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Spider-Man, Bao win animation Oscars, First Man wins VFX award
Sony Animation’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature this evening. It’s the first non-Disney/non-Pixar winner since 2011’s Rango. On their Twitter account the studio posed the above image and said, “There’s a hero in all of us, and we couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you to the […] |
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Oscar Night 2019
Tonight’s the big night! The winners of the 91st Annual Academy Awards will be revealed this evening. And we’ll be here covering it as part of our annual Oscar event, now in its 15th year! Be sure to join us for a live chat during the show this evening! |
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How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World opens
DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World opens today in 4,259 theatres according to Box Office Mojo. The film is a hit with the critics, earning a 91% at Rotten Tomatoes. Their consensus: “The rare trilogy capper that really works, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World brings its saga to a […] |
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Animated Views’ 15th Annual Oscar Contest
We’re giving away $50 worth of movies — your choice of Amazon or Fandango gift cards — for our 15th Oscar Event. Enter for your chance to win! |
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The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
The Lego Movie 2 is very different in many ways to the original, but it has all the heart and emotional punch. Just goes to prove that like there’s no one right way to play with Legos, there’s more than one way to build an awesome Lego movie. |
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Latest Aladdin teaser reveals Will Smith’s Genie
“A thrilling and vibrant live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic, Aladdin is the exciting tale of the charming street rat Aladdin, the courageous and self-determined Princess Jasmine and the Genie who may be the key to their future. Directed by Guy Ritchie, who brings his singular flair for fast-paced, visceral action to the fictitious port […] |
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The Lego Movie 2 opens
Warner Animation’s The Lego Movie 2 opens today in 4,303 theatres according to Box Office Mojo. The film is a hit with the critics, earning a Certified Fresh 84% at Rotten Tomatoes. Their consensus: “While it isn’t quite as much fun as its predecessor, The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part fits neatly into an […] |
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Spider-Verse big winner at Annie Awards
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was the big winner at the 46th Annual Annie Awards, winning Best Animated Feature and all the other categories is was nominated in for a seven trophy haul. Incredibles 2 came into the night with eleven nominations and left with two awards. Mary Poppins Returns also won twice. Ralph Breaks the […] |
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Oscar noms for 2018 movies announced
Nominations for the the 91st Academy Awards were announced today. The nominees for Best Animated Film are: Incredibles 2, Isle of Dogs, Mirai, Ralph Breaks the Internet, and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The Best Animated Short Film nominees are: Animal Behaviour, Bao, Late Afternoon, One Small Step, and Weekends The Best Visual Effects nominees are: […] |
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The 2018 AV Readers’ Choice Poll
Critics, the Academy, Hollywood guilds, and even the Animated Views staff will tell you what they think. But now it’s your turn to be the critic! What was the the best animated film of 2018? |
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The Grinch
If you have a family tradition of going to the movies at Christmastime, you have several good options available. But if you’re looking for something that perhaps means a little bit more, your best bet might be Illumination’s The Grinch. |
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Oscar shortlist finalists for animated shorts, visual effects, and music announced
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the films shortlisted in several categories for consideration at the upcoming 91st Oscars. The ten films still in the running for Best Visual Effects are: Ant-Man and the Wasp Avengers: Infinity War Black Panther Christopher Robin First Man Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Mary Poppins Returns […] |
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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse opens
Sony’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse opens today in 3,813 theatres according to Box Office Mojo. The film is a huge hit with the critics, earning an impressive 97% from Rotten Tomatoes. Their consensus: “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse matches bold storytelling with striking animation for a purely enjoyable adventure with heart, humor, and plenty of superhero […] |
