International Constellation, the financing and worldwide gross sales outfit not too long ago fashioned via the union of London- and Paris-based Movie Constellation with Munich’s International Display, is making a robust displaying on the Annecy Animation Pageant because it unveils its animation slate.

International Constellation, a part of Vuelta Group’s worldwide gross sales division Playtime Group, has six high-caliber animated options in manufacturing and slated for supply in 2025 and 2026, and extra titles in superior improvement for 2027 and past.

Fabien Westerhoff, managing director – movie, International Constellation, mentioned: “Animation is a key pillar of our technique, and this slate indicators the dimensions of our ambition. We’re curating tasks that mix robust market attraction with the distinct inventive signatures of Europe’s most fun abilities. That is about constructing globally-minded, theatrically viable animation that travels, each commercially and culturally.”

In Cannes, International Constellation unveiled a brand new promo for underwater CG journey “The Final Whale Singer” from director Reza Memari (“Richard the Stork”), which is slated for supply by the tip of the 12 months. Produced by Telescope Animation, the characteristic blends coronary heart, humor and high-stakes journey for audiences from the age of 6-plus, as we observe Vincent, a not-so-ordinary teenage whale on a deep-sea mission. When a legendary sea monster breaks free from its icy jail and threatens to destroy the oceans, Vincent will confront his deepest fears and journey to the oceans’ depths with a gaggle of unlikely companions, searching for to summon his mystical track and save the seas from destruction.

The movie has pre-sold to France (KMBO), Australia/New Zealand (Icon), Spain (Vercine), Portugal (Pris Audiovisuais), Greece/Cyprus (Rosebud), Bulgaria (ProFilms), Hungary and Romania (ADS), Former Yugoslavia (Blitz), CIS (Nashe Kino), Baltics (GPI), Ukraine (UFD), Turkey (Bir Movie), MENA (Selim Ramia), Israel (5 Stars), S. Korea (Sign Footage), Vietnam (Lumix) and Mongolia (The FilmBridge).

At present in manufacturing, from powerhouse French indie animation studio Folivari (“Ernest & Celestine: A Journey to Gibberitia,” “The Summit of the Gods,” “Wolfwalkers”) is “Carmen” (working title), a contemporary, animated tackle the basic opera, directed by Annecy Crystal winner Sébastien Laudenbach (“The Lady With out Arms,” “Hen for Linda!”). Set for launch in 2026 in France by Haut et Court docket to coincide with the opera’s a hundred and fiftieth anniversary, “Carmen” guarantees a “visually placing, emotionally wealthy expertise with cross-generational attraction.”

Unique footage of “Carmen” might be offered as a part of the work-in-progress showcase in Annecy.

Recent from its teaser reveal on the European Movie Market, “The Growcodile,” directed by Cartoon Saloon alumni Joost Van Den Bosch and Erik Verkerk, is one other standout title on the slate. “The Growcodile” was developed and is produced by Fabrique d’Photographs (“Stitchhead,” “My Fairy Troublemaker,” “Luis and the Aliens”), in co-production with Freaks Manufacturing unit, Ka-Ching Cartoons, Cool Beans and Fantabulous.

The movie follows Bridget, a gifted younger woman with a giant secret: she has a pet crocodile that she hides in her room. Irrespective of how candy, the little crocodile grows greater and tougher to look after. What to do when your mother and father don’t like pets, and your father, who owns a shoe retailer, loves crocodile leather-based? With the assistance of Grandma Nell, the unlikely duo will set on a wild journey to defy the percentages and discover the proper house for Gilbert the crocodile.

The movie pre-sold to France (KMBO), Benelux (Distri7), Greece/Cyprus (Tanweer), Portugal (Nos Audiovisuais), Israel (Tanweer), Turkey and MENA (Italia Movie), Poland (KinoSwiat), Japanese Europe (ProRom), CIS and Baltics (Volga), and Vietnam (Lumix).

Time-traveling CG comedy-adventure “The Final Dinosaur” will reveal new unique footage to patrons in Annecy, forward of its Q3 2026 supply. Written by Ben Smith (“Stardog and Turbocat”) and directed by Federico Millela (“The Fairy Princess & the Unicorn”), the movie was developed and is co-produced by animation studio Pink Star, the U.Ok. workforce behind “The Superb Maurice,” Constellation Productions and Fantabulous, the French three way partnership between distribution home KMBO and manufacturing outfit Fabrique d’Photographs.

The movie follows Rex, son of the King of Dinosaurs, who’s out of the blue snatched up and transported to the longer term in a defective time machine, and finds himself stranded within the twenty first century. Determined to return to his personal period to assist save his kin, Rex should workforce up with a gang of nerds, freaks and geeks to return 65 million years in time. However when he realizes saving these he loves means huge hassle for his newfound mates, he should face what it means to be the Final Dinosaur.

The movie pre-sold to France (KMBO), U.Ok./Eire (Sky Authentic), Australia/New Zealand (Umbrella), Benelux (WWE), Greece/Cyprus (Filmtrade), Portugal (Nos Audiovisuais), Poland (Discussion board), Hungary (Vertigo), Czech amd Slovak Republics (FoxxMedia), Bulgaria (ProFilm), Former Yugoslavia (MCF Megacom), Israel (Pink Cape), Turkey and MENA (Italia Movie), CIS, Baltics (Volga), Vietnam (Mockingbird), and Latin America (BF Distribution).

Additionally in manufacturing and slated for a Q2/Q3 2026 supply is the “daring and irreverent” grownup animation “Jim Queen,” directed by Cartoon Saloon alumni Marco Nguyen and Nicolas Athané, produced by Bobbypills. The movie affords a “wild, satirical journey via id, fame, and queer tradition in disaster.”

When a mysterious virus begins turning homosexual males straight, Paris’ final Fitness center Queen and his ride-or-die twink sidekick should race to discover a remedy, and save queer tradition earlier than it’s too late.

Rounding out the slate is the newly introduced “Mission Granny,” a high-octane, gadget-packed CG household caper slated for 2027, with a €10 million funds, and one grandma you don’t want to mess with. Caught with their grumpy grandma for the summer time, Paul (8) and Kat (12) are shocked to study she’s truly a retired undercover agent. Now, it’s as much as two rookie youngsters, one farting canine, and a home stuffed with devices to save lots of Grandma, and the planet. International Constellation launched pre-sales in Cannes, with a primary teaser to be unveiled later this 12 months on the American Movie Market.