This past week, at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Netflix unveiled their upcoming slate of animated projects. The newly announced projects seem to be in-line with Netflix’s previous animated catalogue, promoting new stories and revitalizing existing franchises for all ages and demographics. Let’s break down some of the key announcements and reveals.
Read MoreUniversal Pictures has released the first teaser for Illumination Entertainment and Nintendo’s animated Super Mario Bros. feature and with it, we get our first full look at the Italian plumber’s theatrical adventure in the Mushroom Kingdom.
Read MoreDisney+ released a new trailer for the upcoming Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers movie starring John Mulaney and Andy Samberg as the titular chipmunks. It’s been thirty years since their original Disney Afternoon series, but this isn’t a reboot. It’s a comeback for the beloved chipmunks.
Read MoreUniversal Studios announced that it would be pushing back Illumination Entertainment’s Super Mario Bros from its holiday season release to the Easter weekend of April 9, 2023. In its place, Universal will be putting Dreamworks Animation’s Puss In Boots: The Last Wish into that pre-Christmas slot from its previous release date.
Read MoreDisney unleashed the first look at their 60th animated motion picture, "Encanto”, by releasing the first trailer, poster and a synopsis about the film that was officially announced at the Disney Investor Day last December. The movie is directed by the “Zootopia” team of Byron Howard and Jared Bush as well as Charise Castro Smith, and Lin-Manuel Miranda will compose original songs for the feature.
Read MoreIt was a big weekend for new movie trailers, as “Sing 2” got its official trailer release from Illumination and Universal Pictures, alongside “CODA” and “The Harder They Fall”.
Read MoreAccording to Smith himself, Revelation will pick up where the original 80s show left off. But while it will continue the old narrative, Smith made it clear that there will be updates and tweaks throughout. The story and artwork will also pay tribute to the extensive toy lines associated with the franchise, as you can see with the first released stills from the show.
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