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Tag: animation
Netflix’s Latest Animation ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Boasts Star-Studded Cast
“Blue Eye Samurai” releases on Netflix, Nov. 3, starring Maya Erskine.
Former ‘Voltron’ Director Embarks on New (Independent) Journey Toward Animation Greatness
Steve Ahn’s always been the kid in the corner doodling characters from “Dragonball” in his sketchbook. He was that kid in South Korea, where he was born, and where […]
Watch: ‘Arrival,’ An Animated Film About A Young Man’s Coming Out
Did you miss “Arrival,” the hand-drawn animation film by Korean American filmmaker Alex Myung, screening at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival last month? No worries — the […]
Oscar-Contending Japanese Animation Film Coming To North America
A Japanese animated film gathering buzz as an Oscar contender is receiving a limited North American release on April 7. Critically acclaimed upon its Japan debut last year, Makoto […]
Korean American animator paints coming out story in ‘Arrival’
The short animated film “Arrival” explores a young boy’s relationship with his faraway mother and how he reveals who he is and whom he loves – namely his boyfriend, with whom […]
Korean American Animator Will Kim Creates Moving Watercolor Tales
by KARIN CHAN There is no space to walk around Will Kim’s home studio in South Pasadena, Calif. due to a mosaic of watercolor paintings lying on the floor […]
Studio Ghibli’s Adorable Cat Animations
If there’s one thing our readers seem to love, it’s Studio Ghibli. We certainly don’t blame you. After all, this Japanese animation film studio– which was co-founded by the […]
[VIDEO] ‘The Good Dinosaur’ Trailer Will Make Your Heart Melt
by REER AYOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Pixar recently released the official trailer for its upcoming film The Good Dinosaur, and man, the studio is not pulling any emotional punches. Directed […]
‘Minions’ Maker Illumination Ent. Partners with South Korean Animation Studio
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Illumination Entertainment, the production company behind Minions and Despicable Me, has signed a first-look deal with South Korean animation studio Mofac Alfred, reports Deadline. Helmed by […]
David Tennant Joins Steven Yeun, Felicia Day in ‘Chew’ Comic Adaptation
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Here’s something to chew on: David Tennant will be joining Steven Yeun (not Moffat—sorry, Doctor Who fans) for an animated movie adaptation […]
Seoul to Financially Support Animated Film on ‘Comfort Women’
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com South Korea announced on Thursday that it will render financial support for the production of an animated short film about Korean women forced […]
Disney Princesses and DreamWorks Heroes Dressed in Regal Hanboks
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Once again, we find Elsa from Frozen wearing a gorgeous hanbok thanks to a gifted Korean illustrator. In a previous post, we shared stunning […]
‘Big Hero 6’ Wins Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Although the 87th Academy Awards were criticized for being the “whitest” Oscars since 1998, Asian Americans held their breath and cheered as they […]
[VIDEO] This is What Happens When You Bring Asian Food to School for Lunch
by ETHEL NAVALES Chow mein. Pork buns. Dumplings. Fried rice. Eggrolls. Adobo. Hungry yet? This is just a small sample of all the Asian food that I grew up with and […]
