Chinese state media released an animated video on YouTube using Lego pieces to mock Trump Administration’s claims of a Chinese COVID-19 coverup.
Animation | Anime
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RIP: Gene Deitch, Oscar Winning Animator Dead at 95
Gene Deitch, American-born Czech illustrator, animator, comics artist, and film director died in his apartment in Prague. He was 95.
Chilean Animated Film THE WOLF HOUSE Sets US March Release Date
The Chilean stop-motion animated film The Wolf House (La casa lobo) by Cristóbal León and Joaquín Cociña, opens in March in select US theaters.
I LOST MY BODY Wins Best Independent Feature Film at Annie Awards
The French animated indie film I Lost My Body (J’ai perdu mon corps) directed by Jérémy Clapin won Best Feature – Independent at the 47th Annie Awards.
US Premiere of Hello World! + More Added to Animation First Festival
Less than one month before opening night, the 2020 Animation First festival continues to add new films and events including the US premiere of Hello World!
FIAF’s Animation First Unveils 2020 Lineup. Opens with The Bears’ Famous Invasion of Sicily
The 2020 Animation First Festival returns to NYC with the premieres of 15 French films, opening with the US Premiere of The Bears’ Famous Invasion of Sicily by noted illustrator Lorenzo Mattotti.
I LOST MY BODY, WEATHERING WITH YOU Among Animated Films Nominated for 47th Annie Awards
Nominations announced for the 47th Annie Awards including for Best Animated Feature-Independent, spotlighting features with a much smaller distribution footprint than major studio releases.
32 Animated Feature Films Submitted for 92nd Academy Awards
Thirty-two animated feature films have been submitted for consideration in the Animated Feature Film category for the 92nd Academy Awards.
4 Animation Films Nominated for European Film Awards 2019
The European Film Academy announced the four animated feature films nominated for the award EUROPEAN ANIMATED FEATURE FILM 2019.
REZO, Docu-Animation Film on Georgian Artist Rezo Gabriadze to Open in LA
Rezo, a new film that mixes documentary storytelling and animation, directed by Leo Gabriadze will open in October in Los Angeles.
Japan Picks Animated Film WEATHERING WITH YOU for 2020 Oscar Race for Best International Film
The animated film Weathering With You (Tenki no ko) directed by Makoto Shinkai has been selected to represent Japan in the Best International Feature Film category at the 2020 Oscars.
BOMBAY ROSE is First Indian Animation Film to Open Venice Critic’s Week
Gitanjali Rao’s animated feature film, Bombay Rose will have its World Premiere as the opening film of Critics Week at the Venice International Film Festival on August 29th, 2019.
Animated Horror Film TO YOUR LAST DEATH Featuring Morena Baccarin, William Shatner to World Premiere at Frightfest UK
2-D animated horror film “To Your Last Death,” starring the voice talents of Morena Baccarin, and William Shatner, will premiere at London’s Frightfest.
Leonardo Da Vinci Gets a Fresh Look in Summer Family Movie LEO DA VINCI: MISSION MONA LISA
Director Sergio Manfio’s Leo Da Vinci: Mission Mona Lisa, delightful new take on the great Leonardo Da Vinci will open in cinemas across the United States this Summer, on August 2.
2019 Animation First Festival in NYC, Dedicated to French Animation Announces Lineup
The French Institute Alliance Française announced the 2019 Animation First festival, showcasing the vast history, enduring ingenuity, and diversity of French animation.
MIRAI, TITO AND THE BIRDS, ISLE OF DOGS Among Nominees for 46th Annie Awards
The nominations were announced today for the 46th Annual Annie Awards™ recognizing the year’s best in the field of animation with the year’s Best Animated Feature nominations include: Early Man, Incredibles 2, Isle of Dogs, Ralph Breaks The Internet
20th ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS to Showcase 15 Animated Short Films from Around the World
The 20th Annual Animation Show of Shows returns to theaters across North America and will have its US theatrical premiere at Laemmle Theaters in Los Angeles on December 14th, and at the Quad Cinema in New York on December 28th
Over 100 Films to Screen at 2018 London International Animation Festival
The London International Animation Festival (LIAF 2018) returns to the Barbican for its fifteenth year with over 100 films selected to screen in ten International Competition Programs
25 Animated Feature Films Submitted for 2018 Oscar Competition
Twenty-five features have been submitted for consideration in the Animated Feature Film category for the 91st Academy Awards®.
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Award Winning LIYANA Exec Produced by Thandie Newton Sets Release Date [Trailer]
The new trailer and poster debuted this week for the award-winning genre-defying documentary LIYANA directed by Aaron and Amanda Kopp and executive produced by actress Thandie Newton.
Hong Kong’s Summer Intl Film Festival to Showcase Japanese Anime Master Mamoru Hosoda, Opens with MIRAI
A special program featuring Mamoru Hosoda – the Japanese anime master of the new generation will be showcased at the Summer International Film Festival (SummerIFF) – the Summer edition of the Hong Kong International Film Festival.
Animation In Focus At Upcoming Edinburgh International Film Festival
Edinburgh International Film Festival revealed further details of the much-anticipated Animation program scheduled to take place as part of this month’s 72nd edition of the Festival.
Felicity Jones, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Patrick Stewart, Freddie Highmore Cast in Animated Family Adventure DRAGON RIDER
Felicity Jones (The Theory of Everything), Thomas Brodie-Sangster (The Maze Runner, Love Actually), Patrick Stewart (Logan, Star Trek) and Freddie Highmore (Finding Neverland, “The Good Doctor”) will join Tomer Eshed’s Dragon Rider
Abu Dhabi-Set Animated Feature Film CATSAWAY Debuts Trailer
The first glimpse of ‘Catsaway’, a new animated feature-length film by Emirati director Fadel Saeed AlMuhairi, trailer was released today