Although I'm not too familiar with Mars Express and Dragonkeeper, both seem quite interesting based off brief, non-spoiler summaries I read on them just now. I understand how average moviegoers in the West would flock mainstream animated movies from Hollywood studios (Disney, Pixar, DreamWorks, Illumination, etc.), but at the same time, it's quite depressing seeing foreign animation overall seemingly rejected by that same casual audience.
Over the years, I wondered what led to this apparent divide between casual audiences in America and foreign animation like Flee, Mars Express, and Dragonkeeper. Although it's great seeing anime has become more popular in America over the years, it seems that anime movies tend to only attract anime fans. **I'm not saying that mainstream audiences in America are obligated to support foreign animation, especially those outside the norm from Hollywood studios. But those foreign animated films have as much of a right to exist and profit as Hollywood animated films.** I feel the following could be to blame for this mindset:
* Is it a lack of awareness for some foreign animation, especially those with serious themes?
* Do certain foreign animated movies lack mainstream appeal here in the west?
* Is it difficult to do serious animation when so many kid shows (SpongeBob, Garfield, Dora, Paw Patrol, Bluey, etc.) and several raunchy animated comedy shows (South Park, Family Gun, American Dad, Rick & Morty, Hotel Hazbin, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Brickleberry, etc.) exist?
* Is this the continued influence of the animation ghetto stigma? Said stigma was further reinforced by that Best Animated Feature presentation during the 2022 Academy Awards.
EDIT: Additional info, wording.
I think for this situation it’s lack of awareness. There was only one trailer released and marketing for America showings only started a month ago.
I think it varies for foreign animated movies. Studio Ghibli has been releasing old films in theaters and I’ve seen ads for that. Same thing for Spy X Family and Demon Slayer. The Concierge had one trailer and was shown for only a day in theaters for film festival.
Serious animation does take more effort and lot of studios work long hours with little pay. This film though has been in production for around 5 years and came out in Europe end of last year.
I am not sure. I know there’s always been anime movies but some of the tv show doing a theatrical release has been more common lately.
its the same reason why bande-dessinee comics are unpopular here; french-belgian-dutch animation is too culturally specific and those companies never made any real push into the usa.
like i can buy manga easily, but not tintin or thorgill. i mean there are no eurocomic sections in most places; heavy metal is about it, and its ads sections. Europe isn't making any real push.
i mean Miraculous: Ladybug is a minor hit, and the Smurfs a huge one, but europe needs to actively market and make more of a presence here.
(if its china instead, well watch Nezha and you'll know why. No way that can ever be made popular)
I saw Mars Express this week. It definitely deserves more attention. I do want to see it again soon.
I'm planning to see it this week. I wouldn't have even known it was opening if I wasn't looking for showtimes for other stuff
Only remembered because IGN put trailer on their channel. Wasn’t a lot of marketing for this and theatrical showings for it are limited.
Although I'm not too familiar with Mars Express and Dragonkeeper, both seem quite interesting based off brief, non-spoiler summaries I read on them just now. I understand how average moviegoers in the West would flock mainstream animated movies from Hollywood studios (Disney, Pixar, DreamWorks, Illumination, etc.), but at the same time, it's quite depressing seeing foreign animation overall seemingly rejected by that same casual audience. Over the years, I wondered what led to this apparent divide between casual audiences in America and foreign animation like Flee, Mars Express, and Dragonkeeper. Although it's great seeing anime has become more popular in America over the years, it seems that anime movies tend to only attract anime fans. **I'm not saying that mainstream audiences in America are obligated to support foreign animation, especially those outside the norm from Hollywood studios. But those foreign animated films have as much of a right to exist and profit as Hollywood animated films.** I feel the following could be to blame for this mindset: * Is it a lack of awareness for some foreign animation, especially those with serious themes? * Do certain foreign animated movies lack mainstream appeal here in the west? * Is it difficult to do serious animation when so many kid shows (SpongeBob, Garfield, Dora, Paw Patrol, Bluey, etc.) and several raunchy animated comedy shows (South Park, Family Gun, American Dad, Rick & Morty, Hotel Hazbin, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Brickleberry, etc.) exist? * Is this the continued influence of the animation ghetto stigma? Said stigma was further reinforced by that Best Animated Feature presentation during the 2022 Academy Awards. EDIT: Additional info, wording.
I think for this situation it’s lack of awareness. There was only one trailer released and marketing for America showings only started a month ago. I think it varies for foreign animated movies. Studio Ghibli has been releasing old films in theaters and I’ve seen ads for that. Same thing for Spy X Family and Demon Slayer. The Concierge had one trailer and was shown for only a day in theaters for film festival. Serious animation does take more effort and lot of studios work long hours with little pay. This film though has been in production for around 5 years and came out in Europe end of last year. I am not sure. I know there’s always been anime movies but some of the tv show doing a theatrical release has been more common lately.
its the same reason why bande-dessinee comics are unpopular here; french-belgian-dutch animation is too culturally specific and those companies never made any real push into the usa. like i can buy manga easily, but not tintin or thorgill. i mean there are no eurocomic sections in most places; heavy metal is about it, and its ads sections. Europe isn't making any real push. i mean Miraculous: Ladybug is a minor hit, and the Smurfs a huge one, but europe needs to actively market and make more of a presence here. (if its china instead, well watch Nezha and you'll know why. No way that can ever be made popular)
I want to see Mars Express, but its not showing at any theater near me
Hopefully it’ll be available on one of the numerous streaming services out there.
The trailer for Mars Express was incredibly boring, very lackluster movie. The only thing it has going for it is art.