Review: ‘The Division’
AWN game expert Spencer Fawcett tries to take back Manhattan in Ubisoft’s brand new third-person shooter game.
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‘Zootopia:’ Disney’s Latest and Greatest Animal Kingdom
One of Disney Feature Animation’s most energetic, funny and enjoyable animated features hits theatres worldwide.
Review: ‘LEGO Marvel's Avengers’
Iron-Man, Hulk, Thor, Captain America and other characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe have at it in the latest LEGO game adaptation.
Most Anticipated Games of 2016
Expectations are high as Spencer Fawcett breaks down upcoming game releases he’s most excited about.
Top 5 Game Disappointments of 2015
Spencer Fawcett rates his 5 most disappointing games of the year.
Review: ‘Boy & the World’
The best way to watch ‘Boy & the World’ is to think of it as a non-narrative exercise and just enjoy the visuals.
Online Longevity: ‘Star Wars: Battlefront’ vs. ‘’Rainbow Six: Siege’
With online-only games rising in popularity, players must be wary of not getting enough value for their money.
Review: ‘Just Cause 3’
Latest in the franchise often buckles under the weight of its own lofty ambitions.
Review: Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suite Ultimate 2016
Character rigging master Brad Clark returns once again to put the latest Autodesk software suite update to the test.
Review: ‘The Good Dinosaur’
A mismatched couple traverse a succession of breathtaking, naturalistic environments on their journey home.
Review: ‘Fallout 4’
Spencer Fawcett shares his thoughts on Bethesda Game Studio’s brand new post-apocalyptic first person shooter.
Review: 'Regular Show: The Movie'
I’ve been a sap for not picking up on the brilliance of this show until now.
In 2D, Films, Home Entertainment, Reviews, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: All
‘A Greek Tragedy’: Women, Animation and the Classics at Annecy 2015
Nicole van Goethem’s 1985 Cristal and 1987 Oscar-winning short stands out in Annecy 2015 homage to female animators.
In 2D, Event, Festival, People, Reviews, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Animated Travels | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: All
Book Review: Chinese Animation; A History and Filmography
Fred Patten talks about the definitive reference book on the history of Chinese animation.
In 2D, Books, Cartoons, CG, Education and Training, Films, Reviews, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Fred Patten's Book Reviews | Geographic Region: Asia
Review: ‘The Case of Hana and Alice’
The animated prequel to Shunji Iwai’s 2004 live action film shows us the imperfect origin to a great friendship.
In 2D, Anime, CG, Festival, Films, Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: The Anime Beat | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: All
Review: ‘Khalil Gibran’s The Prophet’ Opens Annecy 2015
The new animated feature written and directed by ‘The Lion King’s Roger Allers, which includes work from nine of the biggest names in animation, wows the opening night audience at the 2015 Annecy International Animated Film Festival.
Perry’s Previews Movie Review: ‘Inside Out’
Pixar’s new film is the best animation film this year so far, and their best release since ‘Toy Story 3.’
In CG, Films, People, Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Perry's Previews – Insights from a Child Film Critic | Geographic Region: All
Lovecraftian Horror and ‘Bloodborne’
Hidetaki Miyazaki’s new game, at its core, is about the fragility of human life and flesh.
In Recognition of a Renaissance Man
Alice Davis and Andreas Deja reflect on the masterful Marc Davis.
Straight From Pixie Hollow: ‘Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast’
Joe Strike is more than impressed with director Steve Loter and DisneyToon Studio’s newest Disney Fairies animated feature.
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Review – ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water’
Our favorite yellow, porous and absorbent porifera is back on the big screen.
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Book Review: The Art of The Boxtrolls
Fred Patten looks at the richly detailed coffee-table art book celebrating LAIKA’s latest animated feature.
Review: 'Maleficent' on Blu-Ray
Joe Strike finally takes a look at Disney’s latest “reimagineering” following its release on Blu-Ray.
Feeling Gravity's Pull - A Look Back
Last year we donned 3D glasses for an IMAX showing of Gravity. Off the chart reviews. A 17 MINUTE opening shot. Unparalleled vfx. Showered with Oscars. But how is it one year later?
From 10th to 21st Century Japan: Kaguya, Meet Hatsune
Joe Strike travels through more than 1000 years of Japanese culture in just three days.
