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Animated Films Feature Writer: Dominic von Riedemann

What's John Lasseter doing at Disney and Pixar? Who's working on what movie? Why is Hayao Miyazaki an anime legend? When's your fave cartoon coming to DVD? How does South Park get away with offending everyone? It's all here.

What movies are worth seeing this year? My reviews will help you decide. What about animation history? Discover names like Chuck Jones, Mel Blanc and Walt Disney's Nine Old Men and why they're important.

Many animators are posting their short films online. I'll introduce you to tomorrow's geniuses so check out my articles, blog and post in the discussions or email me with your own faves. And welcome.


Feature Writer Articles in Animated Films

 		Black Lagoon Complete Box Set DVD Review
Mad House/FUNimation's Black Lagoon Complete Box Set is a brutal, violent and often wickedly funny action series. 4/5.
Disney Releases Hayao Miyazaki Movies on DVD
The Walt Disney Company/Buena Vista is releasing 4 Hayao Miyazaki films onto DVD and Blu-Ray, with improved covers.
How to Train Your Dragon, Despicable Me Trailers
What do the trailers for DreamWorks Animation's How to Train Your Dragon and Universal's Despicable Me say about their movies? Find out here.
One Piece Season Two Fourth Voyage DVD Review
Shonen Jump's One Piece Season Two Fourth Voyage DVD is a welcome return to form for the comedic pirate anime. 3/5.
Terminator Salvation Machinima Series DVD Review
Warner Home Video's Terminator Salvation: The Machinima Series wastes Jim Cameron's concept and Moon Bloodgood's performance with cold videogame animation. 2/5.
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Contributing Articles in Animated Films

 		Romeo x Juliet: An Anime Review
Romeo x Juliet is the tale of Romeo and Juliet as it has never been seen before - and not just because it is animated.
Review of James Cameron's Avatar
Avatar is a feast for both visual and auditory senses, and the fantastical tapestry is lush, plump, and almost palpable. But the plot is lame, predictable, and flat.
Mad Monster Party
From the makers of stop-motion Christmas classic Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer came a creepy, campy Halloween feature movie that has fallen into comparative obscurity.
Amazing Animated Films Earn Golden Globe Nods
This year's Golden Globe nominees for Best Animated Feature film are all fantastic. Who will reign supreme and come out on top?
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs - DVD Review
When an invention goes awry, a young inventor must quickly find a way to shut it down to save the world.
Bamboo Blade Episodes 1-7
The anime equivalent of comfort food, Bamboo Blade is a slice-of-life story that happens to revolve around the Japanese spot of kendo.
Where the Wild Things Are - A Review
As the viewer can see from the beginning of the film, where the logos have been crudely vandalised, Where the Wild Things Are is a movie about childhood and creativity.
Anderson's Animation Endeavor: Fantastic Mr. Fox
Fantastic Mr. Fox is a binary film. That is to say it is about two things One is the topic of adaptation, but chief among them is the status of the auteur.
The Princess and the Frog Offers Laughs for Boys
Action, slapstick, fun characters and an ominous villain paired with traditional animation liven this classic tale for boys and dads while also pleasing girls and moms.
Neon Genesis Evangelion
The renowned mecha anime by Hideaki Anno and Studio Gainax, Neon Genesis Evangelion, that set itself apart by focusing on the people, rather than the robots.
The Films of Hayao Miyazaki
Hayao Miyazaki's creations are magical and suitable for viewers of all ages. With director's credits on over 20 films, he is a prominent figure in Japanese animation.
Review- The Princess and the Frog
Disney returns to 2D animation in the triumphant "The Princess and the Frog".
The Princess and the Frog Playful Disney Treat
An afro-American girl dreams big, winds up becoming a frog, and embarks on an unbelievable adventure in this sharp written animated tale that's full of charm and romance
Moyashimon - Tales of Agriculture - Anime Review
The worlds of microbiology and animation blend together in this truly original anime that serves as both entertainment and education.
The Princess and the Frog Review
In returning to hand-drawn animation, Disney has seamlessly lapsed back into to all its usual habits, good and bad.
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