Animation

Mamoru Oshii: The Illusion of Peace – Patlabor 2

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Patlabor 2

While previous iterations of the Patlabor series had a heavy focus on political themes, the 1993 anime movie Patlabor 2 shifted its attention to both domestic and international issues faced by the Japanese government in the 20th century. Directed by the highly respected and influential anime filmmaker Mamoru Oshii, Patlabor 2 is praised for its intelligent storytelling, impressive animation, and thought-provoking themes. Oshii’s contributions to the anime industry, particularly in the mecha and cyberpunk genres, have earned him numerous awards and honors. His works have been exhibited at major film …

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Dreamfall Chapters Reborn Trailer

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Dreamfall Chapters is an episodic, story-driven adventure game set in parallel worlds of science and magic — the new chapter in the critically acclaimed The Longest Journey saga. Book One: Reborn is coming out this autumn, and here is the brand new trailer for the first of five thrilling episodes. The latest trailer for the first episode of Dreamfall Chapters, the $1.5 million Kickstarter-funded sequel to the 2006 adventure game Dreamfall, shows off its three parallel worlds and the characters that thread throughout the story. Dreamfall Chapters is developed on …

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Disney’s Big Hero 6

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Inspired by the Marvel comics of the same name, and featuring comic-book style action, “Big Hero 6” is directed by Don Hall (“Winnie the Pooh”) and Chris Williams (“Bolt”), and produced by Roy Conli (“Tangled”). The film hits UK cinemas in 3D in February, 2015. With all the heart and humor audiences expect from Walt Disney Animation Studios, “Big Hero 6” is an action-packed comedy-adventure about robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada, who’s catapulted into the midst of a dangerous plot and must transform his closest companion—a robot named Baymax—and a diverse …

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The LEGO® Movie – Official Main Trailer

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  I don’t want to exaggerate… but the first full trailer for The Lego Movie makes it look like the best movie I’ve ever seen. Ever. The Lego Movie! With an all-star voice cast that includes Will Ferrell, Morgan Freeman, Elizabeth Banks, and more, the animated family flick hits theaters February 7, 2014 (USA).

Short-Film “Caldera”

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Through the eyes of a young girl suffering from mental illness, CALDERA glimpses into a world of psychosis and explores a world of ambiguous reality and the nature of life and death. Statement from Evan Viera (Director) CALDERA is inspired by my father’s struggle with schizoaffective disorder. In states of delusion, my father has danced on the rings of Saturn, spoken with angels, and fled from his demons. He has lived both a fantastical and haunting life, but one that’s invisible to the most of us. In our differing understanding of …

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