The 7 Most-Streamed Films Last Year Were All Animated
Notably, all seven of the films also had theatrical releases, making a strong argument that a theatrical run can pay dividends for years after a film has left cinemas.
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Netflix Releases Massive Trove Of Viewing Data And The Most-Watched Animated Series And Films Are A Big Surprise
The streamer’s biggest hits include ‘CoComelon,’ ‘PAW Patrol,’ ‘Minions,’ and ‘Sing.’
‘Pinocchio,’ ‘Turning Red,’ ‘ The Boy, The Mole, The Fox And The Horse’ Lead Annie Award Nominations
After earning 51 nominations and 20 wins last year, Netflix again leads the pack with 50 nominations.
NBCUniversal To Take The Top 3 Animation Box Office Spots From 2022 As ‘Puss In Boots’ Continues To Put Up Big Numbers
Universal’s other two winners in 2022 were “Minions: The Rise of Gru” and “The Bad Guys.”
27 Animated Features Are In This Year’s Oscar Race, Including 6 Films From Netflix
Just three distributors/producers are responsible for nearly half of the contenders.
Questions We’re Asking About This Year’s Animated Feature Oscars Race
If the Academy wants to shed its reputation for being dismissive towards animation, these are some key questions it should consider.
‘Super Pets,’ ‘Minions,’ ‘Dragon Ball’ In Top 10 Labor Day Weekend Box Office
The strong performance of these films comes amidst a historic dry spell of major animated releases in theaters.
‘Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero’ Enters Top Five All-Time Anime Releases In U.S.
Meanwhile, ‘Minions’ has topped the global box office yet again.
‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ Has An Alternate Ending, Courtesy Of Chinese Authorities
The Chinese government couldn’t resist editing the ending of Illumination’s latest animated feature.
‘Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero’ Tops North American Box Office With $20M+ Debut
‘The Rise of Gru’ finally got its Chinese release, but was overshadowed by local animated feature ‘New Gods: Yang Jian.’
Box Office: ‘One Piece Film: Red’ Scores Historic Debut In Japan, ‘Super-Pets’ Holds Strong In North America
‘One Piece Film: Red,’ coming to North American cinemas this fall, posted the second-best two-day opening in Japanese history.
Not Done Yet, ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ Gets Box Office Boost With Chinese Theatrical Release Date
As theatrical runs wind down in many key territories, ‘The Rise of Gru’ will get a second wind with Chinese and Italian releases.
‘DC League Of Super-Pets’ Tops Domestic Box Office Despite Underwhelming Opening Weekend
The film’s long-term prospects are bright, with little competition in the kids and family space over the next five weeks.
Animation Coming To Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Peacock, And More In August 2022
Lightyear, Minions: The Rise of Gru, Lost Ollie, and Luck lead a packed August streaming calendar.
In Its Fourth Weekend, ‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ Is The Biggest Movie In The World
Jordan Peele’s Nope was the biggest film at the North America box office, but The Rise of Gru beat Thor
Animation Income Disparity Highlighted As Steve Carell Banks $12.5 Million Payday For ‘The Rise Of Gru’
As Carell’s fee went viral, so to did a conversation about how artists are compensated for their work and their creations.
‘Paws Of Fury’ Falls Flat As ‘Minions’ Flies Past Major Box Office Milestone
Paramount’s kung-fu comedy whiffed at the box office, while Minions: The Rise of Gru has now grossed more than $500 million worldwide.
U.K. Cinemas Ban Formal Attire As #GentleMinions Meme Results In Despicable Behavior
Cinemas in the U.K. have reported losses in the thousands after the #GentleMinions viral trend turned destructive.
Meme-Obsessed Teens Are Driving Ticket Sales For ‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’
The Minions movies are shifting older as teen fans are returning to the franchise they grew up with.
‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ Shatters Independence Day Box Office Records
With a $128 million launch, Minions signals the return of big box office animated features.
‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ Is On Pace For Monster Opening After Amazing Thursday Previews
The Minions have done what Pixar couldn’t: proven that audiences still want theatrical animation.
‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ Reviews Roundup: Funniest Film Of The Year Or Total Bore? Critics Can’t Agree
Reviews are mixed for Illumination’s latest, which is predicted to pull in between $65-93 million over the July 4 weekend.
Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri On Ignoring Twitter, Chris Pratt’s Mario, And Surviving ‘Titan A.E.’
The executive warned against the slippery slope of letting outside voices, particularly those from social media, impact creative expression.
‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ Delayed Again, This Time To 2022
The film is now set for a full two years after its initial release date.
‘Sponge On The Run’ And ‘Soul’ Are Now The Only Tentpole Animated Releases Due This Summer
The coronavirus has pushed other releases back — and may still do the same with these two.
‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ Release Pulled After Studio Unable To Finish Film
Amidst a nationwide lockdown in France, production has halted on “Minions: The Rise of Gru.”
Illumination Reveals The First Trailer For ‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’
Minion fever is back!
17 Major Animated Movies Releasing In 2020
Highlights: Three original works from Disney and Pixar, Apple’s entry into the animated features arena, and China’s growing role in international co-productions.
‘Minions’ Sequel Will Be Called ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’
Arriving July 3, 2020.
