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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...
Tatia Rosenthal's $9.99, based on Etgar Keret's short stories, is a stop-motion Robert Altman homage. 6/10. more...
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...
Adam Elliot's claymation dramedy Mary and Max is darkly funny and heartwrenching, but nearly derails near the climax. 8/10 more...
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...
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...
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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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...
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...
By: Vance P. Reed
Impressive visuals almost make up for the lack of fresh ideas found in Renaissance. more...
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...
Persepolis is an animated coming-of-age film about a girl growing up in Iran during a time of political upheaval. more...
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...
By: Erin Britton
The films of Studio Ghibli continue to delight audiences of all ages. more...
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