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Two New ‘One Piece’ Movies Announced For 2027 And 2029
Toei Animation will release ‘One Piece Film God Valley’ in summer 2027, followed by the mysterious Oda-designed ‘One Piece Film Baad’ in 2029.
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From fully-animated features to vfx-driven live-action films, animation is an integral part of the theatrical marketplace today.
Michel Gagné Unveils The First Trailer For ‘The Saga Of Rex,’ A Solo Hand-Drawn Feature 14 Years In The Making
‘The Iron Giant,’ ‘Ratatouille,’ and ‘Spider-Verse’ veteran Michel Gagné created, directed, and animated the 60-minute feature almost entirely by himself.
Netflix Drops Trailer For ‘Mononoke’ Movie Trilogy Finale
The Medicine Seller confronts a serpent god and the dark history of the Ōoku in ‘The Curse of the Serpent,’ premiering September 29.
Laika Unveils First Full Trailer For Travis Knight’s ‘Wildwood’
Travis Knight’s hyped stop-motion adaptation of Colin Meloy’s Portland-set fantasy novel opens in U.S. theaters on October 23.
Chinese Animated Feature ‘Niu Lai’ Turns Online Mockery Into Big Box Office Bucks
Made by a mother-and-son team over five years, the low-budget, so-bad-it’s-good film went from selling fewer than 300 tickets to becoming a million-dollar hit.
Disney Unveils New Feature ‘Clay,’ Announces ‘Zootopia 3,’ And Teases ‘Coco 2,’ ‘Incredibles 3,’ ‘Frozen 3,’ And More At D23
Along with the major announcements, Disney and Pixar also shared early looks at upcoming films including ‘Ghost Market,’ ‘Gatto,’ and ‘Hexed.’
First ‘Bluey’ Movie Trailer Reveals Franchise’s Move Into CG
Disney has unveiled the first footage from ‘The Bluey Movie,’ revealing the franchise’s move into CG ahead of its August 6, 2027 theatrical debut.
Warner Bros. Spent $70M Making ‘Coyote Vs. Acme’; Ketchup Paid $50M To Put It In Theaters
New details reveal the financial and creative battles behind ‘Coyote vs. Acme,’ including its streaming origins and the organic campaign that saved it.
‘The Legend Of Hanuman’ Creators Team With Sadhguru On Animated Feature ‘Shiva: The Adiyogi’
Graphic India’s Sharad Devarajan is partnering with Sadhguru on a large-scale animated feature about the origins of yoga for a global theatrical release.
Netflix’s Theatrical Animation Ambitions Take Monumental Step Forward With 47-Day Global ‘Charlie Vs. The Chocolate Factory’ Window
Netflix’s animated Wonka film will receive a 47-day theatrical window, raising new questions about the release planned for Brad Bird’s ‘Ray Gunn.’
Crunchyroll Scoops Global Rights To Makoto Shinkai’s Mysterious Next Feature
Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures will distribute the ‘Your Name.’ and ‘Suzume’ director’s still-untitled next feature worldwide outside Asia.
GKIDS Is Bringing ‘Castle In The Sky’ Back To Theaters For Its 40th Anniversary
Hayao Miyazaki’s 1986 fantasy adventure will screen nationwide for five nights in both its original Japanese and English-dubbed versions.
First ‘CoComelon: The Movie’ Trailer Previews The Franchise’s Theatrical Expansion
Universal has released the first trailer for ‘CoComelon: The Movie,’ the digital-native preschool juggernaut’s first feature-length theatrical release.
Reel FX’s Bollywood Inspired Original ‘Diya’ Finds A Home At Paramount Animation
The Bollywood-inspired feature originated at Reel FX, where Lucas Koppel shepherded its development, and will be written by Jaydeep Hasrajani and Jake Goldman.
Eli Roth Confirms ‘Ice Cream Man’ GenAI Use After First Describing A Traditional Animation Process
It’s always the ones you most medium expect.
Peering Through the Cracks: How Sun Xun Spent A Decade Creating The Chinese Epic ‘Magic Atlas’ With 500 Artists
Sun Xun discusses the decade-long production of ‘Magic Atlas,’ its handmade animation, shifting visual styles, political themes, and spiritual ideas.
‘Cherry And Virgin’ Director Masanao Kawajiri On Rotoscoping Sex And The Emotions That Come With It
Masanao Kawajiri discusses using rotoscoping and shifting art styles to explore sex, desire, and intimacy in his animated feature ‘Cherry And Virgin.’
Malaysia’s Highest-Grossing Animated Film Ever, ‘Papa Zola The Movie,’ Sets Its Biggest International Expansion Yet (EXCLUSIVE CLIP)
Monsta founder Nizam Razak discusses the Malaysian animated blockbuster’s working-class hero, local identity, and journey from homegrown hit to global release.
‘Your Name’ Gets 10th Anniversary 4K Theatrical Re-Release From GKIDS
GKIDS has released a new trailer and opened ticket sales for the 10th-anniversary reissue of the acclaimed box office phenomenon.
Amazon MGM Developing Animated Mad Hatter Feature Based On Lewis Carroll’s Character
The all-new adaptation will be directed by ‘The Grinch’ co-director Scott Mosier and produced by London’s ‘Animal Farm’ and ‘Hitpig!’ studio Aniventure.
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