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2024’s Animation Oscar Nominees Will Be Featured At The Academy Museum This Saturday
Representatives from this year’s Oscar-nominated animated films will be in attendance for a pair of panels and screenings of the animated short nominees.
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‘Elemental’ VFX Supervisor Sanjay Bakshi Discusses The Combustible Elements Behind Pixar’s Oscar-Nominated Feature
Bakshi also gave us access to a trove of behind-the-scenes artwork and explained how his team brought life to Element City and its characters.
Watch The Clips That Earned Feature Character Animation Nominations At This Year’s Annie Awards
Character animation nominees from ‘Elemental,’ ‘Nimona,’ ‘Ruby Gillman,’ and ‘The Boy and the Heron’ discuss their Annie-nominated work.
Animated Features Lift Japanese Box Office To New Post-Pandemic Heights
Japanese box office numbers rose from 2022 to 2023, although there is still a long way to go before the country hits its pre-pandemic figures.
The 7 Most-Streamed Films Last Year Were All Animated
Notably, all seven of the films also had theatrical releases, making a strong argument that a theatrical run can pay dividends for years after a film has left cinemas.
Academy Announces 2024 Animation And VFX Oscar Nominees
A look at the animation and vfx titles nominated for this year’s Oscars by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
‘Spider-Verse,’ ‘The Boy And The Heron,’ ‘Elemental,’ And ‘Chicken Run’ Score Animated Feature BAFTA Nominations
The BAFTAs unveiled its 2024 nominees today, including animated feature, British short animation, and vfx.
Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy And The Heron’ Becomes First Foreign Film To Win Golden Globes Animation Category
It marks the first time in the category’s 18-year-history that the Golden Globes have recognized a non-American animated feature.
Oscar Shortlists: Iran And Mexico Contend For 1st Time In Animated Shorts; ‘Boy And The Heron’ Considered For Score; ‘Spider-Verse’ Shortlisted For VFX
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlists in 10 different categories, including animated short film and visual effects.
Critics Choice Awards Nominations Emphasize The Unpredictable Nature Of This Year’s Awards Season
‘Across the Spider-Verse’ scored three CCA nominations, the most of any animated film.
Golden Globes Surprise With Animated Feature Nominations For ‘Wish,’ ‘Suzume’
‘Across the Spider-Verse’ and ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ received nominations in the new Cinematic and Box Office Achievement category.
A Deep Dive Into The 10 Highest-Grossing Animated Features Of 2023 (So Far)
Five U.S. studio films and five films from Asia fill out this year’s list. Will the arrival of ‘Wish,’ ‘Migration,’ and ‘Trolls’ shake things up?
Seven Questions We’re Asking About The 2024 Animated Feature Oscars Race
So many contenders, so many questions.
Pixar’s Pete Docter Blames Disney+ For Early ‘Elemental’ Box Office Struggles, Evolving Audience Habits
According to Docter, “We’ve told people, ‘Hey, all of this is going to be available to you on Disney+!'”
‘Elemental’ Will Debut On Disney+ Next Week With A Making-Of Documentary
Pixar short ‘Carl’s Date’ will debut on the streaming platform alongside the ‘Elemental’ titles on September 13.
Pixar’s President Explains Why The Studio’s Films Cost So Much – And It’s Not For The Reason You Think
Pixar’s president offers some good reasons for why ‘Elemental’ cost $200 million to produce.
‘Suzume’ Director Makoto Shinkai Praises Pixar’s ‘Elemental,’ Which Opened In Japan Last Weekend
Pixar’s latest film continues to find admirers around the globe.
SIGGRAPH 2023 Offers Feast Of Talks On New Animation, Including ‘Spider-Verse,’ ‘Nimona,’ And ‘Elemental’
Th computer graphics conference and trade show takes place August 6-10 in Los Angeles.
Box Office Report: Miyazaki’s Big Opening Weekend, ‘Elemental’s Impressive Legs, And Two Chinese Hits
This year’s box office has proved unpredictable, but animation is flourishing in the world’s biggest markets.
Koreans Can’t Get Enough Of ‘Elemental’, #1 For Three Straight Weeks
Defying box office norms, ‘Elemental’ has grossed a greater amount each weekend it has screened in Korea.
‘Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken’ Is Worst Dreamworks Opening Of All-Time
‘Ruby Gillman’ has entered the record books, but not for the right reason.
This Weekend, ‘Across The Spider-Verse’ And ‘Elemental’ Debunked A Great Hollywood Misconception
As the audience for animation grows larger than ever, it’s time to recognize that multiple animated films can succeed in theaters at the same time.
Peter Sohn Explains How ‘Elemental’ Evolved From A Superhero Vs. Villains Story To Something More Personal (Video Interview)
“Some early versions of that were almost superhero movies essentially with fire powers and water powers to stop a villain,” said Sohn, “but you didn’t feel anything. So we were just searching for that connection with the elements.”
‘Elemental’ Flops With Second-Worst Debut In Pixar History
Warner Bros.’s cg-heavy superhero epic ‘The Flash’ had a dire opening weekend of its own.
‘Elemental’ Reviews Roundup: Critics Are Hot And Cold On Pixar’s Latest
Critics were hard on Peter Sohn’s latest when it premiered in Cannes, but more recent reviews are finding joy in the romantic comedy.
As Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ Hits Theaters, We Highlight Our Favorite Depictions Of Fire And Water In Animation
Historian Vincent Alexander has put together a collection of fire and water animation that spans more than 90 years.
Pixar Dives Into The Tech Behind ‘Elemental’ In Newly Published Papers
The highly technical documents accompany upcoming Pixar talks which will take place at SIGGRAPH this August.
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.
Hollywood Heads To France: Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ Will World Premiere At Cannes Before Dreamworks’ ‘Ruby Gillman’ Debuts At Annecy
‘Elemental’ will then hit theaters on June 16, with ‘Ruby heading to cinemas on June 30.
Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ Gets First Full Trailer Ahead Of Its June 16 Theatrical Release
‘Elemental’ will be Pixar’s first original feature to get a theatrical run since ‘Onward’ was pulled from cinemas during the pandemic.
A Guide To 24 Animated Features Releasing In 2023
A big year is on deck for animated features. We run down 2023’s most anticipated U.S. releases.
Pixar Shares First Trailer, Release Date For Peter Sohn’s ‘Elemental’
‘Elemental,’ based loosely on Sohn’s childhood growing up in the Bronx, will release in theaters in June of next year.
‘Inside Out,’ ‘Toy Story 4’ Producer Jonas Rivera Promoted To Executive VP Of Film Production At Pixar
Rivera is overseeing upcoming features ‘Elemental,’ ‘Inside Out 2,’ and ‘Elio,’ and Pixar’s first original longform series ‘Win or Lose.’
What We Learned About Disney And Pixar’s Upcoming Animation Slate At The D23 Expo
In addition to new details about previously announced titles, three new Disney and Pixar features were announced.
Pixar’s New Feature ‘Elemental’ Was Inspired By Director Peter Sohn’s Immigrant Upbringing In The Bronx
Says Sohn, “We were among many families who ventured to a new land with hopes and dreams — all of us mixing into one big salad bowl of cultures, languages, and beautiful little neighborhoods.”