‘Lydia and the Mist Rider’ Trailer and Poster Revealed: ‘Yellowjackets’ Star Sophie Nélisse Leads Voice Cast Release date: February 20, 2026 (Canada). Synopsis: When her older brother Thaddeus is mysteriously kidnapped by the Spellbinder, 11-year-old Lydia sets off to find him in the Misty Sea. Picked up by the crew of a flying ship, the Dolphin, Lydia becomes the apprentice of Ambrosia, a Stargazer. Ambrosia is trying to find other children […]
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Stephen Curry’s ‘GOAT’: New Trailer and Poster Unveiled for Sony Pictures Animation’s Sports Comedy Release date: February 13, 2026. Synopsis: The story follows Will, a small goat with big dreams who gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball — a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world. Will’s new teammates aren’t thrilled about having a little goat on their […]
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Short Film Spotlight: XOLO Synopsis: XOLO celebrates the Day of the Dead tradition through the story of a deep friendship between Jorge and his best friend, Rogelio. Inspired by the spirit of Mexican muralism, every background was painted by hand on canvas, and over 2,000 frames were created using oil paint on paper, one by one. Directed by YUCA […]
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Short Film Spotlight: L’Aveugle (The Blind Man) Synopsis: A blind man navigates the narrow streets of a city as best he can. But when he misplaces his cane, he’s forced to confront every obstacle that stands in his way. Written and directed by Rémy X. Music by Bernard Llioret and May Bahnini. Sound by Lilas Bouché, Raphaël Minachy-Petchy and Farah Yahiaoui.
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Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’: Official Trailer and New Poster Unveiled as Meryl Streep and Dave Franco Join Cast Release date: March 6, 2026. Synopsis: In Hoppers, scientists have discovered how to “hop” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals. Using the new technology, Mabel will uncover mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined. Directed by Daniel Chong (We Bare Bears). […]
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