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FINAL TRAILER: “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio”

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro reinvents Carlo Collodi’s classic tale of the wooden marionette in a new stop-motion feature, Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio. Directed by del Toro and Mark Gustafson (Fantastic Mr. Fox) the film premieres in theaters today (November 9th) in selected cities and on Netflix on December 9th. Here’s the final trailer:

“The Bad Guys” Holiday Special Will Be Available On Netflix In 2023

In 2023, Netflix plans to release a new holiday-themed special based on DreamWorks’The Bad Guys. The Bad Guys premiered on Netflix on November 1st of this year as a part of an animated license deal with Universal. From October 31-November 6th, the animated feature topped Netflix’s weekly Top 10 Films in the US. The film […]

INTERVIEW: Aaron Ehasz and Justin Richmond: Reflections on “The Dragon Prince” Season Four

The Dragon Prince used to have a rating of TV-Y7. Then in September, about two months before the premiere of Season Four, Netflix slapped on a rating of TV-PG with the label of “Gore.” What caused the rating change? The show’s co-creator, Aaron Ehasz, wonders as well. “Honestly, I’m not even sure what that is,” […]

INTERVIEW: Nora Twomey Re-Introduces Us To “My Father’s Dragon”

Cartoon Saloon’s Nora Twomey was Oscar nominated for her phenomenal, Annie Award-winning 2017 animated feature The Breadwinner. Her follow-up is a sweet, moving and timely interpretation of the classic story My Father’s Dragon. Ahead of the film’s Netflix release on November 11th, I spoke with Twomey about her commitment to this project. (This Animation Scoop […]

INTERVIEW: Aaron Ehasz and Justin Richmond: Growing the Xadiaverse

The Dragon Prince dodged a bullet. Throughout the year, Netflix—the internet service that streams the epic fantasy—has engaged in drastic cutbacks in staff, and outright cancelled several animated projects, with the latest being Mike Judge’s Bad Crimes getting the axe midway through production. But the online network has spared The Dragon Prince. Why?

INTERVIEW: The Might And Heart Of “Oni: Thunder God’s Tale”

From Tonko House, the makers of bold, Oscar-nominated short “The Dam Keeper”, comes a new four-part series debuting October 21st on Netflix. Oni: Thunder God’s Tale introduces us to Onari, a curious and courageous girl, daughter and friend. She seeks the powers that can help defeat the evil Oni, on their way to possibly destroy […]

INTERVIEW: Henry Selick Returns To Stop-Motion With “Wendell & Wild”

Stop-motion animation directing icon Henry Selick (of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “James and the Giant Peach”) is back with his first new feature since 2009’s “Coraline”. A teen girl meets demon brothers in Wendell & Wild, co-written by Selick and Jordan Peele. It opens in select theaters this Friday Oct. 21st and is on […]

INTERVIEW: Previewing “Pinocchio” Puppets With Georgina Hayns

Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio is one of the most anticipated animated movies of the rest of 2022. The Academy Award-winning director of The Shape of Water presents a new stop-motion feature film version of the classic story with an all-star voice cast and breathtaking visuals. It opens in select theaters this November and debuts on […]

INTERVIEW: “Spirit Rangers” Shows We Are All Connected

Karissa Valencia is the creator, showrunner and EP of new Netflix family animated series Spirit Rangers, which premieres this Monday October 10th (Indigeneous Peoples’ Day). Three special kids become junior park rangers. Valencia is a Chumash tribal member. She celebrates Native American storytelling through the delightful characters, gorgeous visuals and effective themes of Spirit Rangers. […]

INTERVIEW: “Entergalactic” Soars Into Uncharted Animation Territory

Entergalactic is a new 90-minute adult animated special event coming to Netflix this Friday September 30th. Popular music artist Kid Cudi and Black-ish creator Kenya Barris team-up with director Fletcher Moules to present a classic love story in contemporary ways, set in modern day — and to Cudi’s music. The result is one of the […]

INTERVIEW: “Drifting Home” Duo On Remarkable Anime Feature

Drifting Home is a new anime feature that beautifully blends multiple genres and tones. It’s about a group of kids on a one of a kind journey in an old apartment building floating in the ocean. Drifting Home is currently playing exclusively at Landmark’s Piedmont Theatre in Oakland, CA for an awards qualifying run. It […]

Spirit Rangers and Princess Power Join the Growing Netflix Preschool Slate

Netflix dropped its list of new animated pre-school series this morning. Favorites like CoComelon, Gabby’s Dollhouse and Teletubbies return alongside new friends like Princess Power and Spirit Rangers. Netflix continues to offer young viewers new episodes and series to enjoy throughout the year. Check out the new and returning series, including first look images and […]

INTERVIEW: The Scoop On Delightful “Deepa & Anoop”

Today, Netflix debuts a new animated series about an upbeat girl, her best friend elephant, and a family that helps run a hotel in India. Deepa & Anoop, from co-creator Munjal Shroff, is Mattel’s first animated series based on original intellectual property. Shroff shares what makes the show fun and rewarding. (This Animation Scoop interview […]

INTERVIEW: Mark Andrews Unveils The “Super Giant Robot Brothers”

Academy Award winner Mark Andrews (director of Pixar’s Brave) is now the director and EP of new, innovative Netflix animated series Super Giant Robot Brothers. Andrews describes how using video game technology, motion capture and real-time techniques help make this show (premiering tomorrow, Thursday August 4th) come to life. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was edited […]

INTERVIEW: A Shell Of A Good Time With “Rise Of The TMNT: The Movie” Directors

Ant Ward and Andy Suriano created Nickelodeon’s popular hand-drawn Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series. Now the fun, iconic characters return for feature-length Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie, premiering this Friday August 5th on Netflix. Ward and Suriano discuss the unique look, production adjustments and how they’d do trying […]