How Pixar Sold Tom Hanks On The Idea For Toy Story
Toy Story was the first feature-length computer animated movie, and that kind of innovation certainly helped.
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TV, Interrupted: Amy Sherman-Palladino's Bunheads Had Its Dance Recital Cut Short
A quaint small-town setting and the return of Kelly Bishop weren't enough to propel Bunheads to the same heights as Gilmore Girls. -
In Praise Of The Cast Of Belle, And Good Anime Dubbing
The epic anime fantasy reimagining of Beauty and the Beast, Mamoru Hosoda's Belle, has a stacked cast of accomplished voiceover actors. -
Bodies Bodies Bodies Director Halina Reijn On Her Inspirations And Lighting With Cell Phones [Interview]
"This is not a classical horror film at all." -
The Song Of The South Controversies Explained
Song of the South has a long, complicated, and shameful history in the Disney story. Here is a breakdown of its origins and many associated controversies. -
The Biggest Differences Between Netflix's Sandman And The Original Comic
A few changes had to be made. -
Akira Kurosawa Had A Theory About His Films' International Appeal
He never pandered to his audience, and that's what set him apart. -
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Spirited Away Ending Explained: On Earth As It Is In Ghibli
Spirited Away is perhaps the most loved film in the history of animator Hayao Miyazaki's career, but its magical ending requires some explaining. -
A Major Part Of Fullmetal Alchemist Had Its Meaning Lost In Translation
When the word doesn't quite ... exist in English. -
Why Are There So Few Women In Animation?
Even as the rest of the film industry slowly starts to give women more chances in creative roles, the world of animation lags behind. -
Prey's Amber Midthunder Says She Was Told To 'Go Do Disney' While Pursuing Acting
Rising star Amber Midthunder has found her largest and most substantive role in Prey, the latest entry in the long-running Predator franchise. -
Why Marilyn Monroe's Estate Supports Ana De Armas' Performance In Blonde
While some have complained about Ana de Armas' accent in the trailer for Netflix's upcoming movie Blonde, Marilyn Monroe's Estate isn't concerned. -
Disney Wish Delivers Magic Without Drowning In Pixie Dust
The Disney Wish is not the floating theme park you might be expecting. -
Akira Kurosawa Could Have Had A Very Different Directorial Debut
Japanese master filmmaker Akira Kurosawa got his career off to a rocky start when he was denied making the historical epic Advance Patrol -- but why? -
Breaking Down All Of Groot's Superpowers
Groot is quite the versatile alien tree, so let's break down the superpowers he's shown off so far. -
Why Akira Kurosawa Waited So Long To Start Making Films In Color
For most of his career, director Akira Kurosawa preferred to work in black and white. -
How AR Video Walls Have Completely Changed Filming A Star Trek Show [Comic-Con]
AR video walls, aka ARWall technology, have allowed Star Trek to truly enter strange, new worlds. -
Why Jordan Peele Wanted Nope To Include That Awesome Akira Homage
Jordan Peele pays tribute to the anime Akira in his latest horror offering, Nope. -
The Anime That Inspired That Cool Motorcycle Move In Nope
That motorcycle slide was more than just cool as hell — it has a history. -
Halle Bailey Was Brought To Tears By The First Footage From The Little Mermaid
She likely won't be the only one to tear up upon seeing footage from the new version. -
Inside Out Needed Amy Poehler For A Lot More Than Her Voice
The reason why Amy Poehler is so perfect as the voice of Joy in Pixar's Inside Out is simple -- she helped the film's writers create her. -
Aidan Gillen Has Some Unpopular Opinions About Game Of Thrones' Final Season
That final season wasn't all bad -- at least according to Aidan Gillen. -
Steven Spielberg Wasn't The Only Influence On J.J. Abrams' Super 8
The other influence is one of genre filmmaking's most towering figures. -
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Did Elizabeth Taylor's Cleopatra Casting Almost Bankrupt Fox?
The answer is more complicated than you might think. -
30 Minutes Had To Be Cut From The Opening Sequence Of Up
That perfect five minute montage was trimmed out of a much, much longer version.
