WATCH: New Trailer, Poster and Images for Pete Docter’s ‘Soul’
In the two-time Oscar-winning Pixar director’s latest film, a jazz musician’s misstep puts him on a fantastical path to discovering what it really means to have a soul.
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Monstra Animation Festival Postponed
20th edition of the Portuguese festival, scheduled for March 18-29 in Lisbon, has been postponed; new 2020 dates to be announced.
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‘Fleak’ Wins Cartoon Movie’s 2020 Eurimages Co-Production Development Award
Given to encourage films early in production, animated feature takes the prize for its artistic originality and touching story.
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WATCH: All the Dogs Get Let Out in New ‘Trolls World Tour’ Trailer
With massive musical medleys unleashing incomparable amounts of pizazz, untold volumes of glitter, and one lone tumbleweed, DreamWorks Animation shares the latest from its upcoming animated extravaganza.
Dan Scanlon Talks Elves, Magic, and How to Make a Film with Legs
The director and co-writer of Pixar’s 'Onward' discusses the sometimes circuitous creation of a modern fantasy.
Illumination Names Keith Feldman COO
Former President & General Manager of Worldwide Home Entertainment at 20th Century Fox will serve as strategic partner and advisor to CEO Chris Meledandri.
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Review: ‘Ride Your Wave’ - Love, Loss, and Awkwardness on the Beach
Masaaki Yuasa’s latest film is an enjoyable tale of romance, grief, and self-discovery.
Taika Waititi Taking on Two ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ Series at Netflix
Academy Award-winning ‘Jojo Rabbit’ director will write, direct and executive product two original animated series based on the world and characters of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s book.
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66 Projects Chosen for 22nd Edition of CARTOON MOVIE
Family films continue to dominate, making up 55% of the project lineup being presented at this year’s conference, running now through March 5 in Bordeaux, France.
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WATCH: First Trailer for Lord and Miller’s ‘Connected’
Formerly known as ‘The Mitchells vs. the Machines,’ new animated feature from Sony Pictures Animation, written and directed by ‘Gravity Falls’ writers Mike Rianda and Jeff Rowe, hits theatres September 18, 2020.
‘Mémorable’ Co-Producer Joins ‘Of Unwanted Things and People’ Animated Feature
Vivement Lundi ! signs deal to co-produce 70-minute stop-motion film with Maur Film, Artichoke, and ZVVIKS.
Crunchyroll Announces Inaugural 2020 Slate of Original Programming
Eight ‘Crunchyroll Originals’ coming to leading global anime platform, from diverse group of creators, include adventure, fantasy, romance and historical fiction series.
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Wes Anderson to Present at Annecy 2020
Director of ‘Isle of Dogs’ and Cristal winner ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox,’ along with ‘The French Dispatch’ collaborators Jason Schwartzman and Roman Coppola, will talk about his relationship with animation.
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Review: FIAF’s 2020 Animation First Festival
Great French animation again comes to New York City.
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‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba’ and ‘Mob Psycho 100 II’ Take Top Crunchyroll Anime Award Honors
Over 11 million global votes cast for favorite characters, series and creators, with winners announced during live ceremony at Crunchyroll HQ in San Francisco.
One Giant Leap for Sheepkind: ‘A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon’
Launching today on Netflix, Aardman’s woolly pranksters go interstellar in a cheeky sci-fi sequel to the studio’s 2015 stop-motion hit, ‘Shaun the Sheep Movie.’
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Nickelodeon Appoints 3 New Senior Animation Studio Executives
Darlene Caamaño Loquet, Liz Paulson, and Camille Eden join studio in newly created roles to oversee movies, casting and talent development, and recruitment.
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CLIPS: New Pixar’s ‘Onward’ Voice Cast Featurette and TV Spot
Tom Holland, Chris Pratt, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Octavia Spencer discuss their work behind-the-scenes; the Dan Scanlon directed film hits theatres next month!
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Autodesk Congratulates the 2020 VFX and Animated Feature Oscar Nominees
Tech giant’s Media & Entertainment software powers the studios behind Academy Award, BAFTA, Annie, VES and Golden Globe-nominated films.
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New ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ Trailer and Images
Illumination’s untold story of a 12-year-old’s quest to become the greatest supervillain in the world hits theatres this July 3.
Producers Jinko Gotoh and Marisa Román Talk ‘Klaus’ Crew Diversity
New featurette highlights how the filmmakers prioritized inclusion in building one of the most diverse crews in animation history.
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Light Chaser’s ‘White Snake’ Now Available on Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital
Engaging tale of a young woman’s quest for her lost identity, with bonus footage including interview with co-director Ji Zhao, is released today by GKIDS and Shout! Factory.
GALLERY: 31 New Images from Oscar-Nominated ‘I Lost My Body’
Netflix has just shared with AWN an extended set of images from Jérémy Clapin and Marc du Pontavice’s Annie Award-winning animated feature film.
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Review: ‘Weathering with You’ - Finding That Place Where You Belong
Makoto Shinkai’s latest is an aesthetically pleasing animated tapestry with characters and relationships that are funny, dramatic and real.
‘I Lost My Body’ Pushes the Creative Boundaries of Feature Animation
Director and co-writer Jérémy Clapin talks about the narrative and technical challenges in making his Oscar-nominated, Annie Award-winning film.
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