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Especially for an Illumination property the recent film The Secret Life of Pets kind of flew under the radar this summer. While it certainly made a profit, it did not […]

[BLU-RAY REVIEW] ‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’

The animator and director, Richard Williams, has sadly passed away at the age of 86. Mr. Williams (1933-2019) was interested in animation since seeing Walt Disney’s Snow White and the […]

Animator, Richard Williams, Dies at 86

[BOOK REVIEW] ‘Legend of Korra’ – ‘An Avatar’s Chronicle’

*This is a user-submitted post by Jordan Hashemi-Briskin* It goes without saying that, since its debut in November 1969, Sesame Street has been the gold standard in children’s educational TV. […]

[OPINION] My Favorite Animated Segments from ‘Sesame Street’

The biggest movie of the year is out now, and available to own on all platforms! Avengers: Endgame is now available on Blu-ray, and we’ve got all the details! Read […]

[Blu-ray Review] Avengers: Endgame

I love talking with the creative people behind the animated films we enjoy so it was a real treat to be able to have a conversation with Thurop Van […]

[INTERVIEW] ‘The Angry Birds Movie 2’ Director Thurop Van Orman and Producer John Cohen

The team over at GKIDS is continuing on with its Studio Ghibli Fest series, and in August we have the opportunity to see the seminal classic Hayao Miyazaki’s My Neighbor […]

[GIVEAWAY] ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ Tickets 2019

Sometimes as anime fans we can get a little stuck on Studio Ghibli and forget about the other rich and beautiful films Japan has given us. One such film, 2002’s […]

[REVIEW] ‘Millennium Actress’ (Classic Anime)

We’re two weeks out from the biggest Disney event of year, D23 Expo 2019. Hundreds of Disney fans will descend on the Anaheim Convention Center to meet Disney stars, […]

D23 Expo 2019: How to Prepare, Enjoy, and Survive

[D23 Expo] New Panels, Full Schedule Released Online

Disney’s ongoing slate of live-action remakes can, at times, be controversial within the animation community. Director Jon Favreau’s recent adaptation of The Lion King is no different. Perhaps most divisive […]

[BOOK REVIEW] ‘The Art and Making of The Lion King’ Gives Insight to Favreau’s Vision

Over my years of reviewing films for rotoscopers I have found there is a particular type of cgi movie that it is very difficult to get people, even animation addicts, […]

[REVIEW] ‘Leo Da Vinci: Mission Mona Lisa’

Disney’s Pencils, Pens and Brushes: A Great Girls’ Guide to Disney Animation gets special release and signing at D23 Expo. View this post on Instagram Disney’s “Pencils, Pens […]

[D23 Expo] Mindy Johnson, Lorelay Bove Announce Book Signing

A Hall D23 showcase will feature the first public preview of Disney+ app and sneak peek of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, while ESPN+ and Hulu will have […]

[D23 Expo] Disney Streaming Services Get Showcase, Previews

In this episode, we interview UglyDolls director, Kelly Asbury, where he talks about UglyDolls and the future of the animation industry. UglyDolls is now available on Blu-ray, courtesy of Universal Pictures […]

Animation Addicts Podcast 171: Kelly Asbury Interview, Director of ‘UglyDolls’

It is with utter sadness that we announce the passing of the prolific voice actress, Russi Taylor. Russi Taylor (1944-2019) started her voice acting career in the early 1980s. […]

Voice Actress, Russi Taylor, Dies at 75

In addition to trivia and action on the show floor, Marvel assembles exciting panels and stage events fans won’t want to miss. The Marvel Studios Pavilion on the show floor […]

[D23 Expo] Marvel Assembles Expo Schedule

*This is a user-submitted post by Jordan Hashemi-Briskin* Since Winnie the Pooh and his friends first joined the Disney fold back in the 1960s, they have become integral parts of […]

[SERIES REVIEW] ‘The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh’

Mufasa’s ghost famously tells Simba, “Remember who you are.” After seeing the reimagining of The Lion King, I feel the need to say the same thing to the new film […]

[REVIEW] ‘The Lion King’ Remake Dazzles But Doesn’t Take Its Place

As well as a jam-packed schedule of presentations, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products presents an immersive pavilion and exclusive shopping opportunities will especially excite every Disney fan. The “Imagining Tomorrow, […]

[D23 Expo] Disney Parks, Experiences, Products Panels Revealed

[D23 Expo] National Geographic First Ever D23 Lineup

‘Infinity Train’ to Premiere in August

Even if it is only for a few days, it is always exciting when we get a new anime film released here in the United States. The latest entry comes […]

[REVIEW] ‘Sound! Euphonium: The Movie’

Will Smith may be absent from Men in Black: International, but that doesn’t mean he’s done with being an agent. Enter Blue Sky’s newest feature, Spies in Disguise, where super […]

Will Smith and Tom Holland Shine in ‘Spies in Disguise’ Trailer 2

Just weeks before the reimagining of The Lion King roars into theaters, Disney has cast the lead role for its upcoming live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid. Actress/singer Halle Bailey will […]

Halle Bailey Cast as Ariel in ‘Little Mermaid’ Remake

Our favourite trouble-making duo George and Harold are back with more hijinks in Season 3 of DreamWorks’ The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants! Netflix has released the trailer for the new […]

‘The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants’ – The Epic Season 3 Trailer

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has invited a total of 842 artists, filmmakers, and executives comprising of 58 counties to become part of the organization. This year […]

174 New Animation and VFX Members Invited to the Academy

The superhero movie event of the year is almost here! Avengers: Endgame will be released to own on Blu-ray and DVD next month on August 13! However, if you prefer […]

‘Avengers: Endgame’ Coming to Blu-ray and DVD in August

A new promo has been released for BINBAG, an upcoming animated sci-fi feature film going into production soon. Check out the movie’s promo. Created by animator Adam Fair (Invizimals video […]

Promo for Upcoming Sci-Fi Film ‘BINBAG’

[D23 Expo] Disney on Broadway Celebrates 25th Anniversary in Concert, Premiere of VR Experience

The fourteenth animated television series based on the Hanna-Barbera franchise, Scooby-Doo, has debuted on the Boomerang streaming service today. Entitled Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?, the familiar format of the show […]

‘Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?’ Debuts on Boomerang

WDAS, with Disney’s live-action team, and Pixar present a jam-packed weekend of exclusive announcements, presentations, interactive displays, artist signings, photo opps, and giveaways for D23 Expo 2019. Saturday, August 24, […]

[D23 Expo] Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Studios to Present Exclusive Footage, Details, Experiences

[Blu-ray Review] Cinderella (Walt Disney Signature Edition)

The Simpsons, the classic long-running animated sitcom from Fox, makes its first Disney appearance at D23 Expo this year, with a cast & crew panel and meet & greets. Creator […]

[D23 Expo] ‘The Simpsons’ To Make Their Disney Debut at D23 Expo 2019

Mickey Mouse is not an uncommon subject. As Walt Disney’s breakout star and the character who put Disney’s studio on the map, the iconic mouse is a staple of both […]

[BOOK REVIEW] Taschen’s ‘Mickey Mouse: The Ultimate History’ is Eye Candy Extravaganza

During the climax of Toy Story 3, villain Lotso Huggin’ Bear (just the mention of his name still gets me all worked up) makes a statement. He says, “We’re all just […]

[REVIEW] ‘Toy Story 4’ Is Anything But Trash