The The Wild Robot lead the nominations for the 52nd Annie Awards recognizing the year’s best in the field of animation.
Films
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Flow, ‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’, ‘Memoir of a Snail’ Among Nominees for 52nd Annie Awards
Kensuke’s Kingdom (Paramount Pictures)
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‘Grand Theft Hamlet’ Trailer – Actors Stage Shakespeare Inside GTA Online in Documentary by Sam Crane and Pinny Grylls
Grand Theft Hamlet (Mubi) Shot entirely within the world of Grand Theft Auto Online, Grand Theft Hamlet is a documentary created during the COVID-19 lockdown by out-of-work actor Sam Crane and his wife, Pinny Grylls. The film follows Crane and his friend Mark as they attempt to stage a production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet within the game, casting players they meet in GTA Online.
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‘Gazer’ Trailer – Ariella Mastroianni Stars in Ryan J. Sloan’s Self-Financed Thrilling Noir Film
Gazer (screenshot / Metrograph Pictures) From first-time director Ryan J. Sloan, who co-wrote the film with lead actress Ariella Mastroianni, Gazer is a psychological noir thriller about a woman who becomes entangled in dangerous conspiracies after taking a high-paying job to cope with her rare fatal disease. The film was entirely self-financed by Sloan and Mastroianni, balancing their day jobs while shooting on 16mm film.
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‘Diane Warren: Relentless’ Trailer – Cher, Jennifer Hudson Featured in Bess Kargman’s Documentary on Celebrated Songwriter
Diane Warren: Relentless (screenshot / Greenwich Entertainment) Helmed by two-time Emmy-nominated director Bess Kargman (First Position), Diane Warren: Relentless is a documentary exploring the life of multi-award-winning songwriter Diane Warren. The feature documentary takes an intimate look beyond Warren’s art, delving into her life filled with her signature humor. It features commentaries from Warren’s notable collaborators, including Cher, Jennifer Hudson, Kesha, and more.
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‘Black Bag’ Trailer – Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett Star as a Spy Couple in Steven Soderbergh’s Spy Thriller Film
Black Bag (screenshot/Focus Features) From the Academy Award-winning director of Traffic, the Oceans series, and the upcoming experimental horror Presence, Black Bag is the latest addition to Steven Soderbergh’s filmography. Venturing into the spy thriller genre, the film follows a husband-and-wife spy duo, played by Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett, whose relationship becomes complicated when one of them is suspected of betraying the nation.
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Rafael Nadal Docuseries Directed by Zach Heinzerling to Premiere on Netflix
Rafael Nadal (dp) A new documentary series about the life and career of Spanish sports and tennis icon Rafael Nadal is set to be directed by Academy Award-nominated and Emmy-winning director Zach Heinzerling (Stolen Youth, Cutie and the Boxer, McCartney 3, 2, 1).
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‘Avicii – I’m Tim’ Trailer – Documentary on DJ and Music Producer Debuts on Netflix
Avicii – I’m Tim (Candamo Film / Avicii Music AB, Netflix) Netflix debuted the official trailer for Avicii – I’m Tim, the documentary that delves into the life and legacy of Tim Bergling, the DJ and music producer known as Avicii. The film which premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Festival, presents a look into his life, featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews, with Tim as the narrator.
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Gilles de Maistre’s Family-Friendly Adventure Film ‘Autumn and the Black Jaguar in Theaters in January | Trailer
Autumn and the Black Jaguar (courtesy Blue Fox Entertainment) Directed by Gilles de Maistre, the family-friendly adventure film Autumn and the Black Jaguar will open in U.S. theaters nationwide on January 17, 2025.
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‘Death of a Unicorn’ Trailer – Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega Star in A24 Black Comedy Film
Death Of A Unicorn (screenshot / A24) With an original score by horror legend John Carpenter, Death of a Unicorn is a new A24 black comedy film starring Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega as father-daughter, who accidentally crash into a unicorn with their car on their way to a weekend retreat.
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Caroline Poggi and Jonathan Vinel’s French Queer Thriller ‘Eat the Night’ Opens in US Cinemas | Trailer
Eat the Night (Altered Innocence) Altered Innocence debuted the US theatrical trailer for Eat the Night, the French thriller film from filmmaking duo Caroline Poggi and Jonathan Vinel.
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2025 Sundance Film Festival Reveals Shorts Lineup
THE LILY by Quintessa Swindell (Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Marian Peciar and Lukas Steinmaier) The 2025 Sundance Film Festival announced the 57 short films screening as part of eight curated Short Film Programs presented by Vimeo that will include fiction, nonfiction, and animated titles from the U.S. and international.
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‘Warfare’ Trailer – Will Poulter, Kit Connor, Charles Melton Star in Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland’s War Film
Warfare (screenshot / A24) Academy Award-nominated director Alex Garland (Civil War, Ex-Machina, 28 Days Later) teams up once again with Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza for Warfare, his latest venture into the war genre following this year’s Civil War. Mendoza, who served as a military advisor on Civil War, now steps into the role of co-writer and director alongside Garland. The film is based on Mendoza’s experience as a member of the Navy SEAL serving in Iraq, with Canadian actor D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai portraying Mendoza in the film.