‘Belle’ Is Mamoru Hosoda’s Biggest-Ever Hit In The US
In other news: “Sing 2” is holding up well and “Encanto” has bombed in China.
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The 3 Top-Grossing Films In Japan In 2021 Are All Animated
We’ll take our good box office news where we can get it.
The Cartoon Brew Podcast: Architect Eric Wong On Designing The Vast Virtual World In ‘Belle’
Eric Wong, a production designer on Mamoru Hosoda’s new fantasy epic, speaks about designing the film’s vast virtual world.
26 Animated Features Are In This Year’s Oscar Race
Favorites like “Encanto” and “Flee” are jostling against smaller films such as “The Spine of Night” and “The Ape Star.”
‘Flee,’ ‘Belle,’ ‘The Crossing’ Awarded At Animation Is Film 2021
L.A.’s Animation Is Film has announced the winners of its fourth edition, which was held in person on October 22–24. Flee …
‘Belle,’ ‘The Summit Of The Gods’ Among Lineup At L.A.’s Animation Is Film
L.A. dwellers: here’s your chance to see the buzziest indie features on the festival circuit.
6 Indie And Foreign Animated Features Building Buzz For Oscars 2022
These films could have a big impact on the Oscar race.
Box Office Report: ‘Green Snake’ Debuts #1 In China, ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Crashes In U.S.
In other global news, “Belle” has topped the Japanese box office for the second weekend running.
Box Office Report: ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Scores Top Covid-Era Debut For Family Film
The Warner Bros. sequel opened with $31.6 million domestically against a budget of $150 million.
Cannes Audience Clapped For 14 Straight Minutes After Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Belle’
This could well be the longest standing ovation the festival has ever given to an animated film.
Cannes Animation Lineup: ‘Belle,’ ‘Where Is Anne Frank,’ ‘The Summit Of The Gods’
The festival will also host the world premiere of “Satoshi Kon, The Illusionist,” a documentary about the late anime master.
GKIDS Will Release Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Belle’ In North America This Winter
The distributor is planning a winter theatrical release, positioning the film for an Oscar run next year.
New Trailer For Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Belle’ Echoes ‘Beauty And The Beast’
The film’s first international trailer has dropped ahead of its Japanese release next month.
Disney Princesses Inspire Racy Lingerie Line
Children’s characters inspiring adult lingerie lines? Standards are different in Japan where Disney’s Consumer Products has transformed the dresses of Disney characters like Belle, Cinderella, Aurora, and Rapunzel into bras and panties.
“Beauty and the Beast” Visits The Ghetto
I never imagined we’d be posting a parody of Belle’s song from Beauty and the Beast, but Beauty and the BEAT is ambitious as far as …
