New 'Inside Out' Trailer Released

Finally, a new trailer for Inside Out was released today. And, just as I expected, it's amazing!

New Story Details for 'The Good Dinosaur' Emerge

This recent article talked about Peter Sohn replacing Bob Peterson in the director's chair for Pixar's The Good Dinosaur, a film that went into some production problems and got pushed back from 2014 to November 2015. However, it also talked about some aspects of the film that have been changed and reveal new story details as well. It also showed some beautiful concept art which you can see above this paragraph.

'Big Hero 6' is a Deep, Fast Paced and Action-Packed Superhero Epic (Spoiler-Free Review)

Big Hero 6 was my most anticipated film of the year. And I am happy to tell you that it exceeded my incredibly high expectations. Big Hero 6 is a beautiful film crammed with heart, humor and epic action! I absolutely adored it!

'Toy Story 4' Officially Announced!

So here's a really surprising news story that really just came out of nowhere! It has just been announced today that Toy Story 4 is in the works! That's right, another Toy Story film!

'The Book of Life' is a Heartwarming, Imaginative and Gorgeous Looking Film

The Book of Life is the second film to come out of animation studio Reel FX. This is a great film with gorgeous visuals, imaginative storytelling and a powerful message.

New Director for 'The Good Dinosaur' Announced

Pixar has finally announced a new director for The Good Dinosaur! The film will be directed by Pete Sohn, who was originally the co-director.

Disney Officially Announces 'Moana'

Well this is certainly very exciting! We knew about Moana  for quite some time after it was leaked, but now Disney has made an official announcement about the film! Disney also released a gorgeous piece of concept art, which you can see above this paragraph!

My Thoughts on the 'Inside Out' Teaser Trailer

Well this certainly caught me by surprise! Pixar released a teaser trailer for Inside Out without any warning. Usually they would do a countdown of a few days before their trailers are released. Either way, I'm really happy to see this teaser trailer finally come out!

My Thoughts on the 2nd Big Hero 6 Trailer

With a little over a month until Big Hero 6 comes out into theaters, Disney released a second trailer for the movie. Now, the wait is even more difficult than ever!

A 'Frozen' Short Film is On the Way! Plus, My Thoughts on 'The Story of Frozen'

During the 1 hour TV documentary, The Story of Frozen, it was announced that Anna and Elsa will return in the form of a short film. It will be called Frozen Fever and will be released in early 2015. It will also have a new original song.

Studio Ghibli Closes Down

Today is indeed a very sad day in the animation world. Studio Ghibli, the Japanese anime studio that made masterpieces such as My Neighbour Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Grave of the Fireflies and Spirited Away, has closed down.

New 'Big Hero 6' Trailer Released

This came a lot sooner than I thought. But, with the release of Planes: Fire and Rescue, I guess Disney thinks people are actually going to see that film, so they decided to release a Big Hero 6 trailer right now. But, releasing it before Guardians of the Galaxy would have been a no-brainer. Mini rant aside, I love this trailer!

'Big Hero 6' Voice Cast and Characters Revealed

The more I hear about this film, the more and more excited I get for its release. Now, we not only know what the characters will look like, but we also have a full voice cast! Also, the directors of the film, Don Hall and Chris Williams, gave descriptions of the characters in the article from USA Today.

'How to Train Your Dragon 2' is an Epic Film That Improves Upon the Original

As much as I loved How to Train Your Dragon, It had its flaws, particularly in the screenplay which could have used some work. How to Train Your Dragon 2, however, is almost entirely free of all of the flaws the original film had. How to Train Your Dragon 2 is a heartwarming, but also heartbreaking film with a wonderful story, and great characters.

'How to Train Your Dragon 2' Makes $50 Million on Its Opening Weekend

On its opening weekend, How to Train Your Dragon 2 made $50 million, making it in 2nd place, losing to 22 Jump Street. This is by no means bad, but it's not that great, either.

DreamWorks Adds More Films and Release Dates to Their Schedule

 

 

DreamWorks has recently announced some films and release dates to their already huge slate of films. They have also completely changed around some release dates. Some of these films look exciting, while other make me question their existence. But despite what I think of them, here they are.

My Thoughts on the Trailer For 'The Book of Life'

After Free Birds ended up being a disaster, I was really skeptical to see what the next Reel FX films will be like. But after looking at the trailer for their next film, The Book of Life, I have to say I was pleasantly surprised.

My Thoughts on the 'Big Hero 6' Teaser Trailer

After the awful teaser trailer for Frozen that failed to get me excited (the final trailer is what made me excited for the film), Disney finally seems to have learned its lesson with the teaser trailer for Big Hero 6 and actually showed main characters instead of side characters.

'Godzilla' is an Epic Beast of Filmmaking Mastery

Last time filmmakers outside of Toho attempted to make a Godzilla film, we ended up getting a dull, brainless and inappropriately titled "Godzilla" film where Godzilla didn't even look like Godzilla! In fact, that film was so bad that Toho tried to ease the audiences' pain in one of their films afterwards by claiming that the Godzilla from that film actually wasn't even the real Godzilla! While it may have seemed like there was no hope for any North American studios to pull off a film featuring the king of monsters, I have to say that this one pulled it off perfectly. Godzilla is an epic and fun film with a great story, beautiful visuals and excellent directing.

DreamWorks Switches Around Release Dates for 'Home' and 'Penguins of Madagascar'

So here is a very interesting move that DreamWorks has made. They switched around the release dates for Home and Penguins of Madagascar.

'Big Hero 6' Stills Have Been Released

Before the teaser trailer that is being released in just a couple days for the next Disney film, Big Hero 6, Disney has decided to release a few stills to give us a little look at what we should expect. Here are the stills.

'Toy Story of TERROR!' Will be Released on Blu-ray This Summer

Well it's about time they announced this! Ever since I saw Toy Story of TERROR! back in October, I've been patiently waiting for this announcement. Now, I can finally say that Toy Story of TERROR! is set to be released on Blu-ray this summer!

How the Art of Animation is Helping me Cope With Loss

This is going to be a lot more personal than my other blog posts, but I am not afraid of writing about my personal life on here, as long as it is related to animation. In this case, this beautiful art form has been helping me through a very tough time right now. I should point out that I am not one of those really depressed and unhappy individuals. In fact, I think I'm quite the opposite. However, it is perfectly normal for me to be having a hard time dealing with what I am about to tell you and it is also perfectly normal for me to find ways to overcome this. I am here to tell you how this, unfortunately, underappreciated art form has been helping me through an extremely tough time in my life.

Short Film Entitled 'Feast' to be Shown Before 'Big Hero 6'

Disney Animation's upcoming collaboration film with Marvel, Big Hero 6, is going to have a new short film. It's going to be called Feast. Here is the synopsis:

'Muppets: Most Wanted' is a Fun, Clever Film With Excellent Music

 

 I loved The Muppets when it came out back in 2011. It was a perfect way to bring back the characters after not making a Muppets movie for a long time. Muppets: Most Wanted not only lives up to The Muppets, but in some ways improves upon it.

'Frozen' Becomes the Highest Grossing Animated Film of All Time

Unsurprisingly, Frozen has become the highest grossing animated film of all time, taking the crown away from Toy Story 3. It is also now the 9th highest grossing film!

'Mr. Peabody & Sherman' is an Action-Packed Adventure Through History

Lately, DreamWorks has been on a downward spiral. With films like The Croods and Turbo, I was starting to get worried about the fate of the studio. Mr. Peabody & Sherman, however, seems to be a comeback. While the film isn't perfect, its excellent story, great characters and wonderful themes make Mr. Peabody & Sherman a fun, heartfelt adventure.

Ed Catmull Talks More About Pixar

Ed Catmull has been talking a lot about what goes on inside Pixar. We now know more about Pixar's inner workings in only a couple weeks than we ever have. But Ed Catmull isn't done yet. Just recently, he wrote an article where he talks about "balancing art and commerce." But at the end of the article, he also talked about Pixar's cancelled project, Newt.

'Cars 3' and 'The Incredibles 2' in Development

"Oh no, Pixar is dead! They're making Cars 3 and The Incredibles 2! Oh, how the mighty have fallen!" Don't be so quick to judge Pixar just yet...

Teaser Trailer for 'Peanuts' Has Been Released

The teaser trailer for the upcoming Charlie Brown reboot, Peanuts, has been released and this is making me really excited for the film.

'The Incredibles' and 'Ratatouille' to be re-released in 3D

Despite the many recent Disney 3D re-release failures, Pixar is still deciding to convert two of their many masterpieces, The Incredibles and Ratatouille, in 3D.

'Mr. Peabody & Sherman' Reaches #1 in The Weekend Box Office

Don't call Mr. Peabody & Sherman a box office failure just yet. After only being placed in #2 last weekend in the box office with a decent $32 million, the film has reached #1 this weekend with $21 million.

Pixar President Ed Catmull Speaks Out About Pixar's Future

The President of Pixar, Ed Catmull, has spoken out about Pixar's future, their upcoming films among other things. This is getting me really excited so let's dive right in!

'The Jungle Book' is an Extremely Fun Film With Excellent Music

The Jungle Book is a film that many people are torn over. Some people like the film and some people don't think it was that great. I am one of the people who absolutely love The Jungle Book! With its catchy, memorable and extremely fun music, the wonderful characters and the gorgeous animation, The Jungle Book is a great film and the perfect final film for Walt Disney to leave us with.

Cartoon Network Reviving Bugs Bunny and Tom and Jerry

Cartoon Network has announced that they will be reviving some classics with a Looney Tunes revival entitled Wabbit - A Looney Tunes Production  and a Tom and Jerry revival with The Tom and Jerry Show. While I am skeptical about this decision, I think that there is a possibility of these shows being really good ways to bring back the classic formulas.

Pixar Short Film News Updates

There is a lot of interesting news regarding upcoming Pixar short films. I have all the details right here.

'Frozen' News Update: Box Office and Oscars Recap

There is a lot of exciting news regarding Frozen. It's safe to say that with this remarkable box office update and the awards it won, yesterday was a very big day for Frozen.

Will There be a Shrek 5?

A very fitting image, indeed.

 



The CEO of DreamWorks Animation, Jeffrey Katzenberg says that there is a possibility of there being a fifth Shrek film. Why???

'The Lego Movie' News Update

There is a ton of exciting news regarding The Lego Movie so let's get right into it!

Everything is Awesome in 'The Lego Movie'

When I first heard about The Lego Movie, I thought it was just another gimmicky way to sell Lego toys. After watching this film, I was shocked to find out that this isn't the case at all! The Lego Movie is an extremely fun and surprisingly moving film, which tells a great story and has a lot of inventive ideas.

The Lego Movie Opens With $69.1 Million

 

I can't say I'm surprised, but The Lego Movie is really raking in the cash! In fact, it has already made its budget back in one opening weekend!

Have We Entered a Golden Age in Animation?

This is one topic I have always wanted to talk about on here. Have we entered a golden age in animation? I am going to give you my take on this very delicate topic.

Sequel to The Lego Movie Confirmed

 

Is it just me or are studios announcing sequels way too soon after the originals are released? Not too long ago, we heard about a sequel to The Nut Job not even a week after its release, and now, we're hearing about a sequel to a film that hasn't even been released yet?!

My Thoughts on the 2014 Annie Awards

What did I think about the Annie Awards this year? Well......

Frozen Breaks More Box Office Records!

This is unbelievable! I'm telling you, Frozen is unstoppable! It has broken even more box office records, despite there being a new competitor in theaters! Then again, that "competitor" is The Nut Job and I highly doubt that's going to make even a dent on Frozen's success!

Sequel to The Nut Job Announced

I have to say, this is insane. After only one decently successful week at the box office, there is already a sequel to The Nut Job and is planned for release on January 15, 2016! I bet your faces are now in your palms.

Pixar to Make a Star Wars Film?

There have been rumors surfacing the internet about Pixar making a Star Wars film. I highly doubt this is actually going to happen.

Toy Story Christmas Special Announced

Pixar may not be making a film this year, but that doesn't mean you won't be seeing anything from them. In fact, not only was there a Monsters University short entitled Party Central, but there's also going to be a new Toy Story TV special on ABC.

Illumination Entertainment Announces Release Dates for 2 films

Illumination Entertainment has announced release dates for two films. One of them is for Despicable Me 3, which will be released on June 30, 2017 and How the Grinch Stole Christmas, which will be released on November 17, 2017.

Academy Award Nominees Announced

I've been looking forward to seeing the nominees for 2013 for quite some time. Since this is an animation blog, I will be mainly focusing on the Best Animated Film category. I will give the nominees and I will let you decide what's wrong with the choice of nominees. The nominees are:

Super Mario 3D World is One of the Best Mario Games I Have Ever Played

The first 3D Mario game to be released on the Wii U takes everything that is good about the Mario games and vastly improves upon them. With excellent gameplay, beautiful graphics and a ton of content, Super Mario 3D World is a must-have for any Wii U owner.

Disney Infinity is a Disney Fan's Dream Video Game

Ever since I learned how to pick up a controller and play a video game, I've always wanted a game where all of the Disney characters come together. Just think about it! All of wonderful, memorable characters from a massive library of excellent films coming together in one video game! The wait for that perfect game was made easier by the Kingdom Hearts games, an excellent Action-RPG franchise with world from different Disney films. But while I absolutely love those games, in terms of Disney characters, there aren't as many as I hoped there would be. There would only be around 5. Now, my lifelong search for that perfect Disney game is over with the release of Disney Infinity, a game that not only celebrates 90 years of Disney characters and history, but is also inventive in its ideas and focuses of creativity and fun.