Mickey Mouse is an cartoon character co-created in 1928 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks.
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How would you feel as the creator, writer and illustrator of a successful manga series that has won oodles of awards and adapted into an anime series streaming around the world? The creative force behind Witch Hat Atelier headlined a panel at the Peacock Theater on July 3, before a capacity crowd at the 7,100-seat venue.
The Apothecary Diaries began in 2011 as a web novel by Hyūganatsu. Then TOHO Animation and OLM produced an anime......
The beloved Neon Genesis Evangelion will be joining the Criterion Channel’s anime selection, alongside its succeeding films The End of......
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On July 1, I spoke with Supervising Director Kenji Kamiyama, Director Shunsuke Tada, and Producer Hitoshi Ito, with interpretation provided by Yuki Machida. We discussed their inspirations and how they contributed to the project.
Before Netflix’s upcoming Ribbon Hero, there was Osamu Tezuka’s Princess Knight, featuring Princess Sapphire—a sword-fighting heroine who challenged gender expectations in 1953. Today, director Yûki Igarashi brings the story to a new generation with a modern adaptation that aims to both honor the legendary original and introduce it to contemporary audiences. (This Animation Scoop Q&A […]
TOHO Animation hosted a panel featuring creatives from animation studio Madhouse on Saturday, July 4, at the JW Marriott. Fans packed the Platinum Ballroom, with a seating capacity of 2,100. Alas, photography was prohibited of the presentation.
ASIFA-Hollywood today announced its Call for Submissions for the 54th Annie Awards set for Saturday, February 20, 2027, at UCLA’s Royce Hall.
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The Day You Begin, based on the book by Jacqueline Woodson, is a new one-hour animated special about four kids experiencing their first day of Kindergarten. PBS Kids VP of Content Adriano Schmid discusses the heart and humanity of the special, which premieres this Friday August 7th.
Today, Netflix released their final trailer for their upcoming anime, The Ribbon Hero, as well as newly confirmed voice cast members. The Netflix exclusive title is adapted from the classic “Princess Knight” manga by Osamu Tezuka, and is set to premiere on August 8. The final trailer depicts Sapphire in a distant land bonding with […]
Earlier this month, Minions and Monsters opened to a lower-than-expected box office. Personally, I found this installment to be one of my favorites in the Despicable Me universe. This made me wonder: does my love of movies and line of work make me especially receptive to its historical Hollywood setting and references? Below, Pierre Coffin and Chris Meledandri share […]
Eliza Hart, VP of Preschool Development at Nickelodeon Animation, joins me to talk about the new CG family series Teeny Mutant Ninja Turtles, centered on the eight-year-old versions of the beloved brothers.
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Janus Releasing will re-issue the uncut version, in its original French language, on August 21st at NY’s IFC Center and will expand the release nationally after. Here is the new poster and trailer.
ASIFA-Hollywood will be participating once again at Comic-Con San Diego, July 22-26. You can find ASIFA-Hollywood on the convention floor at Booth 1532. Here's all the info.
Cardsmiths is turning on the spotlight with the launch of exclusive Betty Boop Then & Now Series 1 Trading Cards, a collection honoring the beloved icon across the decades. Spanning nearly a century of showstopping styles, the release celebrates Betty Boop’s remarkable evolution through vintage-inspired artwork and modern interpretations. From her debut as the glamorous flapper […]
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