Watch: New ‘Nimona’ Footage Debuts In Netflix Promo
Netflix released a teaser last week, but the new June promo is a more accurate representation of the film’s adventurous aesthetic.
Feature Film
From fully-animated features to vfx-driven live-action films, animation is an integral part of the theatrical marketplace today.
Pixar Dives Into The Tech Behind ‘Elemental’ In Newly Published Papers
The highly technical documents accompany upcoming Pixar talks which will take place at SIGGRAPH this August.
A Youtuber Reviews 34 Disney Animated Sequels In One Marathon Video
The 73-minute video is at times humorous, at times insightful, and thoroughly entertaining throughout.
‘The Proud Princess,’ ‘Robotia,’ ‘Norbert’ Among Animated Features On The Move At Cannes’ Marché Du Film
As Cannes’ marketplace hearts up, sales companies and distributors are moving on animated titles.
Annecy Competition Player ‘Lonely Castle In The Mirror’ Will Get A Limited U.S. Theatrical Run From GKIDS
The film will get a limited North American theatrical run on June 21 and 22.
Neon Acquires U.S. Distribution Rights To Pablo Berger’s Cannes, Annecy Player ‘Robot Dreams’
The kids and family feature will premiere at Cannes on Saturday, then play in competition at Annecy in June.
Sony Pictures Classics Scoops U.S. Rights To ‘Chico & Rita’ Directors’ Next Feature ‘They Shot The Piano Player’
Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal’s bossa nova inspired film has been on of Europe’s hottest indie titles since it was announced in 2019.
‘Nimona’ Gets First Teaser Ahead Of June Premiere
After a years-long production period that saw the film’s original studio shut down, we’ve finally got our first look at ‘Nimona’ in action.
Nigeria’s Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Praises Country’s Fledgling Animation Industry At ‘Gammy And The Living Things’ Premiere
‘Gammy’ combines traditional Nigerian storytelling, music, and art with a pan-African cast and a universal story about following your dreams.
Netflix Acquires ‘Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie,’ Coming July 28
Netflix also shared upcoming release dates for ‘Sonic Prime,’ ‘Supa Team 4,’ and ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse.’
Florida Teacher Under Investigation For “Indoctrination” After Screening ‘Strange World’ For Her Fifth-Grade Class
Barbee may have run afoul of Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” law by playing a film which features a gay character.
Can You Use ChatGPT To Promote Animated Features? A Director Tested It Out.
Who’s better at promoting an animated feature: AI or a human film publicist? Director Ross Venokur attempted to find out with the release of his new film ‘Rally Road Racers.’
Portugal Shines At 2023 Quirino Awards As ‘Nayola’ Nabs Best Feature, ‘The Garbage Man’ Best Short
João Gonzalez’s Oscar-nominated Portuguese short ‘Ice Merchants’ was also honored, taking home the visual development award.
‘The Worlds Divide’ Director Denver Jackson On The Joys And Drawbacks Of Solo Feature Filmmaking
Jackson explains how he develops his pipeline, what tools he prefers to use, and the importance of self-care when working long hours.
‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Passes ‘Minions’ As Illumination’s Top Grossing Film Of All-Time
Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Suzume’ and Takehiko Inoue’s ‘The First Slam Dunk’ both passed major milestones over the weekend as well.
Summer 2023 Could Have A Dramatic Effect On The Future Of Theatrical Animation Distribution
‘Mario’ is making box office history, but this summer’s frontloaded release schedule could be the real litmus test for theatrical animation distribution.
‘Unicorn Wars’ Director Alberto Vázquez Is Launching A New International Animation Festival In His Spanish Hometown
Vázquez is launching Imaxinaria, “To show the public the artistic and expressive possibilities of animation and bring this wonderful medium closer to them.”
GKIDS Will Bring ‘The First Slam Dunk’ To U.S. Theaters This Summer
Adapted by Takehiko Inoue from his classic 1990s manga, the film has already grossed $232.9 million from just six territories.
Multiple Verified Twitter Accounts Leaked ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie,’ ‘Avatar’ Over The Weekend
More than nine million people saw tweets of the new ‘Mario’ movie thanks to the platform’s new verification system.
‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Crosses $1B At The Global Box Office
‘The First Slam Dunk’ finished another week in the global top ten and ‘Suzume’ nears $10 million in the U.S.
