Month: December 2020

In a single weekend, Wonder Woman 1984 becomes most viewed streaming release of 2020
Robert Rodriguez says Alita: Battle Angel sequel could happen on Disney+
Universal moves Boss Baby 2 to September, The Bad Guys to 2022
Soul

Soul has lofty aspirations and it hits the high notes almost every time, with incredible animation, captivating music, and an engrossing plot. While it’ll make you think a lot more than laugh, the end result is a virtuoso performance.

Soul filmmakers discuss alternate endings
How jazz composer Jon Batiste’s music gave Pixar’s latest its Soul
Live-action Looney Tunes film Coyote Vs. Acme gets 2023 release date
New Tom & Jerry poster advertises “a major commotion picture”

A new poster for Tom & Jerry is now online, and you can check it out below. Starring Chloe Grace Moretz and Michael Peña, the movie will be shown in theaters (well, whichever ones are open) and available on HBO Max in February. One of the most beloved rivalries in history is reignited when Jerry […]

Helluva Boss

This is not a family-friendly show, pushing acceptable adult content to a shocking degree, but those willing to brave the fires of Beelzebub may enjoy the independently produced high quality animation, eccentric characters, and nice melodies.

Shrek added to the National Film Registry
Can Warner Bros. make money from Wonder Woman 1984’s release?
The Puppetoon Movie: Volume 2

Featuring brilliant restoration work, this new compilation of classic George Pal stop-motion shorts astounds the viewer with its animation, music, and color. Also included are rare European films, including ones with hand-drawn animation.

Marvel news from Disney Investor Day 2020

Here is some of the Marvel news announced today at the Disney Investor Day meeting. (Tweets may take a few seconds to load.) "We are an unusual couple." Marvel Studios' @WandaVision, an Original Series, starts streaming Jan. 15 on #DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/rBIygqUGsw — Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) December 11, 2020 A visionary new age of television begins. […]

Lucasfilm news from Disney Investor Day 2020

Here is some of the Star Wars and other Lucasfilm news announced today at the Disney Investor Day meeting. (Tweets may take a few seconds to load.) Rangers of the New Republic, a new Original Series set within the timeline of @TheMandalorian, is coming to @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/YKlWJpvhAW — Disney (@Disney) December 10, 2020 Ahsoka, a […]

Pixar news from Disney Investor Day 2020

Here is some of the Pixar news announced today at the Disney Investor Day meeting. (Tweets may take a few seconds to load.) First up, a reminder that their latest film #PixarSoul is premiering only on @DisneyPlus this Christmas! — Disney (@Disney) December 11, 2020 Accompanying Soul is @Pixar's latest SparkShort, "Burrow." Burrow follows a […]

Disney animation news from Disney Investor Day 2020

Here is some of the Disney animation-related news announced today at the Disney Investor Day meeting. (Tweets may take a few seconds to load.) The live-action film franchise Diary of a Wimpy Kid comes to @DisneyPlus in 2021 as an all-new animated film! — Disney (@Disney) December 10, 2020 The Ice Age Adventures of Buck […]

AT&T Selling Crunchyroll to Sony’s Funimation for $1.175 billion
The Croods: A New Age will be available on VOD next week

It may have only opened two weeks ago, but The Croods: A New Age will be available On Demand on December 18th. This news was expected as Universal announced earlier this year that they were significantly shortening the gap between theatrical and home video releases. The Croods has been leading a pandemic-exhausted box office since it came […]

Canadian Eric Bauza behind the voice of Bugs Bunny
Disney Historian Christian Renaut on The Best Of Disney’s Animated Features

Renaut tells Animated Views what separates his book from other Disney film books, in Jeremie’s exclusive interview.

Disney cancels DuckTales reboot after three seasons