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Oscar Issac teases “looser” Star Wars movie with Episode IX
Original Big Bird, Caroll Spinney, leaves Sesame Street after nearly 50 years
The under-appreciated craft of stop-motion animation
New Minions short to be shown with The Grinch?

A new French poster for The Grinch has apparently revealed that a new Minions short will be shown in theaters with it. Going by the title Yellow is the New Black, it will presumably take place during the time the Minions spent in prison during Despicable Me 3. It is currently unknown if this short […]

Watch a new sneak peek of Season 2 of DuckTales

A brand new sneak peek of the second season of DuckTales has been revealed, and you can check it out in the player. Some may wonder why the show is already gearing up for new episodes when it wrapped up its first season barely a month ago, but Disney Channel tends to be unorthodox when […]

First look at new Incredibles 2 short film revealed
Mary Poppins Returns wows with first official screening
The first Aladdin trailer is here

The first trailer for Aladdin premiered tonight during Thursday Night Football, and is now online for your viewing pleasure. Those who were hoping for a first look at Will Smith as The Genie might be a little disappointed, however, as this preview is very strictly a teaser. The movie opens everywhere Memorial Day. Aladdin is […]

International Wreck-It Ralph 2 trailer reveals new footage

A new international trailer for Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 is now online, and it contains a lot of previously unseen footage (including cameos from Baymax and Buzz Lightyear). It is also potentially quite spoiler-heavy, so watch at your own risk. Ralph Breaks the Internet opens in the states this Thanksgiving.

Disney opens up the magic lamp with first Aladdin poster

A first poster for the upcoming remake of Aladdin was revealed by Will Smith on Facebook, and you can check it out below. In addition, a “first look” at the film is set to arrive tomorrow, though it’s unknown if it will be a trailer or not. Directed by Guy Ritchie (Sherlock Holmes), the anticipated […]

Penelope Cruz turned down for Frozen 2 role
Longtime Pixar/DreamWorks animator Adam Burke passes away

Adam Burke–a man who worked on everything from the films of Don Bluth to the blockbusters of Pixar–has passed away. Director Brad Bird posted about the news on Twitter, saying that Burke did “exceptional” work on all of his movies. “A great man and talent, always upbeat, giving…we’ll miss you, Adam.” Adam Burke did stellar […]

Emma Roberts joins UglyDolls movie
Watch the How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World clip from New York Comic Con

DreamWorks Animation has posted a clip they showed at the New York Comic Con of the forthcoming How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. The clip notes that the next trailer will be launched on Thursday, October 25. The film itself is currently scheduled to be released on February 22, 2019.

Peter Dinklage joins The Croods 2
Margot Robbie in talks to take over live-action Barbie movie
How Laika was formed by Will Vinton being fired from his own company
“Claymation” pioneer Will Vinton passes away at 70

Oscar, Emmy, and Clio Award winner Will Vinton has died at age 70. Vinton was a pioneer in stop motion animation, trademarking the name “claymation” for his process.

The full She-Ra and the Princesses of Power trailer is here

“For the honor of Greyskull!” The full trailer for She-Ra and the Princesses of Power is now online, and it’s pretty action-packed stuff, showcasing the new animation style of the reboot of the 80’s classic. It also offers fans their best looks yet at several classic characters from the original series. She-Ra and the Princesses […]