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Netflix Is Bringing Another Animated Original To Theaters, But Only In Japan
The anime feature gets a brief big-screen showcase overseas, underscoring Netflix’s ongoing habit of treating cinemas as optional extras.
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Remembering The Animated Universes Of Con Pederson (1934–2026)
Pederson, credited as special photographic effects supervisor on '2001: A Space Odyssey,' leaves an incredible legacy of animation and FX work.
‘Demons Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Scores Shock Golden Globe Animated Feature Nomination; ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Zootopia 2’ Notch Double Nods
A surprise nomination for ‘Demon Slayer’ reshapes the awards season animation race as lead horses 'KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Zootopia 2’ strengthen momentum.
‘It’s Not A Product, It’s An Experience’: Animation Directors On The Importance Of Film Festivals
At Tokyo IFF’s Anime Symposium, filmmakers discussed how festivals connect animation with global audiences and keep cinema experiences alive.
2026 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Hurikán’ Director Jan Saska
This darkly comic black-and-white short is set in Prague, where a reckless romantic races through chaos to win his crush’s heart.
‘Infinity Castle’ Tops ‘Superman,’ 2025’s Biggest Comic Book Film
Rising global anime demand lifts 'Infinity Castle' past Western superheroes, reshaping box office trends and studio franchise strategies.
‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Breaks Records, Becomes Highest-Grossing Anime Film Ever
'Infinity Castle' tops $555 million worldwide to become the highest-grossing anime film and Japanese film ever. It also took the top lifetime anime spot in the U.S.
From Mexico to Miyazaki: Ugo Bienvenu’s Global ‘Arco’ Influences And Why Natalie Portman Produced Her First Animated Feature
At Toronto, Ugo Bienvenu discusses the global influences behind 'Arco,' while Natalie Portman reflects on producing her first animated film.
Pixar Vet Rodrigo Blaas’ Developing Animated Feature ‘Duende,’ ‘Inspired By Flamenco, Our Love Of Japan, And The Music Of Rosalía’
Pixar veteran Rodrigo Blaas debuts 'Duende,' an feature project blending flamenco, Japanese influences, and the music of Rosalía. Watch the first teaser.
Demon Slayer’s ‘Infinity Castle’ Is Outpacing ‘Mugen Train’s’ Record-Breaking Pace At The Japanese Box Office
'Infinity Castle' has grossed 25.8 billion yen ($174M) in Japan, climbing into the all-time top four, surpassing 'Frozen' and 'Your Name.'
Toronto Introduces Best Animated Short Award, Unveils 10-Title Slate
TIFF 2025 debuts a best animated short award and reveals 10 animated title lineup, joining feature showcases from Mamoru Hosoda and Takahide Hori.
Momoko Seto’s ‘Dandelion’s Odyssey’ Is An Experimental Animated Feature Unlike Anything You’ve Seen Before
'Dandelion's Odyssey,' which premiered at Cannes Critics' Week, presents a daring fusion of time-lapse photography, robots, cg animation, and macro-photography.
Werner Herzog Is Directing His First Animated Feature, ‘The Twilight World’
The film will be produced by Psyop and Sun Creature Studio.
‘The Eclipse’ Short Film Is A Magical Directorial Debut For Gabriel Schemoul
Schemoul, an animation industry artist in France, worked nights and weekends for nine months to create this stunning, dreamlike film.
Yōji Kuri, Pioneering Japanese Indie Animator, Dies At 96
In 1963, Kuri was the first Japanese filmmaker to be honored with an award at the Annecy animation festival.
2025 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘The Wild-Tempered Clavier’ Director Anna Samo
The only Oscar contender animated on toilet paper, 'The Wild-Tempered Clavier' is a one-of-a-kind short.
A Historic Box Office Weekend: Five Of The Top Ten Films Are Animated Features
A diverse group of animated films are in the top 10 this weekend, including a hand-drawn import, a documentary, a stop-motion classic, and multiple cg blockbusters.
9 Animated Shorts You Won’t Want To Miss At Ottawa 2024
We've put together a list of nine shorts that demonstrate the breadth and diversity available at this year's Ottawa Festival.
WB Releases Trailer For ‘The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim,’ Its First Theatrical Animation Release In Over Two Years
Billed as a prequel to Peter Jackson's 'Lord of the Rings' film trilogy, 'War of the Rohirrim' features the involvement of many key figures from Jackson's earlier films.
Studio Ponoc’s ‘The Imaginary’ Gets First English Netflix Trailer
The film debuts worldwide on Netflix July 5.
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