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Oct 23, 2009
Astro Boy Movie Review
David Bowers' Astro Boy, based on the Osamu Tezuka manga, is derivative as all get out, but still a great leap forward for Imagi Studios. 6/10. more...
Oct 22, 2009
$9.99 Movie Review
Tatia Rosenthal's $9.99, based on Etgar Keret's short stories, is a stop-motion Robert Altman homage. 6/10. more...
Oct 17, 2009
Life Without Gabriella Ferri Movie Review
Three words describe Priit Pårn's Elu ilma Gabriella Ferrita (Life Without Gabriella Ferri): abstract, pointless and unpleasant. 2/10. more...
Oct 15, 2009
Mary and Max Movie Review
Adam Elliot's claymation dramedy Mary and Max is darkly funny and heartwrenching, but nearly derails near the climax. 8/10 more...
Aug 31, 2009
Claude Robinson Wins Cinar Lawsuit
A Montreal court has ordered Cinar to pay cartoonist Claude Robinson $5.2 million in damages for stealing his idea for the show Robinson Sucroë. more...
Aug 13, 2009
Hayao Miyazaki's Ponyo Gets 800 Theatres
Good news for Hayao Miyazaki fans: his latest film, Ponyo, will appear in more than 800 theatres in North America. Movie opens Friday, August 14th. more...
Aug 12, 2009
Astro Boy First Full Trailer
Check out the first official trailer for Imagi/Summit's big screen adaptation of Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy. Movie flies into theatres October 23rd. more...
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Nov 15, 2009
Canadian Animation: Imprints by Jacques Drouin
By: Michael Falcone
The National Film Board of Canada offers many Canadian streaming movies online such as the works of pinscreen animator Jacques Drouin. more...
Jul 21, 2009
The Merits of the Short Film
By: Stephanie Augello
Many animators and filmmakers begin their careers with the creation of short films. These productions expose them to their own talents, as well as the greater industry. more...
Jul 21, 2008
DVD Review of Renaissance
By: Vance P. Reed
Impressive visuals almost make up for the lack of fresh ideas found in Renaissance. more...
Jul 7, 2008
Persepolis Review
By: Kori Davis
Persepolis enchants with charm and wit, despite its choice to not utilize established animated film norms and subject matter, and thrive on distinctiveness. more...
Jun 26, 2008
Persepolis on DVD
By: Jacqueline Vogtman
Persepolis is an animated coming-of-age film about a girl growing up in Iran during a time of political upheaval. more...
Feb 25, 2008
Japan's Studio Ghibli
By: Erin Britton
The films produced by Studio Ghibli continue to be some of the best loved and most critically acclaimed animated films of all time. more...
Feb 15, 2008
The Studio Ghibli Collection
The films of Studio Ghibli continue to delight audiences of all ages. more...
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