On June 20, two big, original animated movies were released, with two extremely different responses. “Elio,” which follows a lonely little boy who dreams of getting abducted by aliens, arrived in ...

For decades, Pixar could hardly miss with its original animated films. Whether the subject was toys, fish or a cantankerous old man, the Emeryville-based computer animation studio churned out hit ...

The stumble out of the gate by Elio, which had the worst box office opening of any Pixar film ever at just $21 million, highlights a “concerning trend,” in the view of one Wall Street analyst. Despite ...

Animated sequels often face a mountain of skepticism, with audiences and critics alike wary of cash-grabs that dilute the original’s magic. The burden of expectation is immense, as these follow-ups ...

Writing from the Chicagoland area in Illinois, Robert is an avid movie watcher and will take just about any excuse to find time to go to his local movie theaters. Robert graduated from Bradley ...

Writing from the Chicagoland area in Illinois, Robert is an avid movie watcher and will take just about any excuse to find time to go to his local movie theaters. Robert graduated from Bradley ...

Animated television has a special kind of charm. This is a medium that allows creators to unleash their imaginations to their fullest potential, resulting in shows that aren't just limitless in what ...

For decades, Pixar could hardly miss with its original animated films. But since the pandemic, Pixar and other animation studios have struggled to break through at the box office with the same kinds ...