Month: July 2026

The science behind why kids don’t stop watching Moana
via The New York Times, posted by , July 18, 2026 | Category: News
Forgotten Island will have a special advance screening at SDCC
via KPBS, posted by , July 18, 2026 | Category: News
Hasbro seemingly teases new My Little Pony series for 2027
via Equestria Daily, posted by , July 18, 2026 | Category: News
Disney announces full schedule for 2026 D23 fan event in August
via Animation Magazine, posted by , July 18, 2026 | Category: News
Freddy the 13th animated horror-comedy from Dan Trachtenberg sets 2028 release
via The Hollywood Reporter, posted by , July 10, 2026 | Category: News
BBC Studios launches LEGO Bluey Shorts
via Animation World Network, posted by , July 10, 2026 | Category: News
Toy Story 5
by James R Whitson, July 8, 2026 | Category: Theatrical Top Story

Toy Story 5 is at the same time both a cash grab that should have been left in the toybox, and a pretty good film if you don’t compare it to what came before.
Wildwood reportedly rated PG-13; could be longest stop-motion animated movie ever made
posted by , July 8, 2026 | Category: News

The release of Laika’s Wildwood has been gaining anticipation ever since the reveal of its first breathtaking trailer, and now we might have an idea of how long the movie is going to be. But it should be taken with a slight grain of salt. Regal Cinemas now has a listing for the film on their website […]
Minions and Monsters
by James R Whitson, July 7, 2026 | Category: Theatrical Top Story

Despite being a hit with other critics, Minions and Monsters is far from being top banana of the Despicable Me franchise.
Minions and Monsters tops box office, but hauls in less than expected
via The Los Angeles Times, posted by , July 6, 2026 | Category: News
Minions and Monsters opens
posted by , July 1, 2026 | Category: News

Illumination’s Minions and Monsters opens today in around 4,000 theatres according to Deadline. The film has a surprising 89% at Rotten Tomatoes, easily the best of any film in the Despicable Me canon. Their consensus: “The Minions bring their penchant for mayhem to Hollywood history in this affectionate and charming sendup of moviemaking magic, turning […]