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‘Inside Out 2’ and ‘Transformers One’ Directors Heading to VIEW 2024

Kelsey Mann and Josh Cooley will present their upcoming animated features in-person at the special, 25th Anniversary Edition of the conference that’s taking place October 14-19, 2024, in Turin, Italy.

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Paramount’s ‘Transformers One’ Trailers Blast Off

The 3DCG animated feature starring Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, and Scarlett Johansson tells the origin story of Orion Pax and D-16’s path from brothers-in-arms to becoming sworn enemies, Optimus Prime and Megatron; coming to theaters September 2024.

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Release Date Pushed for ‘Transformers One’ Animated Feature

The Paramount Animation, Hasbro, and eOne collaboration that follows the story behind Optimus Prime and Megatron’s rivalry will now premiere September 13, 2024.

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Nickelodeon Announces Franchise Strategy at 2022 Upfront Presentation

Animation remains key as network reveals plans for expanding franchises such as ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ and ‘PAW Patrol;’ new series including ‘Face’s Music Party,’ ‘Bossy Bear,’ and ‘HexVet;’ and a ‘Blue’s Clues & You! Live Tour’ starting this fall in the U.S.

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Paramount+ Expands Animation Slate with ‘SpongeBob’ and ‘Transformers’ Projects

Host of new films and series coming from Nickelodeon Animation build on popular franchises; ‘Transformers: Earthspark,’ ‘Blue’s Big City Adventure’ and a brand-new ‘Dora the Explorer’ bolsters streamer’s original kids and family programming.

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Pixar’s ’22 vs. Earth’: Rebellions Have Never Been So Cute

Fresh off Soul’s double Oscar-winning performance, the studio, along with Tina Fey and a gang of five heck-raisers, returns to the enchanting and mystical world of the Great Before, in a brand new short directed by Kevin Nolting.

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92nd Oscars: ‘Toy Story 4,’ ‘Hair Love’ and ‘1917’ Win Academy Awards

‘1917’ also takes home Oscars for Best Cinematography and Sound Mixing in the final ceremony of the 2020 awards season.

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On the Road to the 92nd Oscars: The Animated Feature Film Nominees

Heading into this coming Oscar Sunday on February 9^th, catchup on AWN’s coverage of the films and creative teams nominated for this year’s Best Animated Feature Film.

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92nd Academy Awards: Animated Feature, Short Film and VFX Oscar Nominees React

Contenders in the animated feature, animated short film and visual effects categories share their initial reactions to their nominations for Oscar gold.

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Nominations Announced for 92nd Academy Awards

Dean DeBlois’ ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,’ Jérémy Clapin’s ‘I Lost My Body,’ Sergio Pablos’ ‘Klaus,’ Chris Butler’s ‘Missing Link,’ and Josh Cooley’s ‘Toy Story 4’ receive nominations for Best Animated Feature.

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Golden Globe Nomination Reactions

Disney, DreamWorks Animation, LAIKA and Pixar filmmakers share their thoughts on this morning’s announcement.

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Pixar’s First Intern, Scott Clark, Talks ‘Toy Story 4’ Challenges and Easter Eggs

With today’s 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD release, the film’s supervising animator sheds light on both humorous and touching hidden gems.

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Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 4’ Proves Once Again It’s Always About Character

Duke Caboom, Gabby Gabby and Ducky & Bunny are the latest examples of the studio’s unparalleled ability to create memorable and emotionally satisfying characters.

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The Unexpected and Welcome Return of Bo Peep in ‘Toy Story 4’

Absent from the ‘Toy Story’ narrative after having been given away long ago, Bo has dusted herself off to become a strong, funny and adventurous female character that belies her seemingly fragile porcelain exterior.

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Forky Must be Saved!: Pixar Releases Final ‘Toy Story 4’ Trailer

Woody enlists his entire toy cohort, old and new, including Bo Peep, Ducky and Bunny, and a preening Duke Caboom, to save their anxious ‘craft-project-turned-toy’ friend.

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Pixar Returns to its Greatest Franchise Success with ‘Toy Story 4’

For director Josh Cooley and producers Jonas Rivera and Mark Nielsen, the overriding concern revisiting the treasured ‘Toy Story’ world was making sure they ‘didn’t mess it up.’

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Pixar Drops Final ‘Toy Story 4’ Poster and New TV Spot

Bo Peep returns, to Woody’s surprise, joining newcomers Ducky and Bunny, voiced by comedic duo Keegan-Michael Key & Jordan Peele, in 'Toy Story' franchise's third sequel hitting theatres June 21.

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TRAILER: New Characters & Cast Members Revealed for ‘Toy Story 4’

Christina Hendricks, Ally Maki & Keanu Reeves to voice new characters in Disney·Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 4,’ arriving in theaters on June 21.

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WATCH: Disney·Pixar Unveils Sneak Peek at ‘Toy Story 4’ in New Super Bowl Spot

Buzz Lightyear is ‘Hangin’ Around’ with Keegan-Michael Key’s Ducky and Jordan Peele’s Bunny in new ‘Toy Story 4’ Super Bowl ad.

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Bo Peep Returns in New Character Poster & Video for ‘Toy Story 4’

Annie Potts returns as the voice of the ‘modern, independent, capable and confident’ Bo Peep in Disney·Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 4’ in theaters June 21.

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Keegan-Michael Key & Jordan Peele Throw Shade on New ‘Toy Story 4’ Teaser Trailer

Comedic duo reunites to voice new ‘Toy Story’ characters Ducky and Bunny, poking fun at Woody, Buzz and third sequel in hilarious new "reaction" video.

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WATCH: Tony Hale Voices Forky the Spork in New ‘Toy Story 4’ Teaser Trailer

Woody and the gang welcome a reluctant new toy in the upcoming fourth installment of Pixar’s venerable animated comedy adventure franchise.

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Stephany Folsom to Write ‘Toy Story 4’

Writer who made the Black List with original script and contributed to 'Thor: Ragnarok' takes over from Rashida Jones and Will McCormack.

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Details Unveiled for Disney, Pixar & Disneytoon Features at D23 Expo 2017

John Lasseter joins filmmakers and voice talent to share details and surprises about upcoming film slate including ‘Coco,’ ‘Toy Story 4,’ Frozen 2, ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2,’ and Brad Bird’s ‘Incredibles 2.’

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Pixar Debuts ‘Inside Out’ Short at D23 EXPO

New short film, ‘Riley’s First Date?,’ will be included as a bonus feature in the digital HD & Blu-ray releases of Pixar’s ‘Inside Out,’ available digitally October 13 and on Blu-ray November 3, 2015.