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Animation proves to be as diverse as ever at Oscars
via The Washington Post, March 3, 2016 | Category: News
Inside Out, Ex Machina, Bear Story win Oscars
February 29, 2016 | Category: News

Inside Out’s Pete Docter and Jonas Rivera won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature at the 88th Annual Academy Awards. It was Docter’s eighth nomination and second win, and Rivera’s second nomination and first win.
Oscar Night 2016
James R Whitson, February 28, 2016 | Category: Tooning In

It’s time for the winners of the 88th Annual Academy Awards to be revealed ! Check out the consensus picks in our contest and join us for a live chat during the show.
Five things we learned about the animation Oscar nominees
via USA Today, February 26, 2016 | Category: News
Deadpool face-animation tech embroiled in Hollywood legal battle
via Ars Technica, February 26, 2016 | Category: News
Analyzing the acting in the feature animation Oscar nominees
via Cartoon Brew, February 26, 2016 | Category: News
Mano Studios to bring Ghibli-style animation to Pakistan
via Wired UK, February 26, 2016 | Category: News
PBS to launch new kids channel and digital live stream
via Hollywood Reporter, February 23, 2016 | Category: News
When Marnie Was There director reflects on his Oscar-nominated film
via The Japan Times, February 18, 2016 | Category: News
Charlie Kaufman is surprised that animation gets no respect
via Cartoon Brew, February 18, 2016 | Category: News
Shakira demanded a ‘curvier’ character in Zootopia
via BreakingNews.ie, February 18, 2016 | Category: News
Coding computer animation in 1964 looked a lot like it does in 2016
via Motherboard, February 18, 2016 | Category: News
Annecy hosts 4th Disney Art Challenge, Finding Dory preview
via Animation Magazine, February 18, 2016 | Category: News
Some cinematographers arguing for a second Oscar category for VFX-heavy films
via Hollywood Reporter, February 17, 2016 | Category: News
Homer will answer viewer questions live on The Simpsons
via CNN, February 17, 2016 | Category: News
Expanded Rescuers Down Under soundtrack announced
via Film Music Reporter, February 16, 2016 | Category: News
The Canadian animation behind The Little Prince
via Radio Canada International, February 16, 2016 | Category: News
The AV Readers’ Choice Poll – Best Animated Feature Film of 2015
James R Whitson, February 12, 2016 | Category: AV Interactive

The Academy, Hollywood guilds, critics, and even the Animated Views staff are rendering their judgment on the top films of the year. But now it’s your turn – vote now!

What could potential Hasbro/Mattel merger mean for movies?
via Slash Film, February 5, 2016 | Category: News
Annecy announces 12-part spotlight on French animation
via Cartoon Brew, February 5, 2016 | Category: News