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Daniel Haycox's avatar

So much animation's happening in Europe that barely gets any press in America - so thanks for the summary of Cartoon Movie!!!

Animation Obsessive Staff's avatar

It's really exciting stuff! Europe is doing a lot of our favorite work right now and the future for it looks bright. (And welcome to Substack!)

Daniel Haycox's avatar

thanks! figured it was finally time to move over here!

Coleen Baik's avatar

Wow. I'm blown away by Hidari. The expressiveness achieved with these wooden puppets, the camera movement, editing—all superb. It feels *new,* and that's exciting.

Animation Obsessive Staff's avatar

This is a great way to put it -- that new feeling. The film generates so much energy by combining two seemingly opposite forms of animation. We haven't seen anything like it before. Happy to hear you enjoyed it as well!

Darieus Legg's avatar

So PSYCHED on Hidari!

Animation Obsessive Staff's avatar

Haha, same here! It was awesome to have the chance to talk with the director about it.

Timber Fox's avatar

Okay, Hidari was fantastic. I can't wait to see more.