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Bluey’s widespread appeal can be considered a symptom of the slow decline of age-based viewing.
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Dawn of the Nugget has appealing new characters, emotional depth and distinctly British humour.
A scene from Ponyo (2008), Ghibli’s adaptation of The Little Mermaid.
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These stories allow for beautiful explorations of the British countryside, and the female-focused approach that Ghibli have become known for.
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The Wrong Trousers introduced viewers to the endeavours of Feathers McGraw, a silent criminal mastermind penguin.
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The success of Frozen extends beyond the box office, leaving a permanent mark on popular culture.
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Pluto follows German robot detective Gesicht as he traces the mysterious killings of robots and humans.
Madman Entertainment
Arkie was created by illustrator Nathan Jurevicius 21 years ago. She has evolved into graphic novels, games, toys – and now an animated feature.
Signature Entertainment
The stylish Oscar Wilde animation has a distinguished cast, including Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie.
Studio Ghibli
The 82-year-old Japanese director brings over half a century’s worth of animated masterpieces together in this coming-of-age story
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Ruby Gillman is not the Monstrous beast of Norweigan folklore but an awkward teen going through a big change.
Dr Alan Grant (Sam Neill) yn ceisio denu'r T. rex i ffwrdd o'r plant sy'n gaeth yn y car.
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Rhyddhawyd Jurassic Park ar y sgrin fawr ym mis Mehefin 1993 a newidiodd sinema am byth.
Dr Alan Grant (Sam Neill) tries to lure a T. rex away from the kids trapped inside an overturned Jeep.
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Jurassic Park was released on the big screen in June 1993 and changed cinema for good.
Guillermo del Toro poses backstage with his Oscar.
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Del Toro’s Pinocchio stands out because it couples existential issues with real-world historical catastrophes.
Pikachu as depicted in Pokemon Master Journeys (2021).
The Pokémon Company
Ash Ketchum is retiring from the Pokémon franchise, but this doesn’t spell the end of Pikachu.
A still from del Torro’s Pinocchio.
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Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio explores one of the filmmaker’s signature tropes – a child abandoned amid a fascist regime.
Ash Ketchum and Pikachu with the World Championship trophy.
The Pokémon Company
Twenty-five years on from his promise to become “the very best”, Ash Ketchum has won the Pokémon World Championship. But for a franchise that’s always evolving, this is far from the end.
Critics praised the film for its stunning visuals.
Studio Ghibli
Despite the fact that many of its elements were alien to American audiences, the film became a sensation.
Lightyear will be the studio’s first film to include an overt reference to LGBTQ+ relationships.
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The company has been suspected of alluding to same-sex couples in the past but Lightyear’s kiss could be the first overt instance of LGBTQ+ representation.
Walt Disney testified before the House Un-American Activities Committee claiming that communists once ‘took over’ his studio.
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The custodians of one of Hollywood’s most reliable cash machines have been careful to sidestep political minefields that might remind customers of a realm outside the Magic Kingdom.
Marlee Matlin covers her ears as Gottfried performs during the Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump in 2011.
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Though it was exceedingly grating, the late comedian was able to perfect a sound that worked in tandem with his brand of humor.