L.A. Critics Name ‘Anomalisa’ Best Animated Film of 2015, While Boston Critics Call It A Tie Between ‘Anomalisa’ and ‘Inside Out’
Duke Johnson and Charlie Kaufman’s stop motion drama Anomalisa is making its presence felt during awards season.
Award Season Focus
‘Inside Out’ Named Best Animated Film of 2015 by New York Film Critics Circle
Hopefully Pete Docter has started clearing space on his mantel because the awards for “Inside Out” are going to pile up quickly this award season.
Pixar Dominates the Annie Awards With Record 25 Nominations
“Inside Out” leads the way with 14 nominations.
Stitching Together an Animated Leap of Faith: An Interview With ‘The Prophet’ Director Roger Allers
We spoke with Allers about awards season, women in animation, and why we still don’t see enough anthology animation at the multiplex.
‘Paddington’ Triumphs Over ‘Inside Out’ and ‘Shaun the Sheep’ at BAFTA Children’s Awards
“Gumball” and “Gravity Falls” also earned BAFTA Children’s Awards.
‘Anomalisa’ Scores 4 Independent Spirit Nominations
“Anomalisa” is proving that great animation can compete against anything — even live action film.
BREAKING: Academy Announces 10 Animated Shorts Advance to Oscar Shortlist
Here’s the list of 10 short films that have been shortlisted for an Oscar.
12 Animated Shorts Make The 2016 César Awards Shortlist
France’s highest film honor will select its animated short nominees from among these 12 films.
Rebooting Charlie Brown With ‘The Peanuts Movie’ Director Steve Martino
We spoke with Martino about merging the worlds of 2D and 3D animation, and why a Charlie Brown who is actually recognized and praised isn’t much of a stretch for Schulz.
‘We Nailed It:’ An Interview With ‘Shaun the Sheep Movie’ Co-Director Richard Starzak and Producer Paul Kewley
Aardman’s low-budget, big-picture animation continues to compete in our blockbuster marketplace, with stop-motion animation more real than hyperreal CGI.
16 Animated Features Submitted for 2015 Oscars
Here’s the complete list of animated features that will compete for the 2015 Academy Award.
60 Animated Shorts Qualified for the Academy Awards in 2015 (Complete List)
We’ve been keeping track of the category all year long and now we have the Academy’s complete list.
‘Rethink What We Think is Normal:’ An Interview With ‘Dissonance’ Director Till Nowak
Artist and filmaker Till Nowak is a rare talent who can work across art forms and scientific disciplines, until his viewers are left disoriented and dazzled.
Oscar Judging Starts This Weekend, Follow Along with Our Exclusive Award Tracker
Which animated short films qualified? Find out in our exclusive Award Tracker.
Three Animated Features Nominated for 2015 European Film Award
The surprise nominee is “Adama,” a fresh and original mixed-media feature from France.
Online Premiere: ‘Driving’ by Nate Theis
Tensions build to an explosive breaking point for a group of automobile drivers in Nate Theis’ satirical new short “Driving.”
‘Now I Hate to Draw Cars:’ An Interview with ‘Carface’ Director Claude Cloutier
“The car is a tool of freedom, but it’s also destroying the planet,” says Claude Cloutier about the subject matter of his new animated short.
Charlie Kaufman’s Adult Stop-Motion ‘Anomalisa’ Earns Raves At Telluride and Venice
“Anomalisa” is the first feature film from TV animation producer Starburns Industries.
2015 Animation Award Tracker: Updates for Features and Shorts
Find out which animated features and shorts are competing for end-of-the-year honors in 2015.
Moonbot Enters the Oscars Race with ‘Taking Flight’
Premiering September 18 in West L.A., ‘Taking Flight’ is a whimsical tribute to the life of Radio Flyer wagon inventor, Antonio Pasin.
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