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British Rapper Shao Dow Releases ‘Blue Lock’-Inspired Music Video ‘Striker’
"'Blue Lock' is all about the mentality of becoming the very best, and that’s the mindset I’ve always had in music," said Shao Dow of the video's message.
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Annecy And MIFA Will Host A New VR And Games Showcase At This Year’s Festival
The festival is teaming with Spain's Weird Market for a video game cinematics and trailers competition. Submissions are open now.
Toonz Media Group/Gold Valley Films Co-Production ‘Emma’s Big Adventure’ Will Get A U.S. Theatrical Run From Viva Kids
'Emma's Big Adventure' is one of three co-productions the companies have set for delivery in 2024.
‘Orion And The Dark’ Reviews Roundup: A Charming Studio Feature With The Heart Of An Indie Flick
'Orion' is directed by Sean Charmatz from a screenplay by Charlie Kaufman. Animation was handled by Mikros in India and Jungler in France.
Five Streaming Animation Debuts We’re Looking Forward To In February 2024
With the first month of 2024 nearly behind us, we take a closer look at some of the exciting animation releases coming our way in February.
‘Migration’ Reviews Roundup: Standard Feathery Fun For The Kids
Critics have been generally receptive, and have found plenty to admire both visually and narratively, while acknowledging that the film hews close to well-worn American animation formulas.
Alberto Vázquez’s ‘Decorado’ Headlines Impressive Spanish Projects Lineup At Valencia’s Weird Market
We attended every pitch at this year's Weird Market in Valencia and picked out 10 that deserve a closer look.
Ben Meinhardt’s Meta Short ‘Living The Dream’ Is So Relatable It Should Come With A Trigger Warning
An animated animator smiles and sings through his pain in this whimsical musical short.
‘Spider-Man,’ ‘Paddington,’ ‘Smurfs’ Rightsholders Talk Adapting IP For Modern Audiences
Industry executives discuss how decades-old stories don't always work with contemporary standards of representation, storytelling, and relatability.
‘Across The Spider-Verse’ Reviews Roundup: Sony’s Spidey-Sequel Exceeds Franchise’s Lofty Standards
Reviews are flooding in for Sony Pictures Animation’s spidey-sequel Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, and so far they’re …
Genndy Tartakovsky’s ‘Fixed,’ Kenji Kamiyama’s ‘LOTR: The War of the Rohirrim’ Get Annecy First Looks
Other Annecy highlights include debuts for 'Nimona' and 'Ruby Gillman' plus tons of high-profile first looks.
‘Puss In Boots: The Last Wish’ Reviews Roundup: Dreamworks’ Adventurous Animation Is Like Catnip For Critics
'Puss in Boots' is now one of the year's best-reviewed animated features, and a guaranteed awards season contender.
‘Pinocchio’ Director Guillermo Del Toro On The Boundaries North American Animation Should Be Pushing (Video Interview)
North American animation shouldn't be afraid to touch on themes that are adult in depth and concern.
‘Strange World’ Reviews Roundup: Critics Praise Disney’s Portrayal Of A Modern Mixed Family
'Strange World' hits theaters this week, so we checked in on what the critics are saying about Disney's latest animated feature.
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.
How ‘Bambi,’ ‘Apocalypse Now,’ And The Bible Blend In Alberto Vázquez’s ‘Unicorn Wars’
Former Annecy winner Alberto Vázquez uses teddy bears and unicorns to deliver his colorful, vulgar, and hilarious anti-war allegory.
‘Affairs Of The Art’: Joanna Quinn And Les Mills Discuss Their Creative Process In An Exclusive Video Q&A
Meet the extraordinary duo behind Beryl, one of auteur animation’s most beloved characters.
The Cartoon Brew Podcast: Joe Mateo’s ‘Blush,’ ‘Robin Robin,’ Yuri Norstein, Mental Health
We speak to Joe Mateo, director of Skydance Animation's new short "Blush," as well as revisit some of the month’s most interesting stories in the animation world.
Annecy Reveals Programming Details For Its 2021 Hybrid Edition
The festival will take place next month both in-person in France and online for those who aren't yet able to travel.
‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Reviews: Critics Generally Positive, Despite A Reliance On Formulas
Branded as formulaic, "Raya and the Last Dragon" is still being praised for its world-building, performances, and emotional depths. Here's what some critics had to say.
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