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#Universal Pictures

Cocomelon Cocomelon

Dreamworks Animation To Produce ‘Cocomelon’ Theatrical Feature

The children’s film will be released by Universal Pictures in 2027.

By Amid Amidi | 1 month ago

How to Train Your Dragon How to Train Your Dragon

First-Look: ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Reimagining Now Offers ‘Jaw-Dropping Realism’

Dean DeBlois, who was one of the directors of the original animated version, is directing the hybrid remake.

By Amid Amidi | 7 months ago

Sing: Thriller

Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ Is The Inspiration For A New Illumination Short Film

The new animated short will debut on Netflix tomorrow.

By Amid Amidi | 8 months ago

Gabby's Dollhouse

Dreamworks Announces Big-Screen Version Of ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ As Third Feature Of 2025

A top preschool streaming series makes the leap to the big screen.

By Amid Amidi | 1 year ago

Kung Fu Panda 4

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Pushes Franchise Past $2 Billion With Impressive Third Weekend

‘King Fu Panda’ is now the third Dreamworks franchise to pass $2 billion at the global box office, joining ‘Madagascar’ and ‘Shrek.’

By Jamie Lang | 1 year ago

Kung Fu Panda 4

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Passes $100 Million Domestic Milestone During Its Second Weekend In Theaters

The last animated film to top the U.S. box office in back-to-back weekends was ‘Mario,’ also distributed by Universal.

By Jamie Lang | 1 year ago

Kung Fu Panda 4

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Scores Best Dreamworks Opening In Over A Decade

The Kung Fu Panda franchise is alive and well.

By Amid Amidi | 1 year ago

Kung Fu Panda 4

‘Kung Fu Panda 4′ Reviews Roundup: Critics Split On Dreamworks’ Latest

Some critics are praising the’ latest ‘Kung Fu Panda’ film, while others are saying its a step in the wrong direction for the franchise.

By Jamie Lang | 1 year ago

The Wild Robot

Watch The First Trailer For Chris Sanders’ Upcoming Dreamworks Feature ‘The Wild Robot’

Adapted from Peter Brown’s bestselling illustrated book of the same name, the film will hit theaters on September 20, 2024.

By Jamie Lang | 1 year ago

Despicable Me 4

‘Despicable Me 4’ Trailer: Our First Look At The Return Of Animation’s Most Lucrative Box Office Franchise

Universal will bring ‘Despicable Me’ back to theaters on July 3.

By Jamie Lang | 1 year ago

Migration

After A Slow Start, ‘Migration’ Soars To Impressive Holiday Week Comeback

A strong run for ‘Migration’ is good news in an industry that was asking questions about the viability of original titles at the box office.

By Jamie Lang | 1 year ago

2023 Feature Animation Year In Review: Distribution Winners And Losers

Which distributors had a 2023 to remember, and which will be looking to turn things around in 2024?

By Jamie Lang | 1 year ago

Early Oscars 2024

An Early Look At This Year’s Wide Open Animated Feature Oscar Race

Here’s our first look at the films likely to qualify for the upcoming awards season, broken down by distributor.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

Oppenheimer

Christopher Nolan Forgot To Credit Over 80% Of VFX Crew On ‘Oppenheimer’

VFX workers get screwed by Hollywood yet again.

By Amid Amidi | 2 years ago

Summer 2023

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.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Multiple Verified Twitter Accounts Leaked ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie,’ ‘Avatar’ Over The Weekend

More than nine million people saw tweets of the new ‘Mario’ movie thanks to the platform’s new verification system.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

Mario

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Crosses $1B At The Global Box Office

‘The First Slam Dunk’ finished another week in the global top ten and ‘Suzume’ nears $10 million in the U.S.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

Box Office April 24

‘Mario,’ ‘Suzume,’ ‘The First Slam Dunk’ Enjoy Record-Breaking Box Office Weekends

‘Mario’ posted a historic third weekend domestically while ‘The First Slam Dunk’ dominated in China.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

'The Super Mario Bros. Movie,' 'Suzume'

‘Mario’ Continues Record-Breaking Box Office Speedrun In Its Sophomore Weekend, Now Highest-Grossing Video Game Adaptation Ever

‘Mario’ made history domestically and abroad over the weekend, as ‘Suzume’ and ‘Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman’ debuted in the U.S.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Debuts With Historic Numbers At Home And Abroad; Biggest Illumination Opening Ever

Among a host of other achievements, it’s the third-biggest three-day opening ever for an animated feature in the U.S.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

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