Twitter Users Pick Their Favorite Animated Features That Aren’t Big-Budget American Films
Here’s a great collection of animated features that push perceptions of what the art form can be.
From fully-animated features to vfx-driven live-action films, animation is an integral part of the theatrical marketplace today.
Here’s a great collection of animated features that push perceptions of what the art form can be.
These standout features from 2022 deserve a close look from Oscar voters.
The film opens January 25 in Korean theaters.
In his acceptance speech, del Toro reminded audiences that, “Animation is cinema,” and that it is “not a genre for kids; it’s a medium.”
Universal’s other two winners in 2022 were “Minions: The Rise of Gru” and “The Bad Guys.”
He is also developing an original fantasy film that is tonally between “Lord of the Rings” and “Princess Bride.”
The film, directed by Luka Rukavina and produced by Zagreb-based animation studio Diedra, will be distributed in more than 30 territories.
And ‘Strange World’ inched closer to ‘Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero’ in total NA box office.
Hulu debuts ‘Koala Man’ as other platforms bring back favorites including ‘The Legend of Vox Machina,’ ‘Vinland Saga,’ and ‘The Bad Batch.’
No animated series made this year’s Top 10, although ‘The Sandman,’ featuring an animated half-episode by Hisko Hulsing, was eighth.
Both films are also being hurt by a down Chinese box office as ‘Strange World’ goes out with a whimper.
Adapted from the book “Julián Is a Mermaid,” the film will feature hand-drawn animation and a bit of magic.
‘Puss in Boots’ is now one of the year’s best-reviewed animated features, and a guaranteed awards season contender.
The Academy also unveiled the ten films shortlisted for the visual effects category.
“This is a story about mortality,” says director Joel Crawford of “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” a sequel that pushes beyond the original film.
After debuting in second after only three days on the platform, the film accumulated 39.4 million hours viewed in its second week.
Despite the largest theatrical release in Japanese history, ‘Avatar’ sold fewer tickets than either film.
Földes’ feature debut is adapted from short stories by distinguished Japanese author Haruki Murakami.
Pablos has retained rights to the film and will be allowed to shop the film to other studios.
After charming at Ottawa and New Chitose, Phillips’ latest feature is a must watch for fans of independent animation.