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Adults Need Animated Movies, Too
The Week contributor Greg Cwik holds Seth Rogen’s “animated bacchanal” Sausage Party up against the grandfather of raunchy American animation, Ralph Bakshi.

Take a Look at the Evolution of Black Girls in Animation
The Undefeated editor Kelley Evans looks back at 9 black female cartoon characters, from the unpleasant undertones of Tom and Jerry to Disney junior’s groundbreaking Doc McStuffins.

Long Way North Takes Animation on Arctic Adventure (Video)
Remi Chaye’s award-winning directorial debut will steer for U.S. theatrical ports next month.

OST of Nepal’s First Animated Feature Released
Sanyukta Shrestha’s The Legend of Shankhadhar will bring the national hero to animated life for the first time on the big screen when it debuts in 2018.

GoPro Starts Shipping Its Virtual Reality Camera Next Week
The portable camera maker is aiming its $5K Omni VR rig at smaller studios with its easy-to-use design and Kolor software included.