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Happy 34th Birthday to Mr. Wolf from 'THE BAD GUYS'
October 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Happy 34th Birthday to Mr. Wolf from 'THE BAD GUYS'
'BEAR KID SUPERHERO' debuted with $30K on its opening day to place 20th in the Chinese box office.
It may not compete with the Top 3 animated movies in the country this week but it's the first new animated movie to break the Top 20 since 'FAIRIZEST: RALLY FOR PALLY' on Aug 16th.
It may not compete with the Top 3 animated movies in the country this week but it's the first new animated movie to break the Top 20 since 'FAIRIZEST: RALLY FOR PALLY' on Aug 16th.
September 14, 2025 at 6:28 PM
'BEAR KID SUPERHERO' debuted with $30K on its opening day to place 20th in the Chinese box office.
It may not compete with the Top 3 animated movies in the country this week but it's the first new animated movie to break the Top 20 since 'FAIRIZEST: RALLY FOR PALLY' on Aug 16th.
It may not compete with the Top 3 animated movies in the country this week but it's the first new animated movie to break the Top 20 since 'FAIRIZEST: RALLY FOR PALLY' on Aug 16th.
On this day 4 years ago, 'STRAIGHT OUTTA NOWHERE: SCOOBY-DOO MEETS COURAGE THE COWARDLY DOG' was released on DVD and digital platforms.
September 14, 2025 at 1:47 PM
On this day 4 years ago, 'STRAIGHT OUTTA NOWHERE: SCOOBY-DOO MEETS COURAGE THE COWARDLY DOG' was released on DVD and digital platforms.
'FALCON EXPRESS' aka 'PETS ON A TRAIN' has surpassed $2M at the global box office.
It had a successful launch in Lithuania a week ago where it debuted in the Top 5 with over €13K 🇱🇹
It premiered in Russia this weekend where we predict it could earn between $40K-$50K 🇷🇺
It had a successful launch in Lithuania a week ago where it debuted in the Top 5 with over €13K 🇱🇹
It premiered in Russia this weekend where we predict it could earn between $40K-$50K 🇷🇺
September 14, 2025 at 1:46 PM
'FALCON EXPRESS' aka 'PETS ON A TRAIN' has surpassed $2M at the global box office.
It had a successful launch in Lithuania a week ago where it debuted in the Top 5 with over €13K 🇱🇹
It premiered in Russia this weekend where we predict it could earn between $40K-$50K 🇷🇺
It had a successful launch in Lithuania a week ago where it debuted in the Top 5 with over €13K 🇱🇹
It premiered in Russia this weekend where we predict it could earn between $40K-$50K 🇷🇺
Top 4 Highest Grossing Animated Movies in Croatia (September 4-7) 🇭🇷
🥇'GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE' - €16,827 (2nd Week At No. 1) (-)
🥈'THE SMURFS' - €7,904 (-)
🥉'OZI: VOICE OF THE FOREST' - €3,843 🆕
4️⃣ 'KAYARA' - €3,525🔻1
🥇'GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE' - €16,827 (2nd Week At No. 1) (-)
🥈'THE SMURFS' - €7,904 (-)
🥉'OZI: VOICE OF THE FOREST' - €3,843 🆕
4️⃣ 'KAYARA' - €3,525🔻1
September 12, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Top 4 Highest Grossing Animated Movies in Croatia (September 4-7) 🇭🇷
🥇'GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE' - €16,827 (2nd Week At No. 1) (-)
🥈'THE SMURFS' - €7,904 (-)
🥉'OZI: VOICE OF THE FOREST' - €3,843 🆕
4️⃣ 'KAYARA' - €3,525🔻1
🥇'GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE' - €16,827 (2nd Week At No. 1) (-)
🥈'THE SMURFS' - €7,904 (-)
🥉'OZI: VOICE OF THE FOREST' - €3,843 🆕
4️⃣ 'KAYARA' - €3,525🔻1
On this day 9 years ago, 'BREADWINNERS' came to an end on NickToons.
September 12, 2025 at 7:09 PM
On this day 9 years ago, 'BREADWINNERS' came to an end on NickToons.
'CHICKENHARE AND THE SECRET OF THE GROUNDHOG' will make its global premiere when it drops in theaters in South Africa one week from today (September 19th)
FilmfinityZA is the official distributor in the country 🇿🇦
FilmfinityZA is the official distributor in the country 🇿🇦
September 12, 2025 at 12:18 PM
'CHICKENHARE AND THE SECRET OF THE GROUNDHOG' will make its global premiere when it drops in theaters in South Africa one week from today (September 19th)
FilmfinityZA is the official distributor in the country 🇿🇦
FilmfinityZA is the official distributor in the country 🇿🇦
Viva Pictures has announced the acquisition of upcoming feature film 'THE POUT-POUT FISH' for North American theaters.
The movie will premiere in North American theaters on March 20th, 2026 and will premiere in Australia on January 1st, 2026.
The movie will premiere in North American theaters on March 20th, 2026 and will premiere in Australia on January 1st, 2026.
September 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Viva Pictures has announced the acquisition of upcoming feature film 'THE POUT-POUT FISH' for North American theaters.
The movie will premiere in North American theaters on March 20th, 2026 and will premiere in Australia on January 1st, 2026.
The movie will premiere in North American theaters on March 20th, 2026 and will premiere in Australia on January 1st, 2026.
On this day 5 years ago, 'BUDDI' came to an end on Netflix.
September 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
On this day 5 years ago, 'BUDDI' came to an end on Netflix.
Season 2 of 'WOLF KING' is now streaming on Netflix.
September 11, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Season 2 of 'WOLF KING' is now streaming on Netflix.
First look at upcoming Netflix series 'ALLEY CATS' has been revealed.
The series will revolve around a group of feral British cats who seek companionship while ruminating on the struggles of everyday life.
Coming to the streamer in 2026.
The series will revolve around a group of feral British cats who seek companionship while ruminating on the struggles of everyday life.
Coming to the streamer in 2026.
September 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
First look at upcoming Netflix series 'ALLEY CATS' has been revealed.
The series will revolve around a group of feral British cats who seek companionship while ruminating on the struggles of everyday life.
Coming to the streamer in 2026.
The series will revolve around a group of feral British cats who seek companionship while ruminating on the struggles of everyday life.
Coming to the streamer in 2026.
Patton Oswalt has revealed that he'd only be interested in a 'RATATOUILLE' sequel if director, Brad Bird can come up with another worthwhile story.
"The world where that [sequel] exists is where Brad [Bird] thinks of a great idea, and until he does that, it's not gonna happen."
"The world where that [sequel] exists is where Brad [Bird] thinks of a great idea, and until he does that, it's not gonna happen."
September 10, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Patton Oswalt has revealed that he'd only be interested in a 'RATATOUILLE' sequel if director, Brad Bird can come up with another worthwhile story.
"The world where that [sequel] exists is where Brad [Bird] thinks of a great idea, and until he does that, it's not gonna happen."
"The world where that [sequel] exists is where Brad [Bird] thinks of a great idea, and until he does that, it's not gonna happen."
On this day 1 year ago, it all started. 'THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP: A LOONEY TUNES MOVIE' was released in theaters in Germany & Switzerland following its premiere at The Annecy Festival in June.
Since then, it has grossed over $15M and premiered in almost 50 countries.
Since then, it has grossed over $15M and premiered in almost 50 countries.
August 1, 2025 at 4:06 PM
On this day 1 year ago, it all started. 'THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP: A LOONEY TUNES MOVIE' was released in theaters in Germany & Switzerland following its premiere at The Annecy Festival in June.
Since then, it has grossed over $15M and premiered in almost 50 countries.
Since then, it has grossed over $15M and premiered in almost 50 countries.
After its opening weekend in the US, 'HITPIG' only earned $1.1M.
8 months later and it has now earned over $5.5M globally.
The movie has been a steady earner in European countries this year earning over $1.5M in Russia and $407K in Poland and many more.
It will be released in Spain on Sept. 12th.
8 months later and it has now earned over $5.5M globally.
The movie has been a steady earner in European countries this year earning over $1.5M in Russia and $407K in Poland and many more.
It will be released in Spain on Sept. 12th.
July 23, 2025 at 11:10 PM
After its opening weekend in the US, 'HITPIG' only earned $1.1M.
8 months later and it has now earned over $5.5M globally.
The movie has been a steady earner in European countries this year earning over $1.5M in Russia and $407K in Poland and many more.
It will be released in Spain on Sept. 12th.
8 months later and it has now earned over $5.5M globally.
The movie has been a steady earner in European countries this year earning over $1.5M in Russia and $407K in Poland and many more.
It will be released in Spain on Sept. 12th.
'DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA: INFINITY CASTLE MOVIE: PART 1' earned ¥5.9B ($40M) in its opening weekend in Japan.
Not only is this the highest ever opening weekend total but Sunday's total of ¥2.2B ($14.8M) is the highest single day gross for any movie in the history of the Japanese box office.
Not only is this the highest ever opening weekend total but Sunday's total of ¥2.2B ($14.8M) is the highest single day gross for any movie in the history of the Japanese box office.
July 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM
'DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA: INFINITY CASTLE MOVIE: PART 1' earned ¥5.9B ($40M) in its opening weekend in Japan.
Not only is this the highest ever opening weekend total but Sunday's total of ¥2.2B ($14.8M) is the highest single day gross for any movie in the history of the Japanese box office.
Not only is this the highest ever opening weekend total but Sunday's total of ¥2.2B ($14.8M) is the highest single day gross for any movie in the history of the Japanese box office.
Promotional poster for 'THE CAT IN THE HAT' has been released.
The movie will premiere in theaters on February 27th, 2026.
The movie will premiere in theaters on February 27th, 2026.
July 2, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Promotional poster for 'THE CAT IN THE HAT' has been released.
The movie will premiere in theaters on February 27th, 2026.
The movie will premiere in theaters on February 27th, 2026.
Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Mykal-Michelle Harris and Ryder Allen have all been cast as leads for the upcoming 'OSWALD THE LUCKY RABBIT' animated/live-action series at Disney+.
June 30, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Mykal-Michelle Harris and Ryder Allen have all been cast as leads for the upcoming 'OSWALD THE LUCKY RABBIT' animated/live-action series at Disney+.
First trailer for 'THE CAT IN THE HAT' will be released tomorrow.
June 30, 2025 at 7:24 PM
First trailer for 'THE CAT IN THE HAT' will be released tomorrow.
Gulli (France) and Rai (Italy) have joined forces to support the production of the upcoming 'UNDERDOG' reboot series.
Based on the 1960's series of the same name, it'll be developed by SuperProd and DeAPlaneta Entertainment and will make its global debut this fall.
Based on the 1960's series of the same name, it'll be developed by SuperProd and DeAPlaneta Entertainment and will make its global debut this fall.
June 11, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Gulli (France) and Rai (Italy) have joined forces to support the production of the upcoming 'UNDERDOG' reboot series.
Based on the 1960's series of the same name, it'll be developed by SuperProd and DeAPlaneta Entertainment and will make its global debut this fall.
Based on the 1960's series of the same name, it'll be developed by SuperProd and DeAPlaneta Entertainment and will make its global debut this fall.
'ZOMBIES: THE REANIMATED SERIES' (346 days) has now passed 'HAILEY'S ON IT' (345 days) in terms of the duration of its original run and is now the second shortest running Disney animated series of the 2020's.
A second season of the series is currently in production.
A second season of the series is currently in production.
June 9, 2025 at 1:54 PM
'ZOMBIES: THE REANIMATED SERIES' (346 days) has now passed 'HAILEY'S ON IT' (345 days) in terms of the duration of its original run and is now the second shortest running Disney animated series of the 2020's.
A second season of the series is currently in production.
A second season of the series is currently in production.
Sony Pictures Animation has revealed the cast of its upcoming feature film 'GOAT'
The movie will star Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union, Nick Kroll, Nicola Coughlan, David Harbour, Jenifer Lewis and Patton Oswalt.
It's set to be released in theaters on February 13th, 2026.
The movie will star Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union, Nick Kroll, Nicola Coughlan, David Harbour, Jenifer Lewis and Patton Oswalt.
It's set to be released in theaters on February 13th, 2026.
June 9, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Sony Pictures Animation has revealed the cast of its upcoming feature film 'GOAT'
The movie will star Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union, Nick Kroll, Nicola Coughlan, David Harbour, Jenifer Lewis and Patton Oswalt.
It's set to be released in theaters on February 13th, 2026.
The movie will star Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union, Nick Kroll, Nicola Coughlan, David Harbour, Jenifer Lewis and Patton Oswalt.
It's set to be released in theaters on February 13th, 2026.
Raunchy Norwegian animated feature film 'SPERMAGGEDON' will premiere in Spain on July 25th.
Meanwhile following an announcement of sales to multiple territories earlier in the week, 'STITCH HEAD' will be released in Spain on October 31st 🇪🇦
Meanwhile following an announcement of sales to multiple territories earlier in the week, 'STITCH HEAD' will be released in Spain on October 31st 🇪🇦
June 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Raunchy Norwegian animated feature film 'SPERMAGGEDON' will premiere in Spain on July 25th.
Meanwhile following an announcement of sales to multiple territories earlier in the week, 'STITCH HEAD' will be released in Spain on October 31st 🇪🇦
Meanwhile following an announcement of sales to multiple territories earlier in the week, 'STITCH HEAD' will be released in Spain on October 31st 🇪🇦
Showmax promotional poster for 'IYANU' has been released.
The series will premiere on the streaming service in Africa on June 13th.
The series will premiere on the streaming service in Africa on June 13th.
June 5, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Showmax promotional poster for 'IYANU' has been released.
The series will premiere on the streaming service in Africa on June 13th.
The series will premiere on the streaming service in Africa on June 13th.
A 'CARE BEARS' movie is in early development at Warner Bros.
Josh Greenbaum is set to direct the feature film.
Josh Greenbaum is set to direct the feature film.
June 5, 2025 at 6:21 PM
A 'CARE BEARS' movie is in early development at Warner Bros.
Josh Greenbaum is set to direct the feature film.
Josh Greenbaum is set to direct the feature film.
On this day 5 years ago, 'LOONEY TUNES CARTOONS' premiered on HBO Max.
May 27, 2025 at 7:42 PM
On this day 5 years ago, 'LOONEY TUNES CARTOONS' premiered on HBO Max.