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Zootopia 2 and Encanto choreographer teaches 'Cinderellas' with Saving Our Daughters

Saving Our Daughters empowers young girls of color through mentorship and dance education, fostering confidence and self-ownership.

Will Marielle Heller's FernGully Be the First Good Live-Action Adaptation?

Amazon MGM Studios is developing a live-action adaptation of FernGully: The Last Rainforest directed by Marielle Heller.

FernGully Returning as Live-Action Movie, Years After Those Avatar Jokes

A live-action adaptation of FernGully is in development by Amazon MGM, directed by Marielle Heller, aiming to honor the original film's themes.

Will Marielle Heller's FernGully Be the First Good Live-Action Adaptation?

Amazon MGM Studios is developing a live-action adaptation of FernGully: The Last Rainforest directed by Marielle Heller.

FernGully Returning as Live-Action Movie, Years After Those Avatar Jokes

A live-action adaptation of FernGully is in development by Amazon MGM, directed by Marielle Heller, aiming to honor the original film's themes.

Super Mario Bros. And Galaxy Movies Combine For $2 Billion At The Box Office

Nintendo's return to filmmaking has resulted in over $2 billion in box office revenue from its recent movies.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Board games

Will Nintendo Solve Its Princess Problem in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie?'

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Super Mario Bros. And Galaxy Movies Combine For $2 Billion At The Box Office

Nintendo's return to filmmaking has resulted in over $2 billion in box office revenue from its recent movies.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Board games

Will Nintendo Solve Its Princess Problem in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie?'

8 Essential Animated Films

Disney films evoke deep emotions and explore complex themes, often transcending simple narratives aimed at children.

Humor

Disney's AI Olaf Falls Down Dead In Front Of A Crowd Of Children

Disney has introduced a life-size Olaf animatronic that interacts with guests, but it malfunctioned dramatically at Disneyland Paris.

fromwww.nytimes.com

8 Essential Animated Films

Disney films evoke deep emotions and explore complex themes, often transcending simple narratives aimed at children.

Humor

Disney's AI Olaf Falls Down Dead In Front Of A Crowd Of Children

Disney has introduced a life-size Olaf animatronic that interacts with guests, but it malfunctioned dramatically at Disneyland Paris.

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fromScary Mommy

21 Easter Movies To Start A New Family Tradition

'It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown!' is a great family movie that includes funny callbacks between Linus and Sally about the Great Pumpkin.

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Parenting

fromScary Mommy

38 Calming Movies For Kids To Give Parents A Much-Deserved Break

Calming movies can help children regulate emotions during stressful times, but every child responds differently to calming strategies.

fromThe Atlantic

3 weeks ago

The Tacit Politics of Pixar's Latest Hit

Hoppers is a surprisingly blunt pushback to the notion of animals living together in harmony. Its advertising promises goofy hijinks amid an enclave of diverse species whose ecosystem is threatened by humans.

Pets

#super-mario-galaxy

fromThe Washington Post

What parents need to know about 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' and more

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie features Mario and Luigi in a fantasy adventure with action violence and some scary elements for younger audiences.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review: References With No Substance

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie lacks an engaging story, relying on familiar characters and visuals without originality or emotional depth.

fromThe Washington Post

What parents need to know about 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' and more

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie features Mario and Luigi in a fantasy adventure with action violence and some scary elements for younger audiences.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review: References With No Substance

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie lacks an engaging story, relying on familiar characters and visuals without originality or emotional depth.

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fromEngadget

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a black hole of entertainment

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie fails to entertain, lacking humor, storytelling, and character development, leaving audiences disengaged.

#lgbtq-representation

The (Brief) History of Pixar LGBTQ Characters and Controversy, Explained

Pixar CEO Pete Docter removed a gay storyline from 'Elio' to shift the studio toward universal, commercially viable narratives rather than personal, auteur-driven stories.

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Pixar boss slammed for remark about Elio's cut queer themes: 'Unbelievably grim'

Pixar removed LGBTQ+ representation from the film Elio after receiving parental feedback, with chief creative officer Pete Docter stating the studio makes movies, not therapy.

Pixar chief says LGBTQ+ plot elements cut from Elio as company is not making therapy'

Pixar removed LGBTQ+ content from Elio because the studio prioritizes commercial filmmaking over social messaging, according to chief creative officer Pete Docter.

fromLGBTQ Nation

SF LGBT

Pixar creative chief admits he axed gay content from 2025 film "Elio" - LGBTQ Nation

Independent films

Pixar Cut Elio's Gay Elements to Make a Film That Would "Appeal to Everybody"

The (Brief) History of Pixar LGBTQ Characters and Controversy, Explained

Pixar CEO Pete Docter removed a gay storyline from 'Elio' to shift the studio toward universal, commercially viable narratives rather than personal, auteur-driven stories.

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

Pixar boss slammed for remark about Elio's cut queer themes: 'Unbelievably grim'

Pixar removed LGBTQ+ representation from the film Elio after receiving parental feedback, with chief creative officer Pete Docter stating the studio makes movies, not therapy.

Pixar chief says LGBTQ+ plot elements cut from Elio as company is not making therapy'

Pixar removed LGBTQ+ content from Elio because the studio prioritizes commercial filmmaking over social messaging, according to chief creative officer Pete Docter.

fromLGBTQ Nation

SF LGBT

Pixar creative chief admits he axed gay content from 2025 film "Elio" - LGBTQ Nation

more#lgbtq-representation

Independent films

Pixar Cut Elio's Gay Elements to Make a Film That Would "Appeal to Everybody"

A Too Early Look at the 2027 Best Animated Feature Oscars Race

'KPOP Demon Hunters' won Best Animated Feature, but the ceremony was marred by poorly timed music cuts during acceptance speeches.

Pets

fromBusiness Insider

Every A113 we could find in Pixar movies, including 'Hoppers'

A113 is Pixar's most famous recurring Easter egg, referencing a CalArts classroom where many animators studied.

#box-office

Independent films

Pixar original 'Hoppers' holds onto the No. 1 box office spot, raking in $28.5 million in its second weekend | Fortune

Film

Disney and Pixar net biggest opening weekend in nearly a decade with $88 million worldwide for 'Hoppers' | Fortune

fromwww.eastbaytimes.com

Independent films

Pixar's Hoppers' bounds to No. 1 as Warner Bros.' The Bride!' is on life support

Pixar original 'Hoppers' holds onto the No. 1 box office spot, raking in $28.5 million in its second weekend | Fortune

Pixar's 'Hoppers' maintained box office leadership with $28.5 million in its second weekend, while Colleen Hoover adaptations continue their commercial success with 'Reminders of Him' debuting at $18.3 million.

Film

Disney and Pixar net biggest opening weekend in nearly a decade with $88 million worldwide for 'Hoppers' | Fortune

fromwww.eastbaytimes.com

Pixar's Hoppers' bounds to No. 1 as Warner Bros.' The Bride!' is on life support

Disney and Pixar's animated film Hoppers earned $88 million globally in its opening weekend, marking the biggest launch for an original animated film since Coco in 2017, while Warner Bros.' The Bride! underperformed significantly with only $7.3 million domestically.

Pixar boss finally explains the controversial decision to cut the queer storyline from Elio - Queerty

Pixar's recent original films underperformed at the box office, leading the studio to remove LGBTQ+ content from Elio after test screening feedback.

Books

Why are today's children's books and films often so much better than adult ones?

Contemporary children's literature and media, exemplified by Harry Potter and modern authors, demonstrate superior characterization, world-building, and ethical complexity compared to classic children's books from previous generations.

#pixar-animation

fromwww.npr.org

Arts

Delightfully unhinged 'Hoppers' is a dam good time

fromSlate Magazine

Independent films

Pixar's Surprising, Hit New Movie Suggests a Way the Studio Could Escape Its Doldrums

fromenglish.elpais.com

Film

Hoppers,' Pixar's safe bet, offers humor, grandmothers and beavers with just a touch of darkness

Pixar releases Hoppers, an animal-protagonist film blending humor, environmental themes, and fantastical technology, positioning itself as a significant 2026 offering alongside the upcoming Toy Story 4 sequel.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Independent films

Pixar filmmakers really gave a dam about making Hoppers' authentic

Pixar's Hoppers prioritizes comedy and entertainment through a collaborative creative process where a teenage activist's consciousness transfers into a robotic beaver fighting to save a pond habitat.

fromwww.npr.org

Arts

Delightfully unhinged 'Hoppers' is a dam good time

fromSlate Magazine

Pixar's Surprising, Hit New Movie Suggests a Way the Studio Could Escape Its Doldrums

Hoppers follows a grieving young woman who transfers her consciousness into a mechanical beaver to save her childhood pond's ecosystem and discover why its wildlife disappeared.

fromenglish.elpais.com

Film

Hoppers,' Pixar's safe bet, offers humor, grandmothers and beavers with just a touch of darkness

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Pixar filmmakers really gave a dam about making Hoppers' authentic

Pixar's Hoppers prioritizes comedy and entertainment through a collaborative creative process where a teenage activist's consciousness transfers into a robotic beaver fighting to save a pond habitat.

Disney's Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios are both going for Oscars gold

Disney's Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios both earned Best Animated Feature nominations at the 98th Academy Awards with 'Elio' and 'Zootopia 2'.

No, Pixar Doesn't Need to Give Up 'Autobiographical' Stories

Pixar shifts toward universal stories over personal artist narratives, viewing recent diverse-director films as internal failures despite critical acclaim and cultural significance.

fromIndependent TV

Disney star speaks out as Tangled live-action casting revealed

Kathryn Hahn confirmed to play Mother Gothel in Disney's live-action Tangled remake, joining Teagen Croft and Milo Manheim as Rapunzel and Flynn Rider.

Pets

Go behind-the-scenes of 'Hoppers': A special look at new Disney-Pixar comedy

Disney and Pixar's 'Hoppers' follows Mabel, who uses technology to transfer her mind into a robotic beaver to communicate with wild animals and protect their habitat from human development.

France news

fromFrenchly

Family-Friendly French TV Shows & Movies for Kids of All Ages - Frenchly

Introducing children to French through books, movies, and TV can spark lasting language skills, cultural connection, and life-changing family experiences.

LGBT

Disney earns most nominations for 37th GLAAD Media Awards

The Walt Disney Company received 30 nominations—the most of any network or platform—at GLAAD's 37th Annual Media Awards.

Arts

fromHyperallergic

Step Into the World of Studio Ghibli's "Ponyo"

The Academy Museum's interactive Studio Ghibli's PONYO exhibition recreates Ponyo's whimsy and wonder through Miyazaki's drawings and child-focused hands-on installations.

Television

Disney Jr.'s 'RoboGobo' kicks off Season 2 with 10-episode marathon

RoboGobo Season Two premieres February 16 on Disney Junior with new Robo-Suits and celebrity voices as pet heroes protect MetroPet Island.

fromThe Independent

Wallace and Gromit creators share stance on AI as they 'experiment' with next film

Wallace & Gromit creators warn against over-relying on AI in animation, emphasizing that artist skill and individual creativity remain essential to quality filmmaking.

fromInverse

25 Years Later, Pixar Is Reviving Its Boldest Fantasy Franchise

Monsters, Inc. 3 is in early development at Pixar, marking the franchise's first direct sequel 25 years after the original film.

Television

Cast of Disney Channel's 'Electric Bloom' sets sail on the Disney Destiny

Disney's new cruise ship, the Disney Destiny, offers first-at-sea villain encounters, exclusive live theater (Disney Hercules), family attractions, and unique entertainment experiences.

fromPortland Mercury

Movie Review: Pixar Underdog Hoppers Is the Funniest Pixar in Forever

Hoppers follows an environmental activist who transfers her brain into a robot beaver to save a glade from development by communicating with animals and convincing them to return home.

Television

fromScary Mommy

26 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In March 2026

March on Netflix features International Women's Month celebrations with girl-powered classics like Matilda and The Swan Princess, plus new shows including One Piece Season 2 and a Steven Spielberg-narrated dinosaur documentary.

Hoppers Skips and Jumps to Pixar's Best Original-Film Opening in a Decade

Pixar's original animated film with anthropomorphized animals achieved its best opening weekend for an original film in nearly a decade, signaling audience appetite for this genre over recent underperforming originals.

Disney Hath Slain the Live-Action Robin Hood

It's dead, sadly. I say sadly because I actually thought there was something really special (and original!) there. Some truly extraordinary music we had figured out for it.

Film

'Hoppers,' Disney-Pixar's latest animated adventure, features beavers as animal superheroes

Disney-Pixar's 'Hoppers' features beavers as environmental superheroes, combining action-adventure storytelling with messages about community and ecological importance through a unique consciousness-transfer premise.

fromThe New Yorker

Film

"Hoppers" Is a Happy Leap Forward for Pixar

'Hoppers,' Disney-Pixar's latest animated adventure, features beavers as animal superheroes

fromThe New Yorker

Film

"Hoppers" Is a Happy Leap Forward for Pixar

Pixar's new movie Hoppers lands almost perfect Rotten Tomatoes score

Pixar's new film 'Hoppers' achieves a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score, the studio's highest rating in nearly a decade, following an environmentalist who enters a beaver's mind to save their habitat.

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

LEGO Shrek's Swamp Build Captures What the Official Set Missed Entirely - Yanko Design

A 1,300-piece LEGO display model of Shrek recreates accurate character features, Donkey and Gingerbread Man companions, and a textured swamp base.

Zootopia 2 Hops Ahead of A Minecraft Movie in Box-Office Rankings

Zootopia 2 already held the titles for 2025's biggest international ($1.425 billion) and global ($1.85 billion) box-office tallies, but A Minecraft Movie had stayed atop the North American box office until now.

Film

Hoppers review fun Pixar flick about a teen trying to talk to the animals and save them from an evil developer

A witty family animation about a teenager protecting a woodland glade from development by reuniting it with vanished animals, exploring themes of environmental protection and human-animal empathy.

New 'Hoppers' clip reveals a wild encounter with talking forest creatures

Mabel must unite the animal kingdom to stop a human threat led by mayor Jerry Generazzo before his plans endanger all animals.

Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct Set For This Weekend

Nintendo will present an exclusive first look at The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on January 25; the presentation will include no game information.