Gints Zilbalodis has achieved the impressive feat of capturing an Academy Award while competing with global animation giants. For the third year in a row (as reported by many publications), a familiar, Western household animation studio lost the Oscar battle. And while winning an Oscar is not the only indication…
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Vengeance Most Fowl: A classy response to AI art threat
Since I watched Chicken Run as a child and, later, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget as an adult, Aardman Studios has impressed me with its sheer creativity and stop-motion brilliance. Wallace and Gromit’s latest adventure is yet another feather in the Aardman cap! Let’s explore! AD Ode to Innovative Minds The…
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Fatenah, breast cancer, and animating Gaza
‘My sister, our land has a throbbing heart, It doesn’t cease to beat, and it endures the unendurable. It keeps the secrets of hills and wombs. This land sprouting with spikes and palms is also the land that gives birth to a freedom fighter. This land, my sister, is a…
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3 Reasons Why The Super Mario Bros Is A Disappointing Portrayal of Beloved Characters
When you see a beloved 8-bit game character come to life in 3D, it’s impossible not to get excited. My current location doesn’t allow me to watch these animation films in theatre releases, but I patiently wait for OTTs, and frankly, the theatre and home experience are nearly the same…
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Kung Fu Panda 4: Year of the Dragon Warrior?
Kung Fu Panda 4 is set to release on March 8, 2024, 8 years after the previous film. To recap, Kung Fu Panda 3 brings back an ancient spirit warrior – Kai, who was banished into the realm of the dead by Master Oogway. Kai’s coming becomes a reason for…