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film8 days ago•15 min saved

Moby Boards Cannes-Bound Queer Animated Comedy Jim Queen

Moby and Lindsay Hicks’s Little Walnut are executive producers on Nicolas Athane and Marco Nguyen’s animated feature Jim Queen, which world premieres at Cannes. Produced by Bobbypills, the queer satire follows a gay influencer whose life unravels when a virus turns Paris’s gay men straight, prompting him to seek a rumored cure with a twink in the Marais. Global Constellation handles worldwide sales. A teaser clip drew 1.6 million views in 48 hours, and the project is touted by its backers as smart, funny, and with breakout potential.

via Deadline|

#animated-feature #cannes #film

film28 days ago•15 min saved

Neon Acquires Bong Joon Ho’s Debut Animated Feature Ally for 2027 Release

Neon has acquired North American rights to Bong Joon Ho’s debut animated feature Ally, set for a 2027 release. The project marks Bong’s first collaboration with Neon since Parasite and is financed and distributed by CJ ENM, Penture Invest and Pathé (with Pathé handling several European regions and CJ/Penture covering others). Ally, co-written by Bong and Jason Yu and produced by Seo Woo-sik, follows a curious piglet squid named Ally in the South Pacific on a journey to the surface.

via Deadline|

#ally #animated-feature #bong-joon-ho

film2 months ago•17 min saved

KPop Demon Hunters Clinches Oscar for Best Animated Feature, Making Korean History

KPop Demon Hunters won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, marking a historic win for Korea as directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans become the first female Asian winners in the category; a sequel is planned for 2029 under a Netflix multi-year deal, with Kang and Appelhans returning; the film’s breakout song “Golden” won Best Original Song, making EJAE the first Korean artist to win in that category. The movie had already swept Golden Globes, Critics’ Choice, PGA Awards and 10 Annie Awards.

via Variety|

#animated-feature #film #golden-song

entertainment2 months ago•18 min saved

Frankenstein Leads Oscar Craft Wins in 2026 Live Awards Night

Deadline’s live Oscars 2026 coverage shows Frankenstein leading the crafts races for Netflix with Best Makeup & Hairstyling and Best Costume Design, while Cassandra Kulukundis wins Best Casting for One Battle After Another. Amy Madigan takes Best Supporting Actress for Weapons; KPop Demon Hunters wins Best Animated Feature and The Girl Who Cried Pearls wins Best Animated Short. The Live Action Short category ends in a tie between The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva. Netflix and Warner Bros are the night’s top distributors so far, with Sinners and One Battle After Another leading nominations (16 and 13 respectively); full winner list and galleries are forthcoming in Deadline’s Oscars live blog.

via Deadline|

#academy-awards #animated-feature #entertainment

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Bill Hader, Quinta Brunson, and Bowen Yang Set to Star in Animated 'Cat in the Hat' Remake for 2026 Release"

Warner Bros Animation has announced the cast for their upcoming animated feature adaptation of Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat, with Bill Hader set to play the title role. The film, directed and written by Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja, is scheduled for a global theatrical release on March 6, 2026. The project is produced by Daniela Mazzucato and Jared Stern, with Hader and Susan Brandt serving as executive producers. This marks the first animated feature to debut as part of a slate of projects developed by Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and Dr. Seuss Enterprises.

via Deadline|

#animated-feature #bill-hader #dr-seuss

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Disney's 'Wish' to Premiere on Disney+ in April"

Disney's animated feature "Wish," starring Ariana DeBose and Chris Pine, will premiere on Disney+ on April 3rd. The original musical comedy, co-written by Disney Animation chief Jennifer Lee and Allison Moore, follows the story of Asha and a cosmic force called Star as they confront the ruler of Rosas to save their community. Despite high hopes, the film disappointed both critically and commercially, but still received a Golden Globe nomination. Disney Animation also has plans for sequels to "Moana" and "Zootopia," as well as the release of "Inside Out 2" and "Elio" from Pixar.

via Deadline|

#animated-feature #ariana-debose #disney

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

'Spider-Verse' Star Shameik Moore Apologizes for Calling Film 'Robbed' at Oscars

"Spider-Verse" star Shameik Moore apologized for his reaction to the film losing the Oscar for best animated feature, acknowledging that he was a sore loser but emphasizing the impact of the franchise. He teased the upcoming "Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse" and expressed respect for the winners, particularly praising Miyazaki as a master of animation. Miyazaki's "The Boy and the Heron" won the award, marking his second Oscar for animated feature at 83 years old.

via Variety|

#animated-feature #entertainment #hayao-miyazaki

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Hayao Miyazaki's 'The Boy and the Heron' Wins Second Oscar for Best Animated Film"

Hayao Miyazaki, the legendary Japanese filmmaker and co-founder of Studio Ghibli, won the Academy Award for best animated feature for "The Boy and the Heron," making him the only Asian director to achieve this honor. The film, partly inspired by Miyazaki's childhood, follows a boy who lost his mother during World War II and encounters a talking heron. Despite retirement rumors, Miyazaki's fans await his next work, as he has a history of returning to filmmaking after retiring.

via NBC News|

#animated-feature #asian-director #entertainment

entertainment2 years ago•6 min saved

"Nimona: From Disney Rejection to Oscar Contender - How Megan Ellison Saved the Animated Film"

Megan Ellison, the founder of Annapurna Pictures, saved the animated movie "Nimona" after Disney planned to shutter Blue Sky Studios, which was set to release the film. The movie, with LGBTQ themes, faced obstacles and pushback from Disney, but Ellison backed the project, providing creative freedom and financial support. "Nimona" has received critical acclaim and an Oscar nomination, and Ellison's Annapurna Animation is now developing more original content.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#animated-feature #disney #entertainment

entertainment2 years ago•9 min saved

"2024 Oscar Nominations: Longshots, Predictions, and How to Watch"

As the Academy Awards nominations approach, there are several longshot candidates that deserve recognition, including performances in films like "Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret," "American Fiction," "Past Lives," "All Of Us Strangers," and "BlackBerry." Additionally, there's hope for recognition in categories such as Best Director and Best Original Song, with potential nominees like "Asteroid City" and "It Never Went Away." The article also highlights the potential for a first-time Oscar nomination for composer Joe Hisaishi for his work on "The Boy And The Heron," and the possibility of genre films like "Godzilla Minus One" and "Nimona" receiving nominations in their respective categories.

via The A.V. Club|

#animated-feature #best-picture #entertainment

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Hayao Miyazaki's 'The Boy and the Heron' Wins First Golden Globe"

At 82, legendary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki won his first Golden Globe for his semi-autobiographical fantasy film The Boy and the Heron, marking the first win for both himself and Studio Ghibli, the animation studio he co-founded. The movie, set in Japan, is also the first non-English language animated feature to win a Golden Globe. This achievement adds to Miyazaki's illustrious career, which includes an Oscar win for Spirited Away and an Academy Honorary Award.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#animated-feature #entertainment #golden-globe

entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Babylon 5: A Resilient Sci-Fi Show Reboots and Expands with Exclusive Animated Clips"

The new Babylon 5 animated feature, "The Road Home," explores alternate timelines and sets up a potential reboot for the entire show. The story follows Sheridan as he becomes "unstuck in time" and jumps into different timelines. The movie ends with a rebooted universe where the Shadow War never happened, leaving the future wide open. While there are no official plans for an ongoing animated reboot, the film presents a possibility for a new version of Babylon 5 with the original cast.

via Inverse|

#animated-feature #babylon-5 #entertainment

film-festivals2 years ago•2 min saved

"Nimona" Receives Rave Reviews Ahead of Netflix Premiere

Netflix has released the official trailer for its upcoming animated feature Nimona, which will world premiere at the Annecy Festival before releasing on the platform worldwide on June 30. Nimona is directed by Spies in Disguise duo Nick Bruno and Troy Quane and is adapted from ND Stevenson’s eponymous National Book Award-nominated NYT bestselling graphic novel. The film's directors, Stevenson, and producers Karen Ryan and Julie Zackary will present an Annecy Making Of panel on Thursday.

via Cartoon Brew|

#animated-feature #annecy-festival #film-festivals

entertainment3 years ago•3 min saved

Super Mario Bros. Movie Nears $1 Billion Box Office Milestone Alongside Disney Animated Classics.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie, starring Chris Pratt, is on track to earn $1 billion from worldwide audiences, becoming the third pandemic-era movie to do so. The movie recently became the biggest film of 2023 and earned $92.5 million from domestic moviegoers during its second weekend of release. Despite mixed reviews from critics, the movie was a hit with fans and several cast members have expressed interest in producing spinoffs centered on their respective characters.

via Daily Mail|

#animated-feature #box-office #chris-pratt

entertainment3 years ago•2 min saved

Super Mario Movie Review: A Wild Ride for All Ages

"The Super Mario Bros. Movie" is a consistently inventive animated feature that builds its dreams (and nightmares) around that most mundane but essential of grown-up concerns: plumbing. The movie takes more twists and turns than the plumbing under your sink. The artistry is enough to keep children and adults watching. At its 8-bit heart, "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" is ultimately about family. The film's PG rating is due to intense apocalyptic imagery and mild cartoon violence.

via The Washington Post|

#adventure #animated-feature #entertainment