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Knuckles, Sonic, and Tails getting ready to fight Shadow in Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Can Sonic 3 Take Down Disney's Lion King Prequel At The Box Office?

By Ryan Scott 9 months ago

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and the Lion King prequel, Mufasa, are set close out the 2024 box office with a bang ... but which film will take the #1 spot?

Psyduck cuddles with Haru in Pokémon Concierge

A Mysterious New Pokemon Project Is Coming From A Beloved Animation Studio

By Rafael Motamayor 9 months ago

A brand-new Pokémon project is now officially being developed by one of the most critically-acclaimed animation studios to ever do it.

Tails, Sonic, and Knuckles stand firm in an outdoor canyon in Sonic the Hedgehog 2

First Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Reactions Have Everyone Saying The Same Thing

By Witney Seibold 9 months ago

Early reactions from hardcore fans of The Blue Blur are all saying the same thing about Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Could this be the best entry in the series so far?

A composite image of Hades from Hercules pointing his thumb at Jack Nicholson, who is smiling and waving behind him

Why Jack Nicholson Refused To Be Hades In Disney's Hercules

By Nick Staniforth 9 months ago

When Disney made an offer to Jack Nicholson for him to provide the voice of Hades in 1997's Hercules, Nicholson had a much bigger number in mind.

Hèra, voiced by Gaia Wise, holding a sword in The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

The War Of The Rohirrim Review: The Lord Of The Rings Goes Anime In Dazzling, But Inessential Prequel

By Jeremy Mathai 9 months ago

The Lord of the Rings anime movie The War of the Rohirrim is visually stunning but too small-scale to feel properly epic. Here's our review.

Satsuki, Mei, and Totoro walk down a hill in My Neighbor Totoro

There's A My Neighbor Totoro Sequel You'll (Probably) Never See

By Rafael Motamayor 9 months ago

Over 20 years ago, Studio Ghibli made a My Neighbor Totoro sequel. Unfortunately, you probably won't ever have the chance to see it.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Kraven standing amongst flaming trees in the woods in Kraven the Hunter

Can Kraven The Hunter Defeat Lord Of The Rings At The Box Office?

By Ryan Scott 10 months ago

Kraven the Hunter and The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim are going head-to-head at the box office. Here's the current outlook.

Auli'i Cravalho as Moana holding Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda as Simea looking upward on the beach in Moana 2

Moana 2 Should Be The Death Of The Direct-To-Streaming Blockbuster Movie

By Ryan Scott 10 months ago

Moana 2's massive box office success makes it loud and clear: direct-to-streaming blockbusters should become a thing of the past.

Maui standing proud and holding his hook in Moana 2

Moana 2 And The Wild Robot Are Hits — But Animation Is On The Brink Of Disaster

By Rafael Motamayor 10 months ago

Moana 2 and The Wild Robot have both been extremely successful, but the animation medium at large is in big trouble at the moment.

Marv, Stripe, Jim Carrey's The Grinch, and Harry in front of Whoville

The 10 Best Christmas Movie Villains, Ranked

By Larry Fried 10 months ago

What is a Christmas movie without a classic villain? With that question in mind, let's dive into some of the best Christmas villains in cinema history.

Totoro and his buddy, Kiki and Jiji, Ponyo, the wolves from Princess Mononoke, Howl and Calcifer from his moving castle, Porco Rosso's pig, The Baron from Cat Returns, and God Machine from Castle In The Sky

All 24 Studio Ghibli Movies Ranked

By Margaret David 10 months ago

With almost 40 years of cranking out quality films and counting, Studio Ghibli is a true anime mainstay. But which of its 24 films stands out as the best?

Moana wields her oar in defiance while a monster lurks behind her in Moana 2

Moana 2 Broke An Astonishing Box Office Record Set By The Super Mario Bros. Movie

By Rafael Motamayor 10 months ago

The Super Mario Bros. Movie set a new box office record last year that's already been shattered by Moana 2's massive Thanksgiving debut.

The New Scooby-Doo Movies: Guess Who's Knott Coming to Dinner?, Velma and Daphne in bed

James Gunn Wasn't The First Person To Root For Lesbian Velma

By Michael Boyle 10 months ago

James Gunn originally wrote Velma as a lesbian in the 2002 Scooby-Doo movie, and he wasn't the first person to see her that way.

Moana clutching Pua the pig and swinging through the air, followed by Maui, on the IMAX poster for Moana 2

Moana 2 Smashes Box Office Records And Leads The Biggest Thanksgiving Ever

By Hannah Shaw-Williams 10 months ago

Moana 2 has exploded past projections to lead a historic Thanksgiving box office, and broke a bunch of other all-time records too.

Auli'i Cravalho's Moana looking thoughtful in Moana

Why Disney's Moana Is Titled Vaiana & Oceania Outside Of The United States

By Pauli Poisuo 10 months ago

Disney released Moana under different titles (like Vaiana and Oceania) outside the U.S. However, these changes weren't as random as they might seem.

Simea pushing people aside on the shores in Moana 2

Moana 2's Best New Character Is Officially One Of Disney's Most Adorable

By BJ Colangelo 10 months ago

Moana 2 introduced Moana's little sister Simea, and she is definitely the most adorable addition to the Walt Disney Animation canon in years.

Moana holding her little sister Simea as they look up at the ocean waves in Moana 2

Why Does Everyone Love Moana So Much? Disney Animation's Chief Creative Officer Explains [Exclusive]

By BJ Colangelo 10 months ago

We spoke with the new chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation about Moana 2, working with Dwayne Johnson, the supporting characters, and more.

Moana holding an oar aboard her boat in Moana 2

One Pivotal Missing Ingredient Keeps Moana 2 From Smooth Sailing

By Josh Spiegel 10 months ago

Moana 2 brings back many of the key people who made the original animated movie so great, but there's one key ingredient missing in the mix.

Moana and her team -- two of them happy, one of them grumpy -- smiling as if for a selfie.

Disney's Moana 2 Fixes The Greatest Crime From The Original

By Witney Seibold 10 months ago

The folks at the Walt Disney Animation Studios heard the fans' biggest complaint about Moana and course-corrected for Moana 2.

Moana and her crew look worried on the sea in Moana 2

Disney's Moana 2 Improves On One The First Movie's Best Parts

By Ethan Anderton 10 months ago

Moana 2 not only brings back some familiar faces (or lack thereof) from the original, but it actually makes the characters even better.

Maui in Moana 2 looking back at a pile of bats with glowing purple light in front of the moon

Moana 2's Best Song Comes From A Character Mostly Hidden From Marketing

By BJ Colangelo 10 months ago

The best song in Moana 2 is performed by a new character who has been mostly excluded from the film's trailers. Allow us to explain.

Dwayne Johnson as Maui and Auli'i Cravalho as Moana standing side by side in Moana 2

Disney's Moana 2 Reverses A Major Sequel Trend That Gladiator 2 Didn't Avoid

By Jeremy Mathai 10 months ago

Between Gladiator 2 and Moana 2, only one of them truly succeeds at accomplishing what a legacy sequel should set out to do.

Auli'i Cravalho as Moana alongside her new crew in Moana 2

Moana 2 Post-Credits Scene Explained: The Disney Sequel Takes A Cue From Marvel

By Jeremy Mathai 10 months ago

If you're seeing Moana 2 in the theaters this weekend, make sure to stay for the post-credits scene that features an extra-special surprise.

Moana 2 Review: A Few Rough Waves Aren't Enough To Sink Disney's Sentimental Sequel

By BJ Colangelo 10 months ago

Despite the awkwardness of retooling a streaming series into a movie, Moana 2 is enjoyable and manages to actually push the story forward. Here's our review.