Illumination and Universal Reveal All-Star Voice Cast for “Minions and Monsters”

The voice cast of Minions & Monsters features Academy Award winner Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jeff Bridges, Jesse Eisenberg, Zoey Deutch, and Trey Parker, co-creator of South Park.

And The Oscar Goes to… “K-Pop Demon Hunters”

In case you weren't watching... The Oscar's were handed out last night. K-POP also won for BEST SONG. the National......

INTERVIEW: Emi Lo and Dawn M. Bennett of “Sentenced to Be a Hero”

I spoke with both actresses at the Crunchyroll virtual press junket on March 4. They shared their thoughts about their......

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INTERVIEW: Mallorie Rodak, Jill Harris and Jordan Dash Cruz on “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End”

Where most fairy tales end, this one begins. In a medieval land of elves, dwarves, dragons, and other supernatural beings, a band of heroes has defeated the Demon King. What happens after the quest? The heroes age. Some die. Frieren, an immortal elf mage, begins a new journey to understand friendship, mortality, and the passage […]

INTERVIEW: Shu Sakuratani On “Rooster Fighter” Series

Adult Swim's new animated series Rooster Fighter premieres this Saturday March 14th at Midnight. It's adapted from creator Shu Sakuratani's manga about Keiji, a rooster defending the planet from evil Demons. Get ready for quite a ride!

INTERVIEW: Adam McArthur and Kayleigh McKee Talk About Curse-Busting in “Jujutsu Kaisen”

I spoke with both actors in Crunchyroll’s virtual press conference on March 4, 2026. They discuss the importance of their roles and their acting approach, and end with a special message to their fans.

REVIEW: Pixar’s “Hoppers”

Pixar now has the requisite arsenal of animation technology to make this film a visual wonder. The effects animation alone is astounding, but extra credit must be given to the character design. "Hoppers" will not fail to entertain any animation film lover.

Animated Feature Releases 2026

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GOAT

Release Date: February 13, 2016

Director: Tyree Dillihay

HOPPERS

Release Date: March 6, 2026

Director: Daniel Chong

THE POUT POUT FISH

Release Date: March 20th, 2026

Director: Ricard Cussó and Rio Harrington

SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE

Release Date: April 1, 2026

Director: Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic

TOY STORY 5

Release Date: June 19, 2026

Director: Andrew Stanton

MINIONS & MONSTERS

Release Date: July 1, 2026

Director: Pierre Coffin

INTERVIEWS: “Ted” Cast On Season 2 And Voice Acting

Seth MacFarlane’s Ted event series returns for Season 2, with all eight episodes premiering this Thursday March 5th on Peacock. The iconic bear and the Bennett family are once again caught-up in hilarious ’90s-set hijinks… that are even more outrageous this time. Max Burkholder, who plays John (the younger version of Mark Wahlberg’s character in the movies), […]

How the Wild Car Chase in Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ was inspired by ‘Mad Max,’ ‘Jaws,’ and ‘The Birds’

Daniel Chong's "Hoppers" is Pixar on steroids. That's where teenage activist Mabel “hops” into a robotic beaver to save the local animal population and their glade from becoming greedy Mayor Jerry's highway construction project.

Disney’s “Songs In Sign Language” To Debut On Disney+ April 27

Three songs from recent Walt Disney Animation Studios features are reimagined and animated in American Sign Language in collaboration with Deaf West Theatre.

“The Legend Of Hei 2” Arrives On Blu-Ray This May

Following The Legend of Hei 2’s theatrical release in North America, Shout! Studios is set to distribute the film on digital platforms and Blu-ray™ this upcoming May 12, 2026. The Legend of Hei 2’s physical media arrives for fans who missed the limited theatrical release back in September of last year, as well as collectors […]