Star Wars: Visions Season 2, Live-Action Remakes, and Super Nintendo World

Animation Awards and Live-Action Adaptations

• 🏆 Guillermo del Toro's "Pinocchio" was a major winner at the VES Awards, taking home trophies for Best Animated Feature, Outstanding Visual Effects in Animated Feature, Outstanding Animated Character, and Outstanding Created Environment.
• 🌟 "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish" also received a VES Award for Outstanding Effects Simulations in an Animated Feature, highlighting the ongoing competition between these two films for awards.
• 🎬 The discussion touches on the upcoming 50th Annual Annie Awards, noting the professional animation community's voting.
• 🐉 A live-action "How to Train Your Dragon" is officially announced, with Dean DeBlois returning as writer, producer, and director, slated for a March 14, 2025 release.
• 🧜‍♀️ A teaser trailer for Disney's live-action "The Little Mermaid" was released, with a particular shot of Flounder drawing significant online attention.
• 🎭 The filmed stage version of Hayao Miyazaki's "Spirited Away" has acquired US distribution rights via G Kids, with a theatrical release planned for spring.
• ⚡ Disney's live-action "Lilo & Stitch" is in production, with Zack Galifianakis reportedly cast as Pleakley.

Super Nintendo World Grand Opening

• 🍄 The grand opening of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood was a major event, attended by figures like Chris Pratt, Shigeru Miyamoto, Brie Larson, and Chance the Rapper.
• 🌟 Drew Taylor attended the opening and found the land to be highly themed and well-done, with the ride being unlike anything experienced before.
• 🎢 The new land is expected to significantly boost Universal Studios Hollywood, with further exciting projects planned for the park.

Upcoming Star Wars Animation

• 🌌 "Star Wars: Visions Volume 2" is set to release on May 4th, featuring nine shorts from animation studios worldwide, including European, Mexican, and Japanese studios.
• 🌟 Notable studios involved include Elíerí (for "The Sith"), Cartoon Saloon (for "Screecher's Reach"), Punk Robot (for "In the Stars"), Aardman (for "I Am Your Mother"), Studio Mir (for "Journey to the Dark Head"), Studio LaCache (for "The Spy Dancer"), 88 Pictures (for "The Bandits of Golak"), Artio (for "The Pit"), and Triggerfish (for "Ara's Song").
• 🚀 In addition to "Visions," "Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures" will debut on Disney+ and Disney Junior on May 4th, targeting a younger audience.
• 📺 Other animated series discussed include "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" (season 2) and "Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur" (first six episodes available on Disney+).

Other Animation News

• 🐘 The trailer for Netflix's "The Magician's Elephant" was released, marking the first Netflix film from Animal Logic since its acquisition.
• 🕵️ A trailer for the adult animated series "Digman" was also discussed, featuring Andy Samberg and a notable voice cast.
• 🍄 A clever Super Mario Brothers plumbing commercial was highlighted as a unique promotional tactic for the upcoming movie.
• 🦊 The animated short "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse" is recognized for its hand-drawn animation quality and charm, with hopes for Oscar recognition.