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First TV spot for The Grinch released
via Animated Views, posted by , February 9, 2018

An Olympics-themed TV spot for The Grinch is now online (even though the movie is still nearly an entire year away), and can be viewed in the player below. It is expected to air on NBC tonight during the Opening Ceremony for the South Korea Games. The movie opens everywhere this November.
Jorge R. Gutiérrez leaves Waner Bros, no longer directing Billion Brick Race
via Animation Magazine, posted by , February 9, 2018
Butch Hartman leaving Nickelodeon, posts video explaining decision
via Animated Views, posted by , February 8, 2018
The Red Turtle director discusses French animation
via Washington Square News, posted by , February 7, 2018
Glen Keane to direct animated musical Over the Moon for Netflix
via ComingSoon, posted by , February 6, 2018
John Mahoney passes away; Iron Giant and Atlantis voice actor was 77
via NY Daily News, posted by , February 5, 2018
Full Solo teaser trailer and posters released
via Animated Views, posted by , February 5, 2018

It’s become a pretty big week for Star Wars fans. Following the Super Bowl spot last night, Disney has released the first official teaser trailer for Solo: A Star Wars Story, along with four new posters for the film. It opens everywhere this Memorial Day.
Coco becomes 7th Pixar film to hit $700 million worldwide
via Deadline, posted by , February 5, 2018
Watch the Super Bowl spot for Solo: A Star Wars Story
via Animated Views, posted by , February 4, 2018

Disney officially kicked off the marketing campaign for Solo: A Star Wars Story tonight with a TV spot during the Super Bowl, which you can check out below. In addition, the film’s first trailer will premiere tomorrow morning during Good Morning America.  Solo soars into theaters May 25th.
Pixar’s Coco dominates Annie Awards
via Variety, posted by , February 4, 2018
CBS signs producer to focus on developing animation slate
via Animation Magazine, posted by , February 2, 2018
Oriental DreamWorks inevitably sold, rebranded as Pearl Studio to Chinese buyer
via The Hollywood Reporter, posted by , February 2, 2018
Solo trailer finally arriving on Monday
via ComingSoon, posted by , February 2, 2018
Up’s Pete Docter and Michael Giacchino to intro the Academy’s Oscar Concert celebration of film music
via Animated Views, posted by , February 1, 2018

PRESS RELEASE THE ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES AND THE LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC ASSOCIATION PRESENT THE OSCAR® CONCERT One-Night-Only Celebration of the History of Film Music in Honor of the 90th Oscars® Wednesday, February 28, at 8:00 PM Walt Disney Concert Hall Los Angeles, CA (February 1, 2018) — The Academy of Motion […]
Illumination, Nintendo to co-produce Mario film
via CBS News, posted by , February 1, 2018
Isle of Dogs gets PG-13 rating
via Animated Views, posted by , January 31, 2018

Wes Anderson’s upcoming Isle of Dogs has been given a PG-13 rating for “thematic elements and violent images,” Box Office Mojo is reporting. The rating is extremely rare for an animated movie going into wide release, making it the first in the genre to get it since 2009’s 9. The quirky comedy is set to […]
Black Panther gets early praise from critics
via ComingSoon, posted by , January 30, 2018
First Ant-Man and The Wasp trailer released
via Animated Views, posted by , January 30, 2018

The first trailer for Ant-Man and The Wasp is now online for your viewing pleasure, and can be viewed in the player below. It opens everywhere this July.

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