2024 animated film directed by Kelsey Mann
‘Inside Out 2’ Director Kelsey Mann Signs with UTA (Exclusive): The storyboard artist and director had been Pixar's inside mann since 2009.
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The Truth Behind Tony Hale’s Two Very Different Pixar Characters: ‘We Had a Lot of Discussions’
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The 10 Best Pixar Characters Of All Time, Ranked: From the original Toy Story all the way up through the brand new Inside Out 2, we've watched them all and ...
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'Toy Story 5': Inside How Jessie Became the Main Character: Screenwriter and co-director Kenna Harris discusses making 'Toy Story 5,' the latest entry ...
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‘Toy Story 5’ Programs a Spectacular $164 Million Opening Weekend: The latest Pixar film tops the openings of past studio releases like "Toy Story 4" ...
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fictionhorizon.com Jun 09
Luca Guadagnino Just Called 'Top Gun: Maverick' a Bad Movie — And It's a Full 180 From What He Said in 2022
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The 20 Best $1 Billion Movies, Ranked: 60 films have grossed the $1 billion worldwide box office milestone, and these 20 films stand as the best of the best.
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The 20 Best $1 Billion Movies, Ranked: 60 films have grossed the $1 billion worldwide box office milestone, and these 20 films stand as the best of the best.
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Youth Mental Health Walk cancelled for weather: A pair of events organised as part of Youth Mental Health Week have been cancelled.
A government spokeswoman said ...
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CBR Mar 02
Pixar's Hoppers Rotten Tomatoes Score Unveiled: In 2024, Inside Out 2 broke multiple records, but Pixar's new film has debuted with an even better score.
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Den of Geek Feb 21
Inside Out 2 Reveals the Secret of Making a Good Pixar Sequel: After years of unconvincing results, Inside Out 2 is the first non-Toy Story sequel from Pixar ...
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We got a selfie with the stars of Toy Story and Coco at new Pixar experience: We got a photo with the characters from Toy Story and Finding Nemo at immersive ...
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GamesRadar+ Jan 19
Zootopia 2 has officially become the biggest Hollywood animated movie ever, with massive $1.7 billion box office haul and counting
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Kuwait Times Jan 20
Zootropolis 2 is now Hollywood’s highest-grossing animated film of all time, earning $1.7bn (£1.3bn) at the box office globally ... Show more
Key FactsZootropolis 2 becomes Hollywood’s top animated film
Jan 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- With $1.7 billion worldwide, the film surpassed Inside Out 2, whose earnings totalled $1.69 billion.
- Zootropolis 2 therefore ranks ninth on the global box-office list, behind films including Avatar and Titanic.
- China’s Ne Zha 2 remains the highest-grossing animated film overall at $2.2bn, most of it earned in China.
- The film was released in November, with its budget estimated at $150m.
This milestone belongs first and foremost to the fans around the world whose enthusiasm made it possible.— Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman said in a statement.
Walt Disney Animation’s #Zootopia2 has crossed $1.46B global, becoming Walt Disney Animation Studios top grossing movie of all-time.
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Disney’s ‘Zootopia 2’ Breaks Another Record: Becomes The Fastest Animated Movie To Cross This Box Office Figure
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‘As a Gen Z professional, I’ve realised anxiety isn’t just a phase; it has become the background noise of my life’
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Amy Poehler and Maya Hawke Believe ‘Inside Out 2’ Is a Billion Dollars That Actually Did Some Good for the World
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In Your Dreams review – Netflix dreams up solid sub-Pixar adventure: Echoes of Inside Out and Coco in streamer’s engaging enough caper about a brother and sister ...
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Gen Z actor Maya Hawke says, ‘Anxiety might be the defining emotion of our time’: The daughter of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman said the biggest thing she learned ...
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Paid articlePaywallThis Sitcom (With Two Simpsons Stars) Was Basically Disney's Inside Out For Adults
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This Sitcom (With Two Simpsons Stars) Was Basically Disney's Inside Out For Adults
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LIST: Books, films, series that teach children about emotions and mental health: These children's stories help young audiences make sense of their emotions ...
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EW Sep 13 25
Selena Gomez can't wait to show her future kids this Amy Poehler movie: 'I'm going to make my children watch'
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Den of Geek Aug 08 25
Tony Hale gets candid about his role as Fear in Inside Out 2!#TonyHale #InsideOut #InsideOut2 #SDCC #SDCC2025
Screen Jul 05 25
UK-Ireland box office continues 2025 surge, up 18% on last year at halfway point: Takings for June surpassed 2024, despite blockbuster ‘Inside Out 2’ last year.
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Inside Out: 11 Behind-The-Scenes Secrets You Probably Never Knew About The Pixar Film
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10 Years Later, 'Inside Out' Might Still Be Pixar's Last Great Movie
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CBR Jun 11 25
Pixar's Incredibles 3 Will Make Franchise History (But Not in a Way Fans Will Like)
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CBR May 27 25
Final Trailer for Pixar's New Movie Features a Sneaky Inside Out Easter Egg: The final trailer for Pixar's new animated movie Elio features a ...
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Riley's Feelings For Val In Inside Out 2 Clarified By Pixar Sequel Co-Writer
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Film Updates May 02 25
‘INSIDE OUT 2’ was the most valuable blockbuster of 2024 with a net profit of $650M.
CBR May 12 25
'Maybe He Shouldn't [Come Back]': Inside Out Star Addresses Bing Bong's Absence in the Sequel
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Deadline’s Most Valuable Blockbuster tournament ends with Pixar Animation Studios’ Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter ascending ... Show more
This Very Popular Meme Was Cheekily Hidden In Inside Out 2: As ever, the Pixar movie was full of Easter eggs for fans to spot.
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“I Heard We Might Be Doing Another One”: ‘Inside Out 3’ Gets an Unexpected Update From Its Star
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Riley's Feelings For Val In Inside Out 2 Clarified By Pixar Sequel Co-Writer
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'Inside Out 3' Gets Joyous Update From Pixar Sequel Star: Paul Walter Hauser, who played Embarrassment in 'Inside Out 2,' says he's ...
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Ayo Edebiri receives 'death threats' after Elon Musk shared fake news: 'Inside Out 2' actor Ayo Edebiri receives 'death threats' after Elon Musk shared fake ...
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Airbnb announces 11 iconic properties, including Up’s floating house and Janhvi Kapoor’s Chennai home
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‘Inside Out 2’ Succeeds ‘Barbie’ As Blockbuster Milestone For Gender Equity, But Sundance/WIF’s ReFrame Says Overall Progress Remains Stalled
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Paid articlePaywall ‘Coco 2’ In Works For 2029, Disney CEO Bob Iger Reveals: Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed during the studio's annual shareholder meeting on March 20 that ...
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Paid articlePaywallKey FactsDisney Announces Development of Coco 2
Mar 20, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: deadline.com
- Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed at the shareholder meeting that Coco 2 is in the works, slated for a 2029 release.
- The film is in its early stages and aims to deliver humor, heart, and adventure.
- The original creative team, including director Lee Unkrich and co-director Adrian Molina, will return, with Mark Nielsen producing.
- Coco was a box office hit, grossing $210.4 million domestically and $814.6 million worldwide, including $189.2 million from China.
The Direct Feb 28 25
Key FactsInside Out 2: Pixar's Emotional Triumph Returns
Feb 28, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: collider.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: collider.com
- Inside Out 2 is hailed as Pixar's finest film since Soul, exploring the complexities of growing up.
- The sequel introduces new emotions and follows Riley as she navigates the challenges of adolescence.
- The narrative skillfully weaves together multiple emotional threads into an engaging storyline.
- Despite some similarities to the original, Inside Out 2 delivers a fresh and profound experience.
#Oscars2025 ✨ 'Inside Out 2' director Kelsey Mann says #AyoEdebiri helped craft the character of Envy.
"[Envy] was probably the least-baked in terms of her ... Show more
Riley's Feelings For Val In Inside Out 2 Clarified By Pixar Sequel Co-Writer
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Chinese film ‘Nezha 2’ becomes world’s highest-grossing animated movie: Chinese animated blockbuster “Nezha 2” overtook Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” on Tuesday to ...
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The Chinese Movie That Just Became the Highest-Grossing Animated Film Ever: Sorry, Pixar!
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How China's 'Ne Zha 2' Became Biggest Animated Movie at Box Office: How did China’s "Ne Zha 2" become the year's biggest box office breakout?
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‘INSIDE OUT 2’ wins Outstanding Animated Motion Picture at the NAACP Image Awards.
Ne Zha 2 dethrones Inside Out 2, becomes higest grossing animated movie of all time
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Key FactsNe Zha 2: A Global Box Office Phenomenon
Feb 23, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: collider.com
- Ne Zha 2 has grossed over $1.9 billion worldwide in less than a month, making it the highest-grossing film of 2025.
- Of this total, over $1.87 billion comes from China, marking it as the highest-grossing film in a single market.
- The film has surpassed numerous animated blockbusters and is projected to exceed $2 billion in total earnings.
- It is expected to outpace Spider-Man: No Way Home and rank among the five highest-grossing films in history.
Film Updates Feb 20 25
‘NE ZHA 2’ ($1.7B) surpasses ‘INSIDE OUT 2’ ($1.69B) to become the highest-grossing animated film worldwide.
#InsideOut2 director Kelsey Mann recalls the idea behind shifting the dynamic we see with Riley and her imagination as she works to overcome anxiety
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Riley's Feelings For Val In Inside Out 2 Clarified By Pixar Sequel Co-Writer
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‘Inside Out 2’ Director Recalls Crying Over Zoom With Maya Hawke During Casting: “I knew immediately,” Kelsey Mann said of choosing the actress to voice Anxiety ...
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Riley's Feelings For Val In Inside Out 2 Clarified By Pixar Sequel Co-Writer
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CBR Feb 09 25
'So Many Emotions to Explore': Inside Out 3 Gets Optimistic Update From Filmmakers
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‘Inside Out 2’, The Year’s Highest-Grossing Film, Is A Sequel That Takes The Original Concept To New Heights – Contenders Film: The Nominees
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#Oscars2025 Nominations for Best Animated Feature: #TheWildRobot - 97%#Flow - 97%#InsideOut2 - 91%#MemoirOfASnail - 95%#WallaceAndGromit : Vengeance Most Fowl - 100%
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Oscar Nominations 2025: Check Back for The Full List of Nominees | Rotten Tomatoes
Oscar Nominations 2025: Check Back for The Full List of Nominees | Rotten Tomatoes
Pixar Chief Pete Docter on Animation and 'Inside Out 2' (Interview): The winner of three Oscars is rooting for Pixar's latest Oscar nominee for Best ...
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DiscussingFilm Jan 25 25
The 15 Best Animated Movies of 2024: We list the 15 best animated films of 2024, including major studio releases like The Wild Robot and Piece by Piece and indie ...
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Director Kelsey Mann On First Oscar Nom & Tapping Into An “Even Deeper Level” For ‘Inside Out 2’
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Empire Jan 23 25
For Animated Feature Film…
The Wild Robot
Flow
Inside Out 2
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
Memoir of a Snail
'Moana 2' tops $1 billion, extending Disney's box office domination: The Walt Disney Company’s box office domination continued over the holiday weekend.
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Flow causes huge upset at 2025 Golden Globes as Latvian indie movie beats Inside Out 2 and Moana 2 to win best animated film award
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'Flow’s' Golden Globe Win Is an Overdue Triumph for Indie Animation: The dialogue-free, Latvia-Belgium-France co-production beat out billion-dollar box office ...
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Dash Social Dec 30 24
It’s safe to say 2024 was the year of highly-anticipated sequels—see “Dune: Part Two,” “Inside Out 2,” and more—but that doesn’t mean there wasn’t any ... Show more
Disney wins the 2024 box office as year-end receipts offer a welcome boost : Foul-mouthed superheroes and family-friendly fare propped up the domestic box office ...
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Film Updates Jan 15 25
2025 BAFTA Nominations
Animated Film
Flow
Inside Out 2
Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
The Wild Robot
The 15 Highest Grossing Movies Of 2024 Share One Depressing Similarity: 2024's 15 highest grossing movies, including Wicked and Bad Boys: Ride or Die ...
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