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Pixar Shares First Trailer, Release Date For Peter Sohn’s ‘Elemental’

‘Elemental,’ based loosely on Sohn’s childhood growing up in the Bronx, will release in theaters in June of next year.

‘Suzume’ Passes ‘Weathering With You,’ ‘Your Name’ For Biggest Japanese Opening Of Director Makoto Shinkai’s Career

A November release could hurt ‘Suzume’ long-term. Shinkai’s previous films opened in summer, historically a more favorable window.

‘My Father’s Dragon’ Reviews Roundup: A Well-Made Film For Kids That Falls Just Short Of Cartoon Saloon’s Lofty Standards

Critics are praising the work done by director Nora Twomey and her animation team on Netflix’s latest animated feature.

After A Decade Of Distribution Hell, Spanish Stop-Motion Feature ‘O Apóstolo’ Is Free To Stream Online

With the film’s rights back in their hands, director Fernando Cortizo and producer Isabel Rey want the world to see ‘O Apóstolo.’

Academy Reverses Stance, Says ‘Apollo 10 1/2’ Can Qualify For Best Animated Feature Oscar Race

The Academy also confirmed that ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On’ and Canada’s ‘Eternal Spring’ are eligible for consideration.

Netflix’s ‘Scrooge: A Christmas Carol’ Gets A Haunting Trailer

The animated feature from Timeless Films and Axis Studios will land on Netflix December 2.

‘Wall-E’ Is Getting The Criterion Treatment, But Don’t Expect More Disney Films Anytime Soon

The Criterion release is a one-off project driven by “my own filmmaker ego” says director Andrew Stanton.

‘Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio’ Gets Final Trailer Ahead Of December Streaming Release

The film debuts on the streamer December 9.

‘One Piece Film Red’ Debuts In Second Place At North American Box Office With $9.48 Million Weekend

‘Film Red’ is now the ninth-highest-grossing anime film of all time globally, passing ‘Princess Mononoke’s total of $170 million.

‘Wendell & Wild’ Can’t Crack Netflix’s Top 10 In Its First Week As Acquisitions Continue To Outperform Originals

Despite working with big-name talent, Netflix is struggling to reach viewers with its original animated features.

“It’s Time That People Really Start Taking This Seriously”: Anime Is Booming At The U.S. Box Office

Crunchyroll, GKIDS, and Eleven Arts spoke with Cartoon Brew about the impact and sustainability of the anime boom at U.S. theaters

‘Raya And The Last Dragon’ Co-Director Carlos López Estrada To Helm ‘Your Name’ Live-Action Remake

López Estrada is the third different director who has been attached to the remake.

Animation Coming To Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, And More In November 2022

High profile original fare is joined by a glut of holiday themed programming in our November animation streaming guide.

Reviews Roundup: ‘Wendell & Wild’ Charms Critics Despite Its Loosely Focused Narrative

Critics have called it “overstuffed” and “unfocused,” yet most were happy to forgive those faults thanks to the film’s virtues.

From Picasso To Sonny Rollins: Pablo Lobato On Designing The Characters Of ‘Wendell & Wild’ (Exclusive Artwork)

Illustrator Pablo Lobato, who had never worked in animation prior to this film, had to both learn – and unlearn – craft and skills to design characters for stop motion.

‘Wendell & Wild’ Director Henry Selick On Embracing The Imperfection Of Stop Motion (Video Interview)

“I wanted to have evidence of [stop motion’s imperfections],” says Selick. “I think the audience needs to work a little bit to make the magic real, but then the movie means more to them.”