Makoto Shinkai At 50: A Career Retrospective
On the occasion of Shinkai’s 50th birthday, we take a look at the aesthetic evolution of one of Japan’s greatest filmmakers.
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‘Raya And The Last Dragon’ Co-Director Carlos López Estrada To Helm ‘Your Name’ Live-Action Remake
López Estrada is the third different director who has been attached to the remake.
Watch: ‘Your Name’ Director Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Suzume no Tojimari’ Gets First Trailer
Take a first look at highly anticipated fantasy road movie, set to hit Japanese cinemas later this year.
GKIDS Acquires N. American Rights To Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Weathering With You’
Makoto Shinkai’s last film “Your Name” smashed worldwide box office records for anime.
First Teaser: ‘Weathering With You’ Is Makoto Shinkai’s Follow-Up to ‘Your Name’
“Weathering with You” opens in Japanese cinemas on July 19, 2019.
What The Animation Pros Are Watching
We invited industry pros to tell Cartoon Brew readers what’s inspiring them right now.
Paramount Will Help Americans Understand ‘Your Name’ By Remaking It In Live Action
Paramount and J.J. Abrams have figured out what Makoto Shinkai’s “Your Name” was lacking: live action!
PSOFT Pencil+ Plugin: How ‘Your Name’ Made Its CG Elements Look Like 2D Artwork
This 3ds Max plugin favored by directors like Makoto Shinkai and Hideaki Anno just released a new version.
Box Office: ‘Spark’ Fails To Ignite At The Box Office
It’s no surprise that “Spark: A Space Tail” didn’t perform well, but this is a box office bomb of historic proportions.
BOX OFFICE: Anime Sensation ‘Your Name’ Delivers $1.6M in U.S. Debut, ‘Smurfs’ Open Weak
Anime fans lifted “Your Name” to a 13th place finish in U.S. theaters.
Box Office: ‘Your Name’ Tops $600K In Its First Day Of U.S. Release
The Japanese blockbuster is off to a great start in the United States.
Here Are Four Oscar-Worthy Animated Features That The Academy Shouldn’t Overlook
These four films are Oscar-worthy, but will the Academy recognize them tomorrow?
Funimation Sets U.S., Canada Theatrical Release Date For ‘Your Name’
Subbed and dubbed versions are headed to North American theaters!
Preview: 60+ Animated Feature Films to Look for in 2017
The most comprehensive list of 2017 theatrical animated features!
‘Your Name’ Becomes All-Time No. 1 Japanese Film in China
Makoto Shinkai’s “Your Name” has just set another box office record!
The Cartoon Brew 2016-17 Animation Award Winners Tracker
Stay up-to-date on which animation and vfx films are winning end-of-year honors.
‘Moana’ Three-peats Atop U.S. Box Office, ‘Your Name’ #1 In China, ‘Sing’ Tops in Germany
Animation is No. 1 all over the world!
Who’s Winning All the Accolades This Year? Check Out Our Award Tracker
A handy tracker to keep up with who’s winning all the feature animation accolades in 2016.
L.A. Film Critics Pick ‘Your Name’ Best Animated Film, ‘Red Turtle’ As Runner-Up
Makoto Shinkai’s “Your Name” wins its first significant American honor.
Chinese Embrace Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Your Name,’ Reject ‘Moana’
Lin-Manuel who? Chinese moviegoers have made a clear choice.
Japan’s Smash Hit ‘Your Name’ Will Make An Oscar Run This Year
American distributor Funimation plans a one-week Oscar qualification run this December.
‘Your Name’ Reigns Over Japan’s Box Office For Seventh Week
“Your Name” has captivated Japanese audiences in a way that no other film has since the release of Disney’s “Frozen.”
‘Your Name’ Becomes First Non-Miyazaki Anime to Top $100 Million in Japan
Makoto Shinkai’s smash-hit “Your Name” is an unstoppable force at the Japanese box office.
Preview: 47 Animated Feature Films to Look for in 2016
From new visions to revivals of lost wonders, next year’s incoming animated features reach far and wide.
