Animation film

Travel News

Anime fans boost tourism across Asia with pilgrimages to attractions

An anime-inspired ‘set-jetting’ travel trend is surging in Asia, with Trip.com reporting a 195% year-on-year rise in searches for anime and comic-related tourism experiences.

23 May 2026

Cinema

Cinematic treasure: Lost Georges Méliès film found in US attic

A cinematic treasure trove has been unearthed in the US after an old family chest, which had remained sealed for over a century, was finally opened. Among the ten reels it contained was a forgotten film by French cinema pioneer Georges Méliès, entitled 'Gugusse et l'automate'.

14 April 2026

Cinema

'Moana' live-action remake trailer drops – and it's getting roasted

Disney’s new trailer for the live-action remake of 'Moana' has officially dropped... And speaking of things dropping, so has the enthusiasm and respect from fans of the animated film...

24 March 2026

Cinema

Why is the 'Toy Story 5' trailer making people feel old?

The new 'Toy Story 5' trailer is going viral, with fans commenting on one detail: Woody balding...

23 February 2026

Cinema

'Zootopia 2' becomes Hollywood's highest-grossing animated film

'Zootopia' is Walt Disney Animation Studios' fifth billion-dollar title since 2013 and now Hollywood's highest-grossing animated film of all time. It also becomes the ninth most profitable film of all time.

19 January 2026

Culture news

‘The Lion King’ co-director Roger Allers dies aged 76

“Roger Allers was a creative visionary whose many contributions to Disney will live on for generations to come,” said Disney CEO Bob Iger.

19 January 2026

Cinema

'Flow' wins LUX Audience Award 2025

The animated film 'Straume' ('Flow') by Latvian director Gints Zilbalodis, was declared the winner of the 2025 LUX Audience Award at a ceremony in the European Parliament hemicycle in Brussels.

30 April 2025

Cinema

The biggest animated film of all time heading to European cinemas

'Ne Zha 2', the biggest animated film of all time which has been breaking records left, right and centre this year, is set to get cinema release dates in Europe. Trinity CineAsia has secured theatrical distribution rights for the Chinese animated epic across 37 European territories.

10 March 2025

Cinema

Latvia's 'Flow' triumphs at Cartoon Movie animation festival

Latvian studio behind 'Flow' takes home the biggest accolade at Cartoon Movie, the pitching festival for animated feature films.

7 March 2025

Cinema

Latvia celebrates first ever Oscar win with animated feature 'Flow'

Latvian filmmaker Gints Zilbalodis made history at the 97th Academy Awards, with his wordless animated feature 'Flow' winning the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. This marks Latvia’s first-ever Oscar win.

3 March 2025

Cinema

Boost for Latvian animation funding amidst Oscars buzz for 'Flow'

Following the triumph of 'Flow' at the Golden Globes and ahead of the Oscars on Sunday – where Gints Zilbalodis’s film is up for both Best Animated Feature and Best International Feature – Latvia is leaning in with a boost in national funding to fuel future animation success.

28 February 2025

Lifestyle

How Feather's McGraw became the UK's most in-demand tattoo

UK tattoo parlours have seen a huge demand for Wallace and Gromit's arch-nemesis following the release of the Oscar-nominated film 'Vengeance Most Fowl.'

27 January 2025

Cinema

Why the Golden Globe win for animated Latvian film 'Flow' matters

In a historic night of firsts, Gints Zilbalodis’ 'Flow' from Latvia triumphed in the Best Motion Picture – Animated category, marking a significant achievement for the Baltic nation at the Golden Globes.

7 January 2025

Cinema

Paddington Bear given UK passport by Home Office

Paddington gets his official travel documents... But the bear-y nice gesture from the Home Office is not to everyone's liking.

22 October 2024

Culture news

Bear-y angry: Primrose Hill residents protest Paddington Airbnb

Primrose Hill residents in London are frustrated as Airbnb plans a Paddington Bear-themed experience, fearing it will attract more tourists and influencers to their iconic street.

19 October 2024

Culture news

Bear Hunt! Paddington statues pop up across 23 locations in the UK

Statues of Paddington are popping up across the UK ahead of the new film 'Paddington in Peru', allowing fans to take selfies with the beloved bear.

10 October 2024