“You do kids a disservice when you hide too much from them and don’t let them see stories that have a full range of darkness and emotion,” he said. While animated films are aimed at a young audience, “Boxtrolls” co-director Anthony Stacchi said they didn’t shy away from making edgier content with grotesque little trolls and repulsive villains.
With no clear favorite, the animation race is likely between big-budget spectaculars such as “Big Hero 6” and “Dragon 2,” and niche artistry of films such as “The Boxtrolls.” I saw the movie and loved it,” said Dean DeBlois, co-director of “Dragon 2,” about a Viking named Hiccup and his dragon, Toothless. box office, stunned even those in the industry. REUTERS/Kevork Djansezian/Filesĭisney Animation’s “Big Hero 6,” DreamWorks Animation’s “How to Train Your Dragon 2,” Laika Studios’ “The Boxtrolls,” Studio Ghibli’s “The Tale of the Princess Kaguya” and Cartoon Saloon’s “Song of the Sea” will compete for the Academy Award for animated feature.īut the exclusion of Time Warner Inc-owned Warner Bros’ “The Lego Movie,” last year’s top-grossing animated film with more than $257 million at the U.S. Chris Williams, director of the animated feature film "Big Hero 6," arrives at the 20th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards in Los Angeles, California in this Janufile photo.
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