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VIDEO: ‘Leap!’ – “Chicken Wings” Clip
Check out the latest snapshot of the new ballet-themed adventure, which sees Elle Fanning and Nat Wolff’s characters execute a daring escape from comedy legend Mel Brooks. The Weinstein Co. releases Leap! in theaters nationwide on April 21.

‘Nova Seed’ Review: Saturday Morning Nostalgia That’s Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts
Canadian filmmaker Nick DiLiberto’s labor of love, sweat and probably finger cramps harkens to both old school mass-consumption toons and auteur efforts. (And you can read more about it in the May issue of Animag!)

Toei Deals for ‘Dragon Ball,’ ‘Sailor Moon’
The classic anime series continue to go Super Saiyan (and super Senshi?) across Europe with a new raft of merchandise, exhibition and other partners for the hit shows — plus, a new Digimon videogame.

Creative Spotlight: Yoh Yoshinari
Brandon Teteruck takes a hard look at the Little Witch Academia director and veteran animation artist. Includes awesome eye-candy artwork!

‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Trailer Plays Up What Other Spider-Man Movies Were Missing
Finally, Peter Parker gets some much-needed superhero companionship and mentorship. And, finally, we get a fresh Spidey movie that isn’t a typical, predictable origin story. Homecoming hits theaters July 7.