Animated Short Film HD "Last Shot"

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CGI 3d Animated Last Shot Animated Short Film by Aemilia Widodo from Ringling College of Art and Design.

Toys "R" Us closes its doors

Today is the Last Day of Toys R Us

With Toys “R” Us officially going out of business, a picture of the iconic toystore’s mascot bidding children and adults all over the nation goodbye is ringing waves of sadness throughout the internet.

Captured by an employee earlier this week, Geoffrey the Giraffe is seen standing in an empty aisle with a suitcase in hand preparing to leave for a “very long vacation.” Shared over 300,000 thousand times, the photo along with an official statement from Toys “R” Us marks the very end of the go-to location for kids to get the newest toys that opened its doors 70 years ago. Earlier this year Toys “R” Us filed for bankruptcy and despite valiant efforts, the company revealed that it would be closing all of its North American outlets at the end of June.

So long Old Friend...

Hope We Meet Again Someday

Batman Dance Party

Batman Dance-Off and Other Disturbing Bat Secrets

[Source: i09] You can sit here all you want and tell me that the Adam West-era Batman theme song isn’t fantastic, but you’d be lying. Lying, I say. The very good people at Monster Truck Ninja know this to be true, and have given all of Gotham’s best (and worst) the chance to boogie to the iconic music in an excellent CG video that encapsulates what makes classic stop-motion animation so great.

Sdorica -Sunset- Anime Opening Trailer

Sdorica -Sunset-  a Mobile Puzzle RPG

[Source: ConsoleGeneration] Sdorica is a puzzle-based RPG by Taiwanese developer Rayark Games. You might know Rayark from their popular mobile rhythm games — Voez, Cytus, and Deemo. Rayark’s prior work has shown an incredibly keen eye for striking aesthetics. Featuring rich, anime-styled character designs transposed into a storybook setting, the result is incredibly fresh.

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Death Stranding | E3 2018 Trailer | PS4

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From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes an all new, genre defining experience for the PlayStation®4. Besieged by death's tide at every turn, Sam Bridges must brave a world utterly transformed by the Death Stranding. Carrying the stranded remnants of the future in his hands,

Cyberpunk 2077 – official E3 2018 trailer

Cyberpunk 2077

E3 trailer for Cyberpunk 2077 — the role-playing game of the dark future from CD PROJEKT RED, creators of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

"Issue 188" | Full Episode | Big Hero 6 The Series

BIG HERO 6 THE SERIES

Go Go and Fred dive deep into comic book mythology to try to find a way to defeat High Voltage, a mother-daughter duo who use electricity and the art of dance in their crimes. 

The adventure continues for 14-year-old tech genius Hiro and his compassionate, cutting-edge robot Baymax. If dealing with the academic pressure of being the new kid at the prestigious San Fransokyo Institute of Technology weren't enough, it’s off campus where things really get tricky. Hiro and Baymax, along with their friends Wasabi, Honey Lemon, Go Go and Fred, unite to form the legendary superhero team Big Hero 6, protecting their city from a colorful array of scientifically-enhanced villains intent on creating chaos and mayhem!

Twilight Sparkle & Fluttershy in Ducktales

The "Murder Ponies" of DuckTales

Ok, it's not really them, but Tara Strong (Twilight) and Andrea Libman (Fluttershy) did make a guest appearance in the 11th episode of Disney's Ducktales reboot as Kelpies tempting Scrooge and company to hop a ride with them to a watery grave.

Medusa in Still Shots

M E D U S A   G O R G O N A

These beautiful still pictures tell the story of "Medusa" in what really should be an animated film someday.

Subway Surfers The Animated Series

Subway Surfers

Episode 1 - "Buried"

While Tricky practices an important message to her mom, Jake and Fresh play a game of “SKATE” for lunch money. But their attention turns to Yutani when her metal detector discovers a buried object that could forever change Subway City.

Skull & Bones - Official Trailer | Ubisoft E3 2018

Skull & Bones

Take a look at the official E3 2018 trailer for Skull & Bones shown during the Ubisoft Press Conference. For release on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in 2019. The game revolves around piracy and naval warfare.
 

Skull & Bones is set in an open world environment and played from a third-person perspective. Players take control of a customizable pirate captain, and may choose to sail the Indian Ocean by themselves and set off on a single-player campaign, or accumulate up to five other players to ally or engage in combat with in Disputed Waters.

Wind positioning can be assessed to gain an advantage in battle. Players may collect additional ships throughout the game, such as sloops-of-war, frigates and brigantines, whose weapons include mortars, broadside cannons, and rockets. Ships can be charged into with brute force and boarded. The rate of inflicted damage is gauged by the health bar. A core component is the multiplayer mode Loot Hunt, where two groups of players are challenged in treasure hunting to further accumulate their riches. Each given ship's crow's nest is scalable for use as a lookout point, and spyglasses can be availed of as well. Microtransactions will be an added feature.

Anime Viewing Schedule for June 23, 2018

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Saturday, June 23, 2018

Fountaindale Public Library

"Let's go to that Dinosaur Park. I heard it's to die for...
And it's perfectly safe for kids!"

Fountaindale Public Library
300 W. Briarcliff Rd.
Bolingbrook, IL 60440

2nd Floor Board Room, 11:15 am to 5:00 pm

11:15 - 12:05   Houseki no Kuni 9-10
12:05 - 12:55   A Place Further Than the Universe 7-8
12:55 - 1:45     Violet Evergarden 9-10
1:45 - 2:20       Club Meeting / Announcements
2:20 - 3:10       B - the Beginning 7-8
3:10 - 4:50       A.I.C.O. Incarnation 1-4

All anime presented are fan-subtitled unless otherwise noted.

 

Don't miss the exciting anime series: B - The Beginning and Houseki no Kuni

ANIME DESCRIPTIONS ARE BELOW

Next Club Meeting is June 23, 2018

 A N I M A T R I X   N E T W O R K

Suit-up! Race over at Incredible speed to the next club meeting!

Fountaindale Public Library

300 W. Briarcliff Road

Bolingbrook, IL  60440

Board Room (2nd Floor)
 

Saturday, June 23, 2018

11:15 AM - 5:00 PM
 

Our next club meeting will be at the Fountaindale Public Library, 
Board Room (Second Floor), 
from 11:15 AM to 5:00 PM.

 

A Viewing Schedule will be posted soon.

 

Hope to see you all there!

(Click below for maps) 

Ghost of Tsushima - E3 2018 Gameplay Debut PS4

Ghost of Tsushima

In 1274, the fearsome Mongol Empire invades the Japanese island of Tsushima and slaughters its legendary samurai defenders. Jin Sakai is one of the last survivors of a noble samurai clan. To combat his overwhelming foes, he must pioneer deadly new fighting techniques--the Way of The Ghost--and wage an unconventional war for the people of Japan.

"The Elephant in the Room" Animated Short

The Elephant in the Room

A 3D animated graduation short film from RUBIKA SUPINFOCOM, DSKIC. The film is about James and his best friend Phil and what happens when James' girlfriend Cindy, decides to move in.

Shio Launch Trailer is like a Dream

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"Shio” is a challenging platformer game in which you navigate a deep and moving story by jumping from lantern to lantern.

BEYOND GOOD AND EVIL 2 Official Trailer

BEYOND GOOD AND EVIL 2

An upcoming action-adventure video game in development by Ubisoft Montpellier and published by Ubisoft. It is a prequel to Beyond Good & Evil released in 2003.

'Dumbo' Teaser Trailer

D  U  M  B  O

Holt, a former circus star, finds his life turned upside-down when he returns from the War. Circus owner Max Medici enlists him to care for a newborn elephant whose oversized ears make him a laughing stock in an already struggling circus. But when Holt's children, Milly and Joe, discover that Dumbo can fly, persuasive entrepreneur V. A. Vandemere and aerial artist Colette Marchant swoop in to make the peculiar pachyderm a star.

March 29th, 2019

New Trailers for Live-Action "BLEACH"

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The new trailer, which has both a full version and a 60-second version, is the first to show the characters Kisuke Urahara, Orihime Inoue, Yasutora "Chad" Sado, and Ichigo's parents Masaki Kurosaki and Isshin Kurosaki. The video also previews the theme song "Mosquito Bite" by [ALEXANDROS].

Sea of Solitude: Official Teaser Trailer

Sea of Solitude

When humans get too lonely, they turn into monsters. That’s what happened to Kay. But she’s not alone – this ocean is full of creatures just like her. Finding them may be the key to changing her back.

John Lasseter to leave Disney at year-end

Disney animation chief John Lasseter steps down

[Source: AnimeNewsNetwork] The Hollywood Reporter reported on Friday that John Lasseter, chief creative officer of Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Animation Studios, is leaving the company at the end of this year, until which time he will serve a new consulting role with the company. 

 

In a statement, Lasseter said that he has "decided the end of this year is the right time to begin focusing on new creative challenges." 

Lasseter announced a six-month leave of absence in November following various news outlets' reports of Lasseter's alleged sexual misconduct within the company. Lasseter's memo to the staff regarding his leave of absense acknowledged "difficult conversations" and "missteps." 

Lasseter directed Toy Story, Toy Story 2, and Cars, and has also overseen and is credited as producer or executive producer for all of Pixar's films. Lasseter is a noted friend of Studio Ghibli co-founder and director Hayao Miyazaki, and Lasseter directed the English dub or executive-produced the English releases of several Ghibli films, including Spirited Away, Porco Rosso, and Ponyo.

Ralph Breaks the Internet - New Trailer

Wreck-It Ralph 2
Ralph Breaks the Internet

Six years after the events of the first film, the story centers on Ralph's adventures in the Internet data space when a Wi-Fi router gets plugged into the arcade by Mr. Litwak as he must find a replacement part to fix Sugar Rush. Along the way, Ralph and his best friend Vanellope von Schweetz encounter new customs, worlds, and characters, such as trendy algorithms and the Disney Princess lineup

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 3 Trailer

How to Train Your Dragon

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As Hiccup fulfills his dream of creating a peaceful dragon utopia, Toothless' discovery of an untamed, elusive mate draws the dragon away. When danger mounts at home and Hiccup's reign as village chief is tested, both dragon and rider must make impossible decisions to save their kind.

SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE - Trailer

SPIDER-MAN: Into the Spider-Verse

What makes you different is what makes you Spider-Man. 

Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the creative minds behind The Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street, bring their unique talents to a fresh vision of a different Spider-Man Universe, with a groundbreaking visual style that’s the first of its kind. Spider-Man™: Into the Spider-Verse introduces Brooklyn teen Miles Morales, and the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse, where more than one can wear the mask.

STAR WARS CELEBRATION 2019 in Chicago!

Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019

Finally, Star Wars Celebration is coming to Chicago, April 11-15, 2019, in McCormick Place! The official Star Wars convention, Star Wars Celebration features appearances by actors and creators from across the saga, panel discussions, family activities, and exclusive reveals. Buckle up for the year's biggest Star Wars party!

Buy your tickets now at http://www.starwarscelebration.com/

A New MORTAL ENGINES Trailer

MORTAL ENGINES

Thousands of years after civilization was destroyed by a cataclysmic event, humankind has adapted and a new way of living has evolved. Gigantic moving cities now roam the Earth, ruthlessly preying upon smaller traction towns. Tom Natsworthy (Robert Sheehan)—who hails from a Lower Tier of the great traction city of London—finds himself fighting for his own survival after he encounters the dangerous fugitive Hester Shaw (Hera Hilmar). Two opposites, whose paths should never have crossed, forge an unlikely alliance that is destined to change the course of the future. 

A Message About Service Animals on Planes...

Just because it’s a Velociraptor with knives for teeth doesn’t mean it’s not my best friend.

Star Wars Toon Disney Doesn't Want You To See!

Something wrong in the Force with this one...

Think you've seen every animated version of Star Wars? How about the one series Star Wars shelved? Hector has a really good feeling as he explores the short-lived series Star Wars Detours on this week's Animation Investigation!

First Look at art for 'DC Super Hero Girls' series

DC SUPER HERO GIRLS

Art for Lauren Faust-Produced “DC Super Hero Girls”

DC Super Hero Girls is an all-new animated action-comedy series from Warner Bros. Animation and based on characters from DC Entertainment. Featuring fresh character designs and storytelling from Emmy® Award–winning producer Lauren Faust (Super Best Friends Forever, My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends), DC Super Hero Girls will be coming soon to Cartoon Network.

The world may know them as Wonder Woman, Supergirl and Batgirl, but not-so-typical teenagers Diana, Kara and Barbara, alongside their Super Hero friends have much more to deal with than just protecting the citizens of Metropolis from some of the most sinister school-aged Super-Villains of the DC Universe. After all, being teens is tough enough, what with school, friends, family and the chaos that comes with managing a social life. But add super powers and a secret identity to the mix, and things can get a lot more complicated.

Sure, gal pals Bumblebee, Zatanna and Green Lantern Jessica Cruz are always there to lend an ear, a shoulder to cry on, and a fist to punch with, but what happens when Diana and her favorite study buddy and fencing partner, Tatsu, can’t agree on how to dole out justice as Wonder Woman and Katana? Or when Barbara finds out her Gotham-Con bestie is teen-fiend Harley Quinn? Along with all their friends, foes and frenemies, this squad of super teens navigates the unique growing pains that come when you’re a teenager trying to fight the battles of the world and the battles of growing up at the same time.

The new series is a global initiative with Cartoon Network and builds on the successful DC Super Hero Girls global franchise, including direct-to-video movies as well as digital webisodes launched in 2015 and viewed by millions of fans on the DC Super Hero Girls YouTube channel, as well as the DC Super Hero Girls mobile app.

Lauren Faust is executive producer with Sam Register (Teen Titans Go!) also serving as executive producer.

About “DC Super Hero Girls” Global Franchise (Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC Entertainment)

DC Super Hero Girls is an exciting global franchise centered on super heroic storytelling that helps build character and confidence and empowers girls to discover their true potential. Featuring DC’s most powerful and diverse line-up of female characters as relatable teens, the DC Super Hero Girls universe offers immersive experiences in multiple formats including animation, books, toys, apparel, games and more.

New Fate/Stay Night Movie Hits U.S. Theaters

Viz Media Announces New Acquisition

Accel World: Infinite Burst

[Source: ToonZone] What is Viz Media planning on releasing later this year? What are the two properties they announced today for American consumption this fall?

First off, Viz will be bringing the Accel World: Infinite Burst feature film to the US. The movie is a continuation of the Accel World animated series, which was released in 2012.

In ACCEL WORLD: INFINITE BURST, Haruyuki and his friends are playing the online fighting game Brain Burst, locked in a territory battle with a rival group as usual. But things take an unexpected turn when a mysterious black cloud kicks them out of the game and prevents them from reentering. The seemingly impossible phenomenon isn’t just an isolated incident—it’s spreading and preventing all Burst Linkers from accelerating. Haruyuki and the others soon learn that to protect the bond that connects them, they must confront a powerful ancient being that has been sealed away since the dawn of the “Accelerated World”!

Look for Accel World: Infinite Burst to come to Blu-Ray and DVD this fall — it will include exclusive special extras like the two OVAs “Reverberation” and “Vacation.”

New Pics of 'How to Train Your Dragon 3'

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 3
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We get a look at the new aged character designs from HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 3: HIDDEN WORLD. The brief plot description: “Hiccup and Toothless again team up, against a new threat, to save their home and free the dragons. Additionally, Toothless meets a love interest, a white Fury (Toothless' breed of dragon). He also finds what appears to be a luminescent new dragon world.”

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 3: HIDDEN WORLD hits theaters 2019

So This is Basically Fire Emblem

F I R E   E M B L E M

Fire Emblem is a tactical role-playing game franchise developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo. First produced and published for the Family Computer (Famicom), the series consists of fifteen main games and three spin-offs, that are playable across multiple game systems. Described by its creators as a "role-playing game simulation", the gameplay revolves around tactical movement of characters across grid-based environments, while incorporating a story and characters similar to those in a more traditional role-playing video game.

A noted aspect of gameplay is the permanent death of characters in battle, removing them from the rest of the game should they be defeated. In the newer titles, from Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem onwards, players get the choice between Classic mode, where characters permanently die or Casual mode, where fallen characters will rejoin in the next battle. The series title refers to the titular object, the "Fire Emblem", usually portrayed as a royally treasured weapon or shield, representing the power of war and dragons, a recurring element in the series. Development of the first game began as a dōjin project by Shouzou Kaga and three other developers. Its success prompted the development of further titles in the series. Shouzou Kaga headed development of each entry until the release of Thracia 776, when he left Intelligent Systems and founded his own game studio to develop Tear Ring Saga.

No games in the series were released outside of Japan until two characters, Marth and Roy, were included as playable characters in the 2001 fighting game Super Smash Bros. Melee. Their popularity eventually convinced Nintendo to release the next game, The Blazing Sword, in Western regions under the title Fire Emblem in 2003. Many games in the series have sold well, despite a decline during the 2000s which resulted in the series' near-cancellation. Individual entries have generally been praised, and the series as a whole has been lauded for its gameplay, and it is cited as a seminal series in the tactical role-playing genre. Characters from multiple games have also been included in crossovers with other franchises.

The Happytime Murders - Trailer

THE HAPPYTIME MURDERS

[WARNING: Age-restricted video]

THE HAPPYTIME MURDERS is a filthy comedy set in the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles where puppets and humans coexist. Two clashing detectives with a shared secret, one human (Melissa McCarthy) and one puppet, are forced to work together again to solve the brutal murders of the former cast of a beloved classic puppet television show.

In Theaters August 17, 2018

The Witcher - Teaser Trailer

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Mads Mikkelsen / Netflix Series

The Witcher is an upcoming fantasy drama series created by Lauren Schmidt Hissrich for Netflix based on the book series of the same name by Andrzej Sapkowski. Premise Geralt of Rivia, a Witcher and mutated monster hunter, tries to find his place in a world full of beasts and cruel people.

Christopher Robin Official Trailer (2018)

Christopher Robin

"In the heartwarming live action adventure 'Disney’s Christopher Robin,' the young boy who embarked on countless adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood with his band of spirited and lovable stuffed animals, has grown up and lost his way. Now it is up to his childhood friends to venture into our world and help Christopher Robin remember the loving and playful boy who is still inside.

[Source: comicbook] Winnie the Pooh is coming back to the big screen this summer in Disney's Christopher Robin, and the first full-length trailer for the film has finally been released online.

Christopher Robin stars Ewan McGregor as the titular character, who has grown up and grown away from his friends in the 100 Acre Wood. Now that he's been bogged down with the stresses of life and the real world, Christopher's old pals have returned to help remind him of who he used to be.

This means that Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, Piglet, and many other characters from the animated franchise will be making their way to our world in the film. Instead of remaining cartoons in the real life, like in Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, these characters will be walking, talking stuffed animals when they appear to Christopher.

On Thursday, Disney took to Twitter to announce that the trailer for Christopher Robin would debut during Friday's episode of Ellen. The announcement, which you can see below, came with the release of the official Christopher Robin poster.

Christopher Robin is stuck in a job where he is overworked, underpaid and facing an uncertain future. He has a family of his own, but his work has become his life, leaving little time for his wife and daughter, and he has all but forgotten his idyllic childhood spent with a simple-minded, honey-loving stuffed bear and his friends. But when he is reunited with Winnie the Pooh, now tattered and soiled from years of hugs and play, a spark is rekindled, and he is reminded of the endless days of childlike wonder and make believe that defined his youth, when doing nothing could be considered something. Following an unfortunate mishap with Christopher Robin’s briefcase, Pooh and the rest of the gang including Piglet, Eeyore and Tigger, step out of the forest and into London to return the crucial possessions…because best friends will always be there for you."

Directed by Marc Forster, Christopher Robin is set to hit theaters on August 3.

Emara - Episodes 1 & 2

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Meet Emara, a young Emirati girl who harnesses a special power to fight crime across the Emirates. Animated for both English and Arabic.

'To the Moon' Gets its Own Anime

TO THE MOON

[Source: aintitcool] With the invention of the internet, things have changed in the world for both the better and the worse. When it comes to video games, it seems pretty much all around good, though. Especially for indie games, because they are able to get the attention and appreciation they deserve.

TO THE MOON is very well thought out indie RPG that you can pick up on Steam, with overwhelmingly positive reviews. This game was actually made with RPG Maker XP (that takes me back), by Kan Gao.

“The story, set in the future, follows two doctors who offer to fulfill a dying man’s last wish using artificial memories. The game features relatively few gameplay mechanics, with the player controlling the two doctors, exploring the narrative and solving puzzles as they try to reconstruct the dying man's memories in order to fulfill his wish.” 

TO THE MOON is a tear-jerker and a comedy. From what I’ve read, you actually get to travel through the dying man’s memories and see his life. Supposedly it’s only a 4-5 hours adventure, which seems worth a $9.99 price tag.

You can enjoy the trailer for the game. (Try not to cry.)

Many details about the TO THE MOON feature are so far kept under wraps, but Gao is promising in his announcement on YouTube it is in fact happening. Gao also says that they have a “significant budget” that is above YOUR NAME and some big animation players involved, how mysterious and exciting!