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Warner Archive reveals details of Tex Avery Screwball Classics Blu-ray
Skydance Animation names Peggy Holmes director of Luck
Aladdin writer John August to pen Toto for Warner Animation
The moment the team behind Klaus finds out they are now Oscar nominees

“The incredible moment when #TheAcademyAwards announces that we are nominated. No words can describe it, better just watch it.”

Spies in Disguise

While a few details may ruffle your feathers, Spies in Disguise checks the necessary boxes to be an enjoyable enough film.

Playmobil: The Movie

Playmobil: The Movie is not The Lego Movie. Fortunately, the filmmakers know this too and give viewers something different to play with.

Netflix to release Shaun the Sheep Movie sequel Farmageddon
Frozen II

While actually topping a film like Frozen would be as impossible as finding two identical snowflakes, Frozen II is no more than a lukewarm attempt.

Frozen II opens

Disney’s Frozen II opens today in 4,440 theatres according to The Numbers. While not as big a hit with the critics as the original, the film is still safely Fresh according to Rotten Tomatoes with 77%. Their consensus: “Frozen II can’t quite recapture the showstopping feel of its predecessor, but it remains a dazzling adventure […]

Behind the scenes of Frozen II with Disney’s Jennifer Lee
Tom Kenny joins Nick’s SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage TV event
Lion King, Spider-Verse, Poppins, Avengers, Toy Story, and John Williams pick up 2020 Grammy nominations

The nominations for the 62nd Grammy Awards were revealed today. Winners will be announced on January 26th. Nods of note include: Best Pop Vocal Album: • The Lion King: The Gift — Beyoncé • When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go — Billie Eilish • Thank U, Next — Ariana Grande • No. […]

The story behind Jonathan Groff’s surprising Frozen II ballad