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Cinderella (Aschenputtel) - Lotte Reiniger (1922)

One of the first films by the silhouette animator  Lotte Reiniger  was  Cinderella  (1922). Fairy stories comprise much of Reiniger’s output, most notably in the 15 shorts she made in the UK between 1953 and 1955. Her  Cinderella  (she made another version in 1954) is quite a faithful, if fleeting adaptation of the story, but its form and style are extraordinary. It all begins with a pair of scissors cutting out Cinderella from a piece of black card before placing her into the world of the story. In many shots, the action is vignetted by jagged edges, reminding us of the sharp edges that have crafted the materials of this tale. Animation is already well suited to fairy tales, which have provided story material for Reiniger, Jiří Trnka, Ladislas Starevich, Ray Harryhausen,  Jan Švankmajer  and that Disney bloke (Disney also released  a cartoon of Cinderella in 1922 , and a feature film of the same story in 1950, four years before Reinig...

The Most Amazing 12 Year Old Freestyle Skateboarder!

At 12 years old, Isamu Yamamoto is one of the world's best freestyle skateboarders.  Your average 12-year-old skateborder is usually decked out in protective gear, but then again, Isamu Yamamoto isn't your average skater. The Japanese freestyle skater is back with another amazing video that features tricks with three skateboards and even a cup and ball. Yamamoto's graceful spins and flips, combined with fast footwork, will put most skaters to shame. It's fair to say this young skating prodigy has a future in the sport and will no doubt hit the X-Games in future. Read more:  Newshub.co.nz

The Little Prince - Main Trailer - Netflix

‘The Little Prince’ Gets Netflix Release Date & New Trailer Netflix picked up the pic in March after Paramount Pictures unexpectedly dropped the film from its schedule only days before its planned theatrical release. The animated adaptation of Antoine Saint-Exupery’s classic centers on a Little Girl and her mother who is preparing her for the world in which they live – only to be interrupted by her eccentric, kind-hearted neighbor, The Aviator. The Aviator introduces The Little Girl to his new friend The Little Prince, and a world where anything is possible. The stellar voice cast includes Jeff Bridges, Rachel McAdams, Paul Rudd, Marion Cotillard, James Franco, and Ricky Gervais. ( Deadline.com ) The Little Prince  is a 2015 English-language French  3D   stop motion  and  computer animated   adventure   fantasy   drama film directed by  Kung Fu Panda  co-director  Mark Osborne . Irena Brignull and Bob Persichetti wrot...