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Hoppers Hoppers

Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ Could End The Studio’s Original Box Office Losing Streak, Tracking for Best Opening Since ‘Coco’

Early projections suggest a $40–50 million debut, testing whether Pixar originals can once again compete theatrically without franchise support.

By Jamie Lang | 5 hours ago

Eloise Hollywood Eloise Hollywood

Former Paramount Co-CEO Brian Robbins Goes Digital First With His New Label, Big Shot Pictures, Acquires ‘Eloise’ Rights

The former Paramount and Nickelodeon executive has launched a digital-first kids and family studio, blending YouTube incubation with a Sony theatrical deal.

By Jamie Lang | 5 days ago

The Three Sisters

Social Experiment Or Hoax? – The Curious Case Of ‘The Three Sisters’ According To Director Konstantin Bronzit

Konstantin Bronzit explains why ‘The Three Sisters’ was submitted under a false name and country, turning his Oscar-nominated short into a test of bias.

By Chris Robinson | 1 week ago

Wildwood

Laika Breaks From Tradition With A Tailored Distribution Strategy For ‘Wildwood’

Fathom Entertainment, behind lucrative ‘Coraline’ and ‘ParaNorman’ re-releases, will handle U.S. distribution, with FilmNation selling internationally.

By Jamie Lang | 2 weeks ago

Coyote Vs Acme

Netflix Goes On The Record, Promising A Full 45-Day Theatrical Run For Warner Bros. Films

Speaking with the New York Times, Netflix co-CEO said that if his company gets into theatrical distribution: “I want to win box office.”

By Jamie Lang | 2 weeks ago

Mossy Bottom GKIDS

Aardman Is Heading Back To Theaters, GKIDS Picks Up U.S. Rights To ‘Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom’

After Aardman’s last two films went straight to Netflix, ‘Mossy Bottom’ will get a chance with theatrical audiences next Halloween.

By Jamie Lang | 4 weeks ago

Toho Anime Limited

Toho Purchases Anime Limited, Extends European Reach With New U.K. Base

GKIDS ‘ parent company, Toho, is growing again. The Japanese giant has established a U.K. European HQ and purchased Anime Limited to scale distribution.

By Jamie Lang | 1 month ago

Avatar The Last Airbender

Avatar Feature ‘Legend Of Aang’ To Skip Theatrical, Go Straight To Paramount+

Avatar Studios’ ‘Legend of Aang’ will debut on Paramount+ instead of theaters, alongside the new animated series ‘Avatar: Seven Havens.’

By Jamie Lang | 1 month ago

Zootopia 2

‘Zootopia 2’ Crosses $1B, Becomes The Ninth-Highest-Grossing Animated Film Ever

Disney’s latest high-profile sequel continued its torrid run and GKIDS’s ‘Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution’ posted a strong second weekend for recycled series content.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

Animal Farm

Not Your Father’s Orwell: Angel Drops Flashy ‘Animal Farm’ Trailer, Reveals May 1 Release Date

Andy Serkis’ animated ‘Animal Farm’ gets a flashy CG trailer from distributor Angel, indicating a hyper-modern, pop-inflected take on Orwell.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

KPop Demon Hunters Bucheon

WB Films To Remain Theatrical Under Netflix, Though Sarandos Says ‘Windows Will Evolve’ To Be More ‘Consumer Friendly’

The Netflix co-CEO suggests Netflix could speed up how quickly Warner Bros. films leave cinemas, signaling potential long-term shifts in release strategy.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

Lupin the IIIRD: The Movie - The Immortal Bloodline

GKIDS Bringing ‘Lupin The IIIRD: The Movie – The Immortal Bloodline ‘ To U.S. Theaters In January

Takeshi Koike’s latest ‘Lupin’ film hits U.S. theaters in January, bringing a darker sci-fi edge and the ‘Redline’ director’s trademark dynamism.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

100 Meters

Netflix To Stream Kenji Iwaisawa’s ‘100 Meters’ Starting December 31

The film turns on a gifted young runner who meets his first real rival, sparking a fierce mentorship, a fall from grace, and a powerful comeback on the track.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

Mushka

Disney Legend Andreas Deja’s Long-Awaited Directorial Debut ‘Mushka’ Will Finally Debut Online On Dec. 15

The long-anticipated short brings Deja’s extensive 2D expertise to global audiences, blending emotional storytelling with expressive hand-drawn animation.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

Endless Cookie

Canadian Indie ‘Endless Cookie’ Gets Trailer: ‘The Goal Is To Make Something Funny, Beautiful, Spiritual, Complex, Simple, And True’

Obscured Releasing has unveiled the official trailer for ‘Endless Cookie,’ the latest feature from Canadian half-brothers Seth and Peter Scriver.

By Jamie Lang | 3 months ago

KPop Demon Hunters

Netflix, Sony Want ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sequel Ready By 2029

Bloomberg reports that Netflix and Sony plan a 2029 release date for their ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ sequel reuniting the musical hit’s directors.

By Jamie Lang | 3 months ago

Cocomelon

‘CoComelon: The Movie’ Gets 2027 Release Date

Universal and Moonbug will bring JJ and friends to theaters in ‘CoComelon: The Movie,’ a new CG-animated adventure hitting screens in February 2027.

By Jamie Lang | 3 months ago

Charlie The Wonderdog

Viva Kids Picks Up ‘Charlie The Wonderdog’ For U.S. Theatrical Release

Directed and co-written by Icon Creative CEO Shea Wageman and starring Owen Wilson, ‘Charlie’ is set for a North American release on January 16, 2026.

By Jamie Lang | 3 months ago

Ralph Breaks The Internet

Disney Channels Go Dark On YouTube TV After Carriage Talks Fail

Disney’s ABC, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney XD have gone dark on YouTube TV after contract talks with Google collapsed.

By Jamie Lang | 3 months ago

Little Amélie

‘Little Amélie’ Gets English Language Trailer, Hits Select Theaters Tomorrow (EXCLUSIVE)

GKIDS debuts the English-language trailer for Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han’s award-winning hand-drawn feature, ‘Little Amélie.’

By Jamie Lang | 3 months ago

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