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Everyone’s getting more human in the Hotel Transylvania: Transformania trailer

The full trailer for Hotel Transylvania: Transformania is now online, and can be viewed in the player above. The preview for the fourth installment in Sony’s highly successful franchise is also currently attached to Boss Baby 2 in theaters. As has been previously reported, Adam Sandler won’t be returning to voice Dracula this time (for reasons that […]

Celebrate 50 years of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory with a special cast reunion

The Gene Wilder classic Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory has just turned 50, and Warner Bros. celebrated the occasion by releasing a special cast reunion video, which you can check out in the player above. On June 30, 2021, the beloved family film Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory celebrates its 50th anniversary. Peter Ostrum […]

New York goes to the dogs in Clifford The Big Red Dog trailer

Paramount Pictures has released the first full trailer to their hybrid live-action/animation feature adaptation of Clifford The Big Red Dog, which can be viewed above. Based on the beloved series of children’s books created by Norman Bridwell, the film retells the character’s beginnings who comes into the ownership of young Emily Howard. Her wish for […]

Meet Marvel’s Master of Kung Fu with the Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings trailer

Marvel has release the full trailer to Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, which can be viewed above. The 25th feature in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the second theatrical entry in Phase Four, introduces the character original known in the comic books as the Master of Kung Fu. Raised to be an […]

Zack Snyder’s Justice League arrives on Blu-ray in September
Spirit Untamed now available on demand

DreamWorks’ Spirit Untamed is available on demand starting today after playing in theaters since June 4th. The reviews are mixed, with the film earning 44% at Rotten Tomatoes. Their critical consensus: “While it might be a passable diversion for younger viewers, Spirit Untamed is a middling sequel that lacks the essential energy suggested by its […]

The stage is set in the Sing 2 trailer

The first trailer for Sing 2 is now online, and can be checked out in the player above. The preview is actually ridiculously long for a teaser, running at three and a half minutes. The original Sing was a massive commercial hit and fared well with critics as well. The sequel is set for release […]

Polly Pocket: The Movie in the works at MGM
Yogi Bear–and many others–show up in Jellystone trailer

The trailer for HBO Max’s Jellystone is now online, and can be viewed in the player above. While some longtime fans may take issue with the “updated” character designs for Yogi and the gang, there are a lot of cameos here to catch. Jellystone premieres on streaming in July. Welcome to Jellystone! Travel to a […]

Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina enlist DC animation’s Phil Bourassa as lead character designer

LOS ANGELES — June 23, 2021 Today, Critical Role revealed a first look at the character art for The Legend of Vox Machina, the upcoming Amazon Original animated series from Critical Role and Titmouse. The reveal was made via the latest installment of Critical Role’s behind-the-scenes digital series, The Legend of Vox Machina. It was […]

Stream Luca soundtrack online

Walt Disney Records released Disney and Pixar’s Luca Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, composed and produced by Dan Romer, this past weekend. The score was recorded with an 82-piece orchestra at the Newman Recording Stage, and was orchestrated and conducted by Mark Graham. Romer performed on accordion and acoustic guitar. According to the Disney press release: […]

Scoob! director claims sequel is currently in development
Sony moves Hotel Transylvania 4 to October
Luca opens on Disney+

Pixar’s Luca is out today on Disney+. It’s a hit with the critics earning a 91% on Rotten Tomatoes. Their consensus: “Slight but suffused with infectious joy, the beguiling Luca proves Pixar can play it safe while still charming audiences of all ages.”

Netflix and Aardman tease Robin Robin musical holiday special

Netflix has released the teaser trailer for the upcoming stop-animation musical holiday special, Robin Robin, debuting on the service on November 27th, 2021. The 30 minute special is produced for Netflix by Aardman Animation. The synopsis: “When her egg fortuitously rolls into a rubbish dump, Robin is raised by a loving family of mice. As […]