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My brothers and I were in peak childhood when Stitch became a superstar. His franchise was, at once and out of the blue, our everything. Now in my mid-20s, the […]

[OPINION] Revisiting All 4 ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Films

*This is a user-submitted post by Jordan Hashemi-Briskin* To risk belaboring the point, representation in the media matters now more than ever. In an age when xenophobia and discrimination are […]

[FIRST IMPRESSIONS]: ‘Molly of Denali’ TV Show

*This is a user-submitted post by Kirby Atkins* Rialto Distributions has released a new trailer for the animated feature film, Mosley, from Huhu Studios, starring Lucy Lawless, Rhys Darby, John […]

[TRAILER] Final Trailer for ‘Mosley’

I was recently given the privilege to interview the voice actress, Kari Wahlgren, about her upcoming animated Netflix series, Archibald’s Next Big Thing. Based on a book co-written by actor, […]

Interview with ‘Archibald’s Next Big Thing’ Voice Actress, Kari Wahlgren

Travels with Figment – On the Road in Search of Disney Dreams marks the final book by legendary Disney Imagineer Marty Sklar, who passed away in 2017. In his long […]

[BOOK REVIEW] ‘Travels with Figment’

Starting off with a collection of Imagineers’ Haunted Mansion stories, the 50th Anniversary presentation included innovation, history, special guests, and plenty of fun. Hosted by Kevin Lively (how punny), the […]

[D23 Expo] Haunted Mansion 50th: Happy Haunts & History

At long last, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ slate beyond this November’s Frozen 2 is a mystery no more. Releasing to theaters Thanksgiving 2020 is Raya and the Last Dragon. The film […]

[D23 EXPO] ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Coming 2020 from Disney Animation

Pixar will bring us two original films in 2020 with its signature flavor of creativity and heart. The studio announced new details today from D23 Expo. The first, Onward, which we’ve […]

[D23 EXPO] Pixar Reveals Details for ‘Onward’ and ‘Soul’

The D23 Expo 2019 kicked off yesterday with special guests, reveals, and more. Here’s a recap of Thursday’s preview announcements and Friday’s full day. ‘Expo Eve’: Thursday’s Announcements The “secret […]

[D23 Expo] Day One Recap: Legends, Disney+, and More

After being in development limbo with no concrete updates for a while (we first reported on it in 2013), Disney confirmed its Cruella film is still on, and what’s more, […]

[D23 EXPO] ‘Cruella’ to Co-Star Emma Stone and Emma Thompson, Debuting 2021

Among a host of original content debuting with the launch of the streaming service Disney+ on November 12 is a live-action remake of the 1955 Disney animated classic Lady and the […]

[D23 EXPO] Live-Action ‘Lady and the Tramp’ Trailer Barks Its Way to Disney+

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