Here’s The Biggest Animation News You Missed In April
If March was defined by the shock of the coronavirus’s global spread, April is when we started to really see its repercussions for animation, and glimpse how the industry may change for good.
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Studios Vs. Theaters: Who Will Blink First In War Sparked By ‘Trolls World Tour’?
“Trolls World Tour” did well on video-on-demand. Universal wants to repeat the formula. Theaters are furious.
Everything Is Awesome Again: Universal And Lego Strike Exclusive Five-Year Film Deal
Warner Bros. gave up on a previous partnership with the toy company after their movies yielded diminishing returns.
‘Sponge On The Run’ And ‘Soul’ Are Now The Only Tentpole Animated Releases Due This Summer
The coronavirus has pushed other releases back — and may still do the same with these two.
Theater Owners Issue Veiled Threat To Universal Over ‘Trolls’ VOD Release
The days of exclusive theatrical windows will eventually come to an end. Coronavirus is simply speeding up the process.
‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ Release Pulled After Studio Unable To Finish Film
Amidst a nationwide lockdown in France, production has halted on “Minions: The Rise of Gru.”
Universal Will Break Theatrical Window With Same-Day VOD Release Of ‘Trolls World Tour’
“Trolls World Tour” will be the guinea pig in a major experiment for Hollywood film studios.
Illumination Reveals The First Trailer For ‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’
Minion fever is back!
‘Dolittle’ Doesn’t Use CG Animation Very Well: Here Are The Key Complaints From Critics
Universal hired a director who doesn’t know anything about animation to direct a film with lots of animated characters. What could go wrong?
First ‘Dolittle’ Trailer: Robert Downey Jr. Talks To Photorealistic CG Animals
Universal’s delayed hybrid feature will be released on January 17, 2020.
‘The Addams Family’ Opens In The U.S. To Poor Reviews, Decent Box Office Projections
Add “The Addams Family” to a long year of animated Hollywood clunkers.
Dreamworks Announces New Features For 2021: ‘The Bad Guys’ And ‘Spirit Riding Free’ Film
Dreamworks Animation has announced two new features slated for release in 2021.
‘Abominable’ Tops North American Box Office With $20.6 Million
The good news: It’s the best U.S. debut for an original animated film this year. The bad news: It’s one of Dreamworks Animation’s worst openings ever.
Universal Pushes Back Release Dates For ‘Sing’ and ‘Croods’ Sequels
Universal is shifting around release dates for films from its Illumination and Dreamworks studios.
Trailer For Robert Zemeckis’ ‘Welcome To Marwen’ Showcases Unique Mix Of Live-Action And Animation
If “Toy Story” were an adult drama…
It’s Official: There’s Going To Be A ‘Boss Baby’ Sequel
If you liked the first one, get ready for another one.
