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AV Interactive #2: Sorting the Classic Animated Christmas Specials
With the holidays just a few weeks away, we want to find out how well you know those Classic Animated Christmas Specials from the 1960s and 1970s! |
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Penguins of Madagascar
Penguins of Madagascar is not Pixar, but it’s not trying to be either. It compares much more favorably with the Looney Tunes cartoons of the past — zany, silly fun for fun’s sake. And, Hoover Dam, does it succeed! |
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Annie Awards nominations for 2014 films revealed
ASIFA-Hollywood announced the nominations for the 42nd Annual Annie Awards today. Best Animated Feature nominations include: Big Hero 6, Cheatin’, How to Train Your Dragon 2, Song of the Sea, The Book of Life, The Boxtrolls, The LEGO Movie, and The Tale of The Princess Kaguya. ASIFA-Hollywood Executive Director Frank Gladstone said. “We had a […] |
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Big Hero 6
Big Hero 6 is yet another winner from Disney — with an assist from Marvel! Despite some nit-picking criticisms of the story, audiences will be more than satisfied with their film. |
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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. |
