In 2015, a jovial three-foot-tall robot with pool noodles for arms set out on what seemed like a simple mission. Using the kindness of strangers, this machine, called “hitchBOT” would spend months ...

Robots are often used in animated movies to cast light on uniquely human quirks, which helps explain why they are central to so many classic movies. Some of the best animated movies ever focus on ...

The Wild Robot (2024) Film Review from the 68th Annual London Film Festival, a movie directed by Chris Sanders, written by Chris Sanders and starring Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Bill ...

Peter Brown’s middle-grade book, about an intelligent robot living in the wilderness, had been sitting on the shelf at DreamWorks Animation for a bit. No one had quite figured it out. Then Sanders, ...

Animated films that explore the relationship between technology and nature have captivated audiences with stories that blend adventure, heart, and a sense of wonder for years. The Wild Robot, adapted ...

There's a good chance The Wild Robot will be remembered as the best animated movie of 2024. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. I had ...

Crafting stakes is complicated territory for a film targeted at audiences of all ages. They are obviously a key component in getting movie-goers invested in the characters and story, but that’s paired ...

The Wild Robot, DreamWorks’ latest movie, proves that the departure in The Last Wish wasn’t a fluke, but the beginning of a new era. From director Chris Sanders (Lilo & Stitch, How to Train Your ...