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Toy Story 5 opens
Pixar’s Toy Story 5 opens today in 4,425 theatres according to The Numbers. The film is a hit with critics, scoring a 93% on Rotten Tomatoes. Their consensus: “Proving that old toys can learn new tricks while reckoning with an era of endless screen time, Toy Story 5 largely sidesteps franchise fatigue by reaffirming that […] |
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Lilo & Stitch, Spirited Away actress Daveigh Chase passes away at 35
She won an Annie Award for her vocal performance as Lilo. |
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It’s really happening as Shrek 5 teaser trailer released
Shrek and Donkey (and the family) are off on another big city whirlwind adventure in the first teaser trailer for DreamWorks’ Shrek 5. The film hits theatres in summer 2027. |
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Pixar’s Gatto teaser trailer and poster released
The teaser trailer and poster for Pixar’s Gatto are now online. The film hits theaters March 5, 2027. From Pixar: Mark Ruffalo has joined the voice cast as the scrappy black cat Nero, and Laurence Fishburne will voice the ruthless mob boss cat Rocco. The teaser trailer introduces Nero and Rocco as they question another […] |
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Animal Farm opens
Angels’ Animal Farm opens today in 2,600 theatres according to The Numbers. The critics don’t seen to be supporting the revolution, giving the film a 26% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Their consensus: “All Animal Farm adaptations are equal, but some Animal Farm adaptations are more watchable than others”. BoxOfficeReport projects a 6th place weekend take […] |
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The 2025 AV Readers’ Choice Poll Results
The Academy had their say earlier this week. But now it’s your turn. As we have done every year since 2012, we asked you, our readers, to turn critic and choose the best animated films of 2025. |
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Firefly animated series in development with original stars set to reprise roles
Firefly star Nathan Fillion has shiny news for fans of the cult favorite space western from the early 2000s that was cancelled before its time in the form of an animated sequel. Fillion’s company and 20th Television Animation are partnering on the project. |
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KPop Demon Hunters, The Girl Who Cried Pearls, Avatar: Fire and Ash win Oscars
KPop Demon Hunters earns two trophies for Animated Feature and Song, The Girl Who Cried Pearls wins for Animated Short, and Avatar: Fire and Ash is the Visual Effects winner. |
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Oscar Night 2026
Tonight’s the night. The 98th Academy Awards are announced this evening and we’ll be here covering it as part of our annual Oscar event, now in its 22nd year! Join us for a live chat during the show! |
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Hoppers opens
Pixar’s 30th feature film, Hoppers, opens today in approximately 4,000 theatres according to Box Office Theory. The movie is a hit with the critics, earning a 96% at Rotten Tomatoes. Their consensus: “An eager beaver for endearment that has the charm to back it up, Hoppers is a sprightly riot that might just be the […] |
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Animated Views’ 2026 Oscar Contest and Chat
Animated Views is giving away $50 worth of movies during our 22nd Annual Oscar Event. And join us on Oscar night for a live chat with the AV team and fellow readers. |
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The 2025 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 best animated film of 2025? |
