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20 animated features submitted for 2014 Oscar race
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that twenty features have been submitted for consideration in the Animated Feature Film category for the 87th Academy Awards. Big Hero 6 The Book of Life The Boxtrolls Cheatin’ Giovanni’s Island Henry & Me The Hero of Color City How to Train Your Dragon 2 […] |
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AV Interactive #1: Best Animated Monster Movie of the Past Decade
In the first edition of AV Interactive, and just in time for Halloween, tell us your opinion on what the best animated monster movie of the past decade was — and comment on our new Facebook page! |
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The Book of Life
Story, as the saying goes, may be king. But a weak story doesn’t have to be the death of a film when, like The Book of Life, the animation, music, humor, acting, and everything else is so heavenly. |
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The Book of Life opens
Reel FX’s The Book of Life opens today in 3,069 theatres, according to Box Office Mojo. The film is doing well with the critics, earning a 74% rating from Rotten Tomatoes. Box Office Prophets projects a third place finish this weekend with $17 million, while Mojo predicts the same placement with $19 million. |
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Boxtrolls event this weekend features art, book signing, and a panel of filmmakers
Nucleus, an art gallery in Alhambra, CA with a focus in the animation and entertainment arts, will be having a panel/exhibition for Laika’s animated feature The Boxtrolls this Saturday October 18th from 2-5pm. Admission is free, and there will be a book signing afterward. The event will feature a panel presentation, exhibiting 35+ pieces of […] |
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The Boxtrolls
The Boxtrolls isn’t necessarily bad. And it tries very hard not to be. But it takes more than crazy characters in a cardboard cutout story to make a really good movie. |
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The Boxtrolls opens
The Boxtrolls opens today in 3,464 theatres according to Box Office Mojo. The film is doing well with the critics, earning a 71% freshness rating from Rotten Tomatoes, whose critical consensus is: “While it’s far from Laika’s best offering, The Boxtrolls is still packed with enough offbeat wit and visual splendor to offer a healthy […] |
