Category: Films (Page 1 of 79)

‘The King of Kings’: Official Trailer and Poster for Dickens Adaptation Starring Oscar Isaac, Uma Thurman and Kenneth Branagh

February 20, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: April 11, 2025.

Inspired by Charles Dickens’ The Life of Our Lord.

Synopsis: While Dickens was a loving father, his work often kept him distant from his family. In particular he struggled to connect with his youngest son Walter, a five-year-old dreamer who is inseparable from his best friend Willa the cat.

One day, Dickens’ reading performance at a London theatre is ruined by Walter’s mischievous behavior. Dickens pleads to his son to try and enjoy the reading but Walter is not interested.

His wife Catherine, aware of Walter’s obsession with King Arthur, urges Dickens to tell his son the story of another king: Jesus Christ.

Directed by Seong-Ho Jang, a VFX artist making his directorial debut.

Written by Seong-Ho Jang and Rob Edwards (The Princess and the Frog, Treasure Planet).

‘The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie’ Teaser Trailer and Poster: Daffy Duck and Porky Pig Head to the Big Screen

February 18, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: March 14, 2025.

Synopsis: Porky Pig and Daffy Duck turn into unlikely heroes when their antics at the local bubble gum factory uncover a secret alien mind control plot.

Against all odds, the two are determined to save their town (and the world!)… that is if they don’t drive each other crazy in the process.

Directed by Peter Browngardt (Uncle Grandpa).

Written by Kevin Costello (Tom & Jerry), Alex Kirwan (Looney Tunes Cartoons) and Peter Browngardt.

‘Flow’ Now Streaming on Max: New Trailer Includes Praise From Guillermo del Toro, Wes Anderson and Other Top Directors

February 15, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: February 14, 2025 on Max.

Synopsis: Flow follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog to navigate a boat in search of dry land, they must rely on trust, courage, and wits to survive the perils of a newly aquatic planet.

Directed by Gints Zilbalodis.

Written by Gints Zilbalodis and Matiss Kaza.

‘Tales from the Magic Garden’ International Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast, Poster and Stills

February 13, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: Tales from the Magic Garden makes its global debut at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival on February 16. A theatrical release will likely follow later this year.

Synopsis: When Tom, Susan and Derek visit their grandfather for the first time since losing their grandmother, they find the house quiet and their grandfather distant.

Taking inspiration from her grandmother, Susan steps into the role of storyteller, weaving enchanting tales in hopes of restoring the lost joy in her grandfather’s heart.

Directors: David Súkup, Patrik Pašš, Leon Vidmar and Jean-Claude Rozec.

Writers: Marek Král, Petr Krajícek, Patrik Pašš, Jerneja Kaja Balog, Maja Križnik and Blandine Jet.

Based on a book by Arnošt Goldflam.

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ (2025): Universal Pictures Releases Official Trailer and New Poster for Live-Action Adaptation

February 12, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: June 13, 2025.

Synopsis: On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast, Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.

With the fierce and ambitious Astrid and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding.

As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.

Written and directed by Dean DeBlois (How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, Lilo & Stitch). Inspired by Cressida Cowell’s book series.

‘Lilo & Stitch’ (2025) Super Bowl Commercial: Live-Action Remake Stars Maia Kealoha, Sydney Agudong and Zach Galifianakis

February 11, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: May 23, 2025.

Synopsis: Lilo & Stitch is the funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family.

Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp (Marcel the Shell with Shoes On). Written by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright.

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ (2025) Super Bowl Commercial: Live- Action Remake Stars Mason Thames, Gerard Butler and Nick Frost

February 10, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: June 13, 2025.

Synopsis: On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast, Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.

With the fierce and ambitious Astrid and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding.

As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.

Written and directed by Dean DeBlois (How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, Lilo & Stitch). Inspired by Cressida Cowell’s book series.

‘Smurfs’ (2025) Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Poster and Cast List: Rihanna Stars in New Movie from the Director of ‘Puss in Boots’

February 6, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: July 18, 2025.

Synopsis: When Papa Smurf is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.

Directed by Chris Miller (Puss in Boots). Written by Pam Brady (South Park).

97th Academy Awards: ‘The Wild Robot’ Earns Three Oscar Nominations, Underdog ‘Flow’ Nabs Two

January 23, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

The 97th Oscars air live March 2, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on ABC and Hulu in the United States and in more than 200 territories worldwide.

Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang announced the nominations today at 5:30 a.m. PT, live from the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

Best Animated Feature Film:
Flow (Sideshow/Janus Films)
Gints Zilbalodis, Matiss Kaža, Ron Dyens and Gregory Zalcman

Inside Out 2 (Walt Disney)
Kelsey Mann and Mark Nielsen

Memoir of a Snail (IFC Films)
Adam Elliot and Liz Kearney

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (Netflix)
Nick Park, Merlin Crossingham and Richard Beek

The Wild Robot (Universal)
Chris Sanders and Jeff Hermann

‘Boonie Bears: Time Twist’: Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Poster and Cast List for the Tenth Movie of China’s Most Popular Animation Brand

January 18, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: January 24, 2025 (USA).

Synopsis: Though a hero to all the animals in the forest, Vick is disappointed with his life. He has no money and no friends.

When a crazy scientist gives Vick the opportunity to move to the lap of luxury in the city, he takes the deal and unknowingly erases his two best friends, Briar and Bramble from history.

Determined to save his friends, Vick must adventure through his fractured memories before they are forgotten and the time-space continuum is ruptured forever.

Directed by Lin Yongchang.
Written by Jiang Lin, Qin Wan and Rachel Xu.

‘The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast List: Doug Cockle Returns as Geralt of Rivia in Animated Film

January 15, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: February 11, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: Geralt of Rivia, a mutated monster hunter, is hired to investigate a series of attacks in a seaside village and finds himself drawn into a centuries-old conflict between humans and merpeople.

He must count on friends — old and new — to solve the mystery before the hostilities between the two kingdoms escalate into all-out war.

The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep is set between Episodes 5 and 6 of The Witcher Season 1.

‘The Lost Tiger’: Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Poster and Cast List for First Australian Animated Feature by an Indigenous Woman

January 11, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: February 27, 2025 (Australia).

Synopsis: Teo is a plucky young tiger and one of the last of his kind. Found abandoned and wearing a mysterious crystal necklace, he is adopted into a big, boisterous kangaroo family of travelling wrestlers.

After receiving visions from an unfamiliar land, Teo must suddenly embark on an epic quest to reconnect with his heritage and save his homeland from the clutches of destruction.

Written and directed by Chantelle Murray.

‘Lilo & Stitch’ Live-Action Remake: New Teaser Trailer and Poster Pay Homage to ‘The Lion King’

December 21, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: May 23, 2025.

Synopsis: Lilo & Stitch is the funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family.

Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp (Marcel the Shell with Shoes On). Written by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright.

‘Bluey’ Movie: Bandit, Chilli, Bingo and Bluey Heading to the Big Screen in 2027

December 20, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

BBC Studios and The Walt Disney Company have announced that a Bluey feature film will premiere in theaters worldwide in 2027, followed by a Disney+ release — likely three to four months later. It will also air on ABC iView and ABC Kids in Australia.

Written and directed by series creator Joe Brumm, the film will continue the heartwarming adventures of Bluey, her parents Bandit and Chilli and her little sister Bingo.

Brumm said: “I really enjoyed the experience of working with a longer format on ‘The Sign’ in [season] 3, so going even further with a feature film feels like a natural extension of that. I’ve always thought Bluey deserved a theatrical movie. I want this to be an experiential event for the whole family to enjoy together.”

‘Goldbeak’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Poster: Valkyrae and ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ Actor David Henrie Star in Family Adventure Film

December 19, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: January 28, 2025.

Synopsis: After a little eagle named Goldbeak loses his parents, a kindhearted family of chickens adopts him as one of their own.

Struggling to fit in — and to fly — the high-spirited young bird soon realizes that there is a great big world out there, and he must spread his wings if he is going to reach his full potential.

Joined by his courageous sister, Ratchet, Goldbeak sets out on an adventure to Avian City, soaring to new heights with the discovery that family is worth fighting for.