‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ Trailer Teases Superfly Animation

May 31, 2023June 1, 2023 Michael Lee

Of all the cinematic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles iterations that we’ve got in the past, there was only one animated one. However, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem seems to embrace their comic book origins with colorful illustrative storytelling that bursts with heart and humor. And now the newest trailer puts that on full display.

Animation, Streaming

Netflix Reveals First Look at ‘Skull Island’ Animated Series

May 31, 2023June 1, 2023 Michael Lee

Netflix has released the newest teaser for their latest anime series, Skull Island. As a part of their launch of the MonsterVerse, the streaming service and Legendary Television have teamed up for a collaboration that would expand upon King Kong’s mythology through the use of anime storytelling.

Animation, Marvel, Reviews

‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Swings Further and Higher to Be a Masterful Sequel

May 31, 2023June 2, 2023 Michael Lee

The best thing about Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is that it’s an irreverent love letter that dares to challenge and satirize the Webslinger’s mythology. By introducing Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) into the cinematic universe, not only did we see the Spidey persona in a whole new way, but we also got to see the social impact of representation. Now Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse puts a twist on the themes explored in the first while diving into the complex themes of individuality.

Animation, Movies

‘Elemental’ Clip Paints the Ground Below and the Sky Above

May 30, 2023June 1, 2023 Michael Lee

Elemental made a big splash over the weekend with its international debut at the Cannes Film Festival. There, the main voice cast of Leah Lewis (Ember) and Mamoudou Athie (Wade), plus members of the French-language voice cast Adèle Exarchopoulos (Ember) and Vincent Lacoste (Wade) tonight on the beach joined director Peter Sohn, producer Denise Ream, and EP and CCO of Pixar Pete Docter. And now, the studio has released a brand-new clip showing what a meet cute looks like between fire and water.

Animation, Interview, Marvel2 Comments

‘Across the Spider-Verse’ Stars Brian Tyree Henry & Luna Lauren Velez on Super Parenting

May 25, 2023May 29, 2023 Michael Lee

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was unlike any other Spider-Man film we’ve seen before. It was a highly dynamic cinematic experience that used a variety of animation styles and techniques to deliver something wildly psychedelic and separated itself from the rest of its animation studio rivals.

Animation, Interview, Star Wars

Creators of ‘Star Wars: Visions’ Short, “The Pit” on How it Reflects the World We Live in

May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 Michael Lee

The new Star Wars Visions can be streamed on Disney+, and audiences and fans will be able to find original stories inspired by the galaxy far, far away. Though Vol. 1 focused more on Kyber Crystals and tales of the Jedi, Vol. 2 tells the story of hope, oppression, and renewal against the backdrop of Star Wars.

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Netflix Gives First Peek and Release Date for ‘Nimona’

May 19, 2023May 21, 2023 Lauren Lola

What do you get when you have a story set in a futuristic medieval world, centered on a character dynamic akin to Pedro Pascal and the Child(-ren) in his care these days? You get Nimona!

Animation, Television

‘The Ghost and Molly McGee’ Exclusive Clip: “Molly Culture Cram”

May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 Laura Sirikul

There is a lot to be said about a show that is entertaining but also packs a punch when it comes to relatability. Disney Channel’s The Ghost and Molly McGee (and Disney’s Amphibia) has always been the show for me, growing up in a Thai American household.

Animation, Reviews, Streaming

Gateway Horror Gets Animated in ‘Gremlins: Secret of the Mogwai’

May 19, 2023May 29, 2023 Michael Lee

The original Gremlins films are one of the best gateways to horror. While the titular creatures are terrifying to watch as they terrorize the screen, it’s all balanced out by its cute, cuddly, and courageous hero Gizmo. And it was that mix of adorable kid-friendly humor with the gruesome murders that reminded us of what made it such a cult classic.

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Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ Experience Goes on a Mall Tour

May 16, 2023May 17, 2023 Michael Lee

Pixar’s Elemental is set to hit theaters soon, and to help celebrate, Disney is launching a one-of-a-kind immersive experience that invites fans to dive into a world that only the studio can create. The exciting multi-city mall tour, which starts in New York and goes across the country before ending in San Fransisco, offers an immersive thematic environment for visitors of all ages. This means guests will feel the elements of Fire, Water, Wind, and Earth in fun and interactive ways.

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‘Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai’ Cast and Creator Talk Representation

May 16, 2023May 29, 2023 Michael Lee

Max’s Gremlins: Secret of the Mogwai invites audiences old and new to discover the origins of Gizmo and the rules to take care of them properly. While the original film took place during Christmastime in the ’80s, showrunner Tze Chun’s animated period piece serves as a prequel to the family-friendly cult classic that brought us plenty of laughs and frights.

Animation, Fashion

Loungefly Unveils New Disney 100 Sketchbook Collection

May 15, 2023May 15, 2023 Mike Manalo

If you’re a fan of Disney and Loungefly, you’re in for a real treat! Last Friday, Lougefly unveiled their latest line for the Disney 100 anniversary. Celebrating the magic of animation, the set includes several Sketchbook designs, commemorating the legacy that all started with a mouse. And as an animation fan myself, I’m psyched for the new designs.

Animation, Reviews, Star Wars

‘Star Wars: Visions Vol. 2’ Envisions a New Beautiful Galaxy

May 3, 2023May 3, 2023 Michael Lee

Star Wars is for everyone. That universe created by George Lucas has since expanded into a collection of stories that bring a community together for something they all love. From tales of Jedi knights fighting Sith lords to roguish outlaws being rescued by royalty, there is something for everyone.

Animation, Star Wars

‘Star Wars: Visions’ Executive Producers on Expanding the Galaxy Through a Global Lens

May 2, 2023May 3, 2023 Michael Lee

Star Wars is for everyone. And Star Wars: Visions Vol. 2 encapsulates that sentiment as the animated anthology moves away from its anime beginnings and towards a destination where studios from around the world can share their love of the galaxy far, far away while honoring their culture.

Animation, Star Wars

Reasons to Watch ‘Star Wars: Rebels’ in its Entirety

April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 Lauren Lola

Earlier this month at Star Wars Celebration Europe, fans were finally treated to the first good look at the upcoming limited series, Ahsoka, when the official trailer for it was released. Aside from seeing the former Jedi knight in action, several characters from the animated series, Star Wars: Rebels, are also set to have prominent roles in the story.

Animation, Movies

‘Wish’ Trailer Celebrates 100 Years of Disney Through Animation and Song

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 Michael Lee

Disney’s no stranger to reminding us what happens when we wish upon a star. It’s an iconic song whose theme introduces each of their projects. And to celebrate 100 years of Disney, the studio has released the first trailer for the forthcoming film, Wish.

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Chris Pine Confirmed for Walt Disney Animation Studio’s ‘Wish’

April 26, 2023April 28, 2023 Michael Lee

Disney stopped by CinemaCon today to show attendees whats in store for them in the upcoming year. And they made a big announcement by confirming that Chris Pine would be joining the cast of Wish as King Magnifico.

Anime, Reviews, Theatre

Audiences Will Be ‘Spirited Away’ in Stage Adaptation of Miyazaki Classic

April 25, 2023May 1, 2023 Lauren Lola

Spirited Away is undoubtedly one of — if not the most — well-known film from director Hayao Miyazaki. The Academy Award-winning fantasy-adventure of a young girl having to navigate the spirit world she’s trapped in is a story that has captivated and inspired audiences all over the world.

Animation, Movies

Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ to Close Out 76th Cannes Film Festival

April 19, 2023April 20, 2023 Michael Lee

Pixar Animation Studios has announced that Elemental, their 27th feature film, will close out the 76th Cannes Film Festival on May 27, 2023. Elemental will be the fourth Pixar film to close the festival, after Up, Inside Out, and Soul.

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Makoto Shinkai Brings His Best in the Rollicking Adventure of ‘Suzume’

April 17, 2023September 14, 2023 Lauren Lola

Makoto Shinkai has been directing animated films for over two decades now, but it was his 2016 film, Your Name, that garnered critical acclaim both in Japan and abroad. While both Your Name and his 2019 film, Weathering with You, are notable for the creative development of their respective magic systems and intricate plots, they lack in substance of their female leads and development of the romantic tension between the male and female characters.

Animation, Star Wars

‘Star Wars: Visions Volume 2’ Trailer is a Global Animation Celebration

April 10, 2023April 11, 2023 Michael Lee

Disney unveiled its latest trailer for Star Wars Visions Volume 2 at Star Wars Celebration today. Much like Volume 1, Volume 2 invites global animation studios to push the limits on Star Wars storytelling while incorporating their country’s history and culture into their stories and created original characters that fit into the Star Wars galaxy and cast local talent to bring these characters to life.

Anime, Comics1 Comment

Three Romance Comics Make Their Return to Manta

April 7, 2023April 15, 2023 Laura Sirikul

Spring is in the air! So is love — at least, for Manta, a subscription-based digital comics platform.

Animation, Movies

Illumination’s Duck Family Film ‘Migration’ Flies in Theaters This Christmas

April 5, 2023April 15, 2023 Laura Sirikul

From the creators of Minions, Despicable Me, Sing, and The Secret Life of Pets, Migration tells the story of a duck family — migrating. Like real ducks, these ducks migrate to the warmer weather during the winter — except with this family, they run into some hilarious trouble.