Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe Return to Annecy International Animation Film Festival [VIDEO]

Warner Bros. Animation (WBA), Cartoon Network Studios (CNS), and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe (HBSE) will once again take part in the global celebration of animation at Annecy with exclusive sneak peeks and a generational gathering of some of CNS’ most visionary and influential animators.

Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe is proud to produce Annecy’s official 2025 trailer which features Bugs Bunny and other Warner Bros. iconic 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.

Sam Register (President, Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe) said: “Annecy is the highlight of our year, and it’s an honor for Warner Bros. Animation to participate in such a meaningful way. 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.”

Full Programming Slate:

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.

About Warner Bros. Animation

Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) is one of the leading producers of animation in the entertainment industry, producing and developing projects for multiple platforms, both domestically and internationally. WBA’s current series include Batman: Caped Crusader, Bat-Family, Batwheels, Bugs Bunny Builders, Creature Commandos, DC Super Powers, Get Jiro, Gremlins: The Wild Batch, Harley Quinn, Jellystone!, My Adventures with Green Lantern, My Adventures with Superman, Starfire!, Teen Titans Go!, and Tiny Toons Looniversity. The studio recently released the original anime feature film The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim with New Line Cinema, and The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie released on March 14, 2025, with Ketchup Entertainment. WBA’s full-length theatrical film Teen Titans GO! to the Movies was released in summer 2018. As home to the iconic animated characters from the DC, Hanna-Barbera, MGM, and Looney Tunes libraries, WBA also produces highly successful animated films – including the DC Universe Movies – for DVD, Blu-ray®, and digital media. WBA’s upcoming slate for Warner Bros. Home Entertainment includes Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires and Watchmen. One of the most-honored animation studios in history, WBA has won six Academy Awards®, 40 Emmy® Awards, the George Foster Peabody Award, a BAFTA Children’s Award, an Environmental Media Award, a Parents’ Choice Award, the HUMANITAS Prize, two Prism Awards and 21 Annie Awards (honoring excellence in animation).

About Cartoon Network Studios

Established in 2000, Cartoon Network Studios (CNS) is a global animation and interactive studio recognized for its innovative approaches to IP development and world-building. Fostering a creator-driven environment, CNS is home to hundreds of visual artists who have been a part of the studio’s many critically acclaimed and groundbreaking animated series, including Adventure Time, Craig of the Creek, Steven Universe, Regular Show, The Powerpuff Girls, and We Bare Bears. CNS has also produced notable Adult Swim hits such as Genndy Tartakovky’s Primal, Samurai Jack, and Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law. CNS has been honored with multiple awards and accolades, including Emmy®, Peabody, GLAAD, and Annie Awards. Internationally, the studio also garnered the BAFTA Children’s Award, Italy’s prestigious Pulcinella Award, and Annecy Festival’s Cristal Award.

About Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe

Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe is Warner Bros. Discovery’s flagship animation studio within EMEA. Based in London, the studio is home to quality local productions distributed worldwide, including The Amazing World of Gumball, The Heroic Quest of the Valiant Prince Ivandoe, and Elliott from Earth. Its content has been honored with BAFTA, Emmy, Emile, Annie, Prix Jeunesse, Rockie, and Annecy awards.