‘Vivo’ Review: Sony’s Likeable Musical Adventure Is A Visual Symphony
When the songs kick in, the design is dialed up to 11. It’s a shame and an irony, then, that the songs themselves aren’t very memorable.
Feature Film
From fully-animated features to vfx-driven live-action films, animation is an integral part of the theatrical marketplace today.
A Musical Kinkajou Journeys To Miami In The New Trailer For Sony’s ‘Vivo’
The film debuts on Netflix on August 6.
Dreamworks Animation Announces Cast On ‘The Bad Guys’
The studio’s next film will be released in April 2022.
Watch Trailers For Masaaki Yuasa’s ‘Inu-Oh’ And Phil Tippett’s ‘Mad God’
“Inu-Oh” will premiere at Venice in September, “Mad God” at Locarno in August.
Watch The Trailer For ‘Where Is Anne Frank,’ Ari Folman’s Latest Cannes-Playing Feature
Folman wanted to tell Anne’s well-known story “to the youngest audience I could.”
Box Office Report: ‘Green Snake’ Debuts #1 In China, ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Crashes In U.S.
In other global news, “Belle” has topped the Japanese box office for the second weekend running.
Watch The Trailer For ‘White Snake 2,’ Which Comes Out In China Today
The sequel is directed by Amp Wong, one of the co-directors of “White Snake.”
Fantasia Fest Adds ‘The Deer King,’ Phil Tippett’s ‘Mad God’ To Lineup
The festival will also host the world premiere of a documentary about Tippett, directed by his daughter.
EXCLUSIVE: Watch The Opening From ‘Juliet & The King,’ A Hand-Drawn Feature From Iran’s Hoorakhsh Studios
A Iranian monarch visits France in the 19th century. There, he falls for a young actress, and invites her to his country in the hope of winning her heart …
Character Designer Dave Alvarez Wasn’t Credited For Work On ‘Space Jam’ Sequel
“The importance of receiving proper credit is relevant for us artists,” says Alvarez. “It’s our evidence for future and bigger opportunities.”
Box Office Report: ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Scores Top Covid-Era Debut For Family Film
The Warner Bros. sequel opened with $31.6 million domestically against a budget of $150 million.
Seven Films In Nielsen’s Latest Movie Streaming Top Ten Are Animated
Pixar’s “Luca” was the clear winner in the week of June 14–20, clocking up 1.57 billion minutes of viewing time.
Ottawa Animation Festival Announces Selections For Its 45th Edition, Including 7 Animated Features
The virtual edition of Ottawa will run from September 22 to October 3.
Cannes Audience Clapped For 14 Straight Minutes After Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Belle’
This could well be the longest standing ovation the festival has ever given to an animated film.
A Refugee Recalls His Painful Past In New Trailer For Sundance-Winning ‘Flee’
The documentary may just be the most hyped indie animated feature of the year so far.
‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Review Roundup: Warner Bros. Tooniverse Fails To Charm
The sequel’s frantic mashup of studio IP is far from a slam dunk, say critics.
An Anxious Red Panda Causes Havoc In The First Trailer For Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’
Domee Shi will become the first woman to get a sole directing credit on a Pixar feature.
‘The Brave Little Toaster’ Production Artist Shares Footage Of Film’s Production In Taiwan
The cult classic turns 34 this week.
Enrico Casarosa Interview: The ‘Luca’ Director Talks Monsters, Miyazaki, And Mouth Shapes
In a wide-ranging interview, the director drills into the narrative and design choices behind his Pixar feature.
Disney Continues Multicultural Focus With ‘Encanto,’ A Colombia-Set Fantasy Film
Walt Disney Animation Studios released a teaser today for “Encanto,” its sixtieth animated feature.
