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Guardians Of The Galaxy animated series in works
Animation UK’s favorite film genre for first time
Technology behind the making of DreamWorks Animation’s films
Laika wants to do a traditionally animated feature film
A chat with animation legend Phil Tippett
2014 San Diego Comic-Con schedule highlights

It’s San Diego Comic-Con time again, and Lord Akiyama from the Animated Views Forum has compiled some highlights from the schedule for our readers.

Why Frozen was such a big box-office hit in Japan
Laika uses 3D printing to create stop motion characters
Disney’s five year plan for Frozen franchise
A look back at animated commercials in the 70’s
Planes: Fire & Rescue

With a more interesting subject and setting, and a wider canvas, Planes: Fire & Rescue is better than its predecessor — but it isn’t quite a first-class upgrade.

New DreamWorks Press unit gears up for fall book launch
The man behind the Looney Tunes
DreamWorks Animation celebrates 20th anniversary at Hollywood Bowl
Planes: Fire And Rescue opens

Disney’s Planes: Fire And Rescue opens today in 3,826 theatres, according to Box Office Mojo. The critics are split almost down the middle, with the film getting a 47% rating from Rotten Tomatoes, where the consensus is: “Although it’s too flat and formulaic to measure up against the best family-friendly fare, Planes: Fire and Rescue […]

Dane Cook discusses being more involved with Planes 2
Planes 2 ticket: To 3D or not to 3D
Photos from Planes 2 premiere
Artist re-imagines Futurama in stunning photorealistic 3D
New full-length trailer for Big Hero 6 now online
Disney does its research to accurately depict firefighting