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HBO Max, GKIDS Expand Film Licensing Partnership

Deal adds 20 new adult animated and live-action titles, including ‘Your Name,’ ‘Shin Godzilla,’ ‘Perfect Blue,’ ‘The Colors Within,’ and ‘Summer Wars,’ many to stream for the first time in North America; select titles will debut in 4K.

Why No Sequels in Anime? ANIMATIONWorld

‘Elio,’ Anime and Original Animated Films

Amid alarm over the latest Pixar film’s weak box-office opening this week, and fears about films with ‘original’ stories vs. sequels, Andrew Osmond looks at how IPs co-exist with originality in anime movies.

Who Doesn’t Love Summer Sun and Sea? ANIMATIONWorld

‘Children of the Sea’ and ‘Summer Time Rendering’: 2 Summers with Ayumu Watanabe

Anime columnist Andrew Osmond looks at 2 anime from the noted director – a film and a TV series – that are both set against summer sun, are easy to overlook, and are very good.

The Past Informs the Future ANIMATIONWorld

Nicolás P. Villarreal Races Through Time in ‘Courage or Destiny’

The award-winning director’s 5th animated short is inspired by famed Argentine Formula One racing legend Juan Manuel Fangio, who at the time of his retirement in 1958, had won 5 championship titles and held records for most wins, pole positions, podium finishes, and fastest laps.

Dare for Greatness ANIMATIONWorld

‘Medalist’: A Look at the World of Sports Anime

AWN’s anime columnist Andrew Osmond discusses the show – currently streaming on Hulu - about an 11-year-old girl determined to become a champion figure skater, and how it fits into the universe of sports anime.

Home Entertainment Headline News

GKIDS and Shout! Factory Bringing Remastered ‘Tokyo Godfathers’ Home June 2

Now available on digital, pre-orders being taken for Blu-ray and DVD combo pack, with first-time English dub and bonus features, plus limited edition lithograph while supplies last.   

SVOD Headline News

Satoshi Kon’s ‘Tokyo Godfathers’ Debuts May 19 on Digital

Restored and remastered from 4K transfer, late director’s tale of the mystery surrounding an abandoned child will also be available June 2 on Blue-ray and DVD combo pack with special bonus features.

Anime Headline News

Newly Remastered ‘Millenium Actress’ Set for Theatrical Release on August 13 and 19

Fathom Events and ELEVEN ARTS Anime Studio will screen their new English-dub version of Satoshi Kon’s award-winning animated feature in over 700 U.S. theatres. 

GKIDS Headline News

Ticket Giveaway: Satoshi Kon’s ‘Perfect Blue’ in Theaters September 6 & 10

Legendary debut feature from the director of ‘Paprika’ celebrates its 20th anniversary with U.S. screenings of brand-new digital transfer in subtitled (Sept. 6) and English-dub (Sept. 10) versions.

animated films Blogs

Which Are the 50 Best Animated Films of the 21st Century Thus Far?

List of 50 best animated features of the 21st century include Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘Spirited Away,’ Sylvain Chomet’s ‘The Illusionist,’ Isao Takahata’s ‘The Tale of Princess Kaguya,’ and Brad Bird and Jan Pinkava’s ‘Ratatouille.’

Festivals Headline News

Call for Entries: Inaugural GLAS Animation Festival Launching in 2016

Inaugural edition of the GLAS Animation Festival to spotlight filmmakers Paul Vester, Sara Gunnarsdottír, Hisko Hulsing, Satoshi Kon and more.