs and Ham) and Elaine Bogan (Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia, Spirit Untamed), the film promises an imaginative new take on the beloved universe, powered by the animation artistry of Sony Pictures Imageworks, the studio behind Oscar-winners Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and KPop Demon Hunters.” Academy-Award winner Aron Warner (Shrek) and Timothy Yoo (Back to the OutbackGreen Eggs and Ham) are producing, and Waititi is an executive producer.

​​“Our directors, Jared and Elaine, have a bold vision befitting this new adventure whilst remaining sympathetic to the legacy, and I’m thrilled to play my part in bringing Willy Wonka to life in animated form,” Waititi says. “He is so special to me, and the opportunity to voice such an iconic, eccentric candy genius — if a little mischievous at times — is hugely exciting.”

Expect original songs, new characters, and even a few familiar faces, all wrapped in the signature British charm of Roald Dahl’s iconic world. “Having been raised on the delightfully twisted world of Willy Wonka, it’s a privilege to bring his continued adventures to life as twisted adults,” Stern and Bogan say. “And how sweet to do it like never before via the magic of animation, creating a Charlie vs. The Chocolate Factory that’s more deliciously unhinged than your wildest imagination. If we do a rotten job, you can throw us down a rubbish chute!“

Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory marks the latest expansion of the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory universe, following Netflix’s acquisition of the Roald Dahl Story Company in 2021. The reality competition The Golden Ticket will air later in 2026.

“With their singular comedic and visual flair, Jared and Elaine have concocted a delightful adventure that remains true to the spirit of Dahl’s beloved novel while imagining a brand new story that introduces this world to a new generation,” says Hannah Minghella, Head of Feature Animation and Family Film at Netflix Animation Studios.We can’t wait for audiences around the world to experience the magic and mayhem for themselves when the film comes out next year.”

Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory will stream in 2027, only on Netflix.

Cardiff Quick Draw 2026

Welcome to the Cardiff Quick Draw Screening! 110 teams signed up from 13 different countries and made 68 animated films in 48 hours to the theme ‚Work/Play‘!!

The Cardiff Quick Draw competition sees teams across the globe working to achieve the impossible goal of making an animated film within a single weekend.

This year, the teams were different, the prompt was different, but the films made over the weekend are no less incredible.

Pop along and see what is possible to make if you have a 48-hour deadline, a community of like-minded thrill-seekers, and a whole lot of determination.

https://www.cardiffquickdraw.com/

See all the films on the big screen at Cardiff Animation Weekender 2025 Friday 24th April, 8:30pm. Free tickets + more info here:

https://www.cardiffanimation.com/quickdraw-shorts

Crunchyroll: 2026 Anime Awards Nominee Announcement

The 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards are here! Find out which anime are nominated for all 32 categories and get ready to vote every day from April 2-15, 2026! Voting opens once the premiere begins.

Find out who the winners are when the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards streams live from Tokyo on Saturday, May 23.

https://www.crunchyroll.com/de/animeawards/

Timestamps

Intro: 00:12

Best New Series: 01:55

Must Protect At All Costs Character: 02:26

Best Supporting Character: 03:07

Best Voice Artist Performance (Latin Spanish): 03:52

Best Voice Artist Performance (Italian): 04:33

Best Opening Sequence: 05:24

Best Ending Sequence: 06:12

Best Drama: 07:01

Best Comedy: 07:25

Best Voice Artist Performance (Hindi): 07:54

Best Voice Artist Performance (German): 08:33

Best Slice of Life: 09:24

Best Isekai Anime: 09:51

Best Action: 10:45

Best Romance: 11:18

Best Voice Artist Performance (French): 11:47

Best Voice Artist Performance (Castilian Spanish): 12:21

Best Score: 13:13

Best Anime Song: 14:04

Best Continuing Series: 14:58

Best Voice Artist Performance (Brazilian Portuguese): 15:30

Best Voice Artist Performance (Arabic): 16:07

Best Character Design: 17:05

Best Main Character: 17:45

Best Animation: 18:27

Best Background Art: 19:03

Best Voice Artist Performance (English): 19:37

Best Voice Artist Performance (Japanese): 20:14

Best Director: 21:04

Best Original Anime: 21:53

Film of the Year: 22:21

Anime of the Year: 23:05

ABOUT CRUNCHYROLL Crunchyroll is the place to watch all your favorite anime! Stream new anime, full episodes, movies, OVAs, music, openings, endings, trailers and all the best moments in anime, subbed and dubbed!

Swapped | Official Trailer | Netflix

A tiny woodland creature and a majestic bird suddenly swap bodies, forcing them to team up to survive the wildest adventure of their lives.

https://skydance.com/animation/

Swapped is a buddy comedy about a small woodland creature, voiced by Academy Award winner Michael B. Jordan, and a majestic bird (Juno Temple). When these two natural sworn enemies of The Valley suddenly swap bodies, they must team up, while walking in each other’s feathers and fur, to survive the wildest adventure of their lives.

Swapped also stars Tracy Morgan, Cedric the Entertainer and Justina Machado and debuts May 1, only on Netflix.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swapped

https://www.netflix.com/de/title/81749852


 

SUPERGIRL | Official Trailer

“Supergirl,” DC Studios’ newest feature film to hit the big screen, will be in theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures, starring Milly Alcock in the dual role of Supergirl/Kara Zor-El.

Craig Gillespie directs the film from a screenplay by Ana Nogueira. When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice. Alcock stars alongside Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, and Jason Momoa. DC Studios heads Peter Safran and James Gunn are producing the film, which is based on characters from DC, Supergirl based on characters created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

The film is executive produced by Nigel Gostelow, Chantal Nong Vo and Lars P. Winther. Behind the camera, Gillespie is joined by director of photography Rob Hardy, production designer Neil Lamont, editor Tatiana S. Riegel, costume designers Anna B. Sheppard and Michael Mooney, Visual Effects Supervisor Geoffrey Baumann, music supervisor Susan Jacobs and composer Claudia Sarne.

DC Studios Presents a Troll Court Entertainment / The Safran Company Production, A Film by Craig Gillespie, “Supergirl,” which will be in theaters and IMAX ® across North America on June 26, 2026, and internationally beginning 24 June 2026, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.

German Trailer below

„Supergirl“, der neueste Film von DC Studios, feiert im Sommer 2026 seinen weltweiten Kinostart.

Milly Alcock übernimmt die Doppelrolle als Supergirl/Kara Zor-El. Craig Gillespie führt Regie nach einem Drehbuch von Ana Nogueira. Kara Zor-El – alias Supergirl – sieht sich mit einem unerwarteten und skrupellosen Gegner konfrontiert. Widerwillig tut sie sich mit einem ungewöhnlichen Verbündeten zusammen und begibt sich auf eine spektakuläre Reise durch das Universum, um Gerechtigkeit zu erlangen und Vergeltung zu üben. An der Seite von Alcock sind Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham und Jason Momoa zu sehen.

Peter Safran und James Gunn, die Leiter von DC Studios, haben den Film produziert. Er basiert auf Figuren aus dem DC-Universum: Supergirl basiert auf Figuren, die Jerry Siegel und Joe Shuster geschaffen haben. Die ausführende Produktion übernahmen Nigel Gostelow, Chantal Nong Vo und Lars P. Winther. Zu Gillespies Kreativteam gehörten Kameramann Rob Hardy, Produktionsdesigner Neil Lamont, Editorin Tatiana S. Riegel, Kostümdesignerin Anna B. Sheppard, Visual-Effects-Supervisor Geoffrey Baumann, Musik Supervisor Susan Jacobs und Komponist Claudia Same.

DC Studios präsentiert eine Produktion von Troll Court Entertainment und The Safran Company: „Supergirl“, von Craig Gillespie.

Den internationalen Vertrieb übernimmt Warner Bros. Pictures. In Deutschland wird der Film ab 25. Juni 2026 in Kinos und IMAX®-Theatern zu sehen sein.

Games: Blue Reflection Quartet – Announcement Trailer | PS5 Games

BLUE REFLECTION Quartet combines all four titles in the fan-favorite franchise into one magical package. The new collection includes the console games BLUE REFLECTION and BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light; the anime series BLUE REFLECTION RAY; and the mobile game BLUE REFLECTION SUN. BLUE REFLECTION Quartet will be available digitally July 30, 2026 on PlayStation®5.

The difference between the Europeans and the rest of the world: A whirling knife in the hands of a child.

Foto (c) Dreamworks Animation / Universal

Is this a sensitive cut or does this change the expectations of the potential audience by omitting the moment that defines the characters?

I could not help noticing, that there is a significant difference between the US trailer and the european trailer, or better let´s say between the european trailer and the trailer released in the rest of the world.
The european trailer has been censored, cut, shortened right in the beginning when Jo is taking out her knife and flips it open, holding it in front of Raissa´s face.
This is taken out of the trailer in the european version, while it remained in all the other trailers I found all over the net.
Why is that and does that mean the cut will also be in the final movie here in Europe?
Normally I would not mind, because there are perhaps good arguments not to show a kid whirling a knife. But here, in this case and in my humble opinion the cut damages the trailer because this is essential to the tone of the film and especially to the character design of both protagonists. Jo is wild and Raissa is fearless, together they will be a great team.
 So in taking this out, the Europeans will have greater difficulties to understand and to connect to those two characters.
And while some may say, the knife scene is too threatening, I would argue that in the following montage, where both kids create their memories together, there is more wild, dangerous stuff happening then showing off with a knife. Especially when the teens are driving a bus being chased by the police….
So, I like the US trailer more then the european one. What do you think?

The international Trailer – uncut – with a whirling knife:

The european trailer – sensitively cut – without a whirling knife:

 

Haim Mazar – A Cosmic Dance – From „Versa“ by Malcon Pierce | Audio Only

Music video by Haim Mazar performing A Cosmic Dance (From „Versa“/Audio Only).© 2026 Walt Disney Records

Walt Disney Animation Studios continues a long tradition of experimentation and innovation in short-form storytelling with Malcon Pierce’s Versa, streaming Friday, March 27, on Disney+.

Pierce, a 16-year Disney Animation veteran, wrote and directed Versa — a powerful and profound story of loss, grief, and healing. In the short film, a young couple looking to start a family experiences a gamut of emotions as they embark on an ethereal and imaginative cosmic dance of life. The story comes from a personal place for Pierce and his wife, Keely Tateossian, and combines a multitude of artistic styles, bold imagery, and exciting effects.

https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/news/disney-animation-versa-short/

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