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Animation visionary Glen Keane talks about Nephtali
Our exclusive wide-ranging interview focuses on Keane’s new short, touching on dance, music, faith, and the new technologies shaping animation in unimaginable ways. |
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Animation Addicts Podcast #104: Hotel Transylvania – Everyone Killed the Wife
Get ready for the sequel by recapping the original Hotel Transylvania in the latest Animation Addicts Podcast. |
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Exclusive D23 Expo 2015 Recap
Animated Views’ special correspondent Dan Short provides our exclusive recap of the 2015 D23 Expo, including the panels for Disney’s upcoming live-action and animated features. |
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How Disney historian Didier Ghez wrote as he pleased…
Ghez tells AV how his new book sheds light on previously overlooked artists of the Disney studio, and why fans should be excited about his discoveries. |
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The Seventh Dwarf
Lazy, unfunny, and annoying, this German Disney knock-off offers very little to like. In fact, it will probably leave you feeling very “Grumpy” when it’s over. |
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Animation Addicts Podcast #103: Fantastic Mr. Fox – Are You Cussing at Me?
In this episode of the Animation Addicts Podcast, Wes Anderson’s first foray into animation Fantastic Mr. Fox is discussed. |
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Batman Unlimited: Monster Mayhem
The caped crusader gets yet another incarnation, this time living in a high tech Gotham threatened with computer terrorism by The Joker. Kids will enjoy the many guest stars and action aplenty. |
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Lego Justice League: Attack Of The Legion Of Doom
There’s nothing more fun than mixing Lego and superheroes, as in this kid-friendly movie starring DC’s biggest heroes. Add in a great extra on the sound, and you have a hit! |
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How concept artist Dawn Brown transformed into a director for House Of Monsters
Our exclusive interview with the creator of the acclaimed web series examines her path from Oz to web stardom. |
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Miles From Tomorrowland: Let’s Rocket!
“Blastastic!” Slick animation, likable characters, and engaging plots make Miles From Tomorrowland an unexpectedly smart children’s show. |
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Animation Addicts Podcast #102: Over the Garden Wall – Candy Camouflage
It’s the first episode picked out by one of the Rotoscopers’ patrons, from the 2014 Cartoon Network miniseries Over the Garden Wall. |
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Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection
A recommended way to catch up on some recent oddities and curios alongside more well-known modern cartoons, even if the selection doesn’t quite feel complete enough. |
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Justice League: Gods And Monsters
A darker League from an alternate timeline must fight the law while solving a murder mystery. Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett craft a wonderfully unique tale for this DC animated movie. |
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Animation Addicts Podcast #101: Shaun the Sheep Movie
The Rotoscopers are together for their first live video show with discussion and review of Aardman Animations’ critically acclaimed stop-motion Shaun the Sheep Movie. |
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Turbo: F.A.S.T.
Turbo: F.A.S.T. is a surprisingly entertaining treat. With zippy plots and a genuine sense of fun, these snails should be fast enough to please both kids and adults. |
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Dinotrux
DreamWorks’ latest series may not offer much for adults, but it’s harmless for little kids, and painless enough for parents to not wish for it to become extinct. |
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Ant-Man
While no where near being one of Marvel’s best, Ant-Man is still perfectly decent summer entertainment…albeit on a smaller scale. |
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Shaun the Sheep Movie
Skillfully made and utterly charming, Shaun the Sheep Movie is filled with wooly situations, sheep thrills, and good-natured fun. You won’t have a baaaad word to say about it afterwards. |
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Rick & Morty
“Wuba-luba-dub-dub!” Smart, twisted, and very funny, Rick & Morty continues to be one of the best cartoon shows on television for adults. |
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Adventure Time: The Complete Fifth Season
Season number five of the Cartoon Network phenomenon is here to dazzle us with strange romance, endearingly bizarre characters, and of course mathematical adventures. |
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Animation Addicts 100th Episode Spectacular
Morgan, Mason and Chelsea celebrate the 100th episode of the Animation Addicts Podcast by coming together for the first time ever and reminiscing on great memories! |
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Exclusive 2015 Comic-Con Recap
Animated Views’ special correspondent Dan Short provides our exclusive recap of the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con, including coverage of Disney’s The Power Of 2D panel, Pixar’s Sanjay’s Super Team, and much more! |
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Animation Addicts Podcast #99: Minions – It is what it is, Just go with it!
Go back to the dawn of time to the inception of everyone’s favorite little yellow henchmen with a review of Illumination’s Minions. |
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Minions
Minions has potential but is ultimately disappointing with an uneven plot and stale jokes. Instead of feature length these little guys would be better served doing short films from now on. |
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Animation Addicts Podcast #98: Inside Out – Is It Really for Kids?
The Rotoscopers review Pixar’s newest and most imaginative animated film Inside Out. |
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Spirited Away
Miyazaki’s greatest film finally comes to Blu-ray, with top-notch technical quality showing this masterpiece in the best possible light. |
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AV Interactive #6: Scoring Pixar
After a brief hiatus, AV Interactive is back! To celebrate the release of Inside Out, show us what you know about the four people who have composed all 15 scores for Pixar’s films. |
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Insider Access To Inside Out
The sneak peek at Pixar’s latest was a worthwhile evening that included some nice bonus features, but the main attraction was Pete Docter’s extraordinary film. |
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Strange Magic
Where is Jar Jar Binks when you need him? Only interminable tedium is to be found in George Lucas’ jukebox musical, which you get the feeling Disney has (quite rightly) dumped out due to a contractual obligation. |
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A Conversation with Terry Rawlings
Editor Terry Rawlings counts many impressive films amongst his credits, including Alien and Blade Runner. Here he talks about his 50-plus year career and his picture cutting debut Watership Down, newly available on Blu-ray. |
