Animation Movies - Looper

Fawn Veerasunthorn and Chris Buck smiling

Mike Bedard

Disney's Wish Directors Reveal Its Unusual Inspirations & Big Breakout 'Star' - Exclusive Interview

Disney's "Wish" directors discussed how the movie and its characters evolved during development, their hopes for the future of animated films, and more.

Ethan Zack

Hollywood Director Blacklists Warner Bros. After Coyote Vs. Acme Drama

Following Warner Bros. decision to kill "Coyote vs. Acme," director Brian Duffield has announced he will not be working with the studio on potential projects.

A solemn Mickey Mouse next to Miles Morales and Tom & Jerry

Lisa Laman

Why Is Disney No Longer Ruling The World Of Feature-Length Animation?

Once upon a time, Disney ruled the roost of animated films. But in recent years, we've seen a decline in their box office prowess and critical reception.

Audrey Fox

Wish Review: Disney Has An Identity Crisis

"Wish" tries to honor Disney's classic fairy tale adaptations, but it also can't resist some of modern animation's more cringey affections.

Mike Bedard

The Legacy Of Disney's Wish Was Fun But 'Daunting' Says Writer-Producer Jennifer Lee - Exclusive Interview

"Wish" writer and producer Jennifer Lee shared the challenges of commemorating 100 years of Disney animation in the new film and developing the new characters.

Cynthia Vinney

The Ending Of Trolls Band Together Explained

"Trolls Band Together" is the third film in the "Trolls" franchise, and it opens up the world of Poppy and Branch considerably. Here's what the ending means.

Mike Bedard

Frozen 4 Confirmed By Disney's Bob Iger

Audiences are still eagerly awaiting "Frozen 3," but in the meantime, Disney CEO Bob Iger has confirmed that "Frozen 4" is in the works as well.

Forrest Gump, The Flash, and Bella in the Hollywood apocalypse

Looper Staff

50 Worst Movie Endings Of All-Time

Sometimes a great movie ends terribly. Sometimes a bad movie ends worse. From The Flash to Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes, these are cinema's worst endings.

Aahil Dayani

The Super Mario Bros. Movie Is Coming To Netflix - Here's When You Can Watch It

"The Super Mario Bros. Movie" is heading to streaming soon. Here's where and when you watch the film and catch up on Mario and Luigi's adventures.

Leo Noboru Lima

Things Only Adults Notice In Inside Out

Most great animated films will have as much for adults as they do kids. With a sequel on the way, we take a look at things only adults notice in "Inside Out."

Ethan Zack

The Garfield Movie Trailer Reveals Chris Pratt In His Best Voiceover Yet

Garfield is finally back on the big screen, with Chris Pratt as his voice. Catch the newest trailer for "The Garfield Movie" right now.

Mikael Trench

Robert Pattinson's First Voice Acting Role Leaves Twitter Users In Disbelief

A teaser of the English dub of "The Boy and the Heron" showcases Robert Pattinson using a creepy, raspy voice as the Grey Heron, and viewers are impressed.

Animated Harry and Ron on train platform

Julia Selinger

Pixar's Harry Potter Movie Is Too Good To Be True

What would the "Harry Potter" franchise look like in the style of Pixar's classic animated films? An interested TikTok user has set out to find out.

Mike Worby

Spider-Man 2 Player Finds Spidey's Creepiest Movie Character - And It Gets Weird

Insomniac's "Spider-Man 2" features a ton of Easter eggs and references, including an appearance from an unsettling Spider-Verse character.

Aahil Dayani

Warner Bros. Kills John Cena's Coyote Vs. Acme Movie 1 Year After Batgirl Fiasco

The highly anticipated new film Coyote Vs. Acme has just been killed by Warner Bros., who are setting a terrible precedent after shelving Batgirl last year.

Mikael Trench

Inside Out 2 Trailer Reveals A New Emotion Voiced By A Stranger Things Star

The teaser trailer for "Inside Out 2" is here, and with it comes some names of new actors joining the cast, including a "Stranger Things" star voicing Anxiety.

Melissa Lemieux

Did A Social Media Misstep Just Reveal Shrek 5's Release Window?

It would seem that someone's LinkedIn update might have accidentally revealed the release window for "Shrek 5," a project that was announced way back in 2016.

Cameron Roy Hall

Who Censored Roger Rabbit Was Darker & Way More Twisted Than The Disney Film

"Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" already had less than chipper undertones for an animated film, but the book that inspired it went down an even darker path.

Cameron Roy Hall

How Betty Boop Became A Source Of Fake News And Controversy

Betty Boop, the popular cartoon character from the 1930s, became a subject of misinformation when a 2015 PBS article made unfounded claims about her origin.

Taylor Swift looking up wearing Louboutin shoes

Nina Starner

Taylor Swift's Best-Reviewed Movie On Rotten Tomatoes Is A Big Surprise

Taylor Swift's best-reviewed movie is a major motion picture that you've most likely seen, but odds are it will still surprise you.

The Beatles perform in "A Hard Day's Night"

Victoria Miller

How Many Beatles Movies Are There & Which Ones Can You Watch Online?

The Beatles didn't just make music; John, Paul, George, and Ringo also starred in a handful of movies, most of which can be found online today.

Cameron Roy Hall

A Nightmare Before Christmas Sequel Exists But Most Fans Never Heard Of It

"A Nightmare Before Christmas" may have earned its place as a holiday classic, but many fans have never even heard of the sequel that focuses on Sally.

Reuben Baron

Overhyped Animated Films That Were Never Released

Sometimes a movie studio will build up anticipation for an animated film that never ends up being released or even finished.

Aahil Dayani

Kung Fu Panda 4 Release Date, Cast, Plot, Trailer And More Details

"Kung Fu Panda 4" is officially on the way, continuing the story of Po. Here's everything we know about the film so far, including its release date.

Mike Bedard

Finding Nemo Theory Explains Why The Post-Credits Death Is Darker Than You Think

A new theory from TikTok is shedding light on what fans think might be a sinister subplot lurking in the background of Pixar's "Finding Nemo."

Sam Skopp

Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Is Officially Coming To Netflix

Fans will soon be able to stream "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" without any additional charge as long as they're a Netflix subscriber.

Ethan Zack

Transformers One Release Date, Cast, Plot, And More Details

The next big "Transformers" movie on the docket is a major blast from the past. Here's everything we know about the animated feature "Transformers One" so far.