Animation
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China’s Viral ‘Niu Lai’ Box Office Surge Tests Industry Gatekeeping
Low-budget animated film ‘Niu Lai’ has become a surprise box-office hit in China, sparking debates over cinema standards and the power of viral internet culture.
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Chinese animated film ‘Niu Lai’ turns viral derision into box office success
A low-budget Chinese animated film, mocked for its poor quality, has become a surprise box office hit as internet memes turned it into a cultural phenomenon.
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Disney Confirms Zootopia 3 Following Global Success of Sequel
Walt Disney Animation Studios has confirmed a third Zootopia film is in development following the blockbuster performance of its predecessor.
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Disney and BBC Studios Unveil First ‘Bluey Movie’ Trailer Featuring New 3D Aesthetic
Disney and BBC Studios debuted the first trailer for ‘The Bluey Movie’ at D23, showcasing a shift to 3D animation ahead of its August 2027 theatrical release.
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Pixar Confirms ‘Coco 2’ for 2029 with Teenage Miguel and Returning Director
Pixar has officially set a November 2029 release for ‘Coco 2,’ featuring a teenage Miguel and the return of Lee Unkrich to the director’s chair.
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Disney Unveils ‘Frozen 3’ First Look: A Royal Wedding and a New Threat
Disney revealed ‘Frozen 3’ at D23, confirming an Anna-Kristoff wedding and a mysterious new villain in a dangerous, snowy realm, arriving November 2027.
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Amazon MGM Studios Announces ‘Warhammer 40,000’ Animated Series with Henry Cavill
Amazon MGM Studios is developing a Warhammer 40,000 animated series featuring The Deathwatch, with Henry Cavill serving as an executive producer.
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‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender’ Review: A Mature Return to the Franchise
Director Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s new animated feature explores adult Aang’s existential struggle as he faces a long-lost survivor of his people.
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Viz Media Officially Greenlights RWBY Volume 10
Viz Media has confirmed the production of RWBY Volume 10 following its acquisition of the franchise, marking a new chapter for the long-running animated series.
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The Legend of Vox Machina Season 4 Approaches Climax
As The Legend of Vox Machina enters its penultimate chapter, the group faces a high-stakes battle in Thar Amphala against the Unalive Five.
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DC Studios Announces ‘Absolute Batman’ Animated Series at Annecy
DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation have unveiled an adult animated series based on the hit ‘Absolute Batman’ comic, marking a key expansion of their DCU slate.
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Illumination Announces New Animated Feature ‘Not Alone’ Starring Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez
Illumination has unveiled its upcoming 2027 animated feature, ‘Not Alone,’ featuring Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez in leading voice roles.
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Ricky Gervais Returns to Adult Animation with Netflix’s ‘Alley Cats’
Comedian Ricky Gervais is set to return to adult animation with his new Netflix series, ‘Alley Cats,’ a six-part ‘slacker sitcom’ featuring feral British cats, premiering August 7, 2026.
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Toy Story 5: Pixar’s latest installment navigates the tension between traditional play and digital encroachment
Pixar’s Toy Story 5 arrives in theaters, centering on the anxiety of obsolescence as toys face off against child-friendly tablets. We examine the film’s nuanced approach to modern parenting and digital integration.
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Toy Story 5 confronts the digital age as Woody and Buzz return
Toy Story 5 arrives in theaters, featuring the return of Woody, Buzz, and Jessie as they navigate a new challenge: competing with a tablet for their owner’s attention.