animation

Marvel animation head sheds light on the sudden departure of X-Men ’97 showrunner Beau DeMayo

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Marvel animation head Brad Winterbaum addresses showrunner Beau DeMayo’s sudden exit from the animated revival series X-Men ’97. On the eve of its Disney+ debut on March 20,  X-Men ’97 showrunner Beau DeMayo exited the project unceremoniously. Questions surrounding DeMayo’s departure started circulating immediately when the news reached social media and other outlets. Nowadays, the stewards of … Read more

Black Animation and Me: Where We Came From and Where We’re Going | Black Writers Week

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During the 2010s, adult animation was the only place Black animated shows were welcomed, specifically under Adult Swim. Aaron McGruder’s hilarious satire “The Boondocks” was one of the block’s most popular marquee titles, the television adaptation of the Blackspoitation parody film “Black Dynamite” became a cartoon, “Mike Tyson Mysteries” was a funny riff on Scooby-Doo, … Read more

Across the Spider-Verse Video Pushes the Limits of Animation

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Sony Pictures has dropped a brand new Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse video for the long-awaited animated Marvel sequel, highlighting movie’s next-level animation. The film is now available for viewing in theaters worldwide. The video features commentary from the cast and producing duo Phil Lord and Christopher Miller as they discussed how they were able to … Read more

The Little Mermaid’s Impact Ushered in the Disney Animation Renaissance Era

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Once upon a time, the Walt Disney Company faced a period of struggle and decline in its animation division. However, all of this changed after the release of The Little Mermaid, which revitalized Disney’s animation output and paved the way for the Disney Animation Renaissance Era. This period saw the release of several other company … Read more

Xilam Animation Join Zack Snyder’s Netflix Anime

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According to Deadline, Xilam Animation (Oggy and the Cockroaches, I Lost My Body) has officially partnered with Netflix for the production of Zack Snyder’s upcoming original anime series Twilight of the Gods. Xilam will serve as the 2D action drama’s animation studio, handling lay-out, background art, animation, and compositing. “We’re so proud to be working … Read more

Netflix Offers First Look at Upcoming Animation Slate

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Netflix’s animation division is riding high after snagging 2022’s Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, thanks to Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio. They’ll look to keep the buzz going in 2023 and 2024 with a slate of animated movies that includes work from Adam Sandler, Aardman, Richard Curtis, and Ultraman, among others. Showing off some new … Read more

The Force is strong with Lucasfilm’s latest animation showcase

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Lucasfilm is giving Star Wars fans more reasons to celebrate May the 4th with a Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 trailer that promises jaw-dropping animation and unbelievable excitement! The latest Star Wars: Visions shorts collection is part of an upcoming slate of animated offerings from a galaxy far, far away, with nine new adventures from … Read more

Super Mario Bros. Movie reviews praise animation, nostalgia

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Let’s go! The first reviews for the Super Mario Bros. Movie are in after its premiere, with mostly positive vibes for the Ilumination film. Tea first reactions from the Los Angeles premiere of The Super Mario Bros. movie have come in and it’s looking like you won’t want to warp ahead, with many praising the … Read more