February 14, 2019
The Animation Commendation
My Thoughts
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After having both an animated short and a live-action film adaptation, it wasn’t long before Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas received an animated film adaptation. Is this version from Illumination Entertainment the best of the three? Well, here are my thoughts. Caution: Some spoilers below!
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December 20, 2017
The Animation Commendation
Animation News
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Once again, it’s time to take a look at what next year has to offer us in terms of theatrical animation! Many of us felt that 2017 wasn’t a great year for animation (at least, not for mainstream animation), so we’re hoping that 2018 can make up for it!
Check out my list below of the upcoming theatrical animated films set for release next year! Bear in mind that these are only the animated films with verified US/Canada release dates and that any and all dates are subject to change at any time. Enjoy!
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April 13, 2016
The Animation Commendation
Animation News
animated film, animated movie, animation, benedict cumberbatch, dr. seuss, grinch, how the grinch stole christmas, illumination entertainment

In news that I’m quite excited about, actor Benedict Cumberbatch has been cast to voice the character of the Grinch in Illumination Entertainment’s upcoming animated adaptation of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Set to be released on November 17, 2017, hopefully this will be the first film adaptation of a work by Dr. Seuss to actually be good! You can find more here.
November 30, 2014
The Animation Commendation
Animation News
animated film, animated movie, animation, benedict cumberbatch, dreamworks, dreamworks animation, john malkovich, ken jeong, madagascar, penguins of madagascar, peter stormare, the penguins of madagascar, werner herzog

Dreamworks Animation’s 3rd film of 2014, Penguins of Madagascar, opened in 2nd place in the weekend box office. Grossing a quite sub-par 5-day amount of $36 million, I wonder if the film will end up being even a minor hit.
Have you seen the film? If so, what did you think of it?