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Disney and Pixar animator/voice actor Bud Luckey passes away

Bud Luckey–a Pixar animator and voice actor who’s probably best known for the Oscar-nominated short Boundin’–has passed away, his son Andy Luckey has revealed on Facebook. Luckey had quite a career in animation, going back to the early days of Sesame Street, where he was responsible for the classic song “The Ladybug Picnic” (which you […]

Watch the theme song for the new Muppet Babies

The new opening sequence for Muppet Babies has been released online, and it’s about as adorable as you’d expect. The reboot of the 80’s cartoon arrives on Disney Junior this March. The MUPPET BABIES are here to make dreams come true! Join Kermit, Piggy, Fozzie, Animal, Gonzo and Summer on all their playroom adventures! Whether […]

Joss Whedon is no longer directing Batgirl
Live-action/CG Sonic the Hedgehog gets a 2019 release date
New Early Man posters released

Following the film’s release this weekend, Lionsgate has revealed five new posters for Early Man, all of which focusing on the movie’s soccer theme. Early Man is now playing at theaters everywhere.

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Black Panther explodes as Early Man fails to evolve at box office

Another year, another animated box office bomb for Lionsgate. Early Man–the new Aardman comedy which was well-received by critics–opened to only $3 million on more than 2,000 screens, Box Office Mojo is reporting. The film faced a glut of competition in the family market, including Peter Rabbit (which continued to do well), as well as […]

My Little Pony season 8 trailer released

A new trailer for the eighth season of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic is now online, and can be viewed in the player below. The series will pick up following the events of My Little Pony: The Movie. The new season premieres March 24th on Discovery Family.

Early Man opens

Aardman’s Early Man opens today in 2,494 theatres according to Box Office Mojo. The film is doing well with the critics, earning 82% on Rotten Tomatoes. Their critical consensus: “Early Man isn’t quite as evolved as Aardman’s best work, but still retains the unique visuals and sweet humor that have made the studio a favorite […]

Early Man cast tours set and makes models
New Teen Titans Go! poster spoofs Justice League

Continuing the meta-humor of the film’s marketing campaign so far, the new poster for Teen Titans Go! to the Movies spoofs the one sheet for last year’s Justice League. You can check out the poster below, and see the animated comedy in theaters this July.

Incredibles 2 trailer released
Early Man’s Eddie Redmayne was hesitant to try voice acting