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2021 Quick Review Recaps

Join us as we end the year off right with a quick review recap of some of the big studio releases of 2021!

2022 Annie Awards nominations announced
Twenty-six films eligible for Animated Feature Oscar

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that twenty-six features are eligible for consideration for the Animated Feature Film category at the 94th Academy Awards — though some have not yet had their required qualifying release. The films up for potential nomination are: The Addams Family 2 The Ape Star Back to […]

Encanto opens

Earthworm Jim TV series in development
Simpsons producer reveals how he’d like last episode to end
New trailer for Pixar’s Turning Red

A new trailer from Pixar’s Turning Red has been released. According to the description: “Turning Red introduces Mei Lee (voice of Rosalie Chiang), a confident, dorky 13-year-old torn between staying her mother’s dutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. Her protective, if not slightly overbearing mother, Ming (voice of Sandra Oh), is never far from […]

Disney and AMC running 4 secret movie screenings for Disney+ Day
Gal Gadot to play Evil Queen in Disney’s live-action Snow White
The Mitchells vs. The Machines gets theatrical release date
South Park creators elaborate on Paramount+ movies plan, reveal new details
First Lightyear teaser trailer takes flight

“Experience the origin story of a Space Ranger in Disney and Pixar’s Lightyear, in theaters Summer 2022. Check out a brand-new trailer for Disney and Pixar’s Lightyear, an original feature film releasing June 17, 2022. The sci-fi action-adventure presents the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear—the hero who inspired the toy—introducing the legendary Space Ranger […]

Ron’s Gone Wrong opens

20th Century and Locksmith Animation’s Ron’s Gone Wrong opens today. Critics think the film is working just fine, giving it a solid 80% at Rotten Tomatoes. Their consensus: “It isn’t the first animated film to confront technology creep, but in terms of striking an entertaining balance between humor and heart, Ron’s Gone Wrong gets it […]

Why Zach Galifianakis is the perfect robot in Ron’s Gone Wrong
First trailer for live action Cowboy Bebop

Netflix has released an extremely cool trailer for Cowboy Bebop, a live-action adaptation of the popular anime series. Even those not familiar with the show should give the teaser a watch for its stylish design and impressive editing.

Disney reportedly considering using kids-focused telecast for NFL games
Amy Adams says there’s a lot more singing and dancing in Enchanted sequel
All the details of Disney’s new film Encanto revealed
The Bob’s Burgers Movie gets May 2022 release date