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Early Man opens
…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 among animation enthusiasts”. BOM projects… |
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Disney and Pixar animator/voice actor Bud Luckey passes away
…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 can watch below). During his… |
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Chuck McCann, veteran voice actor known for DuckTales and Fantastic Four, passes away
Veteran voice actor Chuck McCann has passed away, Variety is reporting. The comedian had quite a resume when it came to animation, probably being best known for being Scrooge McDuck’s… |
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How to Train Your Dragon 3 gets a title, plot summary
DreamWorks Animation has announced a new title for their upcoming How to Train Your Dragon sequel, revealing that the subtitle for the film will be The Hidden World. An early… |
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Pixar Shading Art Director Bryn Imagire reveals the “incredible” art behind I2
…explore new paths while remaining true to the original flavor. Bryn joined Pixar Animation Studios in June 1996 as a digital painter on A Bug’s Life. She worked in the… |
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Full trailer to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse swings into view
Sony Pictures Animation has launched the first full trailer to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The film will center on Miles Morales, voiced by Shameik Moore, and is directed by Bob… |
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After “missteps”, John Lasseter to leave Disney
The Hollywood Reporter has the story on the pioneering Pixar director and Disney Animation executive producer switching to a consulting role before exiting the company at the end of the… |
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Trolls sequel gets a poster, new title
DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls sequel has been given its first official poster, and it’s gotten a new title as well. Revealed to now be called Trolss: World Tour, the anticipated follow-up… |
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Incredibles 2
…not fleshed out very well so motivations are shallow and what they actually want in the end isn’t spelled out satisfactorily. The animation is marvelous. (Do I need to apologize… |
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Watch the new Marshmello DuckTales music video Fly
Marshmello and Disney collaborated on a special DuckTales-inspired Fly music video, which debuted Saturday, June 23rd on Disney Channel. A mix of animation and live-action, the music video launches Scrooge,… |
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Paramount launches first official trailer for Wonder Park
Paramount has launched the first official trailer to their upcoming animated feature Wonder Park. A joint venture with Nickelodeon Movies and Ilion Animation Studios, the film is directed by Josh… |
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Star Wars – Rebels: Complete Season Four
…The image is perfection, given the limitations of the TV budget animation. And when we get space battles, they are pretty indeed. Scratch Tracks: Disney sticks with lossy Dolby Digital… |
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Burt Reynolds dies; All Dogs Go to Heaven star was 82
Legendary actor Burt Reynolds has passed away, CNN is reporting. In addition to his most iconic roles, animation fans knew him as the voice of Charlie in Don Bluth’s All… |
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How to Train Your Dragon: Dragonvine
…York Comic Con, it was announced that DreamWorks Animation had entered into an agreement for Dark Horse Comics to publish three graphic novels set in the How to Train Your… |
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Smallfoot opens
Warner Animation and Sony Pictures Imageworks’ Smallfoot opens today at 4,131 theatres according to Box Office Mojo. The film is doing well with the critics at Rotten Tomatoes who have… |
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DreamWorks and Amazon launch Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny TV series trailer
DreamWorks Animation and Amazon Prime have launched a trailer to the forthcoming TV series Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny. Taking place after the third Kung Fu Panda film,… |
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More Spider-Men revealed in latest Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse trailer
Sony Pictures Animation has launched the latest trailer for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The trailer provides a first look of Spider-Man Noir (voiced by Nicolas Cage), Spider-Ham, and Peni Parker… |
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The full She-Ra and the Princesses of Power trailer is here
“For the honor of Greyskull!” The full trailer for She-Ra and the Princesses of Power is now online, and it’s pretty action-packed stuff, showcasing the new animation style of the… |
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Watch the How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World clip from New York Comic Con
DreamWorks Animation has posted a clip they showed at the New York Comic Con of the forthcoming How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. The clip notes that the… |
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Shrek reboot announced by Universal
…return. A Puss in Boots revival is also in early development. DreamWorks Animation, of course, was responsible for the first five Shrek films (counting the original Puss spin-off), which grossed… |
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Ralph Breaks the Internet
…references to companies and memes and the like that are popular today may make this film feel embarrassingly dated in a few years. I really enjoyed the animation in Ralph… |
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Stephen Hillenburg, creator of SpongeBob SquarePants, passes away
…was over the age of 18). SpongeBob won critical acclaim for its splashy animation and irrelevant humor, and a theatrical feature–The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie–made the character even more popular when… |
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200 Shrek fans have remade the film, and the results are surreal
…live-action, animation, and some intentionally cheap production values, with each participant being in charge of a different section of the movie in, as the prologue explains, “their own style.” The… |
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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse opens
…Tomatoes. Their consensus: “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse matches bold storytelling with striking animation for a purely enjoyable adventure with heart, humor, and plenty of superhero action.” BOM projects an easy… |
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Wonder Park’s heroine June takes center stage in new STEM PSA ad campaign
…promote young girls to be involved in math and science. A full press release follows. The Ad Council has joined forces with Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies’ Wonder Park to… |
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The Lego Movie 2 opens
Warner Animation’s The Lego Movie 2 opens today in 4,303 theatres according to Box Office Mojo. The film is a hit with the critics, earning a Certified Fresh 84% at… |
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The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
…level of Everything is Awesome! The score is fine but not very memorable due to all the songs you’ll be humming instead afterwards. I really enjoy the animation in these… |
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First Abominable poster released
The first poster for DreamWorks Animation’s Abominable is now online via IMP Awards. The poster is said to be “fluffy” when seen in person (meaning that people can touch and… |
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How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World soars to box office victory
…is also already the biggest film of the year in terms of worldwide receipts, with a global total of $274 million. The Hidden World marks the first DreamWorks Animation film… |
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The Toy Story 4 poster has some Easter Eggs you might’ve missed
…his band of dogs (including Dug) from Up. Meanwhile on the other side of the antique shop, we have the year the store was established. Most animation fans will know… |
