Disney has released a new clip from the 20th Century Studios and Locksmith Animation’s film “Ron’s Gone Wrong”. The film features the story of Barney, a socially awkward middle-schooler and Ron, his new walking, talking, digitally-connected device, which is supposed to be his “Best Friend out of the Box.” Ron’s hilarious malfunctions, set against theContinue reading “Ron’s Gone Wrong , COMING SOON”
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The Addams Family 2 review – not ooky, nor kooky, just the smell of a rotting franchise
In 2019, the hopelessly uncreepy animation The Addams Family made it look as if film-makers Greg Tiernan and Conrad Vernon had dug up the bluish mottled corpse of Charles Addams’s creation, attempted CPR and passed it off as a reboot. Now, here’s film No 2; and after a couple years there’s an unmistakably rotten smell wafting upContinue reading “The Addams Family 2 review – not ooky, nor kooky, just the smell of a rotting franchise”
Minions are in Minecraft now, thank goodness
Nothing can stop the slow, unrelenting crawl of the Minions empire. The babbling buffoons have gotten three Despicable Me movies, a cartoon series, and a Minion-centric spinoff movie, and they’ll star in an upcoming sequel to the offshoot called Minions: The Rise of Gru. Their reach knows no bounds, and now, they’re available in Minecraft. The Minions x Minecraft add-on from IlluminationContinue reading “Minions are in Minecraft now, thank goodness”
Lin-Manuel Miranda draws influence from Cuban music in his animated short ‘Vivo.’
Lin-Manuel Miranda is best known for his popular musicals “Hamilton” and “In The Heights,” but he claims that his most recent film, “Vivo,” is his children’s “favorite thing I’ve ever worked on.” Miranda remarked Saturday during a special showing of the film in New York City, “I am so thrilled that your kids will nowContinue reading “Lin-Manuel Miranda draws influence from Cuban music in his animated short ‘Vivo.’”
ViVO
Following “In the Heights,” Lin-Manuel Miranda returns for another 2021 release but now in the form of a kinkajou. What’s a kinkajou? A tropical mammal and the star of another Sony Pictures Animation-produced title to launch on Netflix. Set between Havana, Cuba, and Miami, Florida, this musical adventure has further ties to Miranda since hisContinue reading “ViVO”
Marvel Studios’ ‘What If…?’ Launches on Disney+ August 11
Disney+ unveiled a new trailer and poster for Marvel Studios’ “What If…?,” showcasing the compelling series that reimagines famous events from films in the MCU. Creating a multiverse of infinite possibilities, “What If… ?” features fan-favorite characters, including Peggy Carter, T’Challa, Doctor Strange, Killmonger, Thor and more. The new series, directed by Bryan Andrews withContinue reading “Marvel Studios’ ‘What If…?’ Launches on Disney+ August 11”
‘Boss Baby’ sequel offers more zany antics
It’s evident that entertaining the kids comes first, and that makes good commercial sense. After all, according to promotional materials, “The Boss Baby” grossed more than $500 million worldwide and spawned a Netflix series, “The Boss Baby: Back in Business.” Director Tom McGrath returns for the Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation sequel, which opens thisContinue reading “‘Boss Baby’ sequel offers more zany antics”
You’ve Probably Never Heard Of These 5 Great Anime Films
Some of the most overlooked anime films are also among the best. These fantastic films may not have been seen by all moviegoers, but they are well worth seeking out. 5 Mind Game (2004) Masaaki Yuasa’s (of Devilman Crybaby and Tatami Galaxy renown) 2004 film Mind Game is a lesser-known effort in his career, butContinue reading “You’ve Probably Never Heard Of These 5 Great Anime Films”
The trailer for ‘Sing 2′, an Illumination sequel starring Bono, Halsey, Pharrell Williams, and others, will premiere in December.
Buster Moon (Matthew McConaughey) and his all-star group of performers have transformed their New Moon Theater into a local smash as the second chapter of the musical comedy franchise begins. Buster, on the other hand, has his sights set on a much bigger prize: the opportunity to debut a new performance at the Crystal TowerContinue reading “The trailer for ‘Sing 2′, an Illumination sequel starring Bono, Halsey, Pharrell Williams, and others, will premiere in December.”
The Surprising Voice Cast of the New Disney and Pixar Film “Luca”
Pixar Animation Studios is responsible for some of the most well-known animated films of the last two decades. Toy Story, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, WALL-E, and Coco are just a few examples of creative storytelling. With Luca, the studio follows up on its 2020 releases Onward and Soul. Only the stacked voice ensemble surprises moreContinue reading “The Surprising Voice Cast of the New Disney and Pixar Film “Luca””
