As Annecy Animation Festival attendees try to avoid the scorching sun as much as they can, Warner Bros. Pictures Animation turned up the heat today in its 2026 Annecy Showcase, with both new titles and additional voice cast announced for the upcoming feature “Bad Fairies,” as well as more info on its upcoming originals.
The studio’s biggest announcement came from President of Warner Bros. Pictures Animation Bill Damaschke himself who announced on stage a partnership with acclaimed animator and creator Vivienne Medrano on her new original animated musical movie “Prehistoria,” marking the feature directorial debut of the beloved “Hazbin Hotel,” “Helluva Boss” creator.
Medrano, also known as “VivziePop,” has emerged in the last decade as one of the most influential voices in independent animation, building a global fanbase through her breakout YouTube-driven projects and distinctive visual style. The creator’s work on the “Hellaverse” series has cultivated a passionate, highly engaged audience, with her content generating billions of views and establishing her as a leading cross-platform storyteller.
“Since I began my animation journey,” Medrano shared, “my biggest dream was to be part of a feature film. Now to be creating an original story that I have been holding for years, and with Warner Bros. Pictures Animation, a studio whose characters and stories have been a huge part of my life, is truly a dream come true. I’m SO excited to share this fossil fantasy world with everyone!”
