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Avatar sequel series Seven Havens ordered at Nickelodeon
Double Oscar nominee Flow now streaming on Max

Sideshow and Janus Films’ two time Academy Award nominated film Flow makes its streaming debut exclusively on Max in the today, and on HBO February 15th. Flow is one of the most acclaimed films of the year. It is nominated for two Oscars: Best Animated Feature and Best International Feature (Latvia). The film won the […]

Animated Views’ 2025 Oscar Contest and Chat

Animated Views is giving away $100 worth of movies — your choice of either an Amazon or Fandango gift card — during our 21st Annual Oscar Event. Enter today for your chance to win! And join us on Oscar night for a live chat with the AV team and fellow readers.

Criterion Collection to release Flow in a 4K special edition
Once Upon a Stage: 30 Years of Disney on Broadway

Disney Theatrical Productions is celebrating 30 years on Broadway with an exhibit at Epcot in the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.

Locksmith Animation sets next feature Wed Wabbit
Dog Man opens

DreamWorks’ Dog Man is now playing in 3,885 theatres, according to The Numbers. The film is doing well with the critics, earning a solid 76% on Rotten Tomatoes. Most predict it will be top dog at the box office this weekend with Boxoffice Pro projecting $25-35 million, Box Office Forecast $28-34 million, and BoxOfficeReport $33.5 […]

Pete Davidson and Dav Pilkey on Dog Man
The 2024 AV Readers’ Choice Poll

Critics, the Academy, Hollywood guilds, and even the Animated Views staff will tell you what they think. But now it’s your turn to be the critic! What was the best animated film of 2024?

New trailer for Pixar’s first long-form animated series Win or Lose

“Pixar Animation Studios’ original series Win or Lose follows the intertwined stories of eight different characters as they each prepare for their big championship softball game. The series reveals what it actually feels like to be in the shoes of each character — the insecure kids, their helicopter parents, even a lovesick umpire — with […]

How to help animation industry workers who have been displaced by the L.A. wildfires

The devastating wildfires ravaging Los Angeles have impacted so many people, including members of the animation community, many of whom have lost their homes. Fellow animation news site Cartoon Brew has compiled a list of fundraisers for some who have been affected. If you’re able, please consider helping out those who have brought so much […]

Interviews with The Wild Robot composer Kris Bowers and songwriter Maren Morris
Fox toons dominate Writers Guild Award animation nominations
Why the Australian Open is animating its players on YouTube
Dog Man movie: Everything to know about Dav Pilkey adaptation
The Wild Robot returns to theaters for awards season run
Five animated features nominated for Art Directors Guild Awards
Shrek 5 release moved to December 2026, Minions 3 moves up to Summer 2026
Sony Group deepens investments in booming anime sector