‘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.
Following the film's Berlinale premiere, the director talked with us about blending formats, restrained emotion, and first-feature risks.
Here's our full rundown of the 53rd Annie Awards, including all the winners and the glamorous evening's most memorable presenters and moments.
Isamu Imakake’s spirit-world fantasy secures U.S. distribution following its Japanese theatrical run, arriving on digital platforms March 3.
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.
One of anime's most influential and grounded mecha-based franchises, 'Patlabor' will get three theatrically released features over the next year and a half.
The double-win for Netflix and Sony's animated hit gives the musical feature major momentum in the race for this year’s Oscars.
Hosoda breaks down Studio Chizu’s evolving CG pipeline, artistic influences, and the creative risks behind his most ambitious film yet.
ASIFA-Hollywood reveals the 53rd Annie Awards nominees, including features, series, shorts, VFX, games, and craft categories ahead of the Feb. 21 ceremony.
A beloved Zagreb School icon is reimagined as an interactive experience that preserves the series’ philosophy of creativity, cooperation, and nonviolence.
A surprise nomination for ‘Demon Slayer’ reshapes the awards season animation race as lead horses 'KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Zootopia 2’ strengthen momentum.
Explore how witches have enchanted animation through the years, from early Felix shorts to Disney classics, anime spellcasters, and modern TV favorites.
The Academy has unveiled the 35 animated features eligible for the 98th Oscars, with some still needing qualifying releases to advance in voting.
'Gigi' follows a transgender woman’s poetic journey of self-discovery through metaphors of water, mermaids, and transformation.
CGMA has paused classes and payments after a legal dispute surfaced. Instructors say months of work remain unpaid as the school’s future stays unclear.
James Carter Cathcart, famed Pokémon voice actor and writer who helped shape the English dub, died at 71 after battling cancer.
Buronson and Tetsuo Hara's post-apocalyptic manga is getting a new anime adaptation, coming in 2026.
"The ultimate challenge," said co-director Chris Appelhans, "is that pop music, above all, needs to be a bop and it needs to be hooky, and it needs to be irresistible."
Some of the important news from Annecy that you may have missed last week.
"Let us live; let us go home; stop the bombs," said Annecy's artistic director Marcel Jean at Saturday night's closing ceremony.
Jasmine Amy Rogers, the Tony-nominated star of 'Boop! The Musical,' reveals her favorite Betty Boop cartoon, too.