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The Bad Guys

After years of being bad, can DreamWorks… I mean can The Bad Guys leave their dark days behind them and start being good?

Pixar developed new technology to make Lightyear for IMAX
The Bad Guys opens

DreamWorks’ The Bad Guys opens today in 4,008 theaters according to The Numbers. The film is a hit with critics, earning 85% at Rotten Tomatoes. Their consensus: “Fast-paced, funny, and full of colorful visual appeal, The Bad Guys is good news for audiences seeking options the whole family can enjoy”. Expect a first place finish […]

Netflix announces cast and first look for animated feature My Father’s Dragon

In celebration of World Book Day this Saturday, Netflix unveiled the first look and cast of five-time Oscar nominated Cartoon Saloon co-founder Nora Twomey’s upcoming animated feature My Father’s Dragon. The film stars Jacob Tremblay, Gaten Matarazzo, Golshifteh Farahani, Dianne Wiest, Rita Moreno, Chris O’Dowd, Judy Greer, Alan Cumming, Yara Shahidi, Jackie Earle Haley, Mary […]

The Bad Guys cast learns to draw Mr. Wolf
The Bad Guys author on writing “Tarantino for kids”
Gilbert Gottfried, voice of Aladdin’s Iago, dies at 67
Soul adds Grammy to its awards haul

In addition to its Oscars, Annies, BAFTAs, and many more awards, Pixar’s Soul added a Grammy for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media to its haul. Jon Batiste, Trent Reznor, and Atticus Ross won the trophy for the Soul: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, tying for the honor with the soundtrack for The Queen’s Gambit. Batiste, […]

Oscar Night 2022

Tonight’s the night. The winners of the 94th Annual Academy Awards will be announced this evening. And we’ll be here covering it as part of our annual Oscar event, now in its 18th year! Be sure to join us for a live chat during the show this evening!

Why Flee deserves to win all three of its major Oscar categories
Beauty and the Beast team reflect on Oscar run in 1992
Dune and Encanto lead all winners at 20th Annual VES Awards
A case for Flee surprising in Best Documentary Feature
Four classic anime that inspired Turning Red
Animated Views’ 2022 Oscar Contest

Animated Views is giving away $50 worth of movies — your choice of Amazon or Fandango gift cards — during our 18th Annual Oscar Event! Enter today for your chance to win!

Apple teases first look at Skydance’s Luck

At its media event today, Apple previewed a clip from Skydance Animation’s upcoming film, Luck, along with several other movies currently on or coming soon to the streaming service. The film is directed by Peggy Holmes, written by Kiel Murray, and stars Eva Noblezada, Simon Pegg, Jane Fonda, Whoopi Goldberg, Flula Borg, Lil Rel Howery, […]

DreamWorks teases Puss in Boots sequel trailer dropping in eight days