Animated Antic
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I'm just a guy that likes talking about animation.
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A new look at Coyote Vs. Acme was revealed in Empire today showcasing upcoming films releasing in 2026. It's still such a miracle the film is coming out and I am genuinely hyped to see what it's like next year!
November 19, 2025 at 4:53 PM
A new look at Coyote Vs. Acme was revealed in Empire today showcasing upcoming films releasing in 2026. It's still such a miracle the film is coming out and I am genuinely hyped to see what it's like next year!
There's a great quote that Gene Siskel said about movie critics to David Letterman that I really think about often when reviewing all kinds of films. Even if I'm watching bad movies, I love and care about this art form and I still want to feel the passion in what I review.
November 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
There's a great quote that Gene Siskel said about movie critics to David Letterman that I really think about often when reviewing all kinds of films. Even if I'm watching bad movies, I love and care about this art form and I still want to feel the passion in what I review.
A new animated film on Netflix dropped this weekend about two children searching their dreams to find the Sandman. It's a film that I sadly didn't think lived up to its premise and did very little for me. Anyway, here's my review of In Your Dreams.
In Your Dreams: Review
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November 17, 2025 at 6:50 PM
A new animated film on Netflix dropped this weekend about two children searching their dreams to find the Sandman. It's a film that I sadly didn't think lived up to its premise and did very little for me. Anyway, here's my review of In Your Dreams.
I'm a firm believer in films getting a second life. It's why I don't hold the box office or use the initially critical analysis as verbatim to dictate how a film should be remembered. What matters is how the person feels about it and if they can cherish it. That makes it special.
November 16, 2025 at 3:24 AM
I'm a firm believer in films getting a second life. It's why I don't hold the box office or use the initially critical analysis as verbatim to dictate how a film should be remembered. What matters is how the person feels about it and if they can cherish it. That makes it special.
Illumination has released a new poster for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. It is interesting to see the film tackle more games than just Galaxy as it is the world from Odyssey on the poster, but it does make me excited to see more of this in the final film.
November 14, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Illumination has released a new poster for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. It is interesting to see the film tackle more games than just Galaxy as it is the world from Odyssey on the poster, but it does make me excited to see more of this in the final film.
Eighty-five years ago today, Fantasia was released. One of the biggest landmarks in animated filmmaking, this film that pairs Disney's animation with classical music is a revolution thanks to its brilliant music and top-tier animation that helped set the stage for music videos.
November 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Eighty-five years ago today, Fantasia was released. One of the biggest landmarks in animated filmmaking, this film that pairs Disney's animation with classical music is a revolution thanks to its brilliant music and top-tier animation that helped set the stage for music videos.
Illumination has dropped the first trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and revealed that Rosalina and Bowser Jr. will be played by Brie Larson and Benny Safdie, respectively. Overall, I'm on board with how the worlds look captured and the new stakes. Can't wait to see it!
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – Official Trailer
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November 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Illumination has dropped the first trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and revealed that Rosalina and Bowser Jr. will be played by Brie Larson and Benny Safdie, respectively. Overall, I'm on board with how the worlds look captured and the new stakes. Can't wait to see it!
Pixar just dropped the first teaser for Toy Story 5 today. Overall, there's not much to go on but I'll just say that it's crazy how the animation has come along since the first one and that I am excited to see where this goes. Can't wait to see it in June!
Toy Story 5 | Teaser Trailer | In Theaters June 19
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November 11, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Pixar just dropped the first teaser for Toy Story 5 today. Overall, there's not much to go on but I'll just say that it's crazy how the animation has come along since the first one and that I am excited to see where this goes. Can't wait to see it in June!
Paramount has announced that Spin Master exec Jennifer Dodge has been chosen to succeed Ramsay Naito as president of Paramount Animation. I'm not sure what this will entail, but I can at least say there could've been worse chosen to succeed Naito.
November 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Paramount has announced that Spin Master exec Jennifer Dodge has been chosen to succeed Ramsay Naito as president of Paramount Animation. I'm not sure what this will entail, but I can at least say there could've been worse chosen to succeed Naito.
Illumination and Nintendo have announced that the first trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will premiere on Wednesday via a Nintendo Direct. The Galaxy games are a really important piece of me, so I am very curious and excited to see what they’ll do in this sequel!
November 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Illumination and Nintendo have announced that the first trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will premiere on Wednesday via a Nintendo Direct. The Galaxy games are a really important piece of me, so I am very curious and excited to see what they’ll do in this sequel!
Have some background art from Over the Garden Wall painted by Nick Cross. This miniseries really does capture autumn atmosphere so incredibly well with how warm the colors are and yet cold it still feels. Such a brilliant miniseries.
November 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Have some background art from Over the Garden Wall painted by Nick Cross. This miniseries really does capture autumn atmosphere so incredibly well with how warm the colors are and yet cold it still feels. Such a brilliant miniseries.
Have some concept art for background characters from Elemental by Yingzong Xin. I still love how colorful the art of this film is and how the colors really shine in the final film.
November 8, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Have some concept art for background characters from Elemental by Yingzong Xin. I still love how colorful the art of this film is and how the colors really shine in the final film.
I just saw Little Amelie or the Character of Rain and I feel quite confident calling it an animated masterpiece. This is one of the most gorgeously animated and narratively pure portrayals of childhood innocence I’ve ever seen and it made me very emotional. Don’t miss it.
November 7, 2025 at 5:05 AM
I just saw Little Amelie or the Character of Rain and I feel quite confident calling it an animated masterpiece. This is one of the most gorgeously animated and narratively pure portrayals of childhood innocence I’ve ever seen and it made me very emotional. Don’t miss it.
Ten years ago today, The Peanuts Movie was released. A very honorable and charming tribute to the comic strip created by Charles Schulz, this film from Blue Sky is such a delight featuring its pretty unique animation, simple story, and the cast of timeless characters.
November 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Ten years ago today, The Peanuts Movie was released. A very honorable and charming tribute to the comic strip created by Charles Schulz, this film from Blue Sky is such a delight featuring its pretty unique animation, simple story, and the cast of timeless characters.
Sony Pictures Animation has revealed that the second KPop Demon Hunters is scheduled for release sometime in 2029. It’s gonna be very exciting to see where they take Huntrix next after the first film.
November 5, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Sony Pictures Animation has revealed that the second KPop Demon Hunters is scheduled for release sometime in 2029. It’s gonna be very exciting to see where they take Huntrix next after the first film.
Fifteen years ago today, Megamind was released. A hilarious cult classic from DreamWorks, this film about a supervillain who somehow defeats the hero is a pretty fun spin on superhero flicks thanks to its hilarious comedy, witty story, and a slew of memorable characters.
November 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Fifteen years ago today, Megamind was released. A hilarious cult classic from DreamWorks, this film about a supervillain who somehow defeats the hero is a pretty fun spin on superhero flicks thanks to its hilarious comedy, witty story, and a slew of memorable characters.
It is genuinely baffling me that a company thinks people would like to see an ad made through generative AI which will only regurgitate actual art and won't create anything unique rather than actually using real artists to make it. Truly shameful and revolting.
November 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
It is genuinely baffling me that a company thinks people would like to see an ad made through generative AI which will only regurgitate actual art and won't create anything unique rather than actually using real artists to make it. Truly shameful and revolting.
Here are the color scripts from Zootopia by David Goetz and Dan Cooper. Really love the elaborate color palettes of this world and it makes me more excited to see more of this in the sequel very soon.
November 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Here are the color scripts from Zootopia by David Goetz and Dan Cooper. Really love the elaborate color palettes of this world and it makes me more excited to see more of this in the sequel very soon.
I've been hard at work writing my next video essay which I'm hoping I can get out before Christmas this year. This one is certainly another crazy and exciting story that I'm researching regarding a classic TV special and I'm eager to share it with you all once it's done!
November 2, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I've been hard at work writing my next video essay which I'm hoping I can get out before Christmas this year. This one is certainly another crazy and exciting story that I'm researching regarding a classic TV special and I'm eager to share it with you all once it's done!
Happy Halloween, everyone!
October 31, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Happy Halloween, everyone!
Aardman just released a new trailer for their next film Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom which is due out in Europe next Halloween. It's always nice to see Shaun the Sheep again so I'm very excited to see him in his third film!
SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE BEAST OF MOSSY BOTTOM | Movie Teaser | STUDIOCANAL
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October 30, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Aardman just released a new trailer for their next film Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom which is due out in Europe next Halloween. It's always nice to see Shaun the Sheep again so I'm very excited to see him in his third film!
Ramsey Naito has announced that she has stepped down as president from Paramount Animation tonight, during the middle of their layoffs. I feel bad for her and I hope she wasn't fired because of this stupid merger but I am both curious and also worried about who will succeed her.
October 30, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Ramsey Naito has announced that she has stepped down as president from Paramount Animation tonight, during the middle of their layoffs. I feel bad for her and I hope she wasn't fired because of this stupid merger but I am both curious and also worried about who will succeed her.
Warner Bros. Animation and New Line Cinema have announced that they are making a Hello Kitty film scheduled to be released on July 21, 2028. I didn't expect this, but I am gonna be curious how it turns out.
October 30, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Warner Bros. Animation and New Line Cinema have announced that they are making a Hello Kitty film scheduled to be released on July 21, 2028. I didn't expect this, but I am gonna be curious how it turns out.
DreamWorks has announced the cast for Forgotten Island. The film will star H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Lea Salonga, Dave Franco, Manny Jacinto and Jenny Slate and is about two best friends stranded on a fantastical world who can only escape by forgetting each other forever. I’m hyped!
October 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
DreamWorks has announced the cast for Forgotten Island. The film will star H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Lea Salonga, Dave Franco, Manny Jacinto and Jenny Slate and is about two best friends stranded on a fantastical world who can only escape by forgetting each other forever. I’m hyped!