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Animated Views’ 2023 Oscar Contest

Animated Views is giving away $50 worth of movies — your choice of either an Amazon or Fandango gift card — during our 19th Annual Oscar Event! Enter today for your chance to win!

Meet My Dad The Bounty Hunter‘s Dads

Netflix is set to debut another quality animated series. Meet the creators in this exclusive interview.

Popeye The Sailor: The 1960s TV Cartoons

See why one of the most popular cartoon TV shows in history had such variable quality, in this informative and insightful book from Popeye expert Fred M. Grandinetti.

The Best Of 2022: Wait, What…It’s Over? Where Did THAT Go?

Join us for our annual recap of the highlights and lowlights of the past twelve months, including your Readers’ Choice of the top animated movies of the year!

The 2022 AV Readers’ Choice Poll

Critics, the Academy, Hollywood guilds, and even the Animated Views staff will tell you what they think. But now it’s your turn to be the critic! What was the the best animated film of 2022?

A kind interview with the creators of The Boy, The Mole, The Fox And The Horse

Read about the latest animation to appear soon on Apple TV+, as a book transitions to become a lovely and charming short film.

Composer Henry Jackman takes us on a musical journey to Strange World

Learn what makes the accomplished composer’s music for the Disney film so appropriately unique.

Disney historian Christian Renaut presents volume two of his Best Of Disney’s Animated Features

Read our insightful interview with the respected Disney author about his new book!

More than meets the ears with Transformers: Earthspark composers Crush Effect

Learn how two working musicians with no television experience ended up scoring the latest entry in the toy-inspired franchise.

An interview with the creators of Oni

Tonko House has another exciting project to share with the world, with this one a Netflix series inspired by Japanese folklore.

D23 Expo 2022 Exclusive

An exclusive recap of Disney’s convention, including coverage of the Studio Showcase, Disney Legends, Disney Princess – The Concert, and the anniversary presentations of Tron and The Muppet Christmas Carol.

An interview with author Emily Zemler on Disney Princess: Beyond The Tiara

Here, we have a book that probes into the actual evolution of the Disney Princess and how each one has given back to and influenced our own world.

Production Designer Matthias Lechner attacks The Sea Beast

Find out how the immersive world seen in the new Netflix feature was sourced from a wealth of life experiences.

2022 San Diego Comic Con Exclusive

An exclusive recap of the annual convention, including coverage of Marvel Studios, Dungeons & Dragons, Princess Mononoke, X-Men: The Animated Series, The Rocketeer, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, and Little Demon.

To Infinity And Beyond with Lightyear Production Designer Tim Evatt

Find out how the look of the Pixar film was influenced through research and the creativity of the crew, in our exclusive interview.

Lightyear

Lightyear may not be the most buzz-worthy film in the Pixar vault. But even with the high expectations that come with being part of the Toy Story franchise, it holds its own as a solid enough outing.

The Best Of 2021: The More Things Change…

Our annual recap of the year that was is finally up, with us giving you our favorites in film, television, and anything else we might’ve liked! Plus we reveal your picks for the best animated movies of 2021!

The Bad Guys

After years of being bad, can DreamWorks… I mean can The Bad Guys leave their dark days behind them and start being good?

Oscar Night 2022

Tonight’s the night. The winners of the 94th Annual Academy Awards will be announced this evening. And we’ll be here covering it as part of our annual Oscar event, now in its 18th year! Be sure to join us for a live chat during the show this evening!

Production Designer Rona Liu on Turning Red

Turning Red has pastels, promotes believability over photorealism, and of course glorifies chunky cuteness. In this exclusive interview, find out what makes the new Pixar film visually so special.

Animated Views’ 2022 Oscar Contest

Animated Views is giving away $50 worth of movies — your choice of Amazon or Fandango gift cards — during our 18th Annual Oscar Event! Enter today for your chance to win!

The Legend of Vox Machina

The animated adaption of Critical Role is ultra violent and heavy on profanity. Yet the series is brought to life with majestic visuals, thrilling narratives, and colorful characters that make The Legend of Vox Machina a critical success.

The 2021 AV Readers’ Choice Poll

Critics, the Academy, Hollywood guilds, and even the Animated Views staff will tell you what they think. But now it’s your turn to be the critic! What was the the best animated film of 2021?

2021 Quick Review Recaps

Join us as we end the year off right with a quick review recap of some of the big studio releases of 2021!

Composer Dan Romer dives into the music of Luca and Ciao Alberto

Read how Romer was inspired by various forms of Italian music, including film scores, for his music in Pixar’s well-received feature Luca and its spin-off short.

Composer Germaine Franco on her enchanting score for Encanto

Encanto brilliantly showcases the beautifully diverse music of Colombia. Read how the richness of this culture was utilized in creating and shaping the new Disney film!

Santa Inc.

Bah humbug!

Arcane

The animated series based on League Of Legends boasts a wonderfully emotional narrative, breathtaking visuals that mix CG and hand-drawn animation, and a delightful ensemble cast of characters, making Arcane a legendary show.

Inside Job

A very adult comedy whose fascinating exploration of conspiracy theories being real is merely a cover for chronicling the social life of its megalomaniacal and enduring lead, though at the cost of under-developing other characters.

Star Wars: Visions

The anime anthology series invites audiences to explore a fascinating new approach to the Star Wars mythology, presenting an exciting and unique look at the galaxy far, far away.