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.
'Mario' is making box office history, but this summer's frontloaded release schedule could be the real litmus test for theatrical animation distribution.
'Mario' posted a historic third weekend domestically while 'The First Slam Dunk' dominated in China.
Making matters worse for Disney was that Pixar's 'Lightyear' was also one of 2022's biggest box office bombs.
Netflix led all companies with 11 wins across 32 categories, while Disney floundered.
Some conversation starters for the year to come, as we prepare ourselves for the crazy twists and turns that are surely headed our way in 2023.
After earning 51 nominations and 20 wins last year, Netflix again leads the pack with 50 nominations.
Despite being available to rent now, "Puss in Boots" pulled in more money at the U.S. box office in its fourth weekend than the prior weekend.
It is also the third year in a row that a direct-to-streaming animated film has won the Critics Choice animation honor.
Universal's other two winners in 2022 were "Minions: The Rise of Gru" and "The Bad Guys."
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.
Just three distributors/producers are responsible for nearly half of the contenders.
In the battle for American feature animation supremacy, NBCUniversal's chief takes a shot at struggling competitor Disney.
Disney's latest feature was unable to recover at the box office in its sophomore frame.
Critics are praising the work done by director Nora Twomey and her animation team on Netflix's latest animated feature.
DNEG Animation vfx supervisor Archie Donato and animation director Kapil Sharma talk about the inspirations behind the world and characters of 'Entergalactic.'
Lightbox Expo 2022 runs October 14-16 at the Pasadena Convention Center, with the 2022 Concept Art Awards closing out the festivities.
The scene also includes what was meant to have been Buzz and Izzy's first meeting.
Lightyear, Minions: The Rise of Gru, Lost Ollie, and Luck lead a packed August streaming calendar.
Lightyear will end its theatrical run as one of Pixar's worst-ever flops. But might it be a hit for Disney+?
With a $128 million launch, Minions signals the return of big box office animated features.