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‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Reviews Roundup: Critics Consensus Says Illumination’s Latest Looks Good, But Is Narratively Shallow
Critics seem to agree that while the movie is fun, Mario is a pretty bland main character.
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How The Hays Code Censored Cartoons And How Animators Responded
Hollywood tried hard to make theatrical cartoons less raunchy and fun, but animators still found a way to keep their work weird.
Oswald The Lucky Rabbit Shorts, ‘Metropolis,’ ‘The Jazz Singer’ Headline 2023 Public Domain Arrivals
Each year on January 1, thousands of films, books, and musical compositions become available for free public use.
What Happens When ‘Steamboat Willie’ Hits The Public Domain In 2024?
We explain what happens when Disney loses the copyright to 'Steamboat Willie,' but still owns the Mickey Mouse trademark.
Take A Look Back At Some Of The Greatest Aliens In Animation History
As 'Strange World' gets set to blast off in theaters this week, Vincent Alexander reminds us about some amazing animated aliens.
‘Lightyear’ Banned In At Least 14 Countries For Including Same Sex Kiss
Lightyear has been banned in Indonesia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, among other countries.
Magical Mash-Ups: A History Of Live-Action/Animation Hybrids
The release of Chip ’N Dale: Rescue Rangers got us thinking about the long history of mixing live action and animation in the days before computers.
‘Twice Upon A Time’ And ‘Sesame Street’ Director John Korty: An Appreciation
Harley Jessup, Henry Selick, and Brian Narelle share their memories of an iconic American filmmaker.
The Wild Classics Of Rubber Hose Animation That Inspired ‘The Cuphead Show!’
Rediscover the rubbery, joyful lunacy of classic cartoons that inspired Netflix's latest series.
The ‘Cuphead Show’ Roundtable: Netflix ‘Didn’t Know The Trouble We Could Run Into’
The crew tell us how they set about adapting the hit game into an animated series with lush production values.
Hundreds Of Cartoons From 1926 Have Just Become Public Domain
Here's a first-of-its-kind guide to some of the animated treasures that anyone can now post, sample, and remix as they see fit.
‘Hilda’ Studio Mercury Filmworks Unveils ‘BloopyMerps,’ Its First In-House Original
The Ottawa-based service studio announced last fall that it is branching out into originals.
In Memoriam: Remembering The Animation Industry Figures Who Died In 2020
A tribute to the talents the community lost this year: animators and cartoonists, directors and producers, voice artists, dancers, and basketball players.
A Tracing Of Bill Morrison’s Artwork Sold For $15 Million — He Received No Credit Or Compensation
Bill Morrison is the latest comic artist whose artwork made someone else rich.
‘South Park’ Creators Mock Chinese Government After Their Show Is Banned In China
Unlike the NBA and Blizzard Entertainment, "South Park" creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone aren't bowing down to China's authoritarian government.
Here Are 5 Animation Books To Look For This Fall
A preview of upcoming animation books.
How They Did It: Creating A 1920s Rubber-Hose Animation Style For ‘Waldo’s Dream’
Colombian animation studio Venturia shares tricks and techniques they used to create a vintage-style animation piece.
‘Incredibles 2,’ ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Lead Annie Award Nominations
The Walt Disney Company, the leading financial sponsor of ASIFA-Hollywood's Annie Awards, received 42 total nominations.
How Louis Clichy Went From Pixar To Asterix
From short filmmaker to Pixar animator to director of hit animated features, Louis Clichy is charting his own course.
Commentary: The Annie Awards In The #MeToo Era
When your first award presenter of the evening is a man charged with rape, it's a fair indication of where the rest of the evening is headed.
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