Into The Hunchback Of Notre Dame Studio Cast Recording with Music Supervisor Michael Kosarin and Orchestrator Michael Starobin
The pair discuss their contributions to the stage version of Alan Menken’s musical. |
Batman: Bad Blood
Following Batman’s disappearance, Dick Grayson dons the cowl of the Bat, and is joined by more members of an expanding Bat-family. |
Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs: Walt Disney Signature Collection
Disney’s first feature is back on Blu-ray in a decent, maybe even solid but certainly not spectacular edition that repeats as many extras as it drops more significant ones. |
The AV Readers’ Choice Poll – Best Animated Feature Film of 2015
The Academy, Hollywood guilds, critics, and even the Animated Views staff are rendering their judgment on the top films of the year. But now it’s your turn – vote now! |
Animation Addicts Podcast #116: Kung Fu Panda 3 – It’s Inner Peace, Man!
Morgan, Chelsea, and Mason take on the latest film from DreamWorks Animation: Kung Fu Panda 3 |
Animated Views’ 2016 Oscar Contest
Animated Views is giving away $50 worth of movies — your choice of either an Amazon gift card or a Fandango gift card — during our 12th Annual Oscar Event! Enter today for your chance to win! |
Kung Fu Panda 3
The martial arts trilogy has a satisfying conclusion, warm, funny, and with a heart as big as its panda hero’s tummy. |
Animation Addicts Podcast #114: Bibo Bergeron Interview – Director of A Monster in Paris
Mason and Chelsea chat with the French director of Road to El Dorado, Shark Tale, and A Monster in Paris, Mr. Bibo Bergeron. |
The Hunchback Of Notre Dame: Studio Cast Recording
Though not perfect, this dark and enchanting take on the Disney animated feature is a pleasure to hear. |
Animation Addicts Podcast #113: The Boxtrolls – Oh, Mason, Where Art Thou?!
Mason is out of town so it’s another “Morgan & Chelsea episode” – in the same room! – taking on Laika’s third film, The Boxtrolls! |
Dragons: Race To The Edge
Those new to the series may be confused, but Race To The Edge provides fans with quality storytelling and animation that make it DreamWorks’ best animated series. |
The Art Of The Good Dinosaur and Funny! 25 Years Of Laughter From The Pixar Story Room
A peek at Chronicle’s two most recent Pixar art books. |
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Even with a somewhat uneven tone, J.J. Abrams crafts a truly magical and nostalgic trip back to a galaxy far, far away. Our review is (mostly) spoiler-free. |
Animation Addicts Podcast #110: Don Bluth & Gary Goldman Interview
The Rotoscopers sit down with Don Bluth and Gary Goldman to discuss the Dragon’s Lair movie and crowdsourcing campaign. |
The Lion Guard: Return Of The Roar
The story may not be king, but terrific animation and catchy songs make The Lion Guard a worthy adventure for its target audience. Kids will adore it. |
Animation Addicts Podcast #109: The Good Dinosaur – Brought to You By Montana!
The Rotoscopers review Pixar’s second feature to be released in 2015, The Good Dinosaur. |
Sanjay Patel talks about his Super Team
Any film is served best if its story can be told from a personal perspective. Read to find out how Patel’s heritage informed his short film, which precedes The Good Dinosaur. |
Inside Animation Supervisor Victor Navone’s mind
Our exclusive interview spotlights one of the key talents behind Pixar’s masterpiece Inside Out. |
The Good Dinosaur
There is nothing terribly wrong with The Good Dinosaur — if you consider it a children’s movie. But for the rest of us expecting something |
Toy Story That Time Forgot
The traditions of Toy Story are put aside for what is essentially an overlong imaginary sequence (without anyone imagining). It’s fun while it lasts but may easily end up being forgotten. |
Animation Addicts Podcast #108: The Peanuts Movie – Are There Peanuts Brand Peanuts?
The Rotoscopers jump into the world of Charles Schulz for Blue Sky Studios’ 2015 animated film The Peanuts Movie. |
The Peanuts Movie
Whether you think the filmmakers successfully kicked the ball or fell flat on their backs all depends on whether you were expecting a faithful adaptation or a modern take. |
Animation Addicts Podcast #107: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs – Walkin’ in a Render Wonderland
The Rotoscopers take on the 2009 Sony Animation film Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. |
Animation Addicts Podcast #106: Lilo & Stitch – Bait and Stitch
Its Halloween and, even though they’re not reviewing a spooky film, the Rotoscopers still got dressed up in their costumes to review Disney’s 2002 film Lilo & Stitch. |
Animation Addicts Podcast #105: Hotel Transylvania 2 – “I Love Your Chocolate Cereal!”
The Rotoscopers get together for the latest podcast and review Sony’s 2015 animated film Hotel Transylvania 2. |
Hotel Transylvania 2
While not as original or surprising as the first film, Hotel Transylvania 2 still touches the heart-strings and tickles the funny-bone. Kids will love it and adults won’t die of boredom either. |
Lego Star Wars: The New Yoda Chronicles
The Force is fun with this one, providing cheeky Robot Chicken-style humor that Star Wars fans of all ages should find hilarious. |
Star Wars – Rebels: Complete Season One
Bridging the gap between the film trilogies, Rebels’ initial season inches its way towards being epic, setting up what promises to be an even stronger second season. |