2018 VFX Oscar Predictions, And The Films That Might Just Steal a Contender Spot
Who’s going to be nominated for a vfx Oscar? And who might slip in through the back door? We do a comprehensive breakdown of the category.
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‘Kubo’ Director Travis Knight’s Next Film Will Be Live-Action
Travis Knight is coming aboard the Transformers franchise.
It’s Time to Vote: Cartoon Brew’s Coverage of Oscar-Nominated Films
Here’s our coverage of the 15 contenders who are competing for an animation/vfx Oscar next week.
BREAKING! ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Wins BAFTA Award
‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ beat three Disney animated features for the BAFTA feature animation prize.
2017 VES Awards: ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Breaks 19-In-A-Row Disney Win Streak [Full List of Winners]
Despite losing five of its six nominations, “Kubo” still managed to do something no other non-Disney film has done in the last five years.
‘Zootopia’ Wins 6 Annie Awards, Including Best Animated Feature (Complete List of Winners & Analysis)
Watch the Annie Awards live on Cartoon Brew tonight.
VFX Oscar Contenders Share Their Toughest Shots
This year’s Oscar-nominated vfx supervisors name their toughest shots—and they’re not all what you might think.
Disney Wins Producers Guild of America Award for 9th Time in 11 Years
The Producers Guild of America likes Disney Company animated films—A LOT.
2017 Oscar Nominations: Filmmaker Reactions
Reactions from the Academy Award-nominated filmmakers!
2017 Oscar Nominations: Animated Feature, Animated Short, VFX
What do you think?
VES Awards: ‘Kubo’ Leads Animation Pack With Six Nominations
The Walt Disney Company has won every VES animation honor for the last four years. Can “Kubo and the Two Strings” break the streak?
BAFTA Nominees Announced: Disney Picks Up Three of Four Feature Film Noms
The BAFTAs expanded the feature animation category this year, a move that benefitted the Walt Disney Company.
‘Zootopia’ Wins Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature
Disney’s “Zootopia” takes the Golden Globe!
The 20 Most-Read Cartoon Brew Stories of 2016, And Some Thoughts On Those Stories
This is what you clicked on the most in 2016.
How Laika Used a Bowling Ball to Animate the Giant Eyes in ‘Kubo and The Two Strings’
A ‘hacked’ bowling ball helped Laika’s animators create a crucial underwater scene for the film.
The Cartoon Brew 2016-17 Animation Award Winners Tracker
Stay up-to-date on which animation and vfx films are winning end-of-year honors.
VFX Oscar Race is Narrowed Down To 10 Films
The vfx shortlist includes the expected (“Doctor Strange,” “The Jungle Book”) and the unexpected (“Kubo and the Two Strings,” “Arrival”)
Two Big Surprises And One Big Snub In The Golden Globes Animation Nominees
The Golden Globes animation category is much more interesting than we thought it would be!
Animator Kevin Parry Breaks Down A Shot On ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’
A Laika animator shares his process for bringing the Moon King to life.
Who’s Winning All the Accolades This Year? Check Out Our Award Tracker
A handy tracker to keep up with who’s winning all the feature animation accolades in 2016.
L.A. Film Critics Pick ‘Your Name’ Best Animated Film, ‘Red Turtle’ As Runner-Up
Makoto Shinkai’s “Your Name” wins its first significant American honor.
Academy Reveals Contenders in VFX Category, Including ‘Rogue: One,’ ‘Jungle Book,’ and ‘Kubo’
The 20 films in contention for the vfx Oscar have been announced.
‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Named Best Animated Feature by National Board of Review
“Kubo and the Two Strings” has earned its first major honor of the film award season.
‘Zootopia,’ ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Lead the Annie Nominations [Complete List]
Nominations for the 44th ASIFA-Hollywood Annie Awards were announced this morning, and Disney’s Zootopia led the way with 11 nominations. …
‘Storks’ Doesn’t Fly, While ‘Secret Life of Pets’ Surpasses ‘The Jungle Book’
“Storks” didn’t connect with audiences. Was it simply a poor film or another WB marketing goof-up?
Despite Fantastic Reviews, ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ is Laika’s Weakest Launch To Date
Illumination’s “The Secret Life of Pets” also set a new all-time record this weekend.
EXCLUSIVE: Laika Chief Travis Knight Reveals Future Plans For Studio
Laika has some very different projects planned for the future.
Laika Was Crazy Enough To Animate A 16-Foot Tall Skeleton for ‘Kubo and The Two Strings’
We go behind-the-scenes to learn how Laika animated one of the biggest stop motion puppets ever constructed.
Take A Tour Inside The Laika Exhibition Currently In Los Angeles (Photo Gallery)
The impressive craftsmanship of “Kubo and the Two Strings” is currently on display in Los Angeles.
SIGGRAPH 2016: An Animation and VFX Preview
SIGGRAPH can be overwhelming, so here’s an animation and VFX-focused look at what not to miss in Anaheim.
A Record-Setting Weekend: Animation Dominates U.S. Cinemas For Five Straight Weeks!
It happened! Animated features broke a major box office record this weekend.
New ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Trailer Dazzles Again
Will Laika score big with “Kubo and the Two Strings”?
New ‘Kubo and The Two Strings’ Trailer
A new trailer is out for Laika’s next film.
Preview: 47 Animated Feature Films to Look for in 2016
From new visions to revivals of lost wonders, next year’s incoming animated features reach far and wide.
Teaser: Laika’s ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Is A Stop Motion Action-Adventure Film
Laika’s fourth film, “Kubo and the Two Strings,” is an honest-to-goodness action-adventure film set in a mythic Japan.
Laika Announces Next Feature ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’
Laika’s next film, “Kubo and the Two Strings,” will mark the directorial debut of animator Travis Knight.
