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| 2014 San Diego Comic-Con schedule highlights
by James R Whitson, July 23, 2014
It’s San Diego Comic-Con time again, and Lord Akiyama from the Animated Views Forum has compiled some highlights from the schedule for our readers.
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| Planes: Fire & Rescue
by James R Whitson, July 21, 2014
With a more interesting subject and setting, and a wider canvas, Planes: Fire & Rescue is better than its predecessor — but it isn’t quite a first-class upgrade.
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| Less is more, and more animated news is good news!
by James R Whitson, July 4, 2014
In order to bring you the latest happenings in the animation world in a more timely manner, we’re switching our news posts to a headline only format to get more links to you in less time.
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| How To Train Your Dragon 2
by James R Whitson, June 16, 2014
Though it doesn’t quite reach the same heights, How To Train Your Dragon 2 is a worthy followup to the original. And it makes us yearn for DreamWorks to stop coasting and train themselves to fly higher.
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| Son Of Batman
by Randall Cyrenne, May 27, 2014
Talia al Ghul has a surprise for Batman, in the form of an arrogant but accomplished ten-year-old. It’s a great premise, but the presentation has some problems in terms of believability and basic taste.
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| Green Lantern: The Animated Series
by Randall Cyrenne, May 5, 2014
The film was a bust, but it did lead to the production of what turned out to be a very fine cartoon show. Sleek CGI animation, strong scripts, and intriguing characters add to an already great sci-fi concept, and make the show impressive.
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| The Pirate Fairy
by Randall Cyrenne, April 28, 2014
This fun family film keeps up the quality of the Fairies franchise, serving as a clever prequel to Peter Pan, while in some ways almost being a super-hero film for little girls.
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| Rio 2
by James R Whitson, April 17, 2014
Rio 2 is the type of film that needs to become an endangered species in Hollywood — a vapid, unoriginal movie that will appeal only to young children who aren’t familiar with all the cliches and stereotypes.
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| The Venture Bros.: The Fifth Season
by Randall Cyrenne, March 27, 2014
The latest season of the [adult swim] fan favorite sees the rebirth and fall of SPHINX, The Monarch gain his revenge on Doctor Venture (or so he says), and the recently graduated Venture Bros. clumsily finding their way in the world, even as family secrets come to light.
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| Adventure Time: The Complete Third Season
by Randall Cyrenne, March 17, 2014
The third season of the hit show keeps the strange stuff, while developing relationships a little further. Above all, it stays entertaining and creative in a way that can captivate both kids and adults.
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| Mr. Peabody and Sherman
by James R Whitson, March 11, 2014
Mr. Peabody and Sherman’s focus on family is a nice change from the classic series, but the lack of humor and a good story make it improbable you’ll enjoy the film.
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| Justice League: War
by Randall Cyrenne, March 2, 2014
A younger version of the Justice League comes together as it battles Darkseid, not to mention a stale script and unappealing characterization. There are kernels of goodness here, though, as well as a nice set of bonus features.
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| Oscar Night 2014
by James R Whitson, March 2, 2014
Tonight’s the night! The Oscar winners will be revealed this evening. Join us during a live chat, find out who will win our contest, and see the consensus picks from our readers.
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Mike Tyson Mysteries will turn boxer into cartoon crime-solver
via Screen Invasion, posted by Dacey, July 28, 2014
John Rhys-Davies joins Once Upon a Time as voice of Pabbie the troll
via SpoilerTV, posted by Dacey, July 28, 2014
First look at Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
via USA Today, posted by Dacey, July 28, 2014
Teaser trailer for The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies (finally) online
via YouTube, posted by Dacey, July 28, 2014
Christopher Walken to voice King Louie in Disney’s The Jungle Book, while Giancarlo Esposito will play Akela the wolf
via ComingSoon, posted by Dacey, July 28, 2014
Guardians Of The Galaxy animated series in works
via io9, posted by James, July 28, 2014
Animation UK’s favorite film genre for first time
via The Guardian, posted by James, July 28, 2014
Technology behind the making of DreamWorks Animation’s films
via VentureBeat, posted by James, July 28, 2014
Laika wants to do a traditionally animated feature film
via /Film, posted by James, July 28, 2014
Filmmakers talk making The Boxtrolls
via ComingSoon, posted by Dacey, July 27, 2014
Voice cast of The Book of Life discusses the film
via Collider, posted by Dacey, July 27, 2014
Avengers: Age of Ultron Comic-Con panel recap
via Nerdist, posted by Dacey, July 27, 2014
Planes lands softly in fifth place in second weekend at box office
via Box Office Prophets, posted by Dacey, July 27, 2014
Dave Filoni talks Star Wars Rebels
via Collider, posted by Dacey, July 26, 2014
Family Guy producers discuss show’s next season; say that movie will happen “someday”
via Variety, posted by Dacey, July 26, 2014
Lots of Star Wars comics are coming from Marvel in 2015
via THR, posted by Dacey, July 26, 2014
Sneak peek at Phineas & Ferb: Star Wars, airing on Disney Channel July 26th
via ABC News, posted by Dacey, July 26, 2014
Extended preview for The Simpsons Guy now online
via EW, posted by Dacey, July 26, 2014
King Kong prequel Skull Island coming November 2016
via ComingSoon, posted by Dacey, July 26, 2014
King Ghidorah, Mothra and Rodan will all appear in Godzilla 2
via THR, posted by Dacey, July 26, 2014
The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies Comic-Con panel recap
via Collider, posted by Dacey, July 26, 2014
Short Anna and Elsa clip from Once Upon a Time teased at Comic-Con
via THR, posted by Dacey, July 26, 2014
First look at deadly Simpsons season premiere
via EW, posted by Dacey, July 26, 2014
Awesome first look at Wonder Woman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice revealed, plus Comic-Con footage description
via ComingSoon, posted by Dacey, July 26, 2014
Apes retreat to third place as Lucy dominates the box office
via Box Office Mojo, posted by Dacey, July 26, 2014
Simon Kinberg discusses Star Wars Rebels
via ComingSoon, posted by Dacey, July 25, 2014
Book of Life Comic-Con panel recap
via Collider, posted by Dacey, July 25, 2014
Legend of Korra creators talk show’s so-called “non-cancellation”; could season 4 still happen through digital streaming?
via io9, posted by Dacey, July 25, 2014
Trailer for straight-to-DVD Boxcar Children movie released
via YouTube, posted by Dacey, July 25, 2014
Penguins of Madagascar clip and poster
via ComingSoon, posted by Dacey, July 25, 2014
New Star Wars Rebels fight scene showcases show’s villain
via EW, posted by Dacey, July 24, 2014
Comic-Con recap of opening scenes from Big Hero 6
via ComingSoon, posted by Dacey, July 24, 2014
Penguins of Madagascar Comic-Con panel recap
via Collider, posted by Dacey, July 24, 2014
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Comic-Con panel recap
via Collider, posted by Dacey, July 24, 2014
Home Comic-Con panel recap
via Collider, posted by Dacey, July 24, 2014
SpongeBob SquarePants will become a CGI, human-sized superhero (we’re not kidding!) in Sponge Out of Water
via USA Today, posted by Dacey, July 24, 2014
New photo of Ben Affleck as Batman revealed
via ComingSoon, posted by Dacey, July 24, 2014
Alas, Nickelodeon has cancelled The Legend of Korra; season’s remaining episodes will be released online
via AV Club, posted by Dacey, July 24, 2014
First official photo of Elsa from Once Upon a Time released
via Time, posted by Dacey, July 24, 2014
Oscar winning animator Will Vinton, Gnosis Moving Pictures announce partnership, film slate
via Screen Daily, posted by James, July 24, 2014
A chat with animation legend Phil Tippett
via Flickering Myth, posted by James, July 24, 2014
DreamWorks Animation unveils Christmas mall attraction DreamPlace
via Deadline, posted by James, July 24, 2014
New Yorker makes animator profiles available for free
via Cartoon Brew, posted by Josh, July 23, 2014
First official The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies poster shows Smaug in action
via The Hobbit, posted by Dacey, July 23, 2014
Pirates 5 to set sail on July 7th, 2017
via ComingSoon, posted by Dacey, July 23, 2014
After success of The Nut Job, Canada’s ToonBox expands operations to Los Angeles
via Kidscreen, posted by James, July 23, 2014
Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Sony Pictures Animation to make live-action/animated hybrid Manimal
via Entertainment Weekly, posted by James, July 23, 2014
Frozen villain Prince Hans is also coming to Once Upon a Time
via YouTube, posted by Dacey, July 22, 2014
PBS and American Experience announce 4-hour Walt Disney documentary for fall 2015
via PBS, posted by Dacey, July 22, 2014
Maleficent passes $700 million mark worldwide
via ComingSoon, posted by Dacey, July 22, 2014
Take a look at Mondo’s awesome (and expensive) Iron Giant action figure
via Collider, posted by Dacey, July 22, 2014
Will low ratings cause The Legend of Korra to be prematurely cancelled?
via Inquistr, posted by Dacey, July 22, 2014
Comic-Con poster for Jurassic World
via IMP Awards, posted by Dacey, July 22, 2014
Why Frozen was such a big box-office hit in Japan
via The Hollywood Reporter, posted by James, July 22, 2014
Laika uses 3D printing to create stop motion characters
via 3DPrint.com, posted by James, July 22, 2014
Disney’s five year plan for Frozen franchise
via Jim Hill Media, posted by James, July 22, 2014
A look back at animated commercials in the 70′s
via Cartoon Research, posted by James, July 22, 2014
Remastered editions of Rankin/Bass’ The Hobbit and The Return of the King coming on July 22nd (sadly, not on Blu-Ray)
via TheOneRing.Net, posted by Dacey, July 22, 2014
FXX to have biggest Simpsons marathon ever by airing all 552 episodes before they become available online
via The Verge, posted by Dacey, July 22, 2014
Comic-Con trailer for Star Wars Rebels makes its way online early
via ComingSoon, posted by Dacey, July 22, 2014
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