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Throughout his sprawling repertoire of cinematic work, Adam Sandler largely made his name off PG-13 movies, gathering a hefty following back in the ‘90s thanks to titles like Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore and The Waterboy. But sidelining the swear words and adult material helped crack a window and allowed him to engage with a new … Read more
The other night, I finally settled in to watch Flow — the acclaimed cat-centric animated film from director Gints Zilbalodis, whose movie became the first-ever from Latvia to win at the Golden Globes by beating out animated heavyweights like Inside Out 2. It arrived on VOD a few days ago, and it didn’t take me … Read more
Animation has undergone a fascinating transformation since its inception, evolving from rudimentary hand-drawn sketches to the sophisticated digital creations we see today. This journey reflects not only advancements in technology but also changing artistic sensibilities and storytelling techniques. The roots of animation trace back to the late 19th century, with devices like the zoetrope and … Read more
Since launching in 1992, Cartoon Network has been a leader in animated kids’ programming. With their original Cartoon Cartoons series as well as a broad catalog of inherited Hanna-Barbera classics, they pushed animation into the mainstream of cable television. Their current programming keeps expanding to include critically acclaimed shows such as The Amazing World of … Read more
The best animation software helps you craft unique and creative 2D and 3D animations. My team and I have tested, reviewed, and used a wide range of software for animation, and these are my top recommendations. For professional animators, the best animation software is Autodesk Maya. This tool is exceptionally powerful, letting you freely create … Read more
1 Inside Out 2 (2024) Disney When Disney and Pixar released the sequel to the hit 2015 film, viewers were excited to see our favorite emotions back in action. But as they help Riley navigate becoming a teenager, they encounter some new emotions … ones they certainly didn’t intend on interacting with. PRIME VIDEO RELATED: … Read more
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Get ready to have your eyes pop out of your skull, because today we’re taking a look at some of the great wild takes throughout animation history. First, some context: a ‘take’ refers to a character in a film visibly reacting to something. There are several variations on this, including the double-take (where a character … Read more
(Photo by Netflix / courtesy Everett Collection. WALLACE & GROMIT: VENGEANCE MOST FOWL.) The latest: Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, the first feature with the legendary stop-motion duo since 2005’s Curse of the Were-Rabbit, debuts on Netflix in America on January 3, 2025. The epic curio Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim. Moana … Read more
Gints Zilbalodis’ acclaimed feature Flow was the winner of the Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature on Sunday night. The five other nominees in the category were Kelsey Mann’s Inside Out 2 (Pixar), Adam Elliot’s Memoir of a Snail (IFC Films), David G. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand & Dana Ledoux Miller’s Moana 2, Nick Park & … Read more