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Re-VIEW: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ – Beauty in Broken Glass

Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans’ hit animated musical about a trio of women battling against a band of demons intent on taking over the world presents big ideas with a deceptively light touch; its gorgeously accessible imagery and brisk toe-tapping pace are as catchy as the lyrics of its songs.

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Netflix, Sony Finalize ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sequel Deal

It appears everyone’s favorite badass demon huntresses will return in a new animated installment slated to hit the streamer in 2029, with original directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans reportedly in talks to return.

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Chris Appelhans Reflects on ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and SCAD Impact Award

The writer/director of the smash Netflix animated musical, honored at last month’s SCAD AnimationFest, talks about the film’s exploration of identity, acceptance and found family and how that resonated with him as one of the film’s creators.

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Inside the World of 'KPop Demon Hunters' with Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans

The writers and directors of the smash Netflix animated musical talk about balancing Korean culture, music, and mythology while telling an entertaining story with characters that feel like real K-pop stars within a legitimate K-pop world.

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Designing the Sound and Style of Netflix’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’

Blending ancient Korean cultural motifs with the energy of modern K-Pop, executive music producer Ian Eisendrath as well as production designer Dave Bleich and art director Wendell Dalit helped craft the hit animated film’s mesmerizing choreography, vibrant color palette, and chart-topping tracks.

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Netflix Debuts ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Official Trailer, Key Art

Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, May Hong, and Ji-young Yoo star in the animated film about badass demon hunters protecting fans from supernatural threats, which features music from Teddy Park, 24, Danny Chung, KUSH, and DOMINSUK of THEBLACKLABEL; debuts June 20.

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Netflix Announces ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Voice Cast, Musical Artists, Release Date

Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, May Hong, Ji-young Yoo star in the animated film, which features music from Teddy Park, 24, Danny Chung, KUSH, and DOMINSUK of THEBLACKLABEL; debuts June 20.

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The Ponyverse Beckons! Headline News

‘My Little Pony: A New Generation’ Voice Cast Revealed

Vanessa Hudgens and James Marsden among stars boarding eOne’s new animated adventure about the unimaginable – Equestria losing its magic! A new set of best friends hits the ‘ponyverse’ and Netflix this coming September 24.

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‘Awakening’ #StopAsianHate PSA Honors Asian Americans in Animation

Oscar-nominated producer Peilin Chou directs powerful short film with the help of artists and creators including Ronnie del Carmen, Jennifer Yuh Nelson, Jinko Gotoh, Sanjay Patel, Gennie Rim, John Aoshima, and Henry Yu, in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

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WATCH: Smashingly Fun New ‘Tom and Jerry’ Trailer

The ultimate “cat and mouse” duo return with all the expected mayhem in an eye-popping blend of classic animation-styled CG and live-action, slated for release on March 5, 2021

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Glen Keane Talks Believing the Impossible in ‘Over the Moon’

The Oscar-winning director discusses his beautiful and charming animated musical tale about a smart young girl’s determination to prove the existence of a legendary Moon Goddess, out today on Netflix

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WATCH: Meet the Fam in New Clip from Glen Keane’s ‘Over the Moon’

A new clip features Chin and Croak, Fei Fei’s potential stepbrother-to-be and his pet frog; he can be annoying, but just like our heroine, he believes in the impossible.

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‘Over the Moon’ Roundtable with Glen Keane Coming to Montclair Film Festival Oct 17

Festival’s Storyteller series will feature conversation between animated film’s director, stars Cathy Ang and Phillipa Soo, and producers Gennie Rim and Peilin Chou, as well as talks with Aaron Sorkin, Sienna Miller, Kingsley Ben-Adir, and Lee Isaac Chung; event runs October 16-25 with programs available online.

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WATCH: Glen Keane’s ‘Over the Moon’ Family Dinner Clip

Hairy crab notwithstanding, Fei Fei tries to convince her family the Moon Goddess Chang’e is real, in clip from Oscar-winning ‘Dear Basketball’ director’s new animated musical adventure, coming October 23.

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TV Animation Headline News

‘The Casagrandes’ Snags Season 3 Nickelodeon Renewal

Emmy Award-winning animated series and ‘The Loud House’ spinoff also kicks off Season 2 on October 9 with ‘Fails from the Crypt’ – see a sneak peek now!

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WATCH: Final Trailer and New Stills from Glen Keane’s ‘Over the Moon’

Netflix shares new materials from Oscar-winning ‘Dear Basketball’ director’s new animated musical adventure, co-directed by Oscar-winner John Kahrs and produced at China’s Pearl Studios, coming October 23.

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Annecy Adds Glen Keane’s ‘Over the Moon’ Work in Progress and Live Q&A Sessions

Now available online, the presentation includes the Oscar-winning director, Oscar-winning co-director John Kahrs, and producers Gennie Rim and Peilin Chou; live Q&A set for June 24.

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First Look: Netflix Releases Trailer for Glen Keane’s ‘Over the Moon’

Oscar-winning ‘Dear Basketball’ director’s new animated musical adventure, co-directed by Oscar-winner John Kahrs and produced at China’s Pearl Studios, will be released this fall.

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EXCLUSIVE: Download Your ‘SCOOB!’ Zoom Backgrounds!

Zoinks! With Scooby, Shaggy and the whole gang returning May 15 in an all new animated feature releasing on digital, get a jump on the celebration with these two digital Zoom backgrounds.

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Nickelodeon’s ‘The Casagrandes’ to Premiere October 14

New animated comedy series follows adventures of a multigenerational Mexican-American family.

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Eugenio Derbez, Ken Jeong and Melissa Joan Hart Join ‘The Casagrandes’ Cast

Network also greenlights Season 5 of ‘The Loud House;’ Season 4 kicks of May 27 with special episode dedicated to the Casagrandes family.

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FEATURETTE: Meet the Voices Behind Paramount’s ‘Wonder Park’

With a TV series set for later this year, CG-animated feature from Paramount Animation, Nickelodeon Movies and Ilion Animation Studios is now playing in theaters.