8 Essential Animated Films

8 Essential Animated Films

How to Be Cultured Menu Film Mary Evans/All Film Archive/Everett Collection ‘Bambi’ (1942), directed by David D. Hand The Disney classic tells a simple story but “never feels like it’s aimed at youngsters,” says Sanders, 64. Among other things, it’s a striking portrayal of what it might feel like to be hunted, and audiences have … Read more

Animated sci-fi animal flick ‘Hoppers’ leaps to No. 1 at box office on opener

Animated sci-fi animal flick ‘Hoppers’ leaps to No. 1 at box office on opener

It jumped to the top. “Hoppers” was No. 1 at the box office on its opener Friday, raking in $13.2 million, according to Box Office Mojo. The Post praised the animated sci-fi comedy, saying, “What separates ‘Hoppers’ from the pack of recent Pix flix, which have been wholesome as a church bake sale, is its … Read more

Exclusive | ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ bosses want to cast Noah Wyle in sequel after saving producer at Critics

Exclusive | ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ bosses want to cast Noah Wyle in sequel after saving producer at Critics

The “KPop Demon Hunters” sequel is looking “Golden” already. Directors/writers Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans and producer Michelle Wong teased the follow-up to the hit animated musical film in an exclusive interview with The Post on the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet. “More Joel Kim Booster,” Appelhans promised of the sequel, expected to be released … Read more

‘The Simpsons’ says goodbye to beloved character after 30 years

‘The Simpsons’ says goodbye to beloved character after 30 years

One last “Oh, yeah!” “The Simpsons” seemingly retired longtime character Duffman (voiced by Hank Azaria) during the Jan. 4 episode titled, “Seperance,” which spoofed the Apple TV series “Severance.” Duffman, known for his “Oh, yeah!” catch phrase, announced that his role as the mascot and chief spokesperson for Duff Beer would be retired, and he’d instead … Read more

‘The Simpsons’ permanently kills off longtime character after 35 seasons — and fans aren’t happy

‘The Simpsons’ permanently kills off longtime character after 35 seasons — and fans aren’t happy

Another one bites the dust. “The Simpsons” has killed off yet another longtime character – and fans of the hit animated sitcom are far from happy about it. Alice Glick, Springfield’s First Church organist, died suddenly in the middle of a sermon during the Season 37 episode “Sashes to Sashes” on Sunday night. “The Simpsons” … Read more

‘The Simpsons’ producers clarify if they killed off Mr. Largo in Season 37 premiere

‘The Simpsons’ producers clarify if they killed off Mr. Largo in Season 37 premiere

No, Mr. Largo isn’t dead. During “The Simpsons” Season 37 premiere on Sunday, Lisa Simpson became a member of Springfield Elementary’s exclusive fashion club — and was surprised to learn that the group is located in music teacher Dewey Largo’s old room. “We took it over when Mr. Largo died,” Lisa’s classmate Deavin told her. Dewey … Read more

Disney princess refuses to take photo with creepy fan after seeing something shocking on his body

Disney princess refuses to take photo with creepy fan after seeing something shocking on his body

What a Tangled web this guy weaved, when he approached theme park royalty like a creep.  Long hair and a sweet smile didn’t stop Katrina, a former Princess Rapunzel actress at Disney World, from cutting a fan meet-and-greet short after one freaky fella flashed his “gross” ink.  “I told a guest I wouldn’t take a photo with … Read more

Exclusive | Andy Samberg on his show ‘Digman!’ — and how he relates to his character’s ‘deep insecurity’

Exclusive | Andy Samberg on his show ‘Digman!’ — and how he relates to his character’s ‘deep insecurity’

Move over, Indiana Jones – Andy Samberg is here.  Andy Samberg’s Comedy Central animated series “Digman!” has returned for Season 2. Co-created by Samberg and showrunner Neil Campbell, the show is set in a world where archaeologists are celebrities, and follows Rip Digman (voiced by Samberg), a washed-up archeologist. Samberg quipped that Digman’s quality that … Read more

Miley Cyrus was fired from Adam Sandler’s ‘Hotel Transylvania’ for a wild reason

Miley Cyrus was fired from Adam Sandler’s ‘Hotel Transylvania’ for a wild reason

Miley Cyrus hasn’t forgotten about the penis cake that cost her a job. While appearing on Monica Lewinsky’s podcast this week, the 32-year-old singer spoke about being fired from the “Hotel Transylvania” franchise when she was 18 after a photo emerged of her with a penis cake for her then-boyfriend and now-ex-husband Liam Hemsworth’s birthday. … Read more

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ review: Live-action remake is nice, but doesn’t always soar

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ review: Live-action remake is nice, but doesn’t always soar

movie review HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON Running time: 125 minutes. Rated PG (sequences of intense action, and peril). In theaters June 13. Over the course of two hours, the macho Vikings of the village of Berk go from despising and demonizing dragons to loving them like adorable puppies. I can’t say I experienced the … Read more

‘King of the Hill’ actor Jonathan Joss’ suspected killer admitted ‘I shot him’ before arrest

‘King of the Hill’ actor Jonathan Joss’ suspected killer admitted ‘I shot him’ before arrest

Jonathan Joss’ suspected killer admitted to the crime, per the police report obtained by The Post. The “King of the Hill” voice actor, who played John Redcorn in the Fox animated series, was shot dead Sunday, June 1, after a heated argument, with his alleged shooter fleeing the scene. The suspect, Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja, 56, … Read more

Jonathan Joss escorted out of ‘King of the Hill’ panel days before murder: report

Jonathan Joss escorted out of ‘King of the Hill’ panel days before murder: report

Jonathan Joss was allegedly escorted out of a TV festival after expressing disappointment in not being asked to be part of the “King of the Hill” panel. The actor, who voiced John Redcorn in the Fox animated series, was fatally shot on Sunday, June 1, following a heated altercation in Texas. He was 59. Jonathan … Read more

‘King of the Hill’ actor Jonathan Joss’ suspected killer arrested, charged with murder

‘King of the Hill’ actor Jonathan Joss’ suspected killer arrested, charged with murder

The man allegedly responsible for fatally shooting “King of the Hill” voice actor Jonathan Joss is behind bars, The Post can confirm. The suspect, Sigfredo Alvarez-Ceja, was taken into custody in Texas on Sunday, June 1, at 7:05 p.m., online records show. He has been charged with felony first-degree murder, and his bond was set … Read more

Face it — Disney’s live-action remakes are worthless abominations

Face it — Disney’s live-action remakes are worthless abominations

I’m miffed at Mickey. Disney, Hollywood’s Meh-gic Kingdom, has once again delivered another awful live-action remake of a well-loved cartoon.  For more than a decade, the House of Mouse has been addicted to these robotic abominations. It’s a sickness. Over the weekend, the latest poor unfortunate soul was “Lilo & Stitch,” that sweet little 2002 … Read more

Meghan Markle accused of ripping off children’s book series for animated Netflix show

Meghan Markle accused of ripping off children’s book series for animated Netflix show

Meghan Markle is in a copycat crisis. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, is facing plagiarism claims from British children’s author Mel Elliott. Elliott told the Daily Mail Friday that she sent legal letters to Markle over Markle’s cancelled animated Netflix show “Pearl” bearing “striking similarities” to Elliott’s “Pearl Power” books. Meghan Markle at the Invictus … Read more

‘Snow White’ bombed so badly at the box office that Disney put another live-action princess remake on ice: reports

‘Snow White’ bombed so badly at the box office that Disney put another live-action princess remake on ice: reports

Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your big screen dreams.  Disney is hitting the pause button on its planned live-action remake of the 2010 animated hit “Tangled” following the disastrous box office performance of “Snow White,” according to multiple reports published on Thursday.  The Hollywood Reporter was the first to break the news. Entertainment Weekly and Deadline … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Snow White’ actor defends Disney over CGI 7 dwarfs controversy: They ‘fed me’

Exclusive | ‘Snow White’ actor defends Disney over CGI 7 dwarfs controversy: They ‘fed me’

The actor who voices the character of Grumpy in Disney’s new live-action remake of “Snow White” says the studio made the right call in using CGI to bring the “seven dwarfs” to life. Hollywood veteran Martin Klebba, known for his work on Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies, spoke to The Post after news broke … Read more

Exclusive | ‘The Simpsons’ showrunner reveals how the show will end

Exclusive | ‘The Simpsons’ showrunner reveals how the show will end

He’s got his exit from Springfield planned.  “The Simpsons” shocked viewers in October when the long-running animated series called its Season 36 premiere its “series finale” — only to reveal that the entire storyline of the episode was generated by AI. It wasn’t the real finale, but showrunner Matt Selman told The Post, “The discussion … Read more

Disney axes transgender storyline from upcoming ‘Win or Lose’ series: report

Disney axes transgender storyline from upcoming ‘Win or Lose’ series: report

Disney has nixed a transgender-oriented storyline from their first Pixar series “Win or Lose” ahead of the show’s premiere, according to a report.   “Win or Lost,” a children-targeted animation series set to debut in 2025, follows the members of a co-ed middle school softball team on their road to the championship game. Each episode … Read more

Keira Knightley is done having kids after watching this unbearable children’s show

Keira Knightley is done having kids after watching this unbearable children’s show

Keira Knightley is not a fan of “Peppa Pig.” The “Black Doves” star, 39, appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” Monday and blamed the British children’s show for her decision to not have more children. Knightley explained that her daughters Edie, 9, and Delilah, 5, whom she has with husband James Righton, are … Read more