#animation

#animation

Star Wars: Visions season 3 is set to release in 2025, showcasing diverse animation from multiple renowned studios.

The upcoming Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur episode highlighting LGBTQ themes is shelved due to its politically sensitive content.

Disney's 'Wish' intertwines its legacy with a modern narrative about agency and the pursuit of dreams.

Marvel Zombies is confirmed for an October 2025 release, highlighting darker themes in Marvel's animated offerings.

Disney shelved an episode of Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur featuring a trans athlete plot, disappointing fans and sparking controversy.

The NBA will debut its first animated broadcast on Christmas Day featuring Disney characters.

Tim Miller's "Secret Level" will portray Pac-Man in a violent light, subverting expectations of the classic game.

Sonic 3 introduces new characters and provides exciting fan anticipation with cameo appearances, enhancing the overall narrative of the series.

Amazon's new Prime Video anthology series features stunning animation and stories inspired by popular video games, debuting on December 10.

Secret Level showcases a vibrant mix of animated stories based on popular gaming franchises, emphasizing its dynamic visual storytelling.

The Art of Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course offers fans captivating insights into the animation process and game design, making it a must-have for collectors.

Arcane will end after two seasons, contradicting earlier rumors of five seasons due to Riot's broader plans for the League of Legends universe.

Riot's Arcane season 2 exemplifies their costly commitment to entertainment, spending a record $250 million to produce the most expensive animated series ever.

Arcane's second season is highly anticipated yet also serves as the final installment of the series, concluding a gripping narrative.

Arcane is recognized as the best video game adaptation and is praised for its character depth and storytelling.

The animated series Scavengers Reign may not be renewed for Season 2 but creators remain hopeful for its future.

"League of Legends" inspired a video game adaptation boom with the success of Netflix's animated series "Arcane," which depicts a rich, emotional story.

Beloved voice actor Dan Hennessey died at 82, known for his work in children's animated television.

Clancy Brown shares his experience auditioning for Mr. Krabs, highlighting the improvisational nature of voice acting without direct references.

The authors emphasize the ethical implications of generative AI in animation and the potential for misuse.

They propose implementing content safety measures to mitigate risks associated with their methods.

AnimateDiff enables seamless animation integration into personalized text-to-image models without needing specific model tuning.

Juan R Lage's animations blend traditional drawing with digital art, exploring themes of movement, fantasy, and everyday objects.

Daren Jannace's '10,946' uses 30 Post-It notes to explore daily creativity and artistic evolution over a year.

Arcane's use of original music enhances character emotions and highlights the struggles of emerging musicians.

It’s a big week for TV premieres during a tense election period, with shows like Arcane delivering desired escapism.

Arcane's Season 2, while visually stunning, struggles with character development due to rushed storytelling.

The show successfully builds on its characters and narrative complexity, despite facing some challenges in pacing.

Viktor from Arcane becomes more attractive through his suffering, showcasing vulnerability amid his physical and emotional transformations.

Arcane season 2 effectively portrays the complexity of emotions such as rage and grief in a visually stunning way.

Warwick's perspective in Arcane season 2 Act 2 showcases how powerful animation can convey characters' inner struggles and narratives.

Yana Pan's short film evokes memories of her mother through sensory cooking experiences.

The film crafts an enchanting reflection on the relationship between senses, memory, and family.

David Lowery shifted from live-action to animation for 'An Almost Christmas Story' due to financial constraints and creative exploration amid his Disney project.

All Dogs Go to Heaven found success later on home video despite initial overshadowing by Disney's The Little Mermaid.

Curious George was originally scripted to appear in 'Forrest Gump,' but was ultimately removed by director Robert Zemeckis.

The podcast contrasts Venom: The Last Dance with The Wild Robot, highlighting differences in storytelling and visual innovation.

Robert Zemeckis has struggled to achieve cultural relevance in recent films compared to his earlier groundbreaking works in animation and filmmaking.

Studio Ghibli has created a legacy of beloved films that charm audiences worldwide through captivating animation and poignant narratives.

Ghost Cat Anzu combines humor and themes of grief through an enchanting story of a girl and her ghostly companion.

Marvel's new trailer showcases an exciting mix of upcoming animated and live-action series on Disney Plus, featuring new and returning characters.

What If returns for its third season with new characters including a significant MCU debut.

Storm will wield Mjolnir, reflecting her deep comic roots and character evolution.

Audiences prefer playful CGI designs over realistic but unattractive character representations in live-action remakes.

Charlie Brown's design limitations posed unique challenges when transitioning from comic to animation.

Jim Davis discusses Schulz's techniques for overcoming animation challenges in character design.

The documentary creatively uses Lego animation to portray Pharrell Williams and his synaesthesia, offering a fun yet superficial view of the artist.

'Piece By Piece' uses Lego to depict Pharrell Williams's life, yet oversimplifies his complexity as an artist.

The film's heartwarming approach lacks the depth seen in the 'Lego Movie' franchise.

Figma's prototyping tools, while powerful, face limitations with combining animation and reusable components, leaving designers seeking better solutions.

Figma enables flexible tab component design but faces challenges in combining animation with organized variants.

Using pill and line-shaped tab styles can provide both variants and interactivity in designs.

Nimona explores themes of outsider identity and the impact of queer community in a poignant and humorous narrative.

Pixar's 'The Incredibles' stands out as a landmark superhero film, effectively blending personal narrative with innovative storytelling, redefining the genre.

Don Hertzfeldt exemplifies successful independent filmmaking by maintaining creativity and audience engagement over 30 years, overcoming challenges with resilience and innovation.

Tabaimo's latest exhibition marks a shift in her artistic approach towards more intuitive storytelling through small-scale video installations.

Invincible Fight Girl celebrates pro wrestling nostalgia while creating a unique narrative about a young aspiring wrestler in a humorous, vibrant world.

Over the Garden Wall celebrates its 10th anniversary with a new stop-motion short by Aardman, enhancing its beloved autumnal charm.

'Memoir of a Snail' is a unique, mature stop-motion film that explores deep themes of hoarding and emotional authenticity.

The film blends technical detail with emotional depth, making it poignant and visually impressive.

The film emphasizes embracing imperfections and understanding how life's tragedies shape us, but do not have to define us.

The Over the Garden Wall anniversary short showcases impressive stop-motion animation and celebrates the beloved characters, but expansion of the franchise is unlikely.

The stop-motion short celebrates the 10th anniversary of Over the Garden Wall, featuring original voice actors and showcasing intricate hand-carved puppetry.

A new stop-motion short from Aardman Studios revives 'Over the Garden Wall', reuniting the original voice cast to celebrate the animated classic.

Adam Elliot's "Memoir of a Snail" masterfully uses animation to explore trauma through the symbolic significance of snails and a character's emotional journey.

Jennifer Lopez is producing a Bob the Builder movie which is now in development at Amazon MGM Studios.