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Netflix Announces New SpongeBob Film ‘Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie’ And Sibling Comedy ‘In Your Dreams’
The streamer shared details about nine animated features coming out across 2023-2024.
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From fully-animated features to vfx-driven live-action films, animation is an integral part of the theatrical marketplace today.
Animafest Zagreb Unveils Six-Feature Grand Competition Lineup
Producers from 11 countries are represented in the six-picture lineup, creating an exciting and diverse field.
Netflix Will Debut ‘Nimona’ At Annecy This June
Other titles Netflix will tease at Annecy include ‘Leo,’ ‘Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget,’ and ‘The Monkey King.’
‘Mario,’ ‘Suzume,’ ‘The First Slam Dunk’ Enjoy Record-Breaking Box Office Weekends
‘Mario’ posted a historic third weekend domestically while ‘The First Slam Dunk’ dominated in China.
‘The First Slam Dunk’ Posts $13.9 Million First Day In China, ‘Suzume’ Still In Top-5
‘The First Slam Dunk’ topped the Chinese box office on Thursday with a $13.93 million first day.
After A Five-Year Hiatus, ‘The Venture Bros.’ Are Back In A New Clip For Their Upcoming Film ‘Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart’
Series creators Doc Hammer and Christopher McCulloch (aka Jackson Publick) wrote and executive produced the film, with McCulloch directing.
Hollywood Heads To France: Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ Will World Premiere At Cannes Before Dreamworks’ ‘Ruby Gillman’ Debuts At Annecy
‘Elemental’ will then hit theaters on June 16, with ‘Ruby heading to cinemas on June 30.
DNEG Will Handle VFX And Animation On Legendary Entertainment’s Star-Studded Hybrid Feature ‘Animal Friends’
‘Animal Friends will star Ryan Reynolds, Jason Momoa, Vince Vaugh, and Aubrey Plaza.
Canadian Screen Awards Honor Top Film, TV, And Digital Productions From The Past Year
‘The Flying Sailor’ was picked as the year’s top Canadian animated short with ‘PAW Patrol,’ and ‘The Snoopy Show’ taking top tv honors.
‘Mario’ Continues Record-Breaking Box Office Speedrun In Its Sophomore Weekend, Now Highest-Grossing Video Game Adaptation Ever
‘Mario’ made history domestically and abroad over the weekend, as ‘Suzume’ and ‘Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman’ debuted in the U.S.
Disney’s ‘Strange World’ Was 2022’s Biggest Box Office Flop, According To New Report
Making matters worse for Disney was that Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ was also one of 2022’s biggest box office bombs.
‘Suzume’ Reviews Roundup: What U.S. Critics Are Saying About ‘Your Name’ Director Makoto Shinkai’s Latest, In Theaters Now
While not on the same level as Shinkai’s modern classic ‘Your Name,’ critics agree that ‘Suzume’ is a fantastic film.
Watch: The Breathtaking Scale Of The Chinese Feature ‘New Gods: Yang Jian,’ Coming To Blu-Ray April 25
In this exclusive video clip, lead artist Gui and producer Lu Xi describe the demanding work required to create the world of ‘New Gods.’
What We’re Looking Forward To At This Month’s Stuttgart International Festival Of Animated Film
Highlights include a South Africa country focus, Disney’s 100th-anniversary celebration, and an honorary Trickstar for Signe Baumane.
Eurimages Backs Animated Features ‘Flow’ And ‘The Treasure Of Barracuda’ With Nearly €1M In Financing
‘Flow’ comes from ‘Away’ director Gints Zilbalodis while ‘Barracuda’ is directed by ‘Nocturna’ helmer Adrià Garcia.
‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Debuts With Historic Numbers At Home And Abroad; Biggest Illumination Opening Ever
Among a host of other achievements, it’s the third-biggest three-day opening ever for an animated feature in the U.S.
Despite Bob-ombing With Critics, ‘Mario’ Is Karting Towards A $140M Five-Day Domestic Opening
Audiences do not care what critics think of Illumination’s latest animated feature.
Home-Grown Animated Features Are Posting Strong Results In International Markets
You may have not heard much about them in the U.S. but don’t overlook the successes of ‘Mummies’ (Spain), ‘Mavka. The Forest Song’ (Ukraine), and ‘Katak, the Brave Beluga’ (Canada).
Illumination Has Shared The First Teaser For Its Next Animated Feature ‘Migration,’ Flying Into Theaters This Holiday Season
With ‘Mario’ hitting cinemas this week, 2023 will be just the second time in studio history that Illumination releases two films in a year.
‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Reviews Roundup: Critics Consensus Says Illumination’s Latest Looks Good, But Is Narratively Shallow
Critics seem to agree that while the movie is fun, Mario is a pretty bland main character.
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