Charles Kenny

Industry observer at The Animation Anomaly with a focus on the intersection of art and industry.

Producer of Space Base 8.

Admin of Socel.net and the room on Matrix too!

Charles Kenny
charleskenny@socel.net

Every time I think Hollywood is finally out of both bad ideas and dead horses to flog, they prove me wrong in the most incredulous way. (This, by the way, will be the SECOND reboot for this show.)
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Hybrid ‘Fairly OddParents’ Reboot Headed to Paramount+

animationmagazine.net/streamin

July 13, 2021
Charles Kenny
charleskenny@socel.net
July 13, 2021
Charles Kenny
charleskenny@socel.net

This was quite an interesting read!
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Don Bluth’s “Xanadu”

cartoonresearch.com/index.php/

July 12, 2021
Charles Kenny
charleskenny@socel.net

I'm just going to delicately point out that the Star Wars prequels are twenty years old and they're still being talked about so...

animesuperhero.com/avatar-the-

July 07, 2021
Charles Kenny
charleskenny@socel.net

Oooh, more new steelbook Studio Ghibli releases from Shout! Factory.

Look at the Bonus Features for From Up On Poppy Hill
● Exclusive Booklet
● Feature-Length Storyboards
● Behind The Microphone
● Interview With Goro Miyazaki
● 10 Years With Hayao Miyazaki Documentary Episode
● Speech And Press Conference From Hayao Miyazaki
● Yokohama Featurette
● Music Video
● Original Theatrical Trailers

July 06, 2021
Charles Kenny
charleskenny@socel.net

This is a long but REALLY great read.
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'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' at 25: An Oral History of Disney's Darkest Animated Classic

slashfilm.com/hunchback-of-not

June 22, 2021
Charles Kenny
charleskenny@socel.net
June 22, 2021
Charles Kenny
charleskenny@socel.net

Cotton plantations and non-consensual kisses: how Disney became embroiled in the culture wars

theguardian.com/film/2021/jun/

June 18, 2021
Charles Kenny
charleskenny@socel.net

"This is boring." -My 4-year old nephew on being shown Postman Pat for the first time.

He wanted to watch more after breakfast though :blobthinkingsmirk: 🎣

June 13, 2021
Charles Kenny
charleskenny@socel.net

New He-Man looks like it takes itself too seriously.

June 12, 2021
Charles Kenny
charleskenny@socel.net

Some fabulous old 1940's advertising featuring Donald Duck with Huey, Dewey, and Louie
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Getting Into Hot Water with Donald Duck

cartoonresearch.com/index.php/

June 10, 2021
Charles Kenny
charleskenny@socel.net

Here's some nice news, Laika's films are getting new Blu-Ray releases!

Coraline, and The Boxtrolls arrive on August 31 with ParaNorman and Kubo and the Two Strings coming on September 14.

June 03, 2021
Charles Kenny
charleskenny@socel.net
June 02, 2021
Charles Kenny
charleskenny@socel.net

I watched The Mitchells Vs. The Machines last night and it was quite enjoyable. I have a bit of a soft spot for Sony Animation flicks and this is no exception.

The humour is, I would say, contemporary and trendy, but the score was great and TRON's influence continues unabated.

I liked all the characters and Katie makes for a good protagonist with a true realistic streak.

1/2

June 01, 2021
Charles Kenny
charleskenny@socel.net
May 26, 2021