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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
Zootopia soundtrack details
via Film Music Reporter, February 4, 2016 | Category: News
First Ratchet and Clank commercials bring the game to life
via ComingSoon.net, February 4, 2016 | Category: News
Watch the Magnum P.I. inspired Archer season 7 promo
via Animated Views, February 2, 2016 | Category: News
Kung Fu Panda 3 opens #1 in both U.S. and China
via Cartoon Brew, February 2, 2016 | Category: News
Lost Oswald cartoon premieres as Snow White bonus feature
via Animation Scoop, February 2, 2016 | Category: News
Animated Views’ 2016 Oscar Contest
James R Whitson, February 1, 2016 | Category: Contest Corner

Animated Views is giving away $50 worth of movies — your choice of either an Amazon gift card or a Fandango gift card — during our 12th Annual Oscar Event! Enter today for your chance to win!
Kung Fu Panda 3 opens
January 29, 2016 | Category: News

DreamWorks’ Kung Fu Panda 3 opens today in 3,955 theatres according to Box Office Mojo. The film is doing well with the critics, with a 79% at Rotten Tomatoes. Their critical consensus: “Kung Fu Panda 3 boasts the requisite visual splendor, but like its rotund protagonist, this sequel’s narrative is also surprisingly nimble, adding up […]
Sit Down with the Kung Fu Panda 3 cast
via ComingSoon.net, January 28, 2016 | Category: News