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Short Film Spotlight: The Flying Sailor

May 15, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

A short film by Wendy Tilby & Amanda Forbis.

Synopsis: In 1917 two ships collided in the Halifax Harbour, causing the largest accidental explosion in history. Among the tragic stories of the disaster is the remarkable account of a sailor who, blown skyward from the docks, flew a distance of 2 kilometres before landing uphill, naked and unharmed. The Flying Sailor is a contemplation of his journey.

Drawing on accounts of traumatic shock and near-death experiences, Tilby and Forbis consider the kind of cataclysmic moment that pulls us from our path, strips us bare, and utterly shifts our perspective. By suspending the Sailor in a state of near-death, the film contemplates the stuff of life that is at once fleeting, profound, and utterly insignificant.

‘Transformers: EarthSpark’ Season 2 Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast List and Poster

May 14, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: June 7, 2024 on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada, and on June 8 in the U.K., Australia and Italy, with additional territories to be announced at a later date.

Synopsis: In season two, the Emberstone has shattered, and it’s a race against the Decepticons to find all the pieces. Limitless power will be at the fingertips of whoever holds the artifact.

Amidst the chaos, Robby meets someone special; Mo uncovers an ancient secret in Witwicky; and the Terrans level up. Together the Malto family and the Autobots see how far they must go to defend all that they love.

‘Frog and Toad’ Season 2 Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast List

May 13, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: May 31, 2024 on Apple TV+.

Synopsis: Frog is a frog. Toad is a toad. They have a lot in common… but they are also very different.

Frog and Toad are best friends who know that the true secret to friendship is not only enjoying the things you have in common but also embracing the things that make you different.

Since our differences are what make us special, Frog and Toad celebrate what makes them unique!

Voice cast: Nat Faxon, Kevin Michael Richardson, Ron Funches, Fortune Feimster, Cole Escola, Aparna Nancherla, John Hodgman, Yvette Nicole Brown, Stephen Tobolowsky, Tom Kenny, Selene Luna, Margaret Cho and Betsy Sodaro.

Frog and Toad is based on the four-book series by Arnold Lobel.

‘Angry Birds Mystery Island’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast and Poster

May 12, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: May 21, 2024 on Prime Video and Amazon Kids+.

Synopsis: Based on the popular mobile game, Angry Birds Mystery Island introduces three new Hatchling characters–“Mia,” “Rosie,” and “Buddy”–and a foreign-exchange piglet named “Hamylton.”

These rambunctious tweens receive an all-expenses-paid (and completely un-asked-for) island getaway, when they are mistakenly catapulted onto an uncharted island.

Left to explore the exotic sights, smells, and unexplained phenomena of their new environment without any adults around, the ragtag bunch quickly learns that, in order to survive and make it back home, they will need to unlock the mysteries of the island together.

Voice cast: Harvey Guillén, Kate Micucci, Dominic Monaghan and Nasim Pedrad.

‘Justice League: Crisis On Infinite Earths – Part Three’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast List and Poster

May 11, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: July 16, 2024 (Digital) and July 23, 2024 (4K Ultra HD ans Blu-ray).

Synopsis: Now fully revealed as the ultimate threat to existence, the ANTI-MONITOR wages an unrelenting attack on the surviving Earths that struggle for survival in a pocket universe.

One-by-one, these worlds and all their inhabitants are vaporized! On the planets that remain, even time itself is shattered and heroes from the past join the Justice League and their rag-tag allies against the epitome of evil.

But as they make their last stand, will the sacrifice of the superheroes be enough to save us all?

Main voice cast:
Jensen Ackles as Batman/Bruce Wayne
Darren Criss as Superman & Earth-2 Superman
Aldis Hodge as Green Lantern/John Stewart
Meg Donnelly as Supergirl & Harbinger
Stana Katic as Wonder Woman & Superwoman
Corey Stoll as Lex Luthor

‘Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast and Poster

May 10, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: June 6, 2024 on Disney Channel and next day on Disney+.

Synopsis: When thrill-seeker Cricket Green tricks his country family into taking a “road trip” in space, chaos in the cosmos ensues! Despite growing frustrations between Cricket and his dad, the two must learn to appreciate each other’s unique perspectives in order to prevent Big City from being destroyed by an asteroid!

Cast: Chris Houghton, Marieve Herington, Bob Joles, Artemis Pebdani, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Zeno Robinson and Anna Akana.

Guest cast: Renée Elise Goldsberry, Cheri Oteri, Astronaut Scott Kelly, Joe Lo Truglio, Jack McBrayer and Raven-Symoné.

‘Exploding Kittens’ Official Trailer: Based on the Best-Selling Card Game; From the Producers of ‘King of the Hill’ and ‘The Office’

May 9, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: July 12, 2024 on Netflix.

Synopsis: Earth sucks, so God gets fired and sent to Earth to reconnect with humanity. The catch? He’s trapped in the body of a chubby house cat.

As part of his rehabilitation, he moves in with a dysfunctional family and tries to solve their problems, but ends up spending a lot of time chasing laser pointers.

And to top it off, Godcat’s next-door neighbor, who is also a cat, turns out to be none other than his nemesis, the Antichrist.

Based on the best-selling card game, Exploding Kittens is an animated comedy series from Shane Kosakowski and Matthew Inman (co-creator of the card game). The series is also executive produced by Mike Judge (King of the Hill) and Greg Daniels (The Office).

Voice cast: Tom Ellis, Sasheer Zamata, Suzy Nakamura, Mark Proksch, Ally Maki and Kenny Yates.

‘Total Drama Island’ U.S. Trailer, Release Date and Synopsis: Revival Series Returns to Cartoon Network

May 8, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: June 1, 2024.

Total Drama Island is the sixth season of Total Drama. It shares its name with the first season of the series. Released in Italy last year, the series is now set to premiere in the United States.

Synopsis: Total Drama Island takes place fifteen years after the events of the first season and features new contestants competing on a new island. They spend 13 days on the island competing in challenges for immunity. At the end of the season, one contestant will win a huge cash prize.

‘Despicable Me 4’ Official Trailer #2: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Will Ferrell and Sofia Vergara Star In Gru’s Family Adventure

May 7, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: July 3, 2024.

Synopsis: In Despicable Me 4 Gru (Steve Carell) and Lucy (Kristen Wiig) and their girls Margo (Miranda Cosgrove), Edith (Dana Gaier) and Agnes (Madison Polan) welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad.

Gru also faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell) and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina (Sofia Vergara), forcing the family to go on the run.

Despicable Me 4 features new characters voiced by Joey King, Stephen Colbert and Chloe Fineman. Pierre Coffin returns as the voice of the Minions and Steve Coogan returns as Silas Ramsbottom.

Directed by Chris Renaud, co-directed by Patrick Delage, written by Mike White and Ken Daurio.

‘LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy’ Teaser Trailer: Four-Part Disney+ Series From the Writers of ‘TMNT: Mutant Mayhem’ and ‘Detective Pikachu’

May 6, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: September 13, 2024 on Disney+.

Synopsis: The entire Star Wars Galaxy gets completely mixed up when an ordinary nerf-herder, Sig Greebling, unearths a powerful artifact from a hidden Jedi temple.

He finds himself thrust into adventure in a new, wondrously wild and twisted version of the galaxy where good guys are bad, bad guys are good, and the fate of all depends on Sig becoming the hero who can put all the pieces back together.

LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy stars Gaten Matarazzo (Sig Greebling), Tony Revolori (Dev Greebling), Bobby Moynihan (Jedi Bob), Marsai Martin (Yesi Scala), Michael Cusack (Servo), Ahmed Best (Darth Jar Jar), and Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker).

Short Film Spotlight: Donny’s Orange

May 5, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

An orange comes to terms with her purpose in life.

Written and animated by Danny Sangra.

Starring Zosia Mamet as Orange, Evan Jonigkeit as the Client/Director/Agency and Mary Ellen Lea as a cloud.

Short Film Spotlight: The Debutante

May 4, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Synopsis: A spirited young woman persuades a hyena from London Zoo to take her place at a dinner dance held in her honor. Their plan requires a surprising amount of artistry and violence.

Written and directed by Elizabeth Hobbs. Based on the short story by Leonora Carrington.

‘200% Wolf’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast: Werewolf Adventure Based on Children’s Book Series

May 3, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: August 8, 2024 in Australia.

Synopsis: A follow up to the Australian animated feature film, 100% Wolf, in which our hero, Freddy Lupin, had to grapple with the shock revelation that he is destined not to be a mighty werewolf like all of his family, but a tiny pink poodle.

In 200% Wolf, Freddy Lupin thinks he has everything it takes to lead his werewolf pack, but earning the respect of his packmates proves to be a challenge. If only he were more wolfish.

But when a wayward wish transforms him into a werewolf and deposits a mischievous moon spirit on earth, Freddy must restore the cosmic order before it’s too late.

With Batty and his dog pals along for the ride, Freddy must seek out a dangerous sorceress with a grudge against the wolf pack, before his new moon spirit friend runs out of life energy and fades away.

If the team can avoid being turned into were-toads and Freddy can resist the pull of forbidden earth-magic, maybe they can send the spirit home and save the world. One thing’s for sure Freddy will never question being a poodle again.

Cast: Ilai Swindells as Freddy, Samara Weaving as Batty, Akmal Saleh as Hamish, along with Jennifer Saunders, Elizabeth Nabben and Peter Mcallum.

Directed by Alexs Stadermann. Written by Fin Edquist. Based on the books by Jayne Lyons.

‘The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast and Poster

May 2, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: May 20, 2024 on Nickelodeon and November 14, 2024 on Netflix.

Synopsis: In The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish, ten-year-old Hazel Wells has just moved to the big city of Dimmadelphia because of her dad’s new job. On top of being in an unfamiliar environment, it’s the first time she’s been without her brother, Antony, who’s just left for college, leaving her lonely and unsure of herself.

All that changes when the pink-and-green-haired neighbors next door reveal that they are no ordinary neighbors… they’re Cosmo and Wanda, fairy godparents! And they’re coming out of retirement to make all of Hazel’s wishes come true.

‘Jurassic World: Chaos Theory’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast and Poster

May 1, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: May 24, 2024 on Netflix.

Synopsis: Set six years after the events at Camp Cretaceous, members of “The Nublar Six” are struggling to find their footing off the islands, navigating a world now filled with dinosaurs and people who want to hurt them.

Reunited in the wake of a tragedy, the group comes together only to find themselves on the run and catapulted into a global adventure to unravel a conspiracy that threatens dinosaur and humankind alike and finally learn the truth about what happened to one of their own.

Original cast members Paul-Mikel Williams, Sean Giambrone, Darren Barnet, Raini Rodriguez and Kausar Mohammed return. Jenna Ortega will not reprise her role as Brooklynn.