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Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe will be back at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June with exclusive sneak peeks and a generational gathering of some of CNS’ most visionary and influential animators, in honor of the studio’s 25th anniversary.
Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe has produced Annecy’s official 2025 trailer, which features Bugs Bunny and other iconic Warner Bros. characters making their way to this year’s festival. The trailer was directed by Grant Orchard (Hey Duggee) with Ben Bocquelet (The Amazing World of Gumball) serving as executive producer.
“Annecy is the highlight of our year, and it’s an honor for Warner Bros. Animation to participate in such a meaningful way,” said Sam Register, President of the studios group. “I want to thank Marcel Jean and the festival leadership for entrusting us with this year’s trailer, and Ben Bocquelet for his creative vision. We look forward to our time at this year’s festival and celebrating this artform that we love so much.”
Program Slate for Annecy 2025:
Creating Creativity: Celebrating 25 Years of Cartoon Network Studios
A special event celebrating the studio that defied industry norms and defined animation for a generation of fans. Join a gathering of visionary creators — Genndy Tartakovsky (Dexter’s Laboratory), Craig McCracken (The Powerpuff Girls), Pendleton Ward (Adventure Time), Rebecca Sugar (Steven Universe), J.G. Quintel (Regular Show), Adam Muto (Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake) — for a conversation covering the history, future, and enduring legacy of Cartoon Network Studios.
Get Jiro: Work in Progress Session
From Warner Bros. Animation and based on the New York Times bestselling DC/Vertigo graphic novel, Get Jiro is set in a not-too-distant future Los Angeles where master chefs rule the town and people literally kill for a seat at the best restaurants. A mysterious sushi master named Jiro enters a bloody culinary war to craft his recipe for revenge. Join members of the creative team for an exclusive exploration of the creative and production process of bringing this exciting graphic novel to life.
Bat-Fam: Making-Of Session
Following the events of Merry Little Batman, Bat-Fam follows Batman, Alfred and young Damian Wayne — who has now taken on the mantle of Little Batman — alongside a few newcomers to Wayne Manor, as they navigate the fun and frustrations of life as a super family. Join members of the creative team for a special behind-the-scenes look into the artistic development and production of this highly anticipated series coming soon to Prime Video from Warner Bros. Animation.
Studio Spotlight: Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe
Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe showcase their high-profile slate of current and upcoming film and series projects. Learn how these three storied studios aim to be the broadest purveyor of animation in the world, producing content that touches every audience group and every platform. Grab industry insights, exciting news, and exclusive first looks from the always original Cartoon Network Studios, the iconic characters of Warner Bros. Animation, and the whimsical world of Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe.
Adult Animation at Warner Bros. Discovery – Studio Focus
Adult Swim and Warner Bros. Animation spotlight their strategy and efforts in the booming adult animation space. Michael Ouweleen (President, Adult Swim) and Peter Girardi (Executive Vice President, Alternative Programming, Warner Bros. Animation) preview current and upcoming projects and share their team’s strategies to ensure Warner Bros. Discovery remains the destination for adult animation.
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