Tag Archives: Animation

Encanto, Disney’s latest animated movie, was meant to have a post-credits scene, though it was ultimately cut. However, the movie’s co-director Jared Bush has now shared the short scene on Twitter. Encanto follows the Madrigals, a Colombian family who all have magical gifts – except for Mirabel (voiced by Stephanie …

Disney has responded to Peter Dinklage’s criticisms of the upcoming live-action Snow White remake, with the company issuing a statement saying it will “avoid reinforcing stereotypes” depicted in the original movie. Appearing on Marc Maron’s WTF podcast (opens in new tab), the Game of Thrones actor had lambasted the decision to make …

Between the magic hair, the deep-freeze know-how and the kung-fu training, the heroines of Disney’s recent ani-movies have marshalled impressive skill-sets. Non-magic leads or Latino heroines have, however, been in shorter supply. For its 60th animated feature, Encanto, Disney tackles both issues with one of the studio’s most endearing heroines: …

Chris Pratt is set to voice Garfield in a new movie, according to The Hollywood Reporter (opens in new tab). Jim Davis’ comic strip follows the titular lazy orange cat, his owner Jon Arbuckle, and Odie the dog. There’s no word yet on who will be voicing Jon or Odie. …

Netflix has acquired The Roald Dahl Story Company, giving the streamer access to all the author’s works – so expect plenty of Dahl adaptations in the near future.  The British writer’s numerous children’s novels include James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr. Fox, and The BFG. …

It’s safe to say that Netflix has a jam-packed slate ahead for August, from must-see movies to binge-worthy TV shows. There are plenty of new Netflix Originals coming our way, for starters – Vivo, a family animation from Lin-Manuel Miranda, is kicking things off this month, and it’s followed by highly …

Cuphead and Mugman are back – and on Netflix. The first full look at the Cuphead animated series (AKA The Cuphead Show) is here as part of the streamer’s GEEKED Week. Featuring the nefarious silver-tongued King Dice (who we now know is voiced by Emmy Award-winner Wayne Brady) hosting a …

The Woman in the Window arrived on Netflix this year, and it was a book adaptation a long time coming – the Amy Adams-led thriller has been in the making for nearly half a decade, stuck in what is known as “development hell.”  A movie (or a TV show or …

Warning: This review contains major spoilers for Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 1 Episode 4  A familiar face returns this week in Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode 4: Fennec Shand, the bounty hunter from The Mandalorian. Naturally, she’s not there just to say hi, but to hunt for …

Don Cheadle has confirmed that Michael Jordan will, in fact, be making an appearance in the upcoming Space Jam: A New Legacy.  “Michael Jordan is in the movie,” Cheadle told Access Hollywood (opens in new tab). “But not in the way you’d expect it.” Intriguing. As Jordan’s involvement is being …