Elves, Trolls and Rules

So far, 2020 had been quiet feature animation-wise, before the uncertain times we have been plunged into. In a climate where a new animated feature seems to open every month, this seems rather unusual. January was without a feature, only showings of films released the previous month, like Disney Animation's Frozen II and Blue Sky's Spies … Continue reading Elves, Trolls and Rules

Pixar, Or Just Four Guys?

Some early reviews of Onward, which got out mere weeks before its theatrical bow, haven't been so glowing. Some writers have expressed disappointment over the fact that it wasn't up to "Pixar standards". Even the blurb on the almighty Rotten Tomatoes, predictably, reads "It may suffer in comparison to Pixar's classics". Naturally, I wanted to … Continue reading Pixar, Or Just Four Guys?

Onward, Pixar!

Perhaps I'm breaking my post-graduation tradition here. Back in July of last year, I had ceased writing for my old animation news blog Kyle's Animated World, but I did say that I would still be talking about the happenings in the animation industry in some way or another. A lot of animation news and newly-announced … Continue reading Onward, Pixar!