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MoviesVariety‘Toy Story 4’: Josh Cooley Becomes Sole Director as John Lasseter Steps Down
John Lasseter has stepped down as director of “Toy Story 4,” leaving co-director Josh Cooley to take full reins. Lasseter revealed the news on Friday at D23 Expo in Anaheim, Calif. Lasseter, Pixar’s chief creative officer, has directed the first “Toy Story” in 1995. He will stay on the project as an executive producer. Cooley,... Read more »
- MoviesNick Schager
'Cars 3' Reveals its 'Rocky'-ish Storyline in New 'Rivalry' Trailer
New Disney-Pixar trailer for 'Cars 3' shows it’ll be pressure a young hot shot puts on a crafty veteran coming to terms with aging that drives the story
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'Cars 3' Trailer Shows Aftermath of Lightning McQueen's Crash
Third film in Pixar's 'Cars' franchise deals with darker themes, as Lightning fights to stay relevant, avoid selling out his legacy as racing days dwindle
- MoviesThe Hollywood Reporter
Wes Anderson's Stop-Motion 'Isle of Dogs' Gets April 2018 Release Date
Director Wes Anderson's animated return to theaters after 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' will feature familiar and surprising voice talent on April 20, 2018
MoviesYahoo Movies EditorialLena Dunham and Jason Schwartzman Meet Cute in 'My Entire High School Is Sinking Into the Sea' Clip (Exclusive)
Unique animated comedy from comic-book artist/graphic novelist Dash Shaw also features voices of Reggie Watts, Susan Sarandon, Maya Rudolph
- MoviesNick Schager
John Cena Is a Bull Trying to Go Home in Animated 'Ferdinand': See Exclusive Images, New Trailer
John Cena has proven that he can do action (The Marine, this May’s The Wall), but as evidenced by his scene-stealing turns in Trainwreck, Sisters, and Daddy’s Home, his secret big-screen weapon is his sharp comedic timing. The wrestler-turned-actor will finally get to fully flaunt his funny side when he headlines Fox and Blue Sky Studio’s latest joint venture, this winter’s animated adventure Ferdinand — and we have your exclusive first look at the horned protagonist he’ll be voicing.
- MoviesNick Schager
'Ghostbusters' Ain't Dead Yet, Says Ivan Reitman: An Animated Movie in 2019?
In an interview with io9, franchise executive producer defends performance of 2016 female-led reboot, believes there's still demand for future films
MoviesTom ButlerMariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You movie announced
Nothing says “IT’S CHRISTMAS!” quite like Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ and now the beloved festive tune is being turned into a movie. Based on the song and the 2015 children’s novel it inspired, ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ is currently in production with the 3D animation feature coming to DVD this coming Christmas. Watch the announcement teaser, featuring Mariah herself, above.
- MoviesMarcus Errico
Moana Had Brothers?! Meet ’Em in Exclusive Deleted Scene From Disney’s Animated Blockbuster
How far did Moana go from the initial drawing-board version? With the Oscar-contending animated hit heading home (the Digital HD version arrives Tuesday while the Blu-ray/DVD hits shelves on March 7), Yahoo Movies has an exclusive deleted scene (watch it above) that shows how the title heroine evolved as a character. As they set up the clip, directors Ron Clements (the one with the beard) and John Musker reveal where it originally had fit in the film.
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Miles Morales Confirmed as Lead Character for 'Spider-Man' Animated Movie in 2018
Sony Pictures Animation confirms the character is the webslinger in upcoming feature written by Phil Lord, who will also executive produce the project alongside his 'Lego Movie' and 'Young Han Solo' co-director Chris Miller
MoviesThe Hollywood ReporterPatrick Stewart to Voice Poop Emoji in 'Emoji Movie'
By Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter Patrick Stewart is joining Sony Pictures Animation’s The Emoji Movie as Poop. The Emoji Movie follows Gene (T.J. Miller), an emoji born with multiple expressions, who teams up with the notorious code-breaker Jailbreak (Ilana Glazer) on an adventure through a teenager’s phone. Related: Sony Debuts ‘Emoji Movie’ With Vertical Teaser Trailer Other new voices in the feature are Jennifer Coolidge as Gene’s mother, Mary Meh, and SNL grad Maya Rudolph as Smiler. Jake T. Austin will be playing Emoji‘s resident teen, Alex. ...
- MoviesMike P Williams
Was 2016 the greatest ever year for animated films?
2016 may be remembered for a lot of things, but even with movie highlights that saw ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ greet the New Year and ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ see it out, there have been plenty of massive titles such as ‘Deadpool’, ‘Captain America: Civil War’, and ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’.
- MoviesMike P Williams
Iconic Disney illustrator Tyrus Wong dies, aged 106
2016 wasn’t quite done when we lost legendary ‘Star Wars’ actress Carrie Fisher and Hollywood royalty (and her mother) Debbie Reynolds at the tail-end of December. Respected and hugely iconic Disney illustrator Tyrus Wong passed away on 30 December at the age of 106. Wong was born in October of 1910 during the Qing dynasty in China, but moved to the USA when he was just 9-years-old.
MoviesBen SkipperPixar reveals first details of Day of the Dead movie Coco
Pixar has three major sequels on the horizon, but today the legendary studio dropped the first major details regarding its next original film.
MoviesMike P WilliamsHas Disney finally met its match with stunning anime Your Name?
Disney have undeniably had roaring success over the past six year after something of a creative slump. Studio Ghibli have arguably been at the forefront of the game for decades, with the Japanese studio producing jaw-dropping feature after jaw-dropping feature. Above: Hayao Miyazaki’s Oscar-winning triumph ‘Spirited Away’.
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'The Incredibles 2' Moves Up to Summer 2018; 'Toy Story 4' Pushed to 2019
Two high-profile Pixar sequels are swapping dates thanks to an accelerated production schedule for Incredibles 2, Disney insiders tell THR
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Raunchy R-rated animation Sausage Party hungry for Oscar glory
Sony Pictures is preparing a major push to nab an unlikely Oscar nomination for R-Rated animation ‘Sausage Party’ at next year’s awards ceremony. Not only is the studio pushing for a Best Animated Feature nod, it thinks the film has a chance in the Best Original Song category as well. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Sony Pictures chairman Tom Rothman said: “Academy members are way smarter and more forward-thinking than people realise.
- MoviesBen Skipper
The Incredibles 2 Heading In 'New Directions' Says Brad Bird
Brad Bird has offered an update on the upcoming sequel to Pixar classic ‘The Incredibles’, revealing little in the way of story but promising “new directions”. At this early stage very little is known about the sequel other than Brad Bird’s return as writer and director, and the fact it’s been set a 21 June, 2019 release date. 'The Incredibles 2’ will mark Bird’s return to animation following two live action films in 'Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol’ and 'Tomorrowland’.
- MoviesMike P Williams
Angry Bird Sequel Is In The Works
In case you were wondering how well the ‘Angry Birds’ movie did, the answer it seems is ‘rather well’, as it’s prompted a sequel. According to The Wall Street Journal, the game’s developers are moving forward with a follow up to the animated film released earlier this year. Rovio’s Chief Executive Kati Levoranta confirmed that fans would see a sequel to the popular mobile game that spawned its first movie in May, which went on to take a tidy $347 million in ticket sales from a modest $73 million budget.
