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Thursday, December 31, 2015

Only Yesterday Official US Release Trailer

Check out the newly released trailer for Only Yesterday.


A 27-year-old office worker travels to the countryside while reminiscing about her childhood in Tôkyô. GKIDS proudly presents Only Yesderday, from the legendary Studio Ghibli and Academy Award-nominated director Isao Takahata, never before released in North America. This new English language version stars Daisy Ridley and Dev Patel.

Trailermeter: 57%

Saturday, December 19, 2015

Zootopia Theatrical Poster

Disney's next big thing, Zootopia, is just a few months away. Check out the new poster featuring many civilized animals.

Zootopia, 2016

Zootopia opens in theaters this March.

Norm of the North Theatrical Poster #4

Norm visits New York in this brand new Norm of the North poster.

Norm of the North, 2016

Opening this January in theaters near you.

Norm of the North Theatrical Poster #3

Norm of the North poster is here. Check it out below.

Norm of the North, 2016

Opening in theaters this January 15.

LAIKA 10th Anniversary

The studio behind Coraline, ParaNorman, and The BoxTrolls, LAIKA, celebrates its 10th anniversary.


LAIKA, the award-winning animation studio nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, celebrates 10 years of bold and memorable filmmaking this month. For a company whose name means “little barker” in Russian, Portland, Oregon-based LAIKA has made quite a noise in the global film industry over a relatively short time. With its world-class filmmaking team, LAIKA pushes the boundaries of family entertainment and animated movies, redefining what stories can and should be told through the art form. Take a look at some of the artistry in this 10th Anniversary video.

Friday, December 18, 2015

Storks Theatrical Poster

Storks is an upcoming American 3D animated comedy film directed by Nicholas Stoller & Doug Sweetland and written by Stoller, based on his own idea and developed by Warner Bros. Animation under the Warner Animation Group banner. Kelsey Grammer, Andy Samberg, Keegan-Michael Key, and Jordan Peele are providing the voices to the film.

Storks, 2016

 The film is scheduled to be released on September 23, 2016 by Warner Bros..

Storks Official Teaser Trailer

Storks is an upcoming American 3D animated comedy film directed by Nicholas Stoller & Doug Sweetland and written by Stoller.


Storks deliver babies...or at least they used to. Now they deliver packages for global internet giant Cornerstore.com. Junior, the company's top delivery stork, is about to be promoted when he accidentally activates the Baby Making Machine, producing an adorable and wholly unauthorized baby girl. Desperate to deliver this bundle of trouble before the boss gets wise, Junior and his friend Tulip, the only human on Stork Mountain, race to make their first-ever baby drop - in a wild and revealing journey that could make more than one family whole and restore the storks' true mission in the world.

Trailermeter: 80%

Kung Fu Panda 3 Official Trailer #2

The new (and maybe the final) Kung Fu Panda 3 trailer is here. Check it out below.


In 2016, one of the most successful animated franchises in the world returns with its biggest comedy adventure yet, Kung Fu Panda 3. When Po's long-lost panda father suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travels to a secret panda paradise to meet scores of hilarious new panda characters. But when the supernatural villain Kai begins to sweep across China defeating all the kung fu masters, Po must do the impossible - learn to train a village full of his fun-loving, clumsy brethren to become the ultimate band of Kung Fu Pandas!

Trailermeter: 85%

'Soar' Short Film by Alyce Tzue

A cross between Miyazaki and Pixar, SOAR is an award-winning 3D animated movie about a young girl who must help a tiny boy pilot fly home before it's too late. 


Soar was created as Alyce Tzue's thesis project in school. What began as a toil of love by first-time filmmakers ended up catching the eyes of festivals all over the world. Soar is the proud 2015 Gold Winner of the 42nd Student Oscars, Best Student Animation Winner at Palm Springs, Finalist at the Student BAFTAs, and has screened in the Hamptons, St. Louis, Seoul, Austin, and more.

The Soar team is beyond grateful for your support. We believe the film's surprise success is proof of its message: when you put in everything you've got, sometimes you achieve more than you ever expected.

There are plans to make Soar into a feature length film inspired by the sensibilities of Hayao Miyazaki and Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's The Little Prince.

For more information, please contact Alyce Tzue at alyce.tzue@gmail.com.
Written and Directed by Alyce Tzue - alycetzue.com
Music by Jack Gravina - jackgravina.com
Produced by Anson Yu - ansonyu.tw@gmail.com
VFX Supervisor Derek Flood - imdb.com/name/nm0282541
Created at the Academy of Art University - academyart.edu
Visit www.soarfilm.com
Full credits at www.soarfilm.com/credits/credits.html
Follow us on FB at www.facebook.com/SOARfilm

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Ice Age: Collision Course Official Trailer

The before-seen trailer for Ice Age: Collision Course is here. Check it out below.


The film is scheduled for release on July 22, 2016, by 20th Century Fox.

Trailermeter: 77%

Ice Age: Collision Course Theatrical Poster

One Small Step. One Giant Mess. Check out the new poster for Ice Age: Collision Course.

Ice Age: Collision Course, 2016

Scrat's adventure into space sets off a series of events that threaten Manny and the rest of the herd down on Earth, forcing them to leave behind their home. On their journey, they discover an exotic place, led by its spiritual leader Shangri Llama. Opening in theaters on July 22, 2016.

Sunday, December 13, 2015

The Angry Birds Movie Character Poster

New character poster for The Angry Birds Movie starring Red, Chuck, and Bomb.

The Angry Birds Movie, 2016

Four Angry Birds (Red, Chuck, Bomb, and Matilda) are living in a small paradise. But when they learn of the impending arrival of the Pigs, the Angry Birds must team up to investigate the Pigs in order to find out their evil plans.

Kubo and the Two Strings Official Teaser Trailer

The teaser trailer for Kubo and the Two Strings is here. Check it out below.


Kubo and the Two Strings is an upcoming American 3D stop motion film produced by Laika for Focus Features. It is being directed by Travis Knight and written by Marc Haimes and Chris Butler. The film stars Art Parkinson, Matthew McConaughey, Charlize Theron, Rooney Mara, Ralph Fiennes and Brenda Vaccaro. The film is set for an August 19, 2016 release.

Trailermeter: 99%

Norm of the North Official Trailer #2

The second trailer for Norm of the North is here.


A polar bear of many words, Norm’s greatest gripe is simple: there is no room for tourists in the Arctic. But when a maniacal developer threatens to build luxury condos in his own backyard, Norm does what all normal polar bears would do…he heads to New York City to stop it. With a cast of ragtag lemmings at his side, Norm takes on the big apple, big business and a big identity crisis to save the day.

Trailermeter: 11%

Ice Age: Collision Course Short Film | Cosmic Scrat-Tastrophe

Cosmic Scrat-tastrophe is a 2015 computer-animated short film from Blue Sky Studios, starring Scrat of Ice Age. It is the fourth in the series of Ice Age short films. The short teases the next Ice Age film.


Scrat who discovers a flying saucer frozen in a block of ice and accidentally powers it on and ends up creating the Solar System through a series of mishaps.

Trailermeter: 74%

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Walt Disney Signature Collection Trailer

Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs comes to Blu-Ray and Digital HD this February as the 'Walt Disney Signature Collection'.


Walt Disney's animated classic "Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs" is celebrated the world over for its timeless story, iconic characters and unforgettable music ("Heigh-Ho"). The beautiful and kindhearted princess Snow White charms every creature in the kingdom except one - her jealous stepmother, the Queen. When the Magic Mirror proclaims Snow White is the fairest one of all, she must flee into the forest, where she befriends the lovable seven dwarfs - Doc, Sneezy, Grumpy, Happy, Bashful, Sleepy and Dopey. But when the Queen tricks Snow White with an enchanted apple, only the magic of true love's kiss can save her!

Trailermeter: 95%

Friday, December 11, 2015

Kubo and the Two Strings Teaser Poster

Check out the new poster for Laika's Kubo and the Two Strings.

Kubo and the Two Strings, 2016

Kubo and the Two Strings is an upcoming American 3D stop motion film produced by Laika for Focus Features. It is being directed by Travis Knight and written by Marc Haimes and Chris Butler. The film stars Art Parkinson, Matthew McConaughey, Charlize Theron, Rooney Mara, Ralph Fiennes and Brenda Vaccaro. The film is set for an August 19, 2016 release.

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Norm of the North Theatrical Poster #2

The new poster for the Norm of the North is here, check it out below.

Norm of the North, 2015

Opening in theaters this January.

Saturday, November 28, 2015

Zootopia Official Sloth Trailer

The new trailer for Zootopia is here! Watch now and see the film in theatres in 3D March 4!


The modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia is a city like no other. Comprised of habitat neighborhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it’s a melting pot where animals from every environment live together—a place where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew, you can be anything. But when rookie Officer Judy Hopps (voice of Ginnifer Goodwin) arrives, she discovers that being the first bunny on a police force of big, tough animals isn’t so easy. Determined to prove herself, she jumps at the opportunity to crack a case, even if it means partnering with a fast-talking, scam-artist fox, Nick Wilde (voice of Jason Bateman), to solve the mystery. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootopia,” a comedy-adventure directed by Byron Howard (“Tangled,” “Bolt”) and Rich Moore (“Wreck-It Ralph,” “The Simpsons”) and co-directed by Jared Bush (“Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero”), opens in theaters on March 4, 2016.

Trailermeter: 99%

Saturday, November 14, 2015

Sing Theatrical Poster

Sing is an upcoming American computer-animated musical comedy film directed and written by Garth Jennings, and produced by Illumination Entertainment. The film will star Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane, Tori Kelly, John C. Reilly, Taron Egerton and Scarlett Johansson. It is scheduled to be released on December 21, 2016 by Universal Studios.

Sing, 2016

A koala named Buster hires a black sheep who is also his best friend to help him run his business of theater.

Ice Age: Collision Course Teaser Poster

Bring Scrat home. Check out the teaser poster for Ice Age: Collision Course.


Scrat's adventure into space sets off a series of events that threaten Manny and the rest of the herd down on Earth, forcing them to leave behind their home. On their journey, they discover an exotic place, led by its spiritual leader Shangri Llama. Opening in theaters on July 22, 2016.

Finding Dory Teaser Poster

She just kept swimming...

Finding Dory, 2016

Finding Dory is the sixteenth animated feature film for Pixar Animation Studios opening in theaters on June 17, 2016.

Finding Dory Official Teaser Trailer

The all new teaser trailer for Finding Dory is here. Check out the trailer below.


Finding Dory takes place six months after Finding Nemo where Dory suddenly recalls her childhood memories. Finding Dory opens in theaters June 17, 2016.

Trailermeter: 89%

Friday, November 13, 2015

Kung Fu Panda 3 Official Trailer

The new Kung Fu Panda 3 trailer is here! Check it out below.


The trailer keeps the original comedy from Kung Fu Panda and introduces to a new villain and more pandas.

Trailermeter: 87%

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Walk Together

Walk together with the dinosaurs that walk the earth.


Opens in theaters on November 25, 2015.

Trailermeter: 96%

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Sheep & Wolves Teaser Trailer

From the Russian computer animation studio, creators behind The Snow Queen, comes a movie about Sheep & Wolves. Check out the trailer below.


Check it out on spring 2016.

Trailermeter: 45%

Minions Official Blu-Ray Trailer

The box-office hit Minions is available on Blu-Ray this December! Take a look at the new trailer.


With all new three mini movies that Illumination Entertainment brings with every movie. The three mini movies are Cro Minion, Competition and Binky Nelson Unpacified.

Trailermeter: 90%

Saturday, November 7, 2015

Sanjay's Super Team First Look

Take a first clip for Pixar Animation Studio's Sanjay's Super Team.


Opens in theaters with The Good Dinosaur on November.

20 Years of Friendship

A single friendship can change everything. From Toy Story to The Good Dinosaur, join us in celebrating 20 years of friendship from Pixar Animation Studios.


The Good Dinosaur hits theaters this November.

Trailermeter: 98%

Saturday, October 31, 2015

Celebrating 92 Years of Magic at Walt Disney Animation Studios

Take a look at Celebrating 92 Years of Magic at Walt Disney Animation Studios.


Walt Disney Animation Studios will keep movie forward!

Saturday, October 24, 2015

Inside Out Bonus Clip | Pete Docter's Story Epiphany

Pete Docter shares his story of epiphany through the making of Inside Out. Take a look at the clip.


Inside Out will now be available through Blu-Ray & DVD this November.

Sunday, October 18, 2015

The Good Dinosaur Character Poster #3

Welcome to the animal house. Check out the new character poster for The Good Dinosaur.

The Good Dinosaur, 2015

The Good Dinosaur opens on November 25, 2015.

Saturday, October 17, 2015

Ratchet & Clank Official Trailer #2

The first official trailer for Ratchet & Clank is here. Ratchet & Clank has had many date changes through the months. It is currently scheduled for April 2016 release.


This is not the first trailer Rainmaker Entertainment has released. The first trailer for Ratchet & Clank was shown two years ago.

Trailermeter: 57%

The Good Dinosaur Official International Trailer

Pixar's 15th animated feature film arrives this November. While waiting for The Good Dinosaur, check out this trailer.


The music and the visuals in this trailer show the greatest merit The Good Dinosaur has. With more never before seen scenes, fans will want to see it more and more.

Trailermeter: 94%

Sunday, October 11, 2015

Casting Moana - Introducing Auli’i Cravalho

Disney has been looking for a voice talent for the voice of Moana. Looks like they have found the perfect voice for her.


Moana sails to theaters next year.

Friday, October 9, 2015

The Good Dinosaur Character Poster #2

Little arms, big attitude. The Good Dinosaur introduces the biggest & the most fearless dinosaur, the T-Rex.


The Good Dinosaur comes to theaters this Thanksgiving.

Pixar's Future Slate

Pixar Animation Studios will bring some great new movies in the future. Check out the release dates for the future Pixar movies.

Pixar's Future Release Dates, 2015

The Good Dinosaur will be the first Pixar movie we see this November.

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

The Good Dinosaur Official Trailer #2

The final The Good Dinosaur is here. This trailer shows more dialogue and scenes never seen before.


The new The Good Dinosaur trailer is visually beautiful. The nature and the atmosphere is very fresh and detailed. The only disappointment is that the humor in this trailer has been done before many, many times. Regardless, it still looks as good as it can be.

Trailermeter: 90%

The Good Dinosaur Character Poster

Tiny but tough. The new character poster for The Good Dinosaur showcases Arlo & Spot.

The Good Dinosaur, 2015

The Good Dinosaur opens this Thanksgiving.

Sunday, October 4, 2015

Kung Fu Panda 3 Teaser Poster

The weight is over. After the release of the teaser trailer, here comes the dazzling teaser poster for Kung Fu Panda 3.

Kung Fu Panda 3, 2016

Po continues on his journey to find his family. The thirds chapter might finally find Po with his family. Kung Fu Panda 3 opens next January, so get ready for it.

Thursday, October 1, 2015

The Good Dinosaur Theatrical Poster #2

As it gets closer to the day for The Good Dinosaur to open, the new poster for it is here. Check it out below.

The Good Dinosaur, 2015

The Good Dinosaur opens in theaters this November.

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

The Angry Birds Movie Official Teaser Trailer

The first teaser trailer for the epic The Angry Birds Movie is here. Based on the best-selling app 'Angry Birds', The Angry Birds Movie will use 'Red' and his flock as the main cast. Check out the teaser below.


The Angry Birds Movie looks stunning visually and the voice cast also is beyond expectations.

Trailermeter: 90%

Zootopia Teaser Poster

The new poster for the upcoming movie, Zootopia, is here. The poster reveals the big city with two civilized animals in it.

Zootopia, 2016

Zootopia comes in to theaters next year.

Monday, September 28, 2015

The Angry Birds Movie Teaser Poster

It has been a year since the announcement of the movie about a famous game app 'Angry Birds'. Now, the new poster is here.

The Angry Birds Movie, 2016

While the style is very simple, it looks very cool. The teaser poster has the same look as Illumination's The Lorax (2012).

The Lorax, 2012

The Angry Birds Movie opens in theaters next summer.

Saturday, September 26, 2015

Hotel Transylvania 2 Theatrical Poster #3

"They're back to raise a little terror." Check out the new poster for Hotel Transylvania 2.

Hotel Transylvania 2, 2015

Hotel Transylvania 2 plays in theaters now in the US. Watch the movie and share your thoughts!

Thursday, September 24, 2015

The Peanuts Movie Official Trailer 4

Check out the final trailer for The Peanuts Movie.


The Peanuts Movie comes out to theaters this November.

Trailermeter: 93%

Norm of the North Theatrical Poster

Norm of the North is coming to theaters this winter. Check out the new poster for it.

Norm of the North, 2016

Is it worth the ticket? Check out the trailer to find out.

Saturday, September 19, 2015

Lava (From "Lava" (Official Lyric Video))

Feel the music from the Pixar Animation Stuidio's LAVA short.


It's not the short itself, but still, it shows scenes shown from the short. Enjoy!

The Iron Giant Signature Edition Poster

Check out the new The Iron Giant poster.

The Iron Giant, 1999

I love the new poster for this movie, especially the title logo.

The Good Dinosaur Motion Poster

Check out the new The Good Dinosaur motion poster.

The Good Dinosaur, 2015

It looks beautiful. Can't wait for it to come to theaters!

Saturday, September 5, 2015

Awards #4-4 | Animation Magic Theater Awards 1940 Results

In 1940, Walt Disney Animation Studio's Pinocchio & Fantasia swept it all.

By Studio (Nominations/Wins)
  1. Walt Disney Animation Studios (37/15)
By Movies (Nominations/Wins)
  1. Pinocchio (26/13)
  2. Fantasia (11/2)

The Iron Giant Official Re-Release Trailer Signature Edition

Check out the re-release trailer for The Iron Giant.


It's nice to see the epic The Iron Giant come to screen again. This signature edition has added 10 minutes of new footage than the original one.

Trailermeter: 84%

Thursday, August 27, 2015

Quotes #4 | Wise Advise

Kiki's Delivery Service, 1989

Wise Advise


Kokiri (Kiki's Mother): Kiki, it's almost time.

Kiki: Ok.

Kokiri: That's the broom you're leaving on?

Kiki: Yeah. I just made it. Pretty cute, huh?

Kokiri: It's cute, but you can't start on a broom that's too small, Take mine.

Kiki: But, Mom, that one's so old.

Kokiri: That's why you should have it. It never loses its way, even in a storm. Kiki, trust me.

Kiki: But I worked so hard on it. Right, Jiji?

Jiji (the cat): Your broom is nice, but let's take your Mother's.

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Awards #4-3 | Animation Magic Theater Awards 1940 Winners

With careful considerations we have the winners of Animation Magic Theater Awards 1940. (Note: Winners are shown in bold letters)

Over All
Best Animated Feature Film
  • Pinocchio (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
  • Fantasia (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Story
Best Script
  • Pinocchio (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
  • Fantasia (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Art
Outstanding Production Design
  • Pinocchio (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
  • Fantasia (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Outstanding Character Design
  • Pinocchio (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
  • Fantasia (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Best Animation
  • Pinocchio (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
  • Fantasia (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Music
Best Score
  • Pinocchio (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
  • Fantasia (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Best Song
  • When You Wish Upon a Star (Pinocchio)
  • Give a Little Whistle (Pinocchio)
  • Hi-Diddle-Dee-Dee (An Actor’s Life for Me) [Pinocchio]
  • I've Got No Strings (Pinocchio)
Characters
Most Outstanding Character
  • Pinocchio (Pinocchio)
  • Mickey Mouse (Fantasia)
  • Jiminy Cricket (Pinocchio)
Best Voice Acting
  • Walter Catlett as "Honest" John Worthington Foulfellow (Pinocchio)
  • Cliff Edwards as Jiminy Cricket (Pinocchio)
  • Dickie Jones as Pinocchio (Pinocchio)
Best Villian
  • "Honest" John Worthington Foulfellow (Pinocchio)
  •  Stromboli (Pinocchio)
  • Chernabog (Fantasia)
  • The Coachman (Pinocchio)
Best Sidekick
  • Jiminy Cricket (Pinocchio)
  • Figaro (Pinocchio)
  • Cleo (Pinocchio)
Best Developed Character
  • Pinocchio (Pinocchio)
  • Jiminy Cricket (Pinocchio)
Entertainment
Most Enjoyable Feature Film
  • Pinocchio (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
  • Fantasia (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Best Replay Value
  • Pinocchio (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
  • Fantasia (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Technology
Technological Achievement
  • Pinocchio (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
  • Fantasia (Walt Disney Animation Studios)

Sunday, August 23, 2015

Awards #4-2 | Animation Magic Theater Awards 1940 Nominations

Here's the list of the Animation Magic Theater Awards 1937 nominations!

Over All
Best Animated Feature Film
  • Pinocchio (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
  • Fantasia (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Story
Best Script
  • Pinocchio (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
  • Fantasia (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Art
Outstanding Production Design
  • Pinocchio (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
  • Fantasia (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Outstanding Character Design
  • Pinocchio (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
  • Fantasia (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Best Animation
  • Pinocchio (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
  • Fantasia (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Music
Best Score
  • Pinocchio (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
  • Fantasia (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Best Song
  • When You Wish Upon a Star (Pinocchio)
  • Give a Little Whistle (Pinocchio)
  • Hi-Diddle-Dee-Dee (An Actor’s Life for Me) [Pinocchio]
  • I've Got No Strings (Pinocchio)
Characters
Most Outstanding Character
  • Pinocchio (Pinocchio)
  • Mickey Mouse (Fantasia)
  • Jiminy Cricket (Pinocchio)
Best Voice Acting
  • Walter Catlett as "Honest" John Worthington Foulfellow (Pinocchio)
  • Cliff Edwards as Jiminy Cricket (Pinocchio)
Best Villian
  • "Honest" John Worthington Foulfellow (Pinocchio)
  •  Stromboli (Pinocchio)
  • Chernabog (Fantasia)
  • The Coachman (Pinocchio)
Best Sidekick
  • Jiminy Cricket (Pinocchio)
  • Figaro (Pinocchio)
  • Cleo (Pinocchio)
Best Developed Character
  • Pinocchio (Pinocchio)
  • Jiminy Cricket (Pinocchio)
Entertainment
Most Enjoyable Feature Film
  • Pinocchio (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
  • Fantasia (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Best Replay Value
  • Pinocchio (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
  • Fantasia (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Technology
Technological Achievement
  • Pinocchio (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
  • Fantasia (Walt Disney Animation Studios)

Stay tuned for the winners!

Saturday, August 22, 2015

Hotel Transylvania 2 Theatrical Poster #2

Take a look at the poster for the upcoming animated feature, Hotel Transylvania 2.

Hotel Transylvania 2, 2015

It is set to release on September 25, 2015.

Friday, August 21, 2015

Awards #4-1 | Notable Animated Feature Films of 1940

In 1940, Walt Disney Animation Studios has release 2 animated movies, Pinocchio and Fantasia. Both of those films are included in this category of Notable Animated Feature Films of 1940.

  • Fantasia (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
  • Pinocchio (Walt Disney Animation Studios)

Thursday, August 20, 2015

Awards #3 | Animation Magic Theater Awards 1939

Here's a list of notable animated feature films of 1939. Unfortunately there is only one animated feature in 1939.

  • Gulliver's Travel (Fleischer Studios)
Gulliver's Travel has not been nominated for any categories.

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Awards #2 | Animation Magic Theater Awards 1938

Unfortunately there are no movies in 1938.

D23 Expo | Disney Announces 'Gigantic'

In D23 Expo 2015, Disney has announced Gigantic, a story loosely based on Jack and the Beanstalk. Take a look at the concept art for Gigantic.

Gigantic, 2018

Gigantic will hit theaters on 2018.

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

D23 Expo | Disney Reveals a Moana Logo

At D23 Expo 2015, Disney has revealed some footage from the upcoming animated feature, Moana. Take a look at the title logo.

Moana, 2016

Moana is planned to be released next year.

Awards #1-4 | Animation Magic Theater Awards 1937 Results

The year 1937 is a big year for Walt Disney Animation Studios. They swept every single awards with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Check out the results below:

By Studio (Nominations/Wins)
  1. Walt Disney Animation Studios (24/15)
By Movies (Nominations/Wins)
  1. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (24/15)

Monday, August 17, 2015

D23 Expo | Pixar Reveals the Future

Check out the teaser posters for Pixar Animation Studio's future slate.

Pixar's Upcoming Slate, 2015
As you can see, Pixar has some very interesting movies coming up. What is your favorite?

Awards #1-3 | Animation Magic Theater Awards 1937 Winners

Check out the winners! (Note: Winners are shown in bold letters)

Over All
Best Animated Feature Film
  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Story
Best Script
  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Art
Outstanding Production Design
  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Outstanding Character Design
  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Best Animation
  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Music
Best Score
  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Best Song
  • One Song (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
  • Heigh-Ho (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
  • Some Day My Prince Will Come (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
Characters
Most Outstanding Character
  • Snow White (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
  • The Evil Queen (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
Best Voice Acting
  • Doc (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
  • Grumpy (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
  • The Evil Queen (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
Best Villian
  • The Evil Queen (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
Best Sidekick
  • Doc (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
  • Grumpy (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
  • Dopey (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
Best Developed Character
  • The Evil Queen (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
  • Grumpy (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
  • Dopey (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
Entertainment
Most Enjoyable Feature Film
  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Best Replay Value
  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Technology
Technological Achievement
  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Walt Disney Animation Studios)

Sunday, August 16, 2015

Awards #1-2 | Animation Magic Theater Awards 1937 Nominations

Here's the list of the Animation Magic Theater Awards 1937 nominations!

Over All
Best Animated Feature Film
  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Story
Best Script
  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Art
Outstanding Production Design
  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Outstanding Character Design
  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Best Animation
  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Music
Best Score
  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Best Song
  • One Song (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
  • Heigh-Ho (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
  • Some Day My Prince Will Come (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
Characters
Most Outstanding Character
  • Snow White (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
  • The Evil Queen (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
Best Voice Acting
  • Doc (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
  • Grumpy (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
  • The Evil Queen (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
Best Villian
  • The Evil Queen (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
Best Sidekick
  • Doc (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
  • Grumpy (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
  • Dopey (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
Best Developed Character
  • The Evil Queen (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
  • Grumpy (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
  • Dopey (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
Entertainment
Most Enjoyable Feature Film
  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Best Replay Value
  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Technology
Technological Achievement
  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Stay tuned for the winners!

Awards #1-1 | Notable Animated Feature Films of 1937

Welcome to the first stage of the Animation Magic Theater Awards process. Here's is a list of 'Notable Animated Feature Films of 1937'. Unfortunately there is only one:

  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Walt Disney Animation Studios)

Saturday, August 15, 2015

Awards #0 | Introduction

Welcome to the Awards section of the Animation Magic Theater Blog. It will be a section where I choose the Best Animated Feature from a specific year starting chronologically from 1937.

The selecting process will be as the following:
  1. Notable Animated Feature Films of That Year
  2. Nominating Animated Feature Films of That Year
  3. Choosing the Winners
  4. Results
These will be the 15 categories for the awards:

Over All
  • Best Animated Feature Film
Story
  • Best Script
Art
  • Outstanding Production Design
  • Outstanding Character Design
  • Best Animation
Music
  • Best Score
  • Best Song
Characters
  • Most Outstanding Character
  • Best Voice Acting
  • Best Villian
  • Best Sidekick
  • Best Developed Character
Entertainment
  • Most Enjoyable Feature Film
  • Best Replay Value
Technology
  • Technological Achievement
Stay tuned for the Animation Magic Theater Awards 1937.

D23 Expo | New Character Revealed from Zootopia

Following the characters of a fox and a bunny, Disney has revealed a new character, Gazelle from Zootopia.

Zootopia, 2016

She looks sexy, wow. I can't wait to see more!

D23 Expo | Toy Story 4 Will Be a Love Story

It was revealed on the D23 Expo that the upcoming feature film Toy Story 4 will be a love story between Woody and Bo Peep.

D23 EXPO, 2015

It is interesting to see how the movie is related to previous Toy Story films. I can't wait to hear more about it!

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Arts #7 | Berry Barry

Check out the beat board and final shot from Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2. (Tumblr)

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, 2013

Quotes #3 | There's A Rat in My Soup!

The Tale of Despereaux, 2008

There's A Rat in My Soup!


Queen: Oh it moved! My soup moved!

Andre: No, it isn't... It did not move.

Roscuro: Oh, Your Highness.

Queen: Ahhh!

King: Darling?

Queen: Oh! A rat! There's a rat in my soup!

Roscuro: Madam, I know that this is unfortunate. And I Know that while on first glance, I might...

Queen: A rat! In my soup!

Roscuro: No. Please. Shh, shh, shh.

Queen: Andd I ate it.

Roscuro: Your Highness, hold on...

Queen: Agh!

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Norm of the North Official Trailer

Check out the first trailer for Norm of the North

Displaced from their Arctic home, a polar bear named Norm and his three lemming friends wind up in New York City, where Norm becomes the mascot of a corporation he soon learns is tied to the fate of his homeland.
Norm of the North opens in theaters on January 15, 2016.

Trailermeter: 42%

Saturday, July 25, 2015

The Good Dinosaur Official Trailer

The wait is over, here comes the first full trailer of The Good Dinosaur. The trailer is beautiful beyond compare of previous animated feature films.

"The Good Dinosaur" asks the question: What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? Pixar Animation Studios takes you on an epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend. While traveling through a harsh and mysterious landscape, Arlo learns the power of confronting his fears and discovers what he is truly capable of.
I say, that the visuals of this trailer is far better than recent animated feature films; better than Cars 2 and as good as Brave. It also makes me exited for the story of this film. Awesome trailer!

Trailermeter: 98%

Sunday, July 12, 2015

Arts #6 | First Look at Sanjay's Super Team

A little boy is much more interested in his superhero cartoons than his father's Hindu heritage in the Disney/Pixar short 'Sanjay's Super Team.' (USA Today, Photo: Disney/Pixar)


The Hindu deities Durga, Vishnu and Hanuman come to the rescue in 'Sanjay's Super Team.' (USA Today, Photo: Disney/Pixar)


Monday, June 29, 2015

Arts #5 | Angry Birds First Look

Based on a video game series, Angry Birds, comes out next year. Take a first look of the CG animated feature.

Angry Birds, 2016

They look like a tough lot, don't they?

Saturday, June 27, 2015

Kung Fu Panda 3 Official Teaser Trailer

The wait is over. Po is back in this new teaser trailer for Kung Fu Panda 3. Check it out!


When Po's long-lost panda father suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travels to a secret panda paradise to meet scores of hilarious new panda characters. But when the supernatural villain Kai begins to sweep across China defeating all the kung fu masters, Po must do the impossible-learn to train a village full of his fun-loving, clumsy brethren to become the ultimate band of Kung Fu Pandas. (Written by 20th Century Fox)
The teaser show the hilarious moment between Po and his father both looking for the lost one and... missing. The teaser rightfully excites us to see the full length trailer!

Trailermeter: 82%

Friday, June 26, 2015

Arts #4 | Unlikely Pals

Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps are natural enemies and won't get along together, but circumstances put them together, they'll have to team up and work together as a team.

Zootopia, 2016
Take a look at the characters of Zootopia. Nick (fox) looks like Robin Hood, for sure!

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Arts #3 | Zootopia Concept Art

Zootopia is a modern mammal metropolis. Take a look.

Zootopia, 2016
Zootopia opens on March 4, 2016.

Monday, June 22, 2015

Hotel Transylvania 2 Official Trailer

Sony Pictures Animation has released the first trailer for the upcoming sequel for Hotel Transylvania.


Drac's pack is back for all-new monster comedy adventure in Sony Pictures Animation's Hotel Transylvania 2!
Everything seems to be changing for the better at Hotel Transylvania...
Dracula's rigid monster-only hotel policy has finally relaxed, opening up its doors to human guests. But behind closed coffins, Drac is worried that his adorable half-human, half-vampire grandson, Dennis, isn't showing signs of being a vampire. So while Mavis is busy visiting her human in-laws with Johnny - and in for a major cultural shock of her won - "Vampa" Drac enlists his friends Fran, Murray, Wayne and Griffin to put Dennis through a "monster-in-training" boot camp. But little do they know that Drac's grumpy and very old, old, old, school dad Vlad is about to pay a family visit to the hotel. And when Vlad finds out that his great-grandsons is not pure blood - and humans are now welcome at Hotel Transylvania - things are going to get batty!
The final concept of the film looks mediocre to other major ideas other studios have. To find this film entertaining the studio will need to focus more on the story than kid-comedy.

Trailermeter: 56%

Sunday, June 21, 2015

The Secret Life of Pets Official Teaser Trailer

Yesterday, we have seen the poster for The Secret Life of Pets and now check out this brand new teaser trailer!


For one bustling Manhattan apartment building, the real day starts after the folks on two legs leave for work and school. That’s when the pets of every stripe, fur and feather begin their own nine-to-five routine: hanging out with each other, trading humiliating stories about their owners, or auditioning adorable looks to get better snacks.
The building’s top dog, Max (Louis C.K.), a quick-witted terrier rescue who’s convinced he sits at the center of his owner’s universe, finds his pampered life rocked when she brings home Duke (Eric Stonestreet), a sloppy, massive mess of a mongrel with zero interpersonal skills. When this reluctant canine duo finds themselves out on the mean streets of New York, they have to set aside their differences and unite against a fluffy-yet-cunning bunny named Snowball (Kevin Hart), who’s building an army of ex-pets abandoned by their owners and out to turn the tables on humanity… all before dinnertime.
Great teaser that really shows the whole picture and how it's going to work. Opens next summer of 2016.

Trailermeter: 80%

Saturday, June 20, 2015

The Secret Life of Pets Theatrical Poster

From the humans behind Despicable Me 2  comes this new animated feature film, The Secret Life of Pets. Check out the poster for the movie.

The Secret Life of Pets, 2016

The Secret Life of Pets arrives to theaters in the summer of 2016.

The Peanuts Movie Official Trailer 3

The new trailer brings us more detailed scenes from the movie. I believe it stays true to the original comics and the animation used is freshly unique in style.


Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the beloved ‘Peanuts’ gang make their big-screen debut, like they’ve never been seen before, in state of the art 3D animation. Snoopy, the world’s most lovable beagle – and flying ace – embarks upon his greatest mission as he takes to the skies to pursue his arch-nemesis The Red Baron, while his best pal, Charlie Brown, begins his own epic quest. From the imagination of Charles M. Schulz and the creators of the ICE AGE films, THE PEANUTS MOVIE will prove that every underdog has his day.
The Peanuts Movie comes to theaters on November 6, 2015.

Trailermeter: 85%