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Sony’s ‘GOAT’ Was A Box Office Slam Dunk Over Its Opening Weekend
The Sony Pictures Animation release debuts above projections, showing family audiences still turn out for well-marketed, non-franchise theatrical films.
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From fully-animated features to vfx-driven live-action films, animation is an integral part of the theatrical marketplace today.
‘Papaya’ Director Priscilla Kellen On Teaming With Alê Abreu, Motherhood Misconceptions, And Keeping Things Simple
Kellen reflects on collaboration with Alê Abreu, translating motherhood into animation, and crafting a silent, nature-driven feature over seven years.
Time Stands Still In ‘Chimney Town’ Sequel Trailer Ahead Of Berlinale World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Studio4°C unveils the first English-subbed trailer for the highly anticipated sequel ahead of its world premiere in the Generation Kplus section at Berlinale.
All Five Animated Feature Oscar Nominees To Appear In On-Line Roundtable With Audience Q&A
View Conference, the increasingly influential Italian get-together, is hosting a digital roundtable for this year’s animated feature nominees.
Mumbai’s 88 Pictures To Lead Animation On ‘Baahubali: The Eternal War,’ India’s Most Ambitious Animated Feature Yet
The project signals a turning point for Indian animation, marking a rare full-scale, globally positioned feature spearheaded by a local studio.
Anime Landmark ‘Ninja Scroll’ Gets 4K Restoration, Heads To Berlinale
Yoshiaki Kawajiri’s 1993 anime thriller will premiere in a newly scanned and remastered edition at the Berlin film festival before physical release in 2027.
‘Allegro Non Troppo’ At 50: GKIDS Acquires Bruno Bozzetto Catalog
GKIDS picks up Bruno Bozzetto’s full catalog as the restored cult classic gets a 50th anniversary screening in New York alongside ‘Fantasia.’
Isamu Imakake’s Metaphysical Fantasy ‘Dragon Heart’ Sets U.S. Digital Debut
Isamu Imakake’s spirit-world fantasy secures U.S. distribution following its Japanese theatrical run, arriving on digital platforms March 3.
‘I, Chihuahua’ Kicks Out At Two: Jorge Gutiérrez Relaunches The Shelved Netflix Project
The animated feature, once scrapped by Netflix, returns with new backing from Snafu Pictures and heads to Berlin’s European Film Market.
Sony Shelves Original Thai-Inspired Film From ‘Amphibia’ And ‘Steven Universe’ Creators
After two years in development, Sony has pulled the plug on the culturally rooted animated feature, calling it “not commercial enough.”
Super Bowl Ads Tease A Big Year Ahead For Animated Movies
This year audiences got Super Bowl spots for the new ‘Mario Bros.’ and ‘Minions’ movies, as well as Pixar’s next original, ‘Hoppers.’
Netflix Is Bringing Another Animated Original To Theaters, But Only In Japan
The anime feature gets a brief big-screen showcase overseas, underscoring Netflix’s ongoing habit of treating cinemas as optional extras.
‘Arco,’ ‘Little Amélie’ Vendor Goodfellas Bringing ‘Lucy Lost,’ ‘Treasure Trekkers’ To Berlin’s EFM
The inaugural EFM Animation Days is heating up with high-profile titles and companies using it as an early year launchpad.
GKIDS Brings ‘Macross’ Creator Shoji Kawamori’s First Original Feature ‘Labyrinth’ To U.S. Theaters
GKIDS sets a limited release for May 10 and 11 for Shoji Kawamori’s original sci-fi feature, blending pop music, online identity, and social commentary.
Octavio Rodriguez’s Eco-Minded Feature ‘On The Edge’ Targets 2027 Release, Fills Out Cast
‘On The Edge’ originated at Studio BlueGreen, a not-for-profit animation studio using entertainment to strengthen audience connections with nature.
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.
Animation Dominates 2025 Streaming: ‘Bluey’ Repeats As Nielsen’s Most-Watched Title
‘Bluey’ was the year’s most watched anything, ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ took the top film prize, and Seth MacFarlane won Streaming Icon of the Year.
‘Here’s The Plan’ Director Fernanda Frick Returns To Animation With ‘Last Journey’ Teaser (EXCLUSIVE)
After taking time to finish her graphic novel ‘Raise the Bar,’ formerly a series project at Netflix, Frick returns to animation with the stop-motion teaser.
Better Late Than Never? ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Finally Gets A Major Toy Rollout
Mattel and Hasbro unveil expansive toy lines tied to Netflix and Sony’s animated hit in a merchandise push that arrived long after the film broke out.
‘Documentary Can Be More’: Director William David Caballero On Sundance Player ‘TheyDream’ (EXCLUSIVE CLIP)
Caballero discusses hybrid animation, miniature sets, and rotoscoped performance in a deeply personal documentary shaped by family memory and grief.
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