Jack Black, Angelina Jolie’s Kids & Dustin Hoffman’s Grandson Voices in ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’

 It’s definitely a family movie affair in the upcoming “Kung Fu Panda 3” as the lead actors’ voices along with their brood’s voices are in the movie too! In recent interviews, Jack Black, Angelina Jolie Pitt and Dustin Hoffman shared that their children recorded voices in the latest installment of the blockbuster family global franchise. …

Disney’s ‘Zootopia’ Head of Story is a Pinay!

Another Filipino artist rises atop the global animation stage with the release of Disney’s new animated feature, “Zootopia” whose Co-Head of Story is Filipino-American Josie Trinidad. She oversees the story team, which is responsible for translating the script to its first visual form. Trinidad joined Disney Animation Studios in 2004 as a story apprentice. Once …

Shakira Sings Theme Song, Voices Gazelle Character in ‘Zootopia’

International superstar Shakira lends her Grammy®-winning voice to Gazelle, the biggest pop star in the animal city of Disney’s “Zootopia.” She also sings the all-new original song, “Try Everything,” written for the film by GRAMMY®-winning singer-songwriter Sia and songwriting duo Stargate. (Watch a featurette about Shakira and the song Performed by Shakira, “Try Everything” exemplifies the …

Sony Pictures Announces Additional Cast for ‘Smurfs: The Lost Village’

Culver City, CA, February 11, 2016 – Sony Pictures Animation today announced the addition of three new cast for the lineup of talent in the next Smurf adventure “Smurfs: The Lost Village,” hitting theaters March 31, 2017 (including the Philippines). Joining the already announced Demi Lovato as Smurfette, Rainn Wilson as Gargamel and Mandy Patinkin as Papa …

Ginnifer Goodwin, Voice of Rookie Rabbit Officer in ‘Zootopia’

She gained fame and recognition for the hit fairy tale-style series “Once Upon a Time” in which she plays Snow White/Mary Margaret Blanchard. Now, Ginnifer Goodwin breathes life to rookie rabbit officer Judy Hopps in Disney’s new comedy adventure “Zootopia.” Judy Hopps, who believes that in Zootopia, anyone can be anything, becomes the first bunny …

Jason Bateman Lends Voice to Con-Artist Fox in ‘Zootopia’

Nick Wilde is a very charming and very sly small-time, con-artist fox with a big mouth and a lot of opinions. Golden Globe-winning actor Jason Bateman (TV’s “Arrested Development,” “Horrible Bosses”) provides the voice of Nick Wilde in Disney’s new comedy adventure “Zootopia.” In the film, Zootopia is a place where no matter what you …

‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ Marks Biggest Adventure Comedy in Blockbuster Franchise

One of the most successful animated franchises in the world returns with its biggest comedy adventure yet, “Kung Fu Panda 3.” When Po’s long-lost panda father suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travels to a secret panda paradise to meet scores of hilarious new panda characters.  But when the supernatural villain Kai begins to sweep across China …

Disney’s Tradition of Talking Animals Lives On with ‘Zootopia’

In its 92-year history, Walt Disney Animation Studios has created a long and storied legacy of talking-animal films—from Mickey Mouse’s debut short “Steamboat Willie” to “Bambi,” “Dumbo,” “The Jungle Book,” “Robin Hood” and “The Lion King.” Now, Walt Disney Animation Studios returns to the wild with the feature film “Zootopia.” “We all grew up watching …

‘The Angry Birds Movie’ Catapults New Trailer

The delightful characters from the beloved – and addicting – mobile game app come to life in the new trailer for Columbia Pictures’ “The Angry Birds Movie.”  The trailer may be viewed here: In the 3D animated comedy, “The Angry Birds Movie,” we’ll finally find out why the birds are so angry. The movie takes us …