Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation has released the final trailer for their forthcoming animated adventure Forgotten Island, which tells the story of two lifelong friends who must come together before they drift apart on the titular island.Written and directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, Forgotten Island features the voice talent of H.E.R., Liza Soberano, […]
Eddie Murphy to voice Donkey in Shrek spin-off movie in Summer 2028
Following the recent release of the trailer for Shrek 5, Universal Pictures has announced that the long-mooted Donkey spin-off movie will hit cinemas on June 30, 2028.Per The Hollywood Reporter Eddie Murphy will return to the role he first played in 2001’s $480 million grossing smash hit animated fairy-tale to tell Donkey’s origin story. Donkey […]
DreamWorks Animation shares teaser trailer for Shrek 5
Although we’re still a year out from release, Universal Pictures has shared a new teaser trailer for the long-awaited next instalment in the beloved DreamWorks Animation franchise, Shrek 5.Directed by Shrek franchise veterans Conrad Vernon and Walt Dohrn, the film sees Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz reprising their voice roles as Shrek, Donkey […]
How to Train Your Dragon at 15: The Story Behind the Dazzling Animated Children’s Fantasy
As it celebrates its 15th anniversary, we look at the story behind DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon…How to Train Your Dragon is one of those animated films that left an indelible impression in audiences when it debuted with its dazzling animation, heartfelt story and bombastic orchestral score. As the celebrated animated feature celebrates […]
Exclusive Interview – The Wild Robot composer Kris Bowers
Chris Connor chats with The Wild Robot Composer Kris Bowers…The Wild Robot has earned some of the strongest reviews for an animated film for some time. The score from Kris Bowers has been singled out for particular praise and could well feature in the awards mix. We sat down with the man behind the stand-out […]
BFI London Film Festival 2024 Review – The Wild Robot
The Wild Robot, 2024.Written and Directed by Chris Sanders. Featuring the voice talents of Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu, Mark Hamill, Catherine O’Hara, Ving Rhames, Matt Berry, Boone Storm, Alexandra Novelle, Raphael Alejandro, Paul-Mikél Williams, and Eddie Park.SYNOPSIS:After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited […]
The Wild Robot sequel already in development at DreamWorks
The Wild Robot is one of the success stories of the fall season, and now director Chris Sanders has confirmed that a sequel is already in development at DreamWorks. Having crossed the $87 million mark at the North American box-office this weekend, and with $148 million globally, with plenty more international territories yet to come, Deadline […]
Latest trailer for DreamWorks’ The Wild Robot crash lands online
Universal and DreamWorks Animation has unveiled another stunning looking trailer for The Wild Robot, their eagerly-anticipated adaptation of Peter Brown’s beloved New York Times bestseller, which tells the story of a ship-wrecked robot who must learn to adapt to her wild new surroundings. Written and directed by three-time Academy Award nominee Chris Sanders (How to […]
Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy & Cameron Diaz returning for Shrek 5 in Summer 2026
Get ready to journey back to Far, Far Away with the news that Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz are returning as Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona for Shrek 5.Per DreamWorks Animation’s announcement tweet (see below), the fifth installment in the $2.9 billion grossing franchise has been dated for July 1, 2026. Not too Far, […]
Feast your eyes on the gorgeous new trailer for The Wild Robot
Universal and DreamWorks Animation has unveiled the latest trailer for The Wild Robot, the stunning looking adaptation of Peter Brown’s beloved New York Times bestseller. Written and directed by three-time Academy Award nominee Chris Sanders (How to Train Your Dragon), The Wild Robot features the voice talent of Lupita Nyong’o (Us) as robot Roz; Pedro Pascal […]
