Animation
India is Getting Its First Anime-Inspired Film
Four years and thousands of workhours later, the Bengali-language film has won awards at film fests but is struggling to find a release back home.
Watch This Animation Film About Kolkata’s Terrifying Future
Filmmakers Upamanyu Bhattacharyya and Kalp Sanghvi want to show that our cities are not going to be swallowed by the sea in one Hollywood-style mega-tsunami, but slowly through hundreds of smaller events.
Netflix to Release VICE Studios’ Animated Short ‘Sitara: Let Girls Dream’
The film, directed by Oscar and Emmy winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, tells the story of a 14-year-old girl who dreams of becoming a pilot as she struggles with society’s expectations.
How Garfield Spawned Some of the Internet's Weirdest Memes
Garfield has been in our cultural vernacular since 1978, but only recently has he been transformed into a harbinger of doom.
Meet the Black Anime Cosplayers Blowing Up on Instagram
Five cosplayers tell us about their love for anime, finding a community within cosplay, and overcoming racist comments.
Netflix's 'Tuca & Bertie' Is a Wildly Smart Comedy for Anxious Millennial Women
The new animated series, starring Tiffany Haddish and Ali Wong, finds humor in everything from street harassment to, uh, accidentally ingesting your grandmother's ashes.
The New Pipeline For Black Women in Animation
In an industry dominated by white men, these creators hope to pave a way for women and non-binary people of color for more nuanced portrayals of Black characters.
Why Pixar's Short 'Bao' Is Such an Important Oscar Nomination
Pixar's first female-directed short tells a story that resonates with Asian American immigrant communities.
SpongeBob Made the World a Better, More Optimistic Place
Stephen Hillenburg, the creator of one of the most beloved characters of all time, passed away after being diagnosed with ALS last year.
It Looks Like Netflix Is Creating a Roald Dahl Cinematic Universe
All your twisted childhood favorites are headed to the streaming service.