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Summer 2023 Could Have A Dramatic Effect On The Future Of Theatrical Animation Distribution

'Mario' is making box office history, but this summer's frontloaded release schedule could be the real litmus test for theatrical animation distribution.

Box Office Report

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.

Animators

Makoto Shinkai At 50: A Career Retrospective

On the occasion of Shinkai's 50th birthday, we take a look at the aesthetic evolution of one of Japan's greatest filmmakers.

Box Office Report

‘Avatar’ Crosses $850 Million Globally As ‘Puss In Boots’ Domestic Debut Is Battered By Brutal Weather

Both films are also being hurt by a down Chinese box office as 'Strange World' goes out with a whimper.

Feature Film

‘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.

Distribution

Feature Animation Year In Review: Winners And Losers

In 2022, Universal flew high while Disney floundered. Here’s a look back at which distributors will remember this year fondly and which will be hoping to improve in the coming year.

Box Office Report

Disney’s ‘Strange World’ Plummets 60% In Its Second Weekend

Disney's latest feature was unable to recover at the box office in its sophomore frame.

Business

Recapping Bob Chapek’s Time As CEO Of The Walt Disney Company, And What Went Wrong

A detailed timeline of Chapek's missteps while in charge at the House of Mouse.

Box Office Report

‘Strange World’ Crashes With Historically Bad Opening, Will Lose More Than $100 Million

'Strange World's opening weekend haul is the worst for a Disney animated feature since 'The Emperor's New Grove' in 2000.

Series

Tubi Expands Its Adult Animation Catalog With ‘Breaking Bear’

Tubi adds to its roster of adult-focused animated originals with 'Breaking Bear,' a new animal-based mobster parody.

Classic

How Don Bluth Went To War With Disney – And Lost

Our latest Video Essay features a detailed look at the epic rivalry between Don Bluth and Disney Animation.

Feature Film

Brad Bird Will Direct ‘Ray Gunn’ For Skydance Animation

"Ray Gunn" is Bird's first animation project since "Incredibles 2."

Anime

‘Jujutsu Kaisen 0’ Overtakes ‘Evangelion: 3.0+1.0’ As Top-Grossing Film In Japan Released Last Year

Crunchyroll will release the movie in North American theaters on March 18.

Anime

‘Belle’ Is Mamoru Hosoda’s Biggest-Ever Hit In The US

In other news: "Sing 2" is holding up well and "Encanto" has bombed in China.

Reviews

‘Sing 2’ Reviews Roundup: Songs Eclipse Story In Slick, Frenetic Sequel

How has Illumination's first film in two and a half years fared with critics?

RIP

In Memoriam: Remembering The Animation Industry Figures Who Died In 2021

From the lead character designer of "Bob's Burgers" to the longest-living animation worker of all-time, a look back at the people our community lost in 2021.