First-Look: ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Reimagining Now Offers ‘Jaw-Dropping Realism’
Dean DeBlois, who was one of the directors of the original animated version, is directing the hybrid remake.
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Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ Is The Inspiration For A New Illumination Short Film
The new animated short will debut on Netflix tomorrow.
Dreamworks Announces Big-Screen Version Of ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ As Third Feature Of 2025
A top preschool streaming series makes the leap to the big screen.
‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Pushes Franchise Past $2 Billion With Impressive Third Weekend
‘King Fu Panda’ is now the third Dreamworks franchise to pass $2 billion at the global box office, joining ‘Madagascar’ and ‘Shrek.’
‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Passes $100 Million Domestic Milestone During Its Second Weekend In Theaters
The last animated film to top the U.S. box office in back-to-back weekends was ‘Mario,’ also distributed by Universal.
‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Scores Best Dreamworks Opening In Over A Decade
The Kung Fu Panda franchise is alive and well.
‘Kung Fu Panda 4′ Reviews Roundup: Critics Split On Dreamworks’ Latest
Some critics are praising the’ latest ‘Kung Fu Panda’ film, while others are saying its a step in the wrong direction for the franchise.
Watch The First Trailer For Chris Sanders’ Upcoming Dreamworks Feature ‘The Wild Robot’
Adapted from Peter Brown’s bestselling illustrated book of the same name, the film will hit theaters on September 20, 2024.
‘Despicable Me 4’ Trailer: Our First Look At The Return Of Animation’s Most Lucrative Box Office Franchise
Universal will bring ‘Despicable Me’ back to theaters on July 3.
After A Slow Start, ‘Migration’ Soars To Impressive Holiday Week Comeback
A strong run for ‘Migration’ is good news in an industry that was asking questions about the viability of original titles at the box office.
2023 Feature Animation Year In Review: Distribution Winners And Losers
Which distributors had a 2023 to remember, and which will be looking to turn things around in 2024?
An Early Look At This Year’s Wide Open Animated Feature Oscar Race
Here’s our first look at the films likely to qualify for the upcoming awards season, broken down by distributor.
Christopher Nolan Forgot To Credit Over 80% Of VFX Crew On ‘Oppenheimer’
VFX workers get screwed by Hollywood yet again.
Summer 2023 Could Have A Dramatic Effect On The Future Of Theatrical Animation Distribution
‘Mario’ is making box office history, but this summer’s frontloaded release schedule could be the real litmus test for theatrical animation distribution.
Multiple Verified Twitter Accounts Leaked ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie,’ ‘Avatar’ Over The Weekend
More than nine million people saw tweets of the new ‘Mario’ movie thanks to the platform’s new verification system.
‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Crosses $1B At The Global Box Office
‘The First Slam Dunk’ finished another week in the global top ten and ‘Suzume’ nears $10 million in the U.S.
‘Mario,’ ‘Suzume,’ ‘The First Slam Dunk’ Enjoy Record-Breaking Box Office Weekends
‘Mario’ posted a historic third weekend domestically while ‘The First Slam Dunk’ dominated in China.
‘Mario’ Continues Record-Breaking Box Office Speedrun In Its Sophomore Weekend, Now Highest-Grossing Video Game Adaptation Ever
‘Mario’ made history domestically and abroad over the weekend, as ‘Suzume’ and ‘Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman’ debuted in the U.S.
‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Debuts With Historic Numbers At Home And Abroad; Biggest Illumination Opening Ever
Among a host of other achievements, it’s the third-biggest three-day opening ever for an animated feature in the U.S.
Despite Bob-ombing With Critics, ‘Mario’ Is Karting Towards A $140M Five-Day Domestic Opening
Audiences do not care what critics think of Illumination’s latest animated feature.
