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Viva Pictures Is Offering 2-For-1 Movie Tickets To Children For Its Upcoming Theatrical Releases
The program, called Kiddo Kompanion Pass, aims to make the theatrical experience more affordable for families.
Feature Film
From fully-animated features to vfx-driven live-action films, animation is an integral part of the theatrical marketplace today.
‘The Donn Of Tiki’: How 2D And Stop-Motion Animation Elevate This Documentary About The Creator Of Tiki Culture
Filmmakers needed multiple animation styles to convey the many ways that Donn Beach re-invented himself in the mid-20th Century.
‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Pushes Franchise Past $2 Billion With Impressive Third Weekend
‘King Fu Panda’ is now the third Dreamworks franchise to pass $2 billion at the global box office, joining ‘Madagascar’ and ‘Shrek.’
Five Of The Most Interesting Streaming Debuts Coming In April 2024
There is a lot of new animation coming in April, so we picked out five titles that caught our eye for a variety of reasons.
Netflix Scores ‘The Boy And The Heron’ Streaming Rights Outside The U.S. And Japan After Extending Studio Ghibli Catalog Deal
Miyazaki’s Oscar-winning film will also get a mainland China theatrical release starting on April 3, joining re-releases in the U.S. and Japan.
Check Out These First-Look Images For ‘That Christmas’, The Second Feature From ‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’ Studio Locksmith Animation
The musical holiday feature, written by Richard Curtis and directed by Simon Otto, will debut on Netflix later this year.
The First Trailer For ‘Harold And The Purple Crayon’ Is As Hybrid As They Come
Releasing on August 2, the film is directed by Oscar-nominated ‘Ice Age’ and ‘Rio’ director Carlos Saldanha.
Warner Bros.’s ‘The Cat In The Hat’ Animated Feature Will Hit Theaters On March 6, 2026
The film, written and directed by Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja and animated with DNEG, is part of Warners’ plans for a larger Dr. Seuss animated universe.
‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Passes $100 Million Domestic Milestone During Its Second Weekend In Theaters
The last animated film to top the U.S. box office in back-to-back weekends was ‘Mario,’ also distributed by Universal.
Life After The Oscars: ‘The Boy And The Heron’ Will Head To Max After U.S., Japan Theatrical Re-Releases
GKIDS will bring the film back to U.S. theaters for a “celebratory re-release,” while Toho will distribute the English-language dub in Japan.
‘Robot Dreams,’ ‘Lulina And The Moon’ Lead 2024 Quirino Awards Nominees
This year’s awards, to be held on May 11 in Tenerife, feature a new category for best animation in a music video.
‘The Boy And The Heron’ Started Its Gilded Weekend With An Animation Of The Year Win At Japan’s Academy Awards
Toho’s jazz-fueled anime ‘Blue Giant’ won best music.
Nintendo And Illumination Are Working On A Second ‘Super Mario Bros.’ Movie
Very few details were included in the announcement, but the film is dated to hit U.S. theaters on April 3, 2026.
‘Boy And The Heron’ Is The First Hand-Drawn Animated Feature To Win Oscar In 21 Years
It also marks the first time that a PG-13 film has won the category.
See How Dreamworks’ Sequels Have Fared As ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Hits Theaters This Weekend
We look at how box office numbers have changed across seven major Dreamworks franchises.
‘Inside Out 2’ Got A New Trailer Today; Will Riley’s Return Help Pixar Find Its Lost Box Office Mojo?
With today’s trailer we get our first look at several new emotions taking up residence inside a teenaged Riley’s head.
‘Kung Fu Panda 4′ Reviews Roundup: Critics Split On Dreamworks’ Latest
Some critics are praising the’ latest ‘Kung Fu Panda’ film, while others are saying its a step in the wrong direction for the franchise.
Malignant Creativity: Robert Morgan On His Shocking Debut Feature ‘Stopmotion,’ Coming To Shudder On May 31
‘Stopmotion’ is a live-action horror film, but also contains three stop-motion shorts within its 93-minute runtime.
‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Directors Discuss Character Evolution And Embracing Change
Po’s journey of learning to embrace change will be relatable to not just kids and family audiences, but also to animation industry workers, says director Mike Mitchell.
Watch The First Trailer For Chris Sanders’ Upcoming Dreamworks Feature ‘The Wild Robot’
Adapted from Peter Brown’s bestselling illustrated book of the same name, the film will hit theaters on September 20, 2024.
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