ANIMATED FEATURE
Celebrate ‘Onward’ For Its Real Merits: Originality and Heart
Disney/Pixar's Onward opened late last February as COVID-19 began its onslaught in America. It was the last film my family...
‘Croods’ Director Joel Crawford Explores Human Connections in ‘A New Age’
The COVID-19 pandemic ravaged 2020 movie making and film going. Yet, all wasn't lost for certain types of productions. Animated...
Songwriters for Netflix’s ‘Over the Moon’ Reflect on Their Process for This Inclusive Tale
The songwriters for Netflix's Over the Moon - Christopher Curtis, Helen Park and Marjorie Duffield - dive into the inspiration for...
Best Picture – The Last Year of the Flexible Number
Can you believe, dear readers, that it's been ten years since the Academy swapped out its Best Picture expansion from...
Sneak Peek at Pixar’s Soul
https://youtu.be/qNYcwbEL-pg About Soul: What is it that makes you...YOU? This November, Pixar Animation Studios’ all-new feature film “Soul” introduces Joe...
‘Toy Story 4’ Director Josh Cooley Has a History with Blending Sentiment and the Macabre
Josh Cooley feature directorial debut, Toy Story 4, catapulted the one-time Pixar intern to instant Oscar-nominee status. It wasn't the easiest...
‘Klaus’ Composer Alfonso G. Aguilar Scores the Oscar-nominated Animated Feature
Alfonso G. Aguilar composed the score for Netflix's Oscar-nominated animated film Klaus. While the film didn't receive the massive publicity push that...
Below the Line Talks Lion King
Below the Line is delving into Oscar contenders. Today, it's the Lion King: With regards to the new software, each...
Exclusive Featurette: Laika’s ‘Missing Link’
Laika's Missing Link is nominated for Best Animated Feature As with all of Laika's animated features, Missing Link is all...
‘Klaus’ Dominates 47th Annie Awards
Klaus was the big (surprise) winner at the 47th Annie Awards, winning seven trophies including Best Animated Feature and Best...
Randy Newman, an Essential Voice Behind Toy Story 4
Randy Newman is 75. Not only is he a musical genius, but he's one of the few who gets to...
Sergio Pablos on Capturing Santa’s Magic for Netflix’s ‘Klaus’
The writer-director details why hand-drawn animation was the best choice for Netflix's BAFTA nominated animated feature. Klaus is a beautiful,...
Can Pixar Win Its 10th Oscar for ‘Toy Story 4?’
When Disney/Pixar announced Toy Story 4 was moving into production, it felt like the world collectively rolled its eyes. After all, the...
Arianne Sutner on Laika’s Commitment to Tell Original Stories
The producer and head of production of Laika's Missing Link talks about the studio's fierce dedication and responsibility to its...
‘Missing Link’ Deserves to Be a Frontrunner for Animated Feature, and Here’s Why
Joey Moser talks to director Chris Butler, production designer Nelson Lowry, and visual effects supervisor Steve Emerson about Laika's masterpiece,...
32 Animated Features Eligible for Oscar
The Academy has released the list of films submitted for the Animated Feature Oscar: “Abominable” “The Addams Family” “The Angry...
Lisa Keene & David Womersley Uncover The World Of Frozen 2
With Frozen, the challenge was to convey a deep, rich and emotional range against the icy white world of Arendelle. ...
D23 Expo Reveals Movie Slate for Pixar, Lucasfilm, Marvel and Disney
During Saturday's D23 Expo in Anaheim, Disney released the first look at Emma Stone in the upcoming Cruella. The all-new...
Interview: Salvador Simo Busom Talks Animation and Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles.
Director Salvador Simo Busom remembers his grandfather telling him bedtime stories as a young boy. His mind was a blank...
Interview: Ally Maki Discusses Toy Story 4 and How “Giggle Inspires Me to Unlock My True Potential”
We all have that one film we play on repeat, whether you're a child or an adult, and for Ally...
