Anything can happen in the yellow mirror. 🟡🪞 The summer of „The Simpsons“ ends with „Yellow Mirror“. The new streaming exclusive episode premieres this Wednesday on Disney+
LEGO Official Trailer Recreation | Avengers: Doomsday | In Theaters December 18
Counting down to Doomsday, brick by brick. Watch the LEGO Bricks recreation of the Avengers: Doomsday trailer now, and experience the film in theaters December 18th.
Disney Worldbuilders | Pete Docter | Now Streaming
Inspired minds create extraordinary worlds. Stream Disney Worldbuilders on @disneyplus.
Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall | Full Movie Preview | Warner Bros. Entertainment
Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall finds Bruce Wayne fighting his toughest enemies including Bane. Coming to Digital on August 25, followed by a 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD release on September 8.
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Arkham Asylum has been destroyed, and all its inmates have been unleashed upon Gotham City. As Batman races to round up some of his greatest enemies, he is pushed to his physical and mental limits and into a final confrontation with a new threat: the man called Bane!
gamescom Opening Night Live zeigte erste Highlights – mehr als 1.700 Ausstellende beim größten Gaming-Event der Welt vertreten
Die gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 lieferte am Dienstagabend eines der spektakulärsten internationalen Show-Highlights des Jahres. In der gamescom event arena präsentierten Host Geoff Keighley und Co-Host Eefje „sjokz“ Depoortere zahlreiche Weltpremieren, neue Trailer sowie Einblicke in das Gameplay verschiedener Titel. Highlights umfassen neue Informationen zu Final Fantasy VII Revelation, die Enthüllung des Antagonisten in Gears of War: E-Day sowie die erstmalige Präsentation von The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past. Rund 5.000 Zuschauerinnen und Zuschauer verfolgten die Show vor Ort, zusätzlich wurde sie per Livestream an Millionen Fans weltweit übertragen. Damit gab die Show einen ersten Vorgeschmack auf die Neuheiten und Programmpunkte, die Besucherinnen und Besucher in den kommenden Tagen auf der gamescom erwarten.
Weitere Highlights werden am 27. August ab 20:00 Uhr im Rahmen der gamescom awesome indies show vorgestellt, welche live auf den Kanälen der gamescom übertragen wird.
Neuer Ausstellerrekord zum Start des Events
Zum heutigen Start der gamescom in den Hallen der Koelnmesse sind erstmals über 1.700 Ausstellende vertreten. Das ist ein neuer Rekord und übertrifft die zunächst über 1.600 erwarteten Ausstellenden nochmals. Zusätzliche Meldungen aus Gruppenbeteiligungen haben die Zahl der teilnehmenden Unternehmen zuletzt deutlich erhöht. Zusammen mit der für dieses Jahr erstmals ausgebuchten Ausstellungsfläche von 233.000 m² unterstreicht das Event damit die globale Relevanz als weltweit größtes Gaming-Event.
In den kommenden Tagen erwartet Besucherinnen und Besucher ein breites Programm mit Spieleneuheiten, Shows, Community-Formaten, Indie-Titeln, Cosplay sowie umfassenden Angeboten für Business, Networking und fachlichen Austausch. Tickets für den Mittwoch, Donnerstag und Samstag sind bereits ausverkauft. Viele Programmpunkte lassen sich zudem digital und kostenfrei auf den offiziellen YouTube- und Twitch-Kanälen der gamescom verfolgen.
Über die gamescom:
Die gamescom ist das weltweit größte Gaming-Event und die bedeutendste Businessplattform für die internationale Games-Branche. Vom 24. bis 30. August 2026 bringt sie Entwicklerinnen und Entwickler, Fachbesuchende, Unternehmen sowie Millionen Fans aus aller Welt zusammen – vor Ort in Köln und digital weltweit. Den Auftakt macht am 24. August die Entwicklerkonferenz gamescom dev. Mit der großen Eröffnungsshow gamescom Opening Night Live beginnt am Abend des 25. August die gamescom für Privatbesuchende. Über die gesamte Woche hinweg bietet die gamescom eine einzigartige Mischung aus Entertainment, Business und Community-Erlebnis. Neben der gamescom in Köln haben sich mit der gamescom latam in São Paulo sowie der gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show in Bangkok weitere erfolgreiche internationale gamescom-Editionen etabliert.
Koelnmesse – Branchen-Messen für die Gaming-Industrie:
Die Koelnmesse ist international führend in der Veranstaltung von Messen im Bereich Gaming und Entertainment. Am Messeplatz Köln präsentiert die gamescom das weltweit größte Event rund um Computer- und Videospiele und Europas größte Business-Plattform für die Games-Branche. Die gamescom bringt spielebegeisterte Fans, Fachbesuchende und Austellende aus aller Welt effektiv zusammen – physisch vor Ort oder digital von überall auf der Welt. Die gamescom ist damit das B2C-, B2B- und B2G-Event rund um Games. Darüber hinaus erweitert die Koelnmesse ihr Portfolio gezielt international: In Südostasien bietet die gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show für den rasant wachsenden asiatisch-pazifischen Games-Markt eine weitere effektive Branchen-Plattform, die Angebot und Nachfrage umfassend zusammenbringt. Für Brasilien und Lateinamerika ist die gamescom latam ein wichtiges Event, das darauf abzielt, das dynamische Wachstum in diesem Markt anzukurbeln.
game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche
Wir sind der Verband der deutschen Games-Branche. Unsere Mitglieder bilden das gesamte Games-Ökosystem ab, von Entwicklungs-Studios und Publishern bis hin zu E-Sport-Veranstaltern, Bildungseinrichtungen oder Institutionen. Als Mitveranstalter der gamescom verantworten wir das weltgrößte Event für Computer- und Videospiele. Wir sind Gesellschafter der USK, der Stiftung Digitale Spielekultur, der esports player foundation, der game events und der Verwertungsgesellschaft VHG sowie Träger des Deutschen Computerspielpreises. Als zentraler Ansprechpartner für Medien, Politik und Gesellschaft beantworten wir alle Fragen etwa zur Marktentwicklung, Spielekultur und Medienkompetenz. Gemeinsam machen wir Deutschland zum Herzen der Games-Welt. Wir bereichern mit Games das Leben aller Menschen
Täglich einen Kurzen „Out of Sight (敲敲)“ by students graduated from the National Taiwan University of Arts
This is a graduation Production made by three students graduated from the National Taiwan University of Arts. The main character of little girl in the story confronts a robbery and strays from the road she is familiar with. After passing a hedge, she enters an unknown world and unfolds a magical adventure depending on senses other than vision and her imagination. With soft and cute colors as the main key, we used simple designs to depict the little girls‘ imaginary world.
Superman: The 75th Anniversary Animated Tribute
From the creative minds of Zack Snyder (Man of Steel) and Bruce Timm (Superman: The Animated Series) and produced by Warner Bros. Animation, this short follows Superman through the years, from his first appearance on the cover of Action Comics #1 to Henry Cavill in this year’s Man of Steel…all in two minutes!
SCENE AT THE ACADEMY: Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
A behind-the-scenes look at MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON with writer/director DEAN FLEISCHER CAMP, writer/voice actor JENNY SLATE, animation director KIRSTEN LEPORE, supervising animation director STEPHEN CHIODO, animation producer EDWARD CHIODO and other members of the animation team.
THE ACADEMY INVESTIGATES SIX SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL AREAS FOR 2026 AWARDS CONSIDERATION
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that six distinct scientific and technical investigations have been launched for 2026 in preparation for the Scientific and Technical Awards on Tuesday, April 20, 2027.
These investigations are made public to invite individuals and companies with devices or claims of innovation within these areas to submit achievements for review. The Academy’s Scientific and Technical Awards Committee has begun investigations into the following areas:
- Artist-friendly tools for the construction of large-scale water simulations
- Audio spectrum segmentation and editing software
- Color-accurate LED lighting suitable for on-set photography
- Digitally-controlled performer flying systems
- Rigging systems for direct manipulation of CG characters
- Solvers for markerless facial capture
“We are excited to explore this year’s six selected areas for consideration, which reflect the ingenuity of our filmmaking community across production, visual effects, animation and sound. From tools that give artists greater creative control to technologies that enhance on-set precision, safety and performance, our committee looks forward to investigating the innovation, impact and industry adoption of these achievements,” said Scientific and Technical Awards Committee co-chairs Darin Grant and Rachel Rose.
The deadline to submit additional entries is Tuesday, September 8, at 5 p.m. PT. For more information on the Scientific and Technical Awards or to submit a similar technology, click here.
After thorough investigations in each technology category, the committee will meet to vote on recommendations to the Academy’s Board of Governors, which will make the final awards decisions.
The Scientific and Technical Awards Presentation will be held on Tuesday, April 20, 2027.
ABOUT THE ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the world’s premier film organization and is home to a global membership of more than 11,000 of the most accomplished film industry artists and leaders. The Academy connects global audiences – its members, the film industry, and film fans – through their shared passion for making and watching films. The Academy does this by recognizing and celebrating the arts and sciences of moviemaking through renowned awards for cinematic achievement, including the Oscars®, the Governors Awards, and the Scientific and Technical Awards. The Academy’s affiliated charitable organization, the Academy Foundation, serves a public benefit through its robust educational, preservation and cultural activities. This includes the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the world’s largest global film museum, the Academy Collection, the largest film-related collection in the world, and talent development programs for emerging artists. Year-round, the Academy creates opportunities for all communities to engage with the film world. Across all initiatives, the Academy connects global audiences – its members, the film industry, and film fans – through their shared passion for making and watching films.
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Special Effects for „War Of The Worlds“ (1953)
Fascinating and very informative documentary about the making of special and visual effects for one of the best and most influential motion pictures in the movie history – George Pal’s „War Of The Worlds“ (1953). The documentary refers to the making of innovative special effects and giving background information by providing some illuminating facts about the production. Commentaries by actress Ann Robinson (Sylvia Van Buren), special effects historian Bob Burns, assistant director Mickey Moore and amongs them, a few words from two times Academy Award Winner – visual effects designer Robert Skotak from 4-Ward Productions, Inc., who participated in creation of such modern classics and visually astonishing films as „Aliens“ (1986), „The Abyss“ (1989) and „Terminator 2: Judgment Day“ (1991). This cut is from the video documentary „The Sky Is Falling: Making „War Of The Worlds“ (1995).
NEW GODS: YANG JIAN | Making of the Sky-Soaring Dance Scene
See how the artists behind NEW GODS: YANG JIAN took a traditional stage dance performance and brought it sky high. Thirteen years after Yang Jian (known to some as Erlang Shen) imprisoned his sister beneath a mountain, the once powerful god now scrapes by as a penniless bounty hunter. When a mysterious woman hires him for a new job, Yang Jian soon finds himself chasing down a familiar figure. He must stop Chenxiang, his long-lost nephew, who is in search of the magical lotus lantern that will free his mother, even if it will bring catastrophe. As Yang Jian confronts the actions of his past, he must face a host of dangerous vigilantes seeking the same treasure with the power to alter the balance of their worlds. This latest entry in the New Gods universe from Light Chaser Animation (WHITE SNAKE, NEW GODS: NEZHA REBORN) features awe-inspiring action sequences set against breathtaking and wildly imaginative environments. Combining ancient lore with dazzling animation, New Gods: Yang Jian is a timeless adventure of epic proportions featuring one of China’s legendary mythic figures.
European Animation Awards – The Emiles 2026
The Emiles – European Animation Awards Ceremony 2026 is held on Wednesday, 28 October 2026 in Małopolska Garden of Arts (Małopolski Ogród Sztuki), Krakow, Poland, hosted by the 33rd International Film Festival ETIUDA&ANIMA.
28 October is a very significant day – the annual International Animation Day (IAD) proclaimed in 2002 by ASIFA – International Animated Film Association as the main global event to celebrate the art of animation!
Great animated films come from talented authors and skillful artists, and Europe can be proud of its diverse and fertile animation community. The Emile Awards celebrate and honor the talent and achievements in animation from independent animators to animation studios. The rules and regulations for EMILE AWARDS Selection Procedure were created by the Emile Awards Board. To be eligible for the Emile Awards long list, a film must win the Grand Prix at an Emiles qualifying festival. The members of the entire board make a list of their three film choices among the long list in each category for Feature and Short Animated Films.
A 5 member jury of board members is selected to watch the chosen films from the previous year in May and the list is reduced to 5 nominees in the short film categories and 9 nominees in the feature film category.
The Emiles Awards appoints a Jury composed of Board members, but also invites recognized professionals from the field of animation to serve on the jury. Jury selects the winners in each category. The winning films and Lifetime Achievement Award are presented at Emile Awards gala that takes place at a different animation festival each year. Festivals held in the Fall are eligible for consideration as an awards site.
If the awards ceremony takes place within the framework of a festival that is not an Emile Awards qualifying festival, the board reserves the right to include representatives of the hosting festival as well as the jury.
On a special note the Emile Awards Association pays tribute to leading figures of European animated cinema by awarding the Lotte Reiniger Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2017, the European Animation Awards created the Lotte Reiniger Lifetime Achievement Award in order to recognize individuals for their lifetime contribution to the art of animation in either producing, directing, animating, design, writing, voice acting, sound and sound effects, technical work, music, professional teaching, or for other endeavors which exhibit an outstanding contribution to excellence in animation.
In the Screening Room with Michael Mann: 25 Films That Inspire Him & His Work
Legendary director Michael Mann (Heat, The Insider) sits down with Letterboxd at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica to talk about how some of his favorite films informed his movies, and the Michael Mann Archives — Directing Ferrari: https://boxd.it/67s
The Letterboxd list of every film mentioned in this interview: https://boxd.it/xmZZ2
Follow Michael Mann on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/michaelmann/
00:00 Introduction
00:14 Ferrari and the Michael Mann Archives
8:36 Turbo
9:57 Battleship Potemkin, Heat, and Last of the Mohicans
13:30 Apocalypse Now
15:13 The Conformist
16:00– From Here to Eternity and The Jericho Mile
17:31 The Hurt Locker
18:56 Dr. Strangelove and Heat
20:34 The Loved One
21:12 Poor Things
22:38 L’Atalante
23:35 The Sweet Smell of Success and The Insider
25:36 I Am Cuba and Ali
29:21 Raging Bull
30:17 Miami Vice, Heat, and the theatrical experience
31:59 Biutiful
33:03 Incendies
33:28 Pan’s Labyrinth
34:01 The Passion of Joan of Arc and The Insider
35:53 The Asphalt Jungle
37:53 Out of the Past
39:52 Memories of Murder, Manhunter, and serial killers
44:44 Pale Flower and Bicycle Thieves
46:03 Manhattan Melodrama and Public Enemies
Interview by Mia Lee Vicino
Produced by Brian Formo and Gemma Gracewood
Edited by Shannon Keirce Cinematography by Corey Gegner Lighting by Chris Bond Sound by Eileen Ruiz Color by Tayler Braasch
With thanks to @AmericanCinematheque
Täglich einen Kurzen: „Your Mountain Is Waiting“ by Hannah Jacobs and written by Harriet Gillian | EE BAFTA Film Awards 2023 Nominated Short Film
Martha has stopped listening to her intuition and her life is suffering as a result. But a strange encounter forces her to see things a little differently, Martha must embrace the seemingly irrational as she embarks on a surreal journey of discovery to trust her gut instinct once again.
Directed by Hannah Jacobs and written by Harriet Gillian, ‚Your Mountain is Waiting‘ follows a protagonist named Martha, who has stopped listening to her intuition and her life begins to suffer. After a strange encounter, she starts to reassess and begins her journey of self-discovery. The film is constructed from a textural and flat illustrative style, where colour plays a central role in determining the atmosphere and events; moody blues depict the sadder parts, while bright and happy yellows or greens illustrate the more positive.
https://www.strangebeast.tv/projects/your-mountain-is-waiting/
Produced by Strange Beast and made with the BFI Short Animation Fund grant.
