Author: The Animation Commendation

Lyricist Richard M. Sherman Dies at 95

Lyricist Richard M. Sherman has sadly passed away at the age of 95. Mr. Sherman (1928-2024) along with his brother, Robert, composed and wrote the songs for a plethora of Disney projects.

These included animated films (such as The Jungle Book and The Aristocats) to live-action films (such as Mary Poppins and Bedknobs and Broomsticks) to theme park attractions (such as It’s a Small World and Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress).

The prolific duo even did songs for non-Disney films such as Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Snoopy, Come Home, Tom Sawyer, Charlotte’s Web, The Slipper and the Rose, and Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland.

Our condolences go out to his family and friends. He will be sorely missed!

My Top 13 Favorite Animated Disney (Canon) Films (2024 Edition)!

The first Top 13 list I did for this blog was actually about my favorite animated Disney Canon films. It was one of my most popular posts, if not my most popular post on this blog! However, that was 11 years ago and with all the films added to the Canon since then, I feel it’s time for a new list!

So sit back and relax for my updated Top 13 Favorite Animated Disney (Canon) Films list!

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96th Academy Awards Results!

Well, the 96th Academy Awards have ended and I’ve recovered from my abysmal score last year by predicting 13/23 correct this time! Not my best, but I’ll take it!

I don’t think there was any really surprising picks this year. I feel many categories were gonna be one of two winners and that may have helped with the predictions.

In terms of animation, Studio Ghibli’s The Boy and the Heron won Best Animated Feature and War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John and Yoko won Best Animated Short.

For a list of the other winners, click here.

My 96th Academy Awards Predictions!

It’s that time of year again: Oscars time!  Jimmy Kimmel will be hosting the ceremony for the fourth time. After my abysmal score last year, I’m hoping I do better this year!

Here are my predictions for the 96th Academy Awards! The ones that I think SHOULD win will be in RED, the ones that I think WILL win will be in BLUE, and if they’re both the same, they will be both RED AND BLUE. I have left my picks for Best Animated Feature, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Picture for the end.

Let me know your thoughts!

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My Thoughts: WISH (2023)

The 62nd film in the animated Disney Canon had a big role to play as it would be released during the 100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Studios! Do I think Disney’s Wish lived up to this hype? If not, do I at least think it’s a good enough film on its own?

Read on to find out!

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Upcoming Animated Films in 2024

How are we in December 2023 already? Didn’t this year just start?

Oh well, you know what that means! It’s time for us to take a look at the upcoming animated films set to be released in 2024.

Keep in mind that I’ll only be mentioning theatrical and streaming films with set (US) release dates and that I won’t be mentioning any live-action/animated hybrid films.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy this list with me!

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My Thoughts: THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (2008-2009)

Having seen the animated Spider-Man television series from the 90s as well as its spiritual successor, Spider-Man: Unlimited, I feel animated Spider-Man television series can do no wrong! To further cement that opinion in me, I’ve since watched a third animated Spider-Man television series entitled The Spectacular Spider-Man. 

Read on for my thoughts!

(Caution, there will be spoilers!)

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My Thoughts: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM (2023)

I’m personally not well-versed in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. My only exposure to it has been the animated 2007 film, TMNT, as well as the two theatrical films in the 2010s with Megan Fox.

So, I didn’t know what to expect from this latest theatrical offering. Everyone seemed to love it! Some people loved it even more than Spider-Man: Across Spider-Verse! What did I think? Read on to find out!

(Caution, there will be mild spoilers!)

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My Thoughts: GARGOYLES (1994-1997)

Being familiar with Disney’s animated television output in the 90s, I was aware of the television series, Gargoyles, but never watched it. I never even heard any of my friends or peers talk about the show! So when the show became available on Disney+, I knew I definitely wanted to give it a watch! Having completed the series, here are my thoughts!

(Caution, there will be mild spoilers!)

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