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The Angry Birds Movie 2 opens
Sony’s The Angry Birds Movie 2 is now playing in 3,869 theatres according to Box Office Mojo. The film is doing well with the critics, earning 73% at Rotten Tomatoes. Their consensus: “Like its non-aerodynamic title characters, The Angry Birds Movie 2 takes improbable yet delightfully entertaining flight, landing humorous hits along the way.” |
71st Emmy nominations announced
The nominees for the 71st Emmy Awards have been announced. The animation-related categories follow. Winners will be announced September 22, 2019 on Fox. Outstanding Animated Program Big Mouth Bob’s Burgers BoJack Horseman Come Along With Me (Adventure Time) The Simpsons Outstanding Short Form Animated Program Love, Death & Robots Robot Chicken SpongeBob SquarePants Steven Universe […] |
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SpongeBob celebrates 20 years with a Big Birthday Blowout and the Best Year Ever
Nickelodeon’s iconic series, SpongeBob SquarePants, has reached its 20th anniversary, and the network is celebrating the “Best Year Ever”! |
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The Calendar and Countdown app are back!
Count down to opening dates for upcoming animated films on our calendar, and carry the calendar in your pocket with our smart phone app! |
Toy Story 4 opens
Pixar’s Toy Story 4 opens today in 4,575 theatres (the second widest opening movie ever) according to Box Office Mojo. Like every other film in the franchise, it’s a big hit with the critics, earning a stellar 98% on Rotten Tomatoes. Their consensus: “Heartwarming, funny, and beautifully animated, Toy Story 4 manages the unlikely feat […] |
The Secret Life of Pets 2 opens
Illumination’s The Secret Life of Pets 2 opens today in 4,561 theatres according to Box Office Mojo. The film is splitting the critics, earning a 53% at Rotten Tomatoes. Their consensus: “The Secret Life of Pets 2 doesn’t teach its animated stars any new narrative tricks — but for fans of the original, this funny, […] |
Sneak peak of the new Blue’s Clues
Nickelodeon is rebooting the classic children’s show Blue’s Clues, with a new host, a new look, and a new name: Blue’s Clues and You. |
Uglydolls opens
Uglydolls opens today in 3,652 theatres according to Box Office Mojo. The film isn’t faring will with the critics, earning just a 31% at Rotten Tomatoes. Their consensus: “Very young viewers may be entertained by UglyDolls — if only because they’re less likely to recognize the many familiar elements in its affirmative yet formulaic story”. […] |
Missing Link opens
Laika’s Missing Link opens today in 3,500 theatres according to Box Office Mojo. The film is a hit with critics, earning an 89% on Rotten Tomatoes. Their consensus: “Another beautifully animated triumph for Laika, Missing Link is a visual treat with lots of humor, plenty of heart, and even a little food for thought”. BOM […] |
Disney+ to stream all seasons of The Simpsons at launch
“The longest-running primetime scripted series in U.S. TV history, The Simpsons, will join Disney+ when the service launches November 12th. The first 30 seasons of the animated hit will be available from day one, and the streaming service will be its exclusive SVOD home.” |