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A History of DreamWorks Animation: Part Two – There Is Now A Level Zero

The second of a four-part series looks at how DreamWorks Animation initially struggled after becoming an independent production company.

Watch the latest trailer for The Little Prince

Netflix has posted their first trailer for The Little Prince since picking up the film after it was dropped by Paramount Pictures back in March. Directed by Mark Osborne (Kung Fu Panda, SpongeBob SquarePants) and based on the classic novella by Antoine de Saint-ExupĂ©ry, it features an ensemble voice cast that includes Jeff Bridges, Rachel […]

Watch the latest Finding Dory trailer

Ellen DeGeneres revealed on her show today the latest trailer for Finding Dory. The film swims into theaters June 17.

Captain America: Civil War the first film in 2016 to gross $1 billion worldwide
A History of DreamWorks Animation: Part One – Ogres Are Like Onions!

Take a look back at the history of DreamWorks Animation with the first of a four-part series exploring its early years as a division in a new Hollywood studio.

Captain America: Civil War

Captain America: Civil War is fun, exciting, and a compelling drama, making it arguably one of best superhero films to date.

Lupita Nyong’o and Michael B. Jordan to join Black Panther
The Loud House

The Loud House is a surprisingly nice little series that looks good. But the premise of a boy with ten sisters could end up being a burden if not tinkered with carefully.

Watch the first full trailer for Voltron: Legendary Defender

DreamWorks and Netflix have posted the first full trailer for Voltron: Legendary Defender. The remake of the popular Japanese animated series from the 1980s is animated by Studio Mir, which worked on The Legend of Korra and is comprised of animators who previously worked on Avatar: The Last Airbender. Voltron: Legendary Defender takes flight on […]

Watch four new Lego Star Wars: The Resistance Rises shorts

As part of the Star Wars Day celebration on May 4th, Disney XD aired four new Lego Star Wars: The Resistance Rises shorts. Each short takes a humorous look at characters from Star Wars: The Force Awakens prior to the films. Rey Strikes Back looks a typical day for Rey as a scavenger on Jakku. […]

The Jungle Book

It may be a remake of the animated classic, but this live-action version of The Jungle Book is a wonderful film that will leave audiences both young and old in awe of the visual feast it presents.

Disney, Marvel remove Inhumans from release schedule
X-Men ’92 Vol. 0: Warzones!

X-Men ’92 is a faithful continuation of the Fox animated series. But its chaotic narrative will leave all readers quite bewildered.

Betsy Wolfe tapped to play Elsa in Frozen stage musical
Zooey Deschanel, Jeffrey Tambor among newest additions to DreamWorks’ Trolls
Fox Animation to remake Daisy Ridley-produced documentary The Eagle Huntress
Ben Affleck confirmed to direct next Batman solo film
Natalie Portman out, Tessa Thompson in for Thor: Ragnarok
Exclusive WonderCon 2016 Recap

An exclusive recap of WonderCon’s 30th anniversary event, including coverage of Ratchet and Clank, Voltron: Legendary Defender, and the world premiere of The Giant’s Dream.