Variety | 2018Cannes Marché du Film

Why Animation Is the Hottest Genre at Cannes' Market

Could the toon boom at this year's Cannes Market eventually lead to a toon bust? As the dust settles on the lineup of new movie projects unveiled in the French seaside resort, no trend is more apparent than the surge in animation

By John Hopewell and Brent Lang

Top Stories

Why Animation Is the Hottest Genre at Cannes' Market

Anton Boards Laurent Zeitoun and Yann Zenou's 'Fireheart' (EXCLUSIVE)

Sony Pictures Classics Nabs Nadine Labaki's Palme d'Or Contender 'Capernaum'

Johnny Depp's 'City of Lies' Acquired for China

Vincent Lindon to Star in Thriller 'The Infiltrated' (EXCLUSIVE)

'Wolf Warrior II' Star Celina Jade Joins Cao Baoping's 'Perfect Blue' (EXCLUSIVE)

Cannes: Benito Zambrano, Luis Tosar Board Morena's 'Out in the Open' (EXCLUSIVE)

Cristiano Bortone to Direct Yan Geling's 'The Secret Talker' (EXCLUSIVE)

Jean-Luc Godard to Adapt 'The Image Book' Into Traveling Exhibit; Star in 'A Vendredi Robinson' (EXCLUSIVE)

First Look: James Norton as Gareth Jones in Agnieszka Holland's Stalin-Era Movie (EXCLUSIVE)

'Dogman' Team Gears Up for 'Pinocchio' (EXCLUSIVE)

Haifaa Al-Mansour's 'The Perfect Candidate' Is First Pic Backed by Saudi Film Council

LevelK's SXSW Player 'Heavy Trip,' 'Word of God' Set for U.S. Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)

Loco Films Acquires Zhang Ming's Directors' Fortnight Player 'The Pluto Moment' (EXCLUSIVE)

Goldfinch, Creative England Ink Finance Pact, Back Samantha Morton Film 'Two for Joy' (EXCLUSIVE)

Paul Dano on Making His Directorial Debut With 'Wildlife'

Cannes: Watch Exclusive Clip From Camera D'Or Contender 'Sir'

Robert Zemeckis, Sylvester Stallone Backed by China-Based Starlight (EXCLUSIVE)

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