Category: Films (Page 2 of 78)

‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Final Trailer: Prequel Explores How Simba’s Father Rose From Orphaned Cub to King

November 11, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: December 20, 2024.

Synopsis: In Mufasa: The Lion King, Rafiki relays the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick.

Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline.

The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny — their bonds tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.

Directed by Barry Jenkins. Written by Jeff Nathanson. Original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

‘Maya, Give Me a Title’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Poster: Michel Gondry’s Latest Film Is a Love Letter to His Daughter

November 6, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

French release date: October 2, 2024.
French title: Maya, donne-moi un titre.

Synopsis: Maya and her dad, Michel Gondry, live in two different countries. In order to stay in touch, her dad asks her every evening, “Maya, give me a title.” Based on her answer, he creates a short animated reply in which Maya is the hero.

Written and directed by Michel Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Be Kind Rewind).

‘Heidi – Rescue of the Lynx’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Poster: All-New Adventure Inspired by Johanna Spyri’s Classic Children’s Novel

November 5, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: TBA (2025).

Synopsis: When eight-year-old Heidi saves a lynx family and their home from a greedy businessman, she gets her grandfather to come clean with the village community and she realizes that her beloved little lynx belongs with his family in the wild just as she belongs with her grandfather in the mountains.

Directed by Tobias Schwarz (Doc McStuffins, Klaus). Written by Rob Sprackling (Gnomeo & Juliet, The Queen’s Corgi). Inspired by the 1880 children’s novel by Johanna Spyri.

‘The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast: Gerard Butler and Emilia Clarke Lead Animated Christmas Movie Coming to Hulu

November 4, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: November 15, 2024 on Hulu.

Synopsis: St. Nick receives a delayed letter on Christmas Eve from the Princess of Hearts. He and his dedicated team of reindeer set off to Wonderland where they’re greeted by the mean and miserable Queen of Hearts who hates all things Christmas… especially presents!

Can St. Nick, aided by Alice, the Mad Hatter and March Hare, show the Queen the true meaning of Christmas and save the day before it’s too late?

‘Paddington in Peru’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Poster and Cast List: Get Your Marmalade Sandwiches Ready for an International Adventure

October 31, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

UK release date: November 8, 2024.
United States release date: February 14, 2025.

Synopsis: When Paddington discovers his beloved Aunt Lucy has gone missing from the Home for Retired Bears, he and the Brown family head to the wilds of Peru to look for her, the only clue to her whereabouts a spot marked on an enigmatic map.

Determined to solve the mystery, Paddington embarks on a thrilling quest through the rainforests of the Amazon to find his aunt… and may also uncover one of the world’s most legendary treasures.

‘Spellbound’ Official Trailer: Rachel Zegler, Javier Bardem and Nicole Kidman Star in Fantasy Adventure From the Co-Director of ‘Shrek’

October 30, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: November 22, 2024 on Netflix.

Synopsis: Spellbound follows a tenacious young princess who must go on a daring quest to save her family and their kingdom after a mysterious spell transforms her parents into monsters.

‘Moana 2’ IMAX Poster Released As Tickets Become Available for Advance Purchase

October 29, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: November 27, 2024.

Synopsis: After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.

Tickets are available on the IMAX website.

Auli‘i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson return as Moana and Maui in the highly anticipated sequel.

‘That Christmas’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast List: New Animated Christmas Movie From ‘Love Actually’ Director Coming to Netflix

October 28, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: December 4, 2024 on Netflix.

Synopsis: That Christmas follows a series of entwined tales about family and friends, love and loneliness, and Santa Claus making a big mistake.

Written by Richard Curtis (Love Actually, About Time) and Peter Souter. Based on the trilogy of children’s books by Richard Curtis.

Directed by Simon Otto (How to Train Your Dragon trilogy).

‘Dalia and the Red Book’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Poster: Peruvian and Argentine Animation Studios Team Up for Fantasy Adventure

October 26, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date:
Argentina (October 17)
Spain (October 25)
Peru (October 31)
Ecuador (November 7)
Brazil (November 14)
Colombia (2025)

Plans for other territories, including North America and Europe, are in the works.

Spanish title: Dalia y el Libro Rojo.

Synopsis: Dalia, the daughter of a famous writer who has recently died, is left to finish her father’s unfinished book. In order to do so, Dalia will become part of the book and come face to face with the characters who have taken over the plot in their struggle to play the leading roles.

Written and directed by David Bisbano.

‘Ghost Cat Anzu’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast List: Takashi Imashiro’s Manga Gets Anime Adaptation

October 24, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

North American release date: November 15, 2024.

Synopsis: Precocious tween Karin finds herself abandoned by her father in rural Japan. Living in a temple with her grandfather, she meets Anzu, a giant “ghost cat” and notorious layabout tasked with looking after her.

Distrustful of her new guardian, Karin sabotages Anzu’s odd jobs for the townsfolk and befriends the eccentric local forest spirits. In an effort to win Karin over, Anzu accidentally makes a deal with the devil, and all Hell breaks loose.

‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’ Teaser Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Poster and Cast List: Beloved Claymation Characters Return for Their Second Feature Film

October 17, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: January 3, 2025 on Netflix.
UK release date: Christmas Day on BBC One.

Synopsis: In Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, Gromit’s concern that Wallace is becoming too dependent on his inventions proves justified, when Wallace invents a “smart” gnome that seems to develop a mind of its own.

When it emerges that a vengeful figure from the past might be masterminding things, it falls to Gromit to battle sinister forces and save his master… or Wallace may never be able to invent again!

‘Sing: Thriller’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Poster and Cast List: Michael Jackson Song Inspires Netflix Short Film Starring Matthew McConaughey

October 16, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: October 16, 2024 on Netflix.

Synopsis: After staging a spectacular version of Thriller at the New Moon Theatre, Buster Moon and the cast of Sing leave to celebrate at Clay Calloway’s Halloween party. But when our heroes arrive at the party they discover a mysterious, multi-colored ooze has transformed Clay and his guests into dancing freaks.

Sing: Thriller, an 11-minute short film, is written and directed by Garth Jennings, who wrote and directed Sing and Sing 2.

‘Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Poster and Cast List: GKIDS Brings Belgian-French Co-Production to North America

October 14, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: September 17, 2024.

Sirocco and the Kingdom of the Winds (French: Sirocco et le Royaume des Courants d’Air) is available for digital rental and purchase on Apple TV, Amazon, YouTube, Fandango at Home and Google TV.

Synopsis: One day, the adventurous Juliette and her sister Carmen find an enchanted toy and get swept away into the Kingdom of Winds.

They are transformed into cats and find themselves in a fantastical new world full of flying divas, technicolor dragons, and other mind-melting creations.

When Juliette causes an accident that draws the ire of the local inhabitants, the Mayor gives Juliette to the beautiful songstress Selma and sentences Carmen to marry his son as punishment.

The sisters must find a way to escape before the wedding bells ring, but the key to their journey home lies with Sirocco, the mysterious wizard feared for his ferocious storms.

‘Piece by Piece’ Official Trailer #2, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast List: Documentarian Morgan Neville Brings Pharrell Williams Biopic to Life

October 11, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: October 11, 2024.

Synopsis: Piece By Piece invites audiences on a journey through the life of musician Pharrell Williams, told through the lens of LEGO animation.

Voice cast:
Pharrell Williams
Morgan Neville
Gwen Stefani
Kendrick Lamar
Timbaland
Justin Timberlake
Busta Rhymes
Jay-Z
Snoop Dogg
Chad Hugo
N.O.R.E.
Daft Punk

Directed by Morgan Neville. Written by Morgan Neville, Jason Zeldes, Aaron Wickenden and Oscar Vazquez.

‘Night of the Zoopocalypse’ First Look Clip, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast List: Spooky Family Comedy From ‘The Incredibles’ and ‘The Book of Life’ Animators

October 9, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: March 7, 2025.

Synopsis: After a meteor unleashes a virus that turns zoo animals into mutants, a mountain lion and wolf lead a team of surviving animals to stop the virus and rescue their zoo.

Voice cast:
David Harbour as Dan
Gabbi Kosmidis as Gracie
Scott Thompson as Ash
Paul Sun-Hyung Lee as Felix
Bryn McAuley as Bunny Zero
Joshua Graham as Hank
Scott Farley as Antelope
Carolyn Scott as Gramma Abigale
Pierre Simpson as Xavier
Kyle Derek as Fred
Heather Loretoas Frida
Christina Nova as Poot

Directed by veteran animators Ricardo Curtis (The Incredibles, The Iron Giant) and Rodrigo Perez-Castro (The Book of Life, Ferdinand).