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Streaming Deal Costs Sony As ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Nears Netflix’s Top Spot
Sony made just $20M on ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ as Netflix turns the anime musical into one of its biggest-ever streaming hits.
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‘Like Watching Mozart Compose’: The Harmony Of Storyboards And Score In ‘The Glassworker’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Usman Riaz shares his drawings and storyboards, explaining how music and attention to detail shaped ‘The Glassworker,’ Pakistan’s 2D hand-drawn milestone.
‘Your Name,’ ‘Mind Game,’ ‘Ghost Cat Anzu’ Among 20 Titles Coming To HBO Max Under New GKIDS Licensing Pact
HBO Max signs deal for 20 GKIDS films, from anime milestones to long-lost cult hits, many debuting in 4K or streaming in the U.S.
‘If This Opens The Right Doors, I’m Stepping Through’: Genndy Tartakovsky On ‘Fixed’ And The Future
Genndy Tartakovsky discusses the long road to his R-rated 2D comedy, from high school inspirations to a roaring Annecy premiere and upcoming Netflix debut.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Single ‘Golden’ Goes Up Up Up To No. 1 On Billboard’s Hot 100
‘Golden,’ from ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ tops Billboard’s Hot 100, as the first female-led K-pop No. 1, further fueling the film’s global success.
Far Far Away Gets Further: ‘Shrek 5’ Pushed To Summer 2027
Universal shifts ‘Shrek 5’ from December 2026 to June 30, 2027, avoiding a heavily packed holiday release window.
‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Passes $623.5M Worldwide, Now The Franchise’s Highest-Grossing Film
Universal’s live-action ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ remake soars to $623.5M worldwide, surpassing all previous entries in the beloved series.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Artists Are Sharing Their BTS Artwork And Reference Videos From The Summer’s Biggest Animation Phenomenon
From storyboards to dance references, ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ artists are sharing their behind-the-scenes art and reference videos from the summer blockbuster.
‘The Glassworker,’ Pakistan’s First Hand-Drawn Animated Feature, Gets Trailer Ahead Of U.S. Release Date
Pakistan’s first hand‑drawn animated feature, ‘The Glassworker,’ unveils an English-language trailer ahead of its U.S. theatrical release this month.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Becomes Netflix’s Fourth Most‑Viewed Original Film, Eyes No 1 Spot
Only halfway through its 91‑day viewing window, Netflix’s current metric for tracking views, ‘KPDH’ is on track to claim the No. 2 spot by next week.
Sony Is Developing A Spider-Punk Spinoff Feature
Sony Pictures Animation is developing a Spider-Punk feature co-written by Daniel Kaluuya and Ajon Singh, expanding the hit Spider-Verse franchise.
A Live-Action ‘Moana’ Deepfake Didn’t Happen, But AI’s Hollywood Footprint Keeps Growing
Disney explored using AI in its feature films, including a deepfake Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson in the live-action ‘Moana’ remake, but cut it from the final film.
‘Living Between 2D And 3D’: How ‘The Bad Guys 2’ Pushed Its Hybrid Animation Further
DreamWorks animators reveal how ‘The Bad Guys 2’ amps up its hybrid style with hand-drawn effects, anime-inspired flair, and ambitious action set pieces.
‘The Bad Guys 2’ Opens With $22.2 Million Domestically, Slightly Lower Than Its Predecessor
DreamWorks’ ‘The Bad Guys 2’ debuted at $22.2M domestically, signaling modest momentum but failing to surpass the original’s stronger box office launch.
Animated Epic ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ Becomes India’s Highest-Grossing Animated Film In Less Than Two Weeks
Ashwin Kumar’s ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ crosses $11M, becoming India’s highest-grossing animated film, surpassing even top international releases.
‘What If These Uber Eats Characters Had Internal Lives?’: Julian Glander On ‘Boys Go To Jupiter’
Julian Glander’s debut feature, ‘Boys Go to Jupiter,’ blends surreal CG animation, Gen Z humor, and DIY production into a one-of-a-kind indie film.
Mili Pictures Defies Trends, Takes China’s ‘Wukong Warrior’ To Global Streaming Instead Of Theaters
Producer Bill Borden partners with Mili Pictures to launch ‘Wukong Warrior’ globally via TV and streaming, bypassing a traditional theatrical release.
‘Frankenstein Meets Monsters, Inc.’: ‘Stitch Head’ Gets October U.S. Theatrical Release Date
Briarcliff brings Annecy Presents player ‘Stitch Head’ to U.S. theaters Oct. 29. A spooky, funny animated tale just in time for Halloween.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Trilogy, Short Film, And More In The Works: Explaining The Data Behind Netflix’s Biggest-Ever Animated Hit
Netflix is discussing a ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ trilogy and short after it becomes its most-watched animated original, fueled by viral fan momentum.
The Brothers Quay’s Long-Awaited Feature Return, ‘Sanatorium Under The Sign Of The Hourglass,’ Gets August 29 U.S. Theatrical Release Date
The Quay Brothers’ long-awaited return feature, ‘Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass,’ premieres August 29 at Film Forum.
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