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Image from Disney Hexed trailer

Disney's Hexed trailer has sparked a big debate about movie framing and mise-en-scène

By Joe Foley Last updated

Was the movie really "made for TikTok"?

Animation

Pixar's ASMR Toy Story throwback is the most satisfying thing you'll see (and hear) today

By Joe Foley Published

The nostalgic sequence shows the beauty of sound design in animation.

Animation
A Bug's Life movie

Pixar finally just brought back two much-loved characters from A Bug's Life

By Joe Foley Published

After 28 years, are we due a sequel?

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Animation
Digital painting of a dragon by Javier Franco Santacreu

Why drawing dragons can be such a rewarding creative exercise

By Javier Franco Santacreu Published

Concept artist Javier Franco Santacreu explains how he creates a powerful pose.

Digital Art
Shot from Shrek 5 teaser trailer of Shrek frowning at a smiling Donkey

The Disneyfication of Shrek 5 is a modern tragedy

By Natalie Fear Published

Has Dreamworks lost its edge?

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Animation
Tupac Shakur cameo in Stranger Than Heaven

Tupac’s digital resurrection doesn’t sit right with me

By Natalie Fear Published

At least it’s ethical…

Video Game Design
DC Batgirl Absolute Batman

“More like Batboy”: salty fans roast androgynous new Batgirl design

By Natalie Fear Published

Purists want the purple skintight suit back.

Character Design

From Microsoft Mico to Apple's Little Finder Guy: why a cute brand mascot isn't enough

By Patrick Niall Published

Designers should think about it like hiring a person.

Design
Pixar's Gatto

Pixar’s Gatto trailer is The Godfather, with cats

By Natalie Fear Published

I love the hand-drawn animation style.

Animation
Nintendo Switch 2 Zelda Ocarina of Time remake

Switch 2 Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake has some fans regretting what they wished for

By Joe Foley Published

Has Nintendo "hired this man" for an Unreal Engine 5 reimagining?

Video Game Design
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