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‘Real Life Isn’t That Dramatic’: Director Xu Zao On Virtual Escapism In ‘Light Pillar’
Following the film's Berlinale premiere, the director talked with us about blending formats, restrained emotion, and first-feature risks.
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‘Two Black Boys In Paradise’ Creator Dean Atta Doesn’t Let BAFTA Controversy Mar Historic Win
The poet discusses visibility, audience reach, and ceremony fallout, while celebrating a landmark animation victory and its cultural impact.
‘Black Kids Deserve To Go To Narnia’: ‘The Three Tomes’s’ Breana Navickas On Building Fantasy On Her Own Terms
Animator Breana Navickas on building 'The Three Tomes' independently, centering Black joy, queer YA fantasy, and surviving industry erosion.
From ‘Astartes’ To ‘Huxley’: Ben Mauro And Digital Bones On Creating The Animated Trailer For ‘The Oracle’
By exercising restraint and emphasizing atmosphere and visual storytelling, the short introduces a grounded war chapter in an expanding sci-fi mythology.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sweeps The 2026 Annie Awards, Winning All 10 Awards For Which It Was Nominated
Here's our full rundown of the 53rd Annie Awards, including all the winners and the glamorous evening's most memorable presenters and moments.
‘How Do You Turn A Weakness Into A Strength?’: ‘GOAT’ Director Tyree Dillihay On The Meta Message Behind Sony’s Hit Underdog Story
Dillihay explains how broadcast grammar, shot selection, and pacing helped Sony’s animated feature capture the stakes of elite-level play and find its audience.
Why Director David Derrick Needed To Follow Up ‘Moana 2’ With An Uncompromising Webcomic
The studio system vet leaves blockbuster scale behind to explore myth, violence, and nature in a stark, self-driven project with help from his readers.
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.'
From Poem To Puppets: How BAFTA-Nominated ‘Two Black Boys In Paradise’ Became A Stop-Motion Act Of Love
A deeply personal poem on self-acceptance becomes a five-year effort to craft a stop-motion short centered on Black queer love.
16 Times Tom And Jerry Actually Spoke
The duo debuted on February 10, 1940, in 'Puss Gets the Boot' (1940), so we’re celebrating with a look at the rare occasions the normally mute duo spoke up.
Three Bald Brothers Head To Turkey In Nicolas Keppens’ Oscar-Nominated ‘Beautiful Men,’ Online Now
Three brothers embark on an awkward medical journey that blends dry humor, fragile masculinity, and handcrafted animation into a moving viewing experience.
‘Sort Of A Miracle’: The Incredible Story Behind Prime Video’s Breakout Italian Adult Animated Series, ‘Il Baracchino’ (EXCLUSIVE)
How How a garage studio stop-motion experiment evolved into Italy’s first original adult animated series, built without a plan, pipeline, or precedent.
Josh D’Amaro To Replace Bob Iger As CEO Of The Walt Disney Company
D'Amaro will take over for outgoing boss Bob Iger on March 18, with Dana Walden also set for a promotion to president and chief creative officer.
Catherine O’Hara, Sally In ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ And Comedy Royalty, Dies At 71
"Nothing is there by chance," O'Hara said of animation. "Every second is thought about by people who do beautiful work and really care about what they’re doing."
Looney Tunes Returns To TV With Prestige Treatment At Turner Classic Movies
TCM will showcase classic theatrical shorts in curated programming, restoring visibility and providing historical context to Warner Bros.’ iconic cartoons.
Social Experiment Or Hoax? – The Curious Case Of ‘The Three Sisters’ According To Director Konstantin Bronzit
Konstantin Bronzit explains why 'The Three Sisters' was submitted under a false name and country, turning his Oscar-nominated short into a test of bias.
Inside ‘Acid City,’ A Cyberpunk Speculative Documentary Anchored In Real Voices And Real Science
Premiering next week at Rotterdam, the CG short pseudo-doc marks the debut original short from Laser Days filmmakers Jack Wedge and Will Freudenheim.
‘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.
No Surprises Among This Year’s Animated Feature Nominees As Predictable Front-Runners Dominate
Oscar nominations revealed a risk-averse animated feature lineup, an unpredictable shorts race, and animation again ignored outside its own categories.
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