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Top Animated Pics to Screen at L.A. Children’s Fest.

April 12, 2013 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

GKIDS’ New York Intl. Children’s Film Festival will pay a visit to the American Cinematheque’s Aero Theatre in Los Angeles, April 26-May 5. Sponsored by Family Drysdale, the two-week festival will offer L.A. audiences a unique opportunity to catch some of the best recent animated features from all over the [...]

‘Ernest & Celestine’ Earns Top NYICFF Prize

March 19, 2013 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image

The New York International Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF) has announced the winners of its 2013 awards, presented March 17 at the DGA Theater, with the 2D French feature Ernest & Celestine, and U.K. short I Am Tom Moody taking home the top juried honors. This year’s jury was comprised of [...]

‘Wolf Children’ Wins Best Animation Japan Academy Prize

March 13, 2013 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image

The latest animated feature from acclaimed director Mamoru Hosoda, Wolf Children (Ookami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki) has been awarded the Best Animation award at the 36th Japan Academy Prize this month. It also received an award of excellence in animation, as did the four other films vying for the [...]

N.Y. Intl. Children’s Fest. Unveils Stellar Lineup

February 1, 2013 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

The organizers of this year’s New York International Children’s Festival have unveiled an A-list line-up of acclaimed animated features from all over the world scheduled to screen at the fest (Feb. 28-March 25). Benjamin Renner’s Cesar-nominated, charming 2D-animated feature Ernest and Celestine kicks off the festival on March 1st at [...]

Otomo’s ‘Combustible’ Wins Japan’s Media Arts Award

December 14, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Katsuhiro Otomo’s acclaimed animated short Combustible won Japan’s prestigious Media Arts Award on Thursday (Dec. 13). Set in mid-18th-century Edo (the old name for Tokyo), the short centers on a merchant’s daughter and her childhood friend, who are attracted to each other, but forced to stay apart by their families. [...]