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Silly Symphonies: The Oscar-Winning Disney Animation Series That The Studio Forgot

By Sarah Milner March 5th, 2023

Silly Symphonies shorts like The Skeleton Dance and The Three Little Pigs are instantly recognizable, so why aren't they part of the Disney brand?

The Film Akira Kurosawa Most Enjoyed Making Was One He Didn't Even Direct

By Shae Sennett March 5th, 2023

Time to watch Kajirō Yamamoto's "Horse."

The Original Plan For A Goofy Movie Had Nothing To Do With Powerline

By BJ Colangelo March 4th, 2023

It shifted from a typical coming-of-age story to a personal journey of self-discovery.

A Goofy Movie Originally Planned To Ditch Goofy's Classic Voice

By Anthony Crislip March 4th, 2023

Goofy's ridiculousness mixed with the emotional foundation is why A Goofy Movie works as well as it does, and we have Bill Farmer to thank.

Here's How You Can Watch Puss In Boots: The Last Wish At Home

By Valerie Ettenhofer March 4th, 2023

Here's how you can enjoy Puss in Boots: The Last Wish from the comfort of your couch.

Harley Quinn Co-Creator On The Studio's Biggest Notes, Full-Frontal Animation, And More [Exclusive Interview]

By Rafael Motamayor March 3rd, 2023

'If anything, they said to us, 'Go harder. If you want to make it bawdier, edgier, go for it.''

Under The Radar: Prep For The Oscars With Return To Seoul, All That Breathes, And More February Highlights

By Jeremy Mathai March 3rd, 2023

Don't let these compelling international dramas and documentaries fly by unnoticed.

Grogu aboard Din's ship in The Mandalorian season 3

The Mandalorian Season 3 Premiere Tries To Be Like Star Wars Animation - Does It Work?

By Sandy Schaefer March 2nd, 2023

The show is trying to bridge the gap between live-action Star Wars and animation, but is it actually working?

Everything We Know About The Live-Action Peter Pan And Wendy Movie So Far

By Sandy Schaefer March 1st, 2023

Second star to the right, and straight on til morning ... is where we'll find all the information on David Lowery's Peter Pan & Wendy. Here's what we do know.

Sword of the Stranger heroes on horseback

The Daily Stream: Sword Of The Stranger Is Perfect For Fans Of Samurai Movies, Wuxia, And Animation

By Devin Meenan February 27th, 2023

It's like Lone Wolf and Cub meets Rurouni Kenshin.

The Reason Disney Was Sued Over Toy Story 3's Lots-O'-Huggin' Bear

By BJ Colangelo February 27th, 2023

Toy Story 3 turned a strawberry-scented teddy bear into a villain, but Disney and Pixar were made to be the bad guys in a lawsuit based around the character.

Phil, Hercules, and Pegasus from Hercules

Disney's Hercules Musical Review: I Won't Say I'm In Love, But There's Potential

By Ben F. Silverio February 27th, 2023

An energetic and charming production that makes for an enjoyable night at the theater.

Why Disney's Tomorrowland Failed At The Box Office

By Ryan Scott February 26th, 2023

What happened?

Star Wars VFX Legend Phil Tippett Helped With Poker Face's Stop-Motion Animation Episode

By Danielle Ryan February 25th, 2023

Oscar-winning visual effects supervisor Phil Tippett created some special little monsters for Rian Johnson's Poker Face.

Who Framed Roger Rabbit Set The Stage For Disney's Success With The Little Mermaid

By Adam Wescott February 25th, 2023

While the politics around animation are ever-changing, there's one thing we know. Roger Rabbit walked so the Little Mermaid could run.

Why Does Disney Still Lack Faith In Diverse Animated Movies?

By Deshawn "DeLa Doll" Thomas February 23rd, 2023

As Disney prioritized Marvel movies during the pandemic, a wave of diverse and original animated films were barely given a chance.

Mary And Max Uses Stop-Motion To Find Friendship In A Cruel World

By BJ Colangelo February 22nd, 2023

Adam Elliot's stop-motion gem captures the beauty and heartbreak of existence.

The Sea Beast Director On The Increasingly Blurry Line Between Live-Action And Animation [Exclusive Interview]

By BJ Colangelo February 22nd, 2023

'Isn't that an incredible thing that movies can do, that they can make us forget ourselves, forget we are physical things, and just get completely lost in it?'