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.

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)

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!

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.

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)

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.

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.

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)

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)

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)

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!

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!

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.

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