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Warner Bros. Has Restored The Classic ‘Superman’ Theatrical Shorts

The newly-restored films will be available May 16 on digital and Blu-ray.

“My first impressions were that animation was a magical medium. I wished that I could do something like that when I got older,” says Smith.

On the occasion of Shinkai’s 50th birthday, we take a look at the aesthetic evolution of one of Japan’s greatest filmmakers.

Youtuber Wookong has put together a detailed account of the evolution of animation production in Japan in the mid-20th century.

Here’s a great collection of animated features that push perceptions of what the art form can be.

Warner Bros. Discovery’s latest move tramples over the company’s rich animation legacy.

Each year on January 1, thousands of films, books, and musical compositions become available for free public use.

We explain what happens when Disney loses the copyright to ‘Steamboat Willie,’ but still owns the Mickey Mouse trademark.

As ‘Strange World’ gets set to blast off in theaters this week, Vincent Alexander reminds us about some amazing animated aliens.

Historian Vincent Alexander has exhumed a frightening list of stop-motion gems worth dusting off this Halloween.

Charlie Brown’s Thanksgiving and Christmas specials will also be available for free on the service this year.

Cartoon Brew looks at the faces behind the voices of dozens of Disney’s most iconic characters from the studio’s early animated features.

Hollywood’s attempts to portray air combat control pale in comparison to the classic Mamoru Oshii anime, say military experts.

The film by the pioneering Latin American animation director was discovered in a group of old film cans.

The classic Cartoon Network series celebrates its 25th anniversary this week.

At 91 years young, the animation legend keeps plenty busy at his farm near the U.S.-Canada border.

A rare look back at Disney’s Florida animation studio and the early days of computer animation.

Our latest Video Essay features a detailed look at the epic rivalry between Don Bluth and Disney Animation.

Watch the directing duo of Lilo & Stitch reminisce about the creation, development, production, and enduring legacy of the Disney classic.

Faith and John Hubley regularly involved their children in their work, melding business and play throughout their filmmaker careers.