Director Peter Sohn and producer Denise Ream (Cars 2 and Up - associate producer) presented Disney and Pixar’s heartfelt and hilarious "The Good Dinosaur", featuring Lucas Neff from "Raising Hope" as the voice of the lead character, an Apatosaurus named Arlo, and the voice cast will include John Lithgow as the Poppa dinosaur, Frances McDormand as the Momma, Bill Hader and Neil Patrick Harris as Arlo's brothers and Judy Greer as his sister Ivy.

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"The Good Dinosaur" asks the generations-old question, What if the cataclysmic asteroid that forever changed life on Earth actually missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? 

In theaters May 30, 2014, the film is a humorous and exciting original story about Arlo, a lively 70-foot-tall teenage Apatosaurus with a big heart. After a traumatic event rattles Arlo’s tranquil community, he sets out on a quest to restore peace, gaining an unlikely companion along the way—a young human boy named Spot.

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Director Andrew Stanton (Director of Finding Nemo and WALL-E), presented the sequel along with producer Lindsey Collin (co-producer WALL-E). Joining Ellen DeGeneres, who provides the voice of Dory, are Albert Brooks as the voice of Marlin, Diane Keaton will voice Dory's mother Jenny, Eugene Levy will voice Dory's dad Charlie, and Ty Burrell will also have a voice role as Bailey, a Beluga whale.

The much-anticipated adventure sequel Finding Dory hits theaters Nov. 25, 2015, taking fans back to the extraordinary underwater universe from the original film. "Finding Dory" reunites the friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish with her loved ones, and everyone learns a few things about the true meaning of family along the way.

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Every year, Disney holds what's basically its own Comic-Con: the Disney's D23 Expo. The studio uses it as a favorable time to present previews and unleash a torrent of news across its entire line of properties. On Friday, it delved into its animation slate — and the unquestionable highlight was a look at a new film from Pixar.

The long-untitled film from director Pete Docter (Creative Creation from the Director of Up and Monster's, Inc.) and producer Jonas Rivera (Up) has a name -- Inside Out. The film features and takes place within the mind of an 11-year-old girl named Riley whose life is turned upside down when she has to relocate to San Francisco. But as the director pointed out, Riley isn't just the lead character of the film; she's also the setting. The movie takes place largely inside her mind, several emotions dominate Riley's brain, including Joy (voiced by Amy Poehler), Anger (Lewis Black), Disgust (Mindy Kaling), Sadness (Phyllis Smith) and Fear (Bill Hader).

The film also allows Pixar's artists to innovative and imaginative in other areas of the brain such as Imaginationland (which looked very Disney-like), the Picasso-like Abstract Thought area and the Train of Thought that connects the brain worlds and which was quite literally a train. Inside Out opens June 15th 2015.

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Walt Disney Animation Studios has released fans at D23 Expo with a first look at the story, concept art and a brief sizzle reel from their upcoming animated Marvel Comics adaptation Big Hero 6. 

Director Don Hall previewed Disney Animation’s 2014 release Big Hero 6, Set in "San Fransokyo" -- a mix of San Francisco and Toyko -- it is the story of 14-year-old tech wiz and his team, including a robot, Baymax; as well as Gogo, Honey Lemon, sushi chef Wasabi and fanboy Fred. Hiro's best buddy is a robot named Baymax, whose look Hall says was inspired by actual inflatable, cuddlier robots that Japanese scientists are developing.

Disney's concept art and comic book panel-style footage definitely put the emphasis on the film being an action comedy for a broad, general audience. What was curious, though, was that while Hall mentioned the film was based on a Marvel comic, Marvel's logo and name itself was conspicuously absent from much of the footage and title logos.

The CG-animated Big Hero 6 hits theaters in 3D on Nov. 7, 2014.

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20th Century Fox's "Walking with Dinosaurs: The 3D Movie" is an upcoming dinosaur film produced by BBC Earth and based on the 1999 BBC miniseries of the same name. The film features computer-animated dinosaurs in live-action settings. The film is directed by Neil Nightingale and Pierre de Lespinois. Walking with Dinosaurs is scheduled to be released in theaters in 2D and 3D on December 20, 2013.

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Check it out the official "Walking With Dinosaurs: The 3D Movie" website for more.

Official Synopsis:

"The project will combine factual content about the prehistoric age with a story about the relentless struggle to survive. It follows two brothers looking to follow in their father’s footsteps, which leads them to a showdown with dinosaurs in the Arctic."

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Check out official theatrical release date poster for "Free Birds", an upcoming animated 3D comedy feature film produced by Reel FX Creative Studios. Jimmy Hayward is directing the film, which will feature the voices of Owen Wilson as Reggie, a turkey, Woody Harrelson as Jake, a turkey, the president of the Turkeys Liberation Front and Amy Poehler as Jenny, a turkey and Reggie's love interest. It will be released on November 1, 2013 by Relativity Media.

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Official Synopsis:

"After been pardoned by the President of the United States, Reggie (Owen Wilson) lives a comfortable life at Camp David, enjoying pizza and telenovelas. On the other hand, Jake (Woody Harrelson) is the president and the only member of the Turkeys Liberation Front. After initial rivalry and Jake bag kidnapping Reggie, they team up and hijack a time machine in a government lab and travel back in time to the first Thanksgiving to prevent turkeys from becoming the traditional holiday meal."

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DreamWorks Animation and 20th Century Fox's "Mr. Peabody & Sherman" is an upcoming 3D computer-animated comedy adventure film directed by Rob Minkoff and Alex Schwartz and Denise Nolan Cascino are the producers. 

Based on the characters from the "Peabody's Improbable History" segments of the 1960s animated television series The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show. Starring the voices of Ty Burrell, Max Charles, Stephen Colbert, Ellie Kemper, Ariel Winter, Allison Janney, and Stephen Tobolowsky. The film is scheduled to be released on March 7, 2014.

Official Synopsis:

"The film will feature Mr. Peabody, a talking dog who is the smartest being in the world, and his adopted boy Sherman. When Sherman's use of their time traveling WABAC machine results in disastrous and comical results, it is up to them to put things on track before the space-time continuum is irreparably destroyed."

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"The Lego Movie" film director and producers announced on Saturday during Warner Bros.' panel at Comic-Con that Cobie Smulders will voice Wonder Woman in Phil Lord and Chris Miller's The Lego Movie. Joining her will be Channing Tatum as Superman and Jonah Hill as Green Lantern. 

"I think it's kind of punk that this is a kids film. This is the weirdest kids' film that's ever been submitted to celluloid," the directing duo said at one point. The film - which is set to be released on February 7th, 2014 - will feature a mixture of CGI and stop motion LEGO. The villain has also been confirmed as being 'Lord Business', played by Will Ferrell.

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A second teaser trailer for 20th Century Fox and Blue Sky Studios' Rio 2 has been released online and can be watched right here. Earlier this summer, the first teaser trailer for Blue Sky Animation's sequel Rio 2 arrived with Jewel, Blu and their three kids shaking their tailfeathers with the rest of the Rio crew. 

It features the returning voice talents of Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg, Jemaine Clement, will.i.am, Tracy Morgan, George Lopez, Leslie Mann, Rodrigo Santoro, Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto, Jake T. Austin and Jamie Foxx along with new cast members set to include Andy Garcia, Bruno Mars, Kristin Chenoweth, Rita Moreno, Amandla Stenberg, Rachel Crow, Pierce Gagnon and Natalie Morales.

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Official Synopsis:

"The entire cast of the animated smash RIO returns in RIO 2, and they are joined by a new flock of top actors and musical talents.  Rich with grandeur, character, color and music, RIO 2 finds Jewel (Anne Hathaway), Blu (Jesse Eisenberg) and their three kids leaving their domesticated life in that magical city for a journey to the Amazon.  They encounter a menagerie of characters who are born to be wild, voiced by Oscar nominee Andy Garcia, Oscar/Emmy/Tony-winner Rita Moreno, Grammy winner Bruno Mars, and Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth."

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DreamWorks Animation CEO, Jeffrey Katzenberg, announced in 2010 that "Kung Fu Panda actually has 6 series to it." Kung Fu Panda 3 was officially confirmed in July 2012 by Bill Damaschke, chief creative officer for DWA. The film is directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson and produced by Melissa Cobb, written by Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger with Guillermo Del Toro as executive producer. Starring  Rebel Wilson, Angelina Jolie, Seth Rogen, Mads Mikkelsen,  Bryan Cranston, Lucy Liu and Jack Black. It was announced that the film's release date has been pushed up from March 18, 2016, to December 23, 2015.

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Kung Fu Panda 3 will be made in China as a co-production between DreamWorks Animation and Oriental DreamWorks, a Shanghai based studio, founded in 2012 as a partnership between DreamWorks Animation and Chinese companies. One third of the film will be made in China, and the rest at DWA.

This is the first time that any major American ani­mated fea­ture film has been co-produced by a Chi­nese firm. The filmmakers are working closely with Chinese censors to assure the film's acceptability to the state.

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Kung Fu Panda Short Films:

1. Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five (2008) - The film has a framing story of Po (in computer animation), telling the stories of his comrades in arms, the Furious Five, which are depicted in 2D cell animation.

2. Kung Fu Panda Holiday (2010) - It tells a story of Po, who is assigned to host the annual Winter Feast by Master Shifu, despite his wishes to spend the holiday with Mr. Ping.

3. Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters (2011) - It tells the backgrounds of the masters of Gongmen City: Thundering Rhino, Storming Ox, and Croc.

Videos: [ Watch Kung Fu Panda Short Films ]

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From the makers of "Kung Fu Panda" and "Shrek", "Turbo", this year's much awaited animation film produced by Dreamworks animation and distributed worldwide by 20th Century Fox. The film features Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti, Michael Peña, Snoop Dogg, Maya Rudolph, Michelle Rodriguez and Samuel L. Jackson and directed by David Soren. "Turbo" hits theatres on July 17, 2013. Here's the third trailer and the latest trailer from "Turbo" - Go Snail...Go...

Official Synopsis:

"Turbo is an ordinary garden snail with an impossible dream: to become the fastest snail in the world. When a freak accident gives him extraordinary speed, Turbo sets out to try to make his dream come true."

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Walt Disney Animation Studios, the studio behind "Tangled" and "Wreck-It Ralph," presents "Frozen," a stunning big-screen comedy adventure. Fearless optimist Anna (voice of Kristen Bell) sets off on an epic journey—teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff (voice of Jonathan Groff) and his loyal reindeer Sven—to find her sister Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel), whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom.

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The film is directed by Chris Buck ("Tarzan," "Surf's Up") and Jennifer Lee (screenwriter, "Wreck-It Ralph"), and produced by Peter Del Vecho ("Winnie the Pooh," "The Princess and the Frog"). Featuring music from Tony winner Robert Lopez ("The Book of Mormon," "Avenue Q") and Kristen Anderson-Lopez ("In Transit"), "Frozen" is in theaters in 3D on November 27, 2013.

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It's really amazing how Pixar Animation Studio is able to produce some unimaginable and funny creatures in their "Monsters" film series. Now it's time to check it out Pixar's and this year's most anticipated animated feature film "Monster University" which is slated for release on June 21st, 2013, pictures of outstanding students and honorable teachers.

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Peter Sohn as Scott "Squishy" Squibbles - Student

Helen Mirren as Dean Hardscrabble

Alfred Molina as Professor Knight

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Tyler Labine as Brock Pearson

Sean Hayes as Terri Perry & Dave Foley as Terry Perry

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"Monsters University" is an upcoming 2013 3D computer-animated buddy-comedy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures Dan Scanlon is the director and Kori Rae is the producer. 

For the 2001 comedy "Monsters, Inc." Pixar Animation Studios devised all manner of squishy, creepy, cuddly, fuzzy, wobbly creatures to populate that tale of monsters who harness the energy of human screams to power their city. Now, the film’s prequel, "Monsters University," opening June 21, takes its familiar lead characters — the short, green, one-eyed Mike and his tall, furry sidekick, Sully, back to school.

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These creatures of the night emerge to frighten and feed off their victims: young children who tell their skeptical parents that ghosts and goblins lurk in their closets. The kids are right. Those monsters are not a figment of infant fears; they are a race of ogres from an alternative world whose only energy source is a high volume of audible nightmares. Let's look at the Pixar Animation Studio's 10 monstrously funny creatures and characters. 

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Billy Crystal as Michael "Mike" Wazowski - Student

John Goodman as James P. "Sulley" Sullivan - Student

Steve Buscemi as Randall "Randy" Boggs - Student

Charlie Day as Art - Student

Joel Murray as Don Carlton -Student

More Monsters University Students And Teachers - Here!

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We have already seen the list of animated feature films releasing in 2013 and there is plenty more to look forward to the coming years. This list consists of Pixar, DreamWorks Animation, Walt Disney and Other Studio's 3D animated features coming out in 2014 and focuses primarily on animated films produced by the major Hollywood studios set for worldwide release. A sequel to DreamWorks animation adventure How to Train Your Dragon will be released in June. A month before, Disney’s Pixar Animation Studios will unspool The Good Dinosaur. 

10. The Nut Job (2014)

Release Date: 14 January 2014

Director: Peter Lepeniotis

Screenplay & Writers: Lorne Cameron, Peter Lepeniotis.

Cast: Will Arnett, Katherine Heigl, Brendan Fraser.

"The Nut Job" is an upcoming 3D computer animated comedy film starring Liam Neeson, Katherine Heigl, Brendan Fraser and Will Arnett, directed by Peter Lepeniotis. It is written by Lorne Cameron and Peter Lepeniotis. The film is based on the 2005 short animated film Surly Squirrel by Peter Lepeniotis. The story revolves around Surly, a curmudgeon, independent squirrel is banished from his park and forced to survive in the city. Lucky for him, he stumbles on the one thing that may be able to save his life, and the rest of park community, as they gear up for winter - Maury's Nut Store. The Nut Job will be released on January 17, 2014 by Open Road Films. Trailer Coming Soon.

9. Ninja Turtles (2014)

Release Date: 06 June 2014

Director: Jonathan Liebesman

Writers: Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird.

Cast: Megan Fox, Alan Ritchson, Noel Fisher.

"Ninja Turtles" is an upcoming animated 3D action film based on the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT)" franchise. A reboot of the original TMNT film series, the film is directed by Jonathan Liebesman and stars Megan Fox, Alan Ritchson, Pete Ploszek, Jeremy Howard, Noel Fisher, and Will Arnett. The film was announced shortly before TMNT co-creator Peter Laird sold the rights to the franchise to Nickelodeon in 2009. The film is to be produced by Nickelodeon Movies and Michael Bay's production company Platinum Dunes, and distributed by Paramount Pictures. Trailer Coming Soon.

8. Minions (2014)

Release Date: 19 December 2014

Directors: Kyle Balda, Pierre Coffin

Writer: Brian Lynch

Cast: Sandra Bullock, Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud.

Minion's Movie is an upcoming 2014 computer animated 3D comedy film from Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment. Is spin-off from Despicable Me. Gru, Dr. Nefario and the girls go on holiday, leave the minions to look after the house for 3 days. The minions have thought to have a fun for 3 days before Gru and the other come back. They take the house and everything for an adventure. Trailer Coming Soon.

7. The Lego Movie (2014)

Release  Date: 07 February 2014 

Directors: Phil Lord, Chris Miller.

Writers: Dan Hageman, Kevin Hageman.

Cast: Morgan Freeman, Elizabeth Banks, Chris Pratt.

"The Lego Movie" is an upcoming animated adventure starring Morgan Freeman, Elizabeth Banks, Chris Pratt, Will Arnett, Lian Neeson, Alison Brie and Will Ferrel, directed by Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Helmers Phil Lord and Chris Miller.The story is about Emmet, an ordinary guy, is mistaken as being the one who can save the universe. With the aid of an old mystic, a tough female and Batman, Emmet will fight to defeat the evil tyrant bent on destroying the universe by gluing it together. Trailer Coming Soon.

6. Happy Smekday! (2014)

Release Date: 26 November 2014

Director: Tim Johnson

Screenplay & Writers: Tom J. Astle, Matt Ember

Cast: Jim Parsons, Rihanna.

DreamWorks Animation's "Happy Smekday!" is an upcoming 3D computer animated comedy film directed by Tim Johnson . It is based on the 2007 Adam Rex's children's book "The True Meaning of Smekday". Chris Jenkins and Suzanne Buirgy are the producers of the film, adapted by Tom J. Astle and Matt Ember. Jim Parsons and Rihanna are set to star in the lead roles of film, where "the galaxy's most annoyingly optimistic alien finds himself on the run from his own alien race", and is "forced to team up with a fiercely stubborn teenage girl. Together they become the most unlikely fugitives ever to save the planet." Distributed by 20th Century Fox, the film is currently scheduled to be released on November 26, 2014. Trailer Coming Soon.

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