Director David Brooks and Stoopid Buddy Stoodios follow-up last year’s hit stop-motion special Mickey Saves Christmas with Halloween-themed half-hour Mickey and Friends: Trick or Treats. It premieres this Sunday Oct. 1 at 7pm on Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD. It will then be available on Disney+ starting Monday Oct. 2. This Animation Scoop […]
Archive for September, 2023
INTERVIEW: Spooky Season Is Here With “Mickey And Friends: Trick Or Treats”
September 29th, 2023 
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Chris Sanders to write/direct “The Wild Robots” for DreamWorks Animation
September 28th, 2023 Jerry Beck Dreamworks announced today the commencement of The Wild Robots – marking the return of Chris Sanders to DreamWorks Animation where he directed and wrote How to Train Your Dragon with Dean DeBlois and The Croods with Kirk DeMicco. Sanders also wrote and directed Lilo & Stitch with DeBlois. Producer Jeff Hermann most recently produced The Boss Baby: Family Business, co-produced Kung Fu Panda 3 and […]
INTERVIEW: “PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie” Duo On Big, Bold Sequel
September 28th, 2023 Jackson Murphy A little over two years after Nickelodeon’s popular “PAW Patrol” gang hit the big screen in their first theatrical film, sequel PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie opens nationwide this Friday September 29th. Returning writer Bob Barlen and director Cal Brunker discuss being inspired by superhero movies and Top Gun: Maverick, working with the talented voice […]
INTERVIEWS: The Stars Align For Disney’s “Wish”
September 27th, 2023 Jackson Murphy Last week I had the chance to screen nearly a half-hour of footage of Disney’s upcoming animated feature Wish at the historic El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. The musical adventure, opening in theaters on November 22nd, celebrates the studio’s 100th Anniversary by showcasing the power of dreams and wishing upon stars. For this Animation Scoop […]
INTERVIEW: “Dora And The Fantastical Creatures” Brings Animated Explorer To Theaters
September 26th, 2023 Jackson Murphy Beginning this Friday September 29th, you can see a brand new CG “Dora the Explorer” short in theaters before showings of Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie. Dora and the Fantastical Creatures features Dora and Boots on a colorful, wholesome quest to retrieve important orbs stolen by (who else?) Swiper. The short serves as an introduction […]
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September 25th, 2023 Jackson Murphy The new DreamWorks Animation series Fright Krewe is the studio’s TV foray into the horror genre. Film director Eli Roth (whose credits include “Hostel”, “The House with a Clock In Its Walls” and the upcoming “Thanksgiving”) and author James Frey (of A Million Little Pieces and I Am Number Four) crafted the show’s concept — […]
ANIME REVIEW: “Lonely Castle in the Mirror”
September 24th, 2023 Martin Goodman Some stories must be told, especially to those caring enough to understand them, lest they eventually destroy the teller. Such is the theme of Keichi Hara’s 2022 anime, Lonely Castle in the Mirror. (Henceforth “Castle” for the purpose of this review). Adapted from a novel by Mizuki Tsujimura, The story concerns seven middle-school students who […]
“Animation IS Film” Festival returns To The Chinese Theatre October 18th with Ghibli and Aardman
September 22nd, 2023 Jerry Beck ANIMATION IS FILM (AIF) announces the 6th edition of its highly anticipated 2023 slate of theatrical presentations, special events, and shorts showcases taking place over five days, October 18-22, in Hollywood. AIF’s Opening Night on Wednesday, October 18 launches with a GKIDS presentation of Studio Ghibli’s THE BOY AND THE HERON, the latest film from […]
Ofir Lobel’s Debut Graphic Novel and Companion Animated Series “101 Reasons Why”
September 19th, 2023 Jerry Beck Amidst the perfect storm of fan-con and festival season, Los Angeles-based Neko Productions drops a buzzworthy flood of entertainment business growth updates. Cresting the wave is the studio’s debut, original kid-lit graphic novel series entitled 101 Reasons Why. The broadly humorous tome, created by writer/director/comedian Ofir Lobel (Keshet/Netflix’s BLACKSPACE; Keshet’s TRUST NO ONE and A […]
“The Twits” Coming to Netflix in 2025
September 18th, 2023 Jerry Beck Netflix will release the animated film The Twits, written and directed by Academy Award nominee Phil Johnston (Ralph Breaks the Internet), in 2025. The Twits marks the first screen adaptation based on the Roald Dahl book of the same name. Roald Dahl’s book has been translated into 41 languages and sold 16 million copies worldwide […]
INTERVIEW: Matthew A. Cherry On The Beating Heart Of “Young Love”
September 18th, 2023 Jackson Murphy Oscar winner Matthew A. Cherry continues the Hair Love story as creator and executive producer of the new animated series Young Love. The first four episodes debut this Thursday September 21st on Max. Cherry talks about what these characters have meant to him and what he hopes they mean to millions of families. First, he […]
INTERVIEW: “The Peasants” Directors On Painted Follow-Up To “Loving Vincent”
September 15th, 2023 Jackson Murphy Six years after DK and Hugh Welchman changed animation and cinema forever with their Oscar-nominated, fully painted feature film Loving Vincent, about the life of iconic artist Vincent Van Gogh, the directors have created another incredible, entirely painted animated feature. The Peasants, based on the classic story, just premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film […]
INTERVIEW: Inside Network TV’s Biggest New Fall Show “Krapopolis”
September 13th, 2023 Jackson Murphy Ancient Greece animated comedy Krapopolis debuts with a one-hour series premiere Sunday September 24th at 8pm on FOX. Rick and Morty co-creator Dan Harmon’s latest show joins this fall’s Animation Domination lineup of long-running The Simpsons, Bob’s Burgers and Family Guy. Executive Producer Steve Levy and Supervising Director Pete Michels believe Krapopolis will become as […]
INTERVIEW: Cracking Da Vinci’s Code With “The Inventor”
September 11th, 2023 Jackson Murphy Jim Capobianco co-wrote Pixar’s Ratatouille, earning him an Oscar nomination. He then directed follow-up short Your Friend the Rat, which won him an Annie Award. Now, after years at that animation studio and working on other projects including Mary Poppins Returns, Capobianco has made a stop-motion animated feature about the life of Leonardo Da Vinci. […]
Call For Entries: 51st Annual Annie Awards
September 11th, 2023 Jerry Beck ASIFA-Hollywood announced its Call for Entries today for the 51st Annie Awards set for Saturday, February 17, 2024 at UCLA’s Royce Hall. Honoring excellence in the field of animation, the 51st Annie Awards cover 37 categories including Animated Feature, Animated Feature-Independent, TV/Media Production, Sponsored Production, Short Subject, and Student Films, along with Achievement and Honorary awards. […]
