The official website for the upcoming 48th Annecy International Animation Film Festival has revealed 12 films to compete in this year's official selection of feature films. The lineup includes four Japanese film — Ghost Cat Anzu (French-Japanese co-production) directed by Yoko Kuno, Nobuhiro Yamashita, The Colors Within directed by Naoko Yamada, Totto-Chan: The Little Girl at the Window directed by Shinnosuke Yakuwa, and The Imaginary by Yoshiyuki Momose. The 2024 Annecy International Animation Film Festival Official Selection - Feature films Into the Wonderwoods by Vincent Paronnaud, Alexis Ducard / France, Luxembourg Flow by Gints Zilbalodis / Latvia, Belgium, France Ghost Cat Anzu by Yoko Kuno, Nobuhiro Yamashita / Japan, France The Colors Within by Naoko Yamada / Japan The Most Precious of Cargoes by Michel Hazanavicius / Belgium, France Totto-Chan: The Little Girl at the Window by Shinnosuke Yakuwa / Japan Memoir of a Snail by Adam Elliot / Australia Rock Bottom by María Trénor / Spain, Poland Sauvages by Claude Barras / Switzerland,...
- 4/27/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
While most Pokémon anime series’ deal with catching, collecting and even battling, the calmest and comfiest anime, Pokémon Concierge , brought the warmth and love that has never been seen before in the franchise on such a big scale. Thankfully, our stay at the Pokémon Resort won’t be stopping anytime soon as Netflix and Pokémon announced today that more episodes are in production for the Annie Award nominated series. Taking to Variety , producer Hidenaga Katakami spoke about the future of the series and what Pokémon might show up, saying that “in the future, maybe we’ll have some more water-type Pokemon, but at the same time, maybe it’ll be interesting if you do the opposite. For example, electric-type Pokemon are not really good near water, but maybe it’s interesting if you bring them to a water-rich environment and see how they react.” Here’s hoping for more New Pokémon Snap vibes!
- 2/20/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
While Pokémon are known for their rigorous training and battles, sometimes they need a little TLC. In the series Pokémon Concierge, your favorite characters relax and unwind like you’ve never seen them before. Directed by Iku Ogawa, this stop-motion series is the first collaboration between Netflix and The Pokémon Company, and after the instantly beloved first season debuted in December, fans were clamoring for another feel-good vacation. Well, you’re in luck — pack those swimsuits again, because new episodes of Pokémon Concierge are now in production.
What’s Pokémon Concierge about?
At the Pokémon Resort, Pokémon get to live on a southern paradise island, roam freely, and reside in harmony with the resort staff. Hoping for a fresh start, Haru comes to the resort to work as a concierge. As she learns how to make her guests happy, Haru also embarks on a journey of adventure, friendship, and self-discovery.
What’s Pokémon Concierge about?
At the Pokémon Resort, Pokémon get to live on a southern paradise island, roam freely, and reside in harmony with the resort staff. Hoping for a fresh start, Haru comes to the resort to work as a concierge. As she learns how to make her guests happy, Haru also embarks on a journey of adventure, friendship, and self-discovery.
- 2/20/2024
- by Phillipe Thao
- Tudum - Netflix
Get ready to book a trip back to the Pokémon Resort.
More episodes of Netflix’s adorable animated series “Pokémon Concierge” are now in production, Netflix announced on Monday.
“I am happy to let you know that we are now working on the new episodes for ‘Pokémon Concierge!'” director Iku Ogawa said in a statement to Variety. “Life at the Pokémon Resort continues. Please look forward to it! Let’s see which Pokémon will come visit as a guest this time!”
The first four episodes of “Pokémon Concierge” premiered on Netflix on Dec. 28, 2023. The bite-sized, 15-minute episodes introduced Poké-fans to the Pokémon Resort, a tropical island devoted to rest and relaxation. Haru, voiced by “The Boys” star Karen Fukuhara, takes a trip to the resort and ends up becoming its newest concierge. She meets a variety of colorful Pokémon and befriends a lonely Psyduck, a water-type duck Pokémon.
Ogawa...
More episodes of Netflix’s adorable animated series “Pokémon Concierge” are now in production, Netflix announced on Monday.
“I am happy to let you know that we are now working on the new episodes for ‘Pokémon Concierge!'” director Iku Ogawa said in a statement to Variety. “Life at the Pokémon Resort continues. Please look forward to it! Let’s see which Pokémon will come visit as a guest this time!”
The first four episodes of “Pokémon Concierge” premiered on Netflix on Dec. 28, 2023. The bite-sized, 15-minute episodes introduced Poké-fans to the Pokémon Resort, a tropical island devoted to rest and relaxation. Haru, voiced by “The Boys” star Karen Fukuhara, takes a trip to the resort and ends up becoming its newest concierge. She meets a variety of colorful Pokémon and befriends a lonely Psyduck, a water-type duck Pokémon.
Ogawa...
- 2/19/2024
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
“Pokémon” fans have a new dream vacation spot: the tropical island resort in Netflix’s “Pokémon Concierge.”
The stop-motion animation series could be the most adorable show Netflix has ever made. Each Pokémon is meticulously crafted with fuzzy fur, smooth scales and friendly features that make you want to scoop them up and give them a hug. Twenty-nine different Pokémon pop up across four short episodes of “Concierge,” and it’s enough to make any fan of the video games, anime or trading cards instantly fall in love with the new setting.
The only downside to “Concierge” is that the four episodes are about 15 minutes each, but there’s enough Poké magic and vacation vibes to make you want to book a ticket to the Pokémon Resort immediately. New character Haru (voiced in English by Karen Fukuhara) is down on her luck and takes a last-minute trip to the resort for a relaxing getaway.
The stop-motion animation series could be the most adorable show Netflix has ever made. Each Pokémon is meticulously crafted with fuzzy fur, smooth scales and friendly features that make you want to scoop them up and give them a hug. Twenty-nine different Pokémon pop up across four short episodes of “Concierge,” and it’s enough to make any fan of the video games, anime or trading cards instantly fall in love with the new setting.
The only downside to “Concierge” is that the four episodes are about 15 minutes each, but there’s enough Poké magic and vacation vibes to make you want to book a ticket to the Pokémon Resort immediately. New character Haru (voiced in English by Karen Fukuhara) is down on her luck and takes a last-minute trip to the resort for a relaxing getaway.
- 1/25/2024
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Pokémon is back like never before in the latest collaboration between Netflix and The Pokémon Company, Pokémon Concierge.
Iku Ogawa directs Pokémon Concierge, which revolves around the story of a concierge staff named Haru (Karen Fukuhara/Rena Nōnen) as she unpacks a journey of self-discovery alongside Pokémon.
The series made its premiere on Netflix on December 28.
Read full article on The Direct.
Iku Ogawa directs Pokémon Concierge, which revolves around the story of a concierge staff named Haru (Karen Fukuhara/Rena Nōnen) as she unpacks a journey of self-discovery alongside Pokémon.
The series made its premiere on Netflix on December 28.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 12/29/2023
- by Aeron Mer Eclarinal
- The Direct
The stop-motion animation series, Pokemon Concierge, is currently streaming on Netflix. The director, Iku Ogawa, has ensured that the first-ever collaboration between The Pokemon Company and Netflix is taken to great heights. The amazing stop-motion series makes us want to delve into the world of Pokemon and work as one of their special concierges! The voice-over artists that have been chosen for this amazing stop-motion series include Karen Fukuhara, Lori Alan, and Imani Hakim. The plot revolves around Haru, the new concierge at the Pokemon resort, and her quest to find a new Pokemon to train it. Will Haru be able to find her own Pokemon? Will Psyduck be able to control its psychic abilities under her guidance? Let’s find out!
Spoiler Alert
What Experiences Does Haru Have At The Resort?
Haru had been appointed as the new concierge at the Pokemon resort, where she had some incredible experiences.
Spoiler Alert
What Experiences Does Haru Have At The Resort?
Haru had been appointed as the new concierge at the Pokemon resort, where she had some incredible experiences.
- 12/29/2023
- by Debjyoti Dey
- Film Fugitives
"Pokémon Concierge", directed by Iku Ogawa is a new stop-motion animated feature, streaming December 28, 2023 on Netflix:
"...when the 'Pokémon' need a break, they head to a peaceful resort to relax, looked after by a team of Pokémon concierges, as newcomer 'Haru' learns how to take care of Pokémon guests, 'Psyduck', 'Pikachu', 'Eevee', 'Dragonite' and 'Magikarp'.
"As Haru figures out how to make her guests happy, she ends up discovering a new side to herself..."
Click the images to enlarge...
"...when the 'Pokémon' need a break, they head to a peaceful resort to relax, looked after by a team of Pokémon concierges, as newcomer 'Haru' learns how to take care of Pokémon guests, 'Psyduck', 'Pikachu', 'Eevee', 'Dragonite' and 'Magikarp'.
"As Haru figures out how to make her guests happy, she ends up discovering a new side to herself..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 11/16/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Netflix is getting into the "Pokémon" business in a pretty interesting way. The streaming service has debuted the first trailer for a brand new series entitled "Pokémon Concierge" which marks not only the first collaboration between Netflix and The Pokémon Company, but it's also the first stop-motion animated series in the history of the franchise. See what that looks like for yourself in the trailer above.
The trailer is, in a word, adorable. There is absolutely a version of the Pokémon universe that is a little gritty and horrifying. After all, many of these are very dangerous animals. This is the polar opposite of that version, with all of the many familiar creatures just trying to relax and looking rather cuddly. Surprisingly, we've never seen the series take the stop-motion approach before having now seen it, as it looks very natural. The brief logline for the series reads as follows:...
The trailer is, in a word, adorable. There is absolutely a version of the Pokémon universe that is a little gritty and horrifying. After all, many of these are very dangerous animals. This is the polar opposite of that version, with all of the many familiar creatures just trying to relax and looking rather cuddly. Surprisingly, we've never seen the series take the stop-motion approach before having now seen it, as it looks very natural. The brief logline for the series reads as follows:...
- 11/14/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Among the many artists which define Japanese art, Hidari Jingoro is perhaps one of the most interesting and important. There is also an air of mystery surrounding his works, considering it has not been proven whether he was a real person or not. What is certain, however, is his extraordinary craftsmanship, evident in his carving of a sleeping cat at Nikko Toshogu or the one of a dragon at Ueno Tosho-gu, to name but a few examples. The legend surrounding his name is also what inspired the team surrounding directors Masashi Kawamura and Iku Ogawa, whose short feature “Hidari” is meant as a taste (if you will) for a much longer story they want to tell in the future, using their skill as animators and visual storytellers.
Hidari is screening at Skip City International D-Cinema Festival
What we see in the five-minute short is a fight scene between the protagonist,...
Hidari is screening at Skip City International D-Cinema Festival
What we see in the five-minute short is a fight scene between the protagonist,...
- 7/25/2023
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
Other winners include China’s Van Goghs and The Citizen.
Norwegian filmmaker Arild Andresen’s Handle With Care picked up the Grand Prize at this year’s Skip City International D-Cinema Festival (July 15-23) in Japan.
The film, which premiered at Goteborg film festival this year, follows a Norwegian widower who takes his adopted son back to Colombia to look for his biological mother. Hilde Susan Jaegtnes, who co-write the film with Andresen, was on hand to collect the Grand Prize Sony D-Cinema Award from jury president and leading Japanese filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa.
Skip City’s best director award went to Chinese filmmakers Yu Haibo and Kiki Tianqi Yu for feature-length documentary China’s Van Goghs. The film follows a man who paints replicas of Van Goghs artworks in Shenzhen and travels to Amsterdam to see the originals.
The special jury prize went to Hungarian filmmaker Roland Vranik’s The Citizen, about an African...
Norwegian filmmaker Arild Andresen’s Handle With Care picked up the Grand Prize at this year’s Skip City International D-Cinema Festival (July 15-23) in Japan.
The film, which premiered at Goteborg film festival this year, follows a Norwegian widower who takes his adopted son back to Colombia to look for his biological mother. Hilde Susan Jaegtnes, who co-write the film with Andresen, was on hand to collect the Grand Prize Sony D-Cinema Award from jury president and leading Japanese filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa.
Skip City’s best director award went to Chinese filmmakers Yu Haibo and Kiki Tianqi Yu for feature-length documentary China’s Van Goghs. The film follows a man who paints replicas of Van Goghs artworks in Shenzhen and travels to Amsterdam to see the originals.
The special jury prize went to Hungarian filmmaker Roland Vranik’s The Citizen, about an African...
- 7/24/2017
- ScreenDaily
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