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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
Zootopia animation team explains how they brought the characters to life
via Inside the Magic, January 28, 2016 | Category: News
The five most underrated DreamWorks Animation movies
via Forbes, January 27, 2016 | Category: News
J.K. Simmons, Dustin Hoffman discuss Kung Fu Panda 3
via WFLD, January 27, 2016 | Category: News
Angelina Jolie, Jack Black discuss Kung Fu Panda 3
via Today, January 27, 2016 | Category: News
Breaking down the surprising Oscars animation race
via USA Today, January 26, 2016 | Category: News
Kung Fu Panda 3 expected to fortify DreamWorks’ ties to China
via LA Times, January 26, 2016 | Category: News
Disney seeking rich deal for TV rights to Star Wars
via Variety, January 26, 2016 | Category: News
DreamWorks India bets big on animated films
via Deccan Herald, January 26, 2016 | Category: News
New actors, new technology help re-invent Kung Fu Panda franchise
via Wall Street Journal, January 25, 2016 | Category: News
Archer gets a season seven premiere date
via The A.V. Club, January 19, 2016 | Category: News