The 2024 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 best animated film of 2024?

John Erwin dies; iconic voice of He-Man was 88

The lead voice actor behind the classic cartoon could also be heard as Morris the Cat.

Oscar nominations announced

Memoir of a Snail, Inside Out 2, Flow, The Wild Robot, and Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl are the nominees for Best Animated Feature.

D23 Expo 2024 Exclusive

Dan and Randall recap the biennial Disney event, including coverage of the Disney Entertainment and Experiences Showcases, the Disney Legends ceremony, and much more!

Hanna-Barbera, The Recorded History: From Modern Stone Age To Meddling Kids 

Greg Ehrbar does the sleuthing to uncover the story behind the famed studio on records and other media.

The Wild Robot 

Believe the hype. The Wild Robot is a beautiful tearjerker with absolutely gorgeous animation.

Transformers One 

Don’t sit out on Transformers One, a spectacular, action-packed origin story which packs a surprising emotional punch. Transform and roll out to the theater ASAP!

2024 San Diego Comic Con Exclusive

An exclusive recap of the annual convention, including coverage of X-Men ’97, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Hazbin Hotel, The Wild Robot, the 35th anniversary of Kiki’s Delivery Service, and LiSA.

Inside Inside Out 2  with Pixar Production Designer Jason Deamer

Find out about the unique yet satisfying challenge of designing a sequel to one of Pixar’s best films.

Hanna And Barbera: Conversations 

They won several Oscars at MGM, became the kings of Saturday morning, and their life work helped to jumpstart Cartoon Network. This collection of interviews and articles covers the history of what was once the biggest cartoon studio in the world.

Despicable Me 4 

With barely any story to speak of, the only reason to see Despicable Me 4 is if you enjoyed the previous films. But for everyone else, it’s criminal how little there is here to recommend.

Inside Out 2 

While it still has a few too many contrivances, overall Inside Out 2 is a joy, deeper and more emotionally satisfying than the first, with some memorable performances.

HEADLINES

DreamWorks’ Dog Man is now playing in 3,885 theatres, according to The Numbers. The film is doing well with the critics, earning a solid 76% on Rotten Tomatoes. Most predict it will be top dog at the box office this weekend with Boxoffice Pro projecting $25-25 million, Box Office Forecast $28-34 million, and BoxOfficeReport $33.5 million.

Locksmith Animation sets next feature Wed Wabbit
Pete Davidson and Dav Pilkey on Dog Man
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 gets official release date, new logo
Moana 2 sails to $1 billion worldwide
Interviews with The Wild Robot composer Kris Bowers and songwriter Maren Morris
Fox toons dominate Writers Guild Award animation nominations
Why the Australian Open is animating its players on YouTube
Dog Man movie: Everything to know about Dav Pilkey adaptation
The Wild Robot returns to theaters for awards season run
Five animated features nominated for Art Directors Guild Awards